Lilian Jimenez
Democratic · IL · Illinois State Representative, District 4
Jimenez is an attorney and Illinois state representative for District 4. Her background includes immigration, labor, criminal justice, civil rights, and Illinois human-services administration.
Where Lilian Jimenez stands, based on their records
Supports
AI Regulation (2 records), Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Reduce Wealth Gap (1 record),
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — AI Regulation
AI Regulation · 2 support
Voted for HB1859, restricting artificial intelligence as an instructional tool.
May 30, 2025Supports AI Regulation
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for HB35, barring insurers from relying solely on artificial intelligence to deny, reduce or terminate coverage.
April 9, 2025Supports AI Regulation
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
Voted for HB35, barring insurers from relying solely on artificial intelligence to deny, reduce or terminate coverage.
April 9, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Reduce Wealth Gap
Reduce Wealth Gap · 1 support
Voted for SB1441, increasing contribution limits for Illinois Secure Choice retirement accounts.
May 21, 2025Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 15 support
Received SEIU Healthcare Illinois's endorsement for the 2026 election.
March 27, 2026Supports Labor Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Received United Working Families' endorsement for the 2026 election.
March 13, 2026Supports Labor Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Received AFSCME Council 31's endorsement for the 2026 election.
March 13, 2026Supports Labor Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Received the Chicago Federation of Labor's endorsement for the 2026 election.
March 11, 2026Supports Labor Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Received the Illinois Federation of Teachers' endorsement for the 2026 election.
March 11, 2026Supports Labor Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Received the Chicago Teachers Union's endorsement for the 2026 election.
March 11, 2026Supports Labor Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for HB3638, expanding the Workplace Transparency Act to cover labor-law issues.
May 31, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for HB2987, establishing workplace tornado-preparedness requirements for warehouses.
May 31, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for SB2339, protecting immigrant workers from dismissal solely because of an E-Verify mismatch.
May 31, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for SB1344, extending prevailing-wage requirements to additional public-works projects.
May 31, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for HB2488, including annualized training and apprenticeship benefits in prevailing-wage calculations.
May 30, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for SB1976, barring state agencies from weakening worker-rights or safety rules below federal protections.
May 30, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for SB2164, revising penalties and enforcement under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act.
May 22, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for SB212, requiring employers to compensate breast-milk pumping breaks for up to one year after birth.
May 21, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for HB1189, applying state prevailing-wage rules to federally funded state and local public works.
April 8, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Served as chief House sponsor of enacted SB1261, creating a Community Land Trust Task Force and homeownership-program recommendations.
August 15, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 5 support
Served as chief House sponsor of enacted SB248, expanding post-conviction relief procedures for felonies committed by people under age 21.
July 10, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for HB2987, establishing workplace tornado-preparedness requirements for warehouses.
May 31, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for SB191, requiring seat belts on Illinois K-12 school buses.
May 21, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for SB19, reforming the Illinois Prisoner Review Board.
May 20, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for SB1953, requiring stricter employment-record reviews when law-enforcement agencies hire officers.
May 15, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 2 support
Served as chief House sponsor of enacted SB1261, creating a Community Land Trust Task Force and homeownership-program recommendations.
August 15, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 13, 2026
Served as chief House sponsor of enacted SB1367, limiting old conviction records in federally assisted housing decisions and requiring vacancy data.
June 30, 2023Supports Housing Affordability
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Received Citizen Action Illinois's endorsement for the 2026 election.
March 13, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 6 support
Received the Illinois Federation of Teachers' endorsement for the 2026 election.
March 11, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Received the Chicago Teachers Union's endorsement for the 2026 election.
March 11, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for HB1859, restricting artificial intelligence as an instructional tool.
May 30, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for HB3522, requiring public universities to disclose direct-admission grade-point standards.
May 30, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for SB1519, prohibiting school-based municipal fines, fees, tickets and citations as discipline.
May 28, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for SB191, requiring seat belts on Illinois K-12 school buses.
May 21, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights
Women's Reproductive Rights · 2 support
Received Personal PAC's endorsement for the 2026 election.
March 25, 2026Supports Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for SB212, requiring employers to compensate breast-milk pumping breaks for up to one year after birth.
May 21, 2025Supports Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 6 support
Served as chief House sponsor of enacted SB248, expanding post-conviction relief procedures for felonies committed by people under age 21.
July 10, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 13, 2026
Received Equality Illinois's endorsement for the 2026 election.
March 13, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for SB2339, protecting immigrant workers from dismissal solely because of an E-Verify mismatch.
May 31, 2025Supports Civil Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for SB1519, prohibiting school-based municipal fines, fees, tickets and citations as discipline.
May 28, 2025Supports Civil Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for SB2487, establishing penalties for businesses that violate the Illinois Human Rights Act.
May 23, 2025Supports Civil Rights
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Served as chief House sponsor of enacted SB1367, limiting old conviction records in federally assisted housing decisions and requiring vacancy data.
June 30, 2023Supports Civil Rights
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 2 support
Voted for SB328, subjecting people conducting business in Illinois to state-court jurisdiction.
May 31, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Voted for SB2487, establishing penalties for businesses that violate the Illinois Human Rights Act.
May 23, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Served as chief House sponsor of enacted SB2285, expanding Illinois's bicycle definition to cover qualifying low-speed electric bicycles.
August 1, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Was appointed chair of the Illinois House Housing Committee.
January 24, 2025
Source: ilhousedems.com · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Candidate Ethics
Candidate Ethics · 1 record
Voted for SB1953, requiring stricter employment-record reviews when law-enforcement agencies hire officers.
May 15, 2025
Source: justfacts.votesmart.org · researched September 13, 2026
Race Lilian Jimenez is in:
- State Representative District 4 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 4; Illinois · incumbent
Profile last researched September 12, 2026.