HB0871

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Sponsor: Amy Briel Chamber: House Introduced: 2024-12-17
PASSED INTO LAW

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Current stage: Signed into Law · Last action 189 days ago

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  1. Introduction of Bill

    A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.

  2. Committee Work — Hearings

    The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.

  3. Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report

    The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.

  4. Floor Debate

    The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.

  5. Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber

    If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.

  6. Gubernatorial Action

    The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.

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Action History

64 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-08-15 — Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0165. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.

2024-12-17 Introduction & Filing
Prefiled with Clerk byRep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch Senate Rule 5-1(d); House Rule 37(d)
Bill submitted before the legislative session officially begins. No impact on outcome yet.
2025-01-09 Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-01-09 Committee Assignment
Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-03-04 Committee Assignment
Assigned toExecutive Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-03-05 Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Amy Briel
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-05 Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-03-11 Committee Assignment
Re-assigned toAdoption & Child Welfare Committee Senate Rule 3-8(d); House Rule 18(f)
Bill moved from one substantive committee to another. Can indicate strategic maneuvering or jurisdictional correction.
2025-03-11 Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toAdoption & Child Welfare Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-18 Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inAdoption & Child Welfare Committee; by Voice Vote
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-18 Committee Action Positive
Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateAdoption & Child Welfare Committee; 008-003-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-03-18 Cross-Chamber
Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Amy Briel Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Chief sponsor changed — may indicate leadership taking ownership or a strategic handoff.
2025-03-19 Floor Process Positive
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill placed on the Second Reading calendar. Positive — bill is queued for floor action.
2025-03-19 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Tom Weber Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-26 Floor Process Positive
Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage on Short Debate calendar. Major milestone — bill has passed committee and is on the floor.
2025-03-26 Floor Process
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill was ready for Second Reading but was paused/held by the sponsor. Usually indicates the sponsor is still negotiating amendments or gathering votes. NOT a negative signal — the sponsor controls the pace.
2025-04-10 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Matt Hanson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-10 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Stephanie A. Kifowit Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-10 Floor Process Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-04-10 Floor Vote Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed112-000-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50
Bill PASSED on Short Debate Third Reading. Bill cleared the chamber.
2025-04-10 Co-Sponsorship Mild −
Removed Co-SponsorRep. Stephanie A. Kifowit Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Co-sponsor removed their support. Mildly negative — someone withdrew.
2025-04-14 Cross-Chamber Positive
Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
House bill arrives in the Senate after passing the House.
2025-04-14 Procedural
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54
Bill queued for First Reading in the second chamber.
2025-04-14 Cross-Chamber Positive
Chief Senate SponsorSen. Don Harmon Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate sponsor assigned for a House bill.
2025-04-14 Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-04-14 Committee Assignment
Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-04-29 Committee Assignment
Assigned toChild Welfare Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-04-29 Cross-Chamber
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed toSen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Alternate chief sponsor designated.
2025-05-06 Committee Action
Postponed -Child Welfare Senate Rule 3-11; House Rule 22
Committee hearing postponed. Routine procedural action — does NOT mean the bill is dead. Sponsor may be gathering votes or negotiating amendments.
2025-05-09 Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4)
Senate committee deadline set or extended. Procedural — establishes when the bill must be voted out of committee.
2025-05-12 Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-05-12 Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments
[Amendment] Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-05-13 Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toChild Welfare
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-05-13 Amendment Actions Positive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-05-14 Committee Action Positive
Do Pass as AmendedChild Welfare; 007-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-05-14 Floor Process Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 15, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-05-15 Floor Process Positive
Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage. Floor amendments can be offered here.
2025-05-15 Floor Process Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-21 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Li Arellano, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-21 Floor Vote Positive
Third Reading - Passed;058-000-000 Rule 5-1(f)
Bill PASSED a floor vote on Third Reading. Major milestone — bill has cleared one chamber.
2025-05-21 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Julie A. Morrison Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-21 Cross-Chamber Positive
Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate bill arrives in the House after passing the Senate.
2025-05-21 Concurrence Mild +
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Concurrence vote scheduled on the calendar.
2025-05-21 Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed ConcurRep. Amy Briel
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-21 Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-28 Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred toAdoption & Child Welfare Committee
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-29 Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be AdoptedAdoption & Child Welfare Committee; 008-000-000
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-30 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Stephanie A. Kifowit Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-30 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Sharon Chung Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-05-30 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Harry Benton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-05-30 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Dagmara Avelar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-05-30 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Gregg Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-05-30 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Martha Deuter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-05-30 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Diane Blair-Sherlock Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-05-30 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Lisa Davis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-05-30 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Sue Scherer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-30 Amendment Actions Positive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs115-000-000
[Amendment] House agrees with Senate amendments to the bill.
2025-05-30 Concurrence Positive
House Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
House agrees with Senate amendments to the bill.
2025-05-30 Concurrence Positive
Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4
Bill PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS. Major milestone — bill goes to the Governor next.
2025-05-30 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Patrick Sheehan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-05-30 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Jason R. Bunting Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-06-24 Governor Action Positive
Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
Bill transmitted to the Governor for signature. Strong positive — bill has passed both chambers.
2025-08-15 Governor Action Positive
Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
GOVERNOR SIGNED THE BILL. Bill is now law (pending effective date).
2025-08-15 Enacted Into Law Law
Effective Date August 15, 2025 Article IX
Law's effective date announced. Most IL laws take effect January 1 of the next year unless otherwise specified.
2025-08-15 Enacted Into Law Law
Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0165 Article IX
Bill signed into law — assigned a Public Act number (e.g., PA 104-0032).

All actions (table)

Date Chamber Action Category Signal
2024-12-17 House Prefiled with Clerk byRep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch Senate Rule 5-1(d); House Rule 37(d) Introduction & Filing
2025-01-09 House First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 Introduction & Filing
2025-01-09 House Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) Committee Assignment
2025-03-04 House Assigned toExecutive Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) Committee Assignment
2025-03-05 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Amy Briel Amendment Actions
2025-03-05 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee Amendment Actions
2025-03-11 House Re-assigned toAdoption & Child Welfare Committee Senate Rule 3-8(d); House Rule 18(f) Committee Assignment
2025-03-11 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toAdoption & Child Welfare Committee Amendment Actions
2025-03-18 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inAdoption & Child Welfare Committee; by Voice Vote Amendment Actions
2025-03-18 House Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateAdoption & Child Welfare Committee; 008-003-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) Committee Action Positive
2025-03-18 House Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Amy Briel Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) Cross-Chamber
2025-03-19 House Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 Floor Process Positive
2025-03-19 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Tom Weber Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-03-26 House Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1) Floor Process Positive
2025-03-26 House Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 Floor Process
2025-04-10 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Matt Hanson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-10 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Stephanie A. Kifowit Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-10 House Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) Floor Process Positive
2025-04-10 House Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed112-000-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 Floor Vote Positive
2025-04-10 House Removed Co-SponsorRep. Stephanie A. Kifowit Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild −
2025-04-14 Senate Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) Cross-Chamber Positive
2025-04-14 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54 Procedural
2025-04-14 Senate Chief Senate SponsorSen. Don Harmon Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) Cross-Chamber Positive
2025-04-14 Senate First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 Introduction & Filing
2025-04-14 Senate Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) Committee Assignment
2025-04-29 Senate Assigned toChild Welfare Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) Committee Assignment
2025-04-29 Senate Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed toSen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) Cross-Chamber
2025-05-06 Senate Postponed -Child Welfare Senate Rule 3-11; House Rule 22 Committee Action
2025-05-09 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) Deadlines & Re-referrals
2025-05-12 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton Amendment Actions
2025-05-12 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments Amendment Actions
2025-05-13 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toChild Welfare Amendment Actions
2025-05-13 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted Amendment Actions Positive
2025-05-14 Senate Do Pass as AmendedChild Welfare; 007-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) Committee Action Positive
2025-05-14 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 15, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) Floor Process Positive
2025-05-15 Senate Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) Floor Process Positive
2025-05-15 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) Floor Process Positive
2025-05-21 Senate Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Li Arellano, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-05-21 Senate Third Reading - Passed;058-000-000 Rule 5-1(f) Floor Vote Positive
2025-05-21 Senate Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Julie A. Morrison Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-05-21 House Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) Cross-Chamber Positive
2025-05-21 House Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII Concurrence Mild +
2025-05-21 House Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed ConcurRep. Amy Briel Amendment Actions
2025-05-21 House Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred toRules Committee Amendment Actions
2025-05-28 House Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred toAdoption & Child Welfare Committee Amendment Actions
2025-05-29 House Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be AdoptedAdoption & Child Welfare Committee; 008-000-000 Amendment Actions
2025-05-30 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Stephanie A. Kifowit Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-05-30 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Sharon Chung Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-05-30 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Harry Benton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-05-30 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Dagmara Avelar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-05-30 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Gregg Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-05-30 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Martha Deuter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-05-30 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Diane Blair-Sherlock Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-05-30 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Lisa Davis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-05-30 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Sue Scherer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-05-30 House Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs115-000-000 Amendment Actions Positive
2025-05-30 House House Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII Concurrence Positive
2025-05-30 House Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4 Concurrence Positive
2025-05-30 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Patrick Sheehan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-05-30 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Jason R. Bunting Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-06-24 House Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 Governor Action Positive
2025-08-15 House Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 Governor Action Positive
2025-08-15 House Effective Date August 15, 2025 Article IX Enacted Into Law Law
2025-08-15 House Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0165 Article IX Enacted Into Law Law