HB1316
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What this bill does
Amends the School Code. Requires all school officials to immediately notify the office of the principal in the event that they: observe any person in possession of a firearm on school grounds; become aware of any person in possession of a firearm on school grounds; or become aware of any threat of gun violence on school grounds. If there is a report filed notifying a local law enforcement agency of any of such event, requires the principal to immediately notify the student's parent or guardian and, in coordination with the local law enforcement agency, to attempt to meet with the student's parent or guardian to ensure the student does not have access to a firearm. Effective immediately.
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Current stage: Signed into Law · Last action 237 days ago
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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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.
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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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.
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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.
Sponsor Context
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
Low Influence (#133)
Public Engagement
160 witness slips filed
25 proponents / 135 opponents
28 organizations
Witness slips
160 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Executive | 2025-04-30 |
| Henrikas Genutis | Agurkas | Self | Proponent | Executive | 2025-04-30 |
| Michael Luebbers | Illinois Freedom Civic Coalition dba Illinois Freedom Alliance | On behalf of IFCC dba IFA | Proponent | Executive | 2025-04-30 |
| Matthew Slade | Myself | Myself | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-19 |
| Toni Erwin | lil red brady braids llc | Self | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-19 |
| Jim McGrath | self | self | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-12 |
| Laura Lambert | Self-Employed | Self | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-12 |
| Matthew Slade | Myself | Myself | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-12 |
| Michael Luebbers | Illinois Freedom Civic Coalition dba Illinois Freedom Alliance | On behalf of IFCC dba IFA | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-12 |
| Thomas Hall | Na | Myself | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-12 |
| Alexandra Friedeman | Edited Consulting | self | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-05 |
| Bonnie Miller Shaul | MDA | MDA - volunteer | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-05 |
| Debbie Theilig | Self | Self | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-05 |
| Matthew Slade | Myself | Myself | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-05 |
| Aubry Stapleton | Self | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 | |
| Debbie Theilig | Self | Self | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Laura Smith | Self | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 | |
| Austin James Mink | Self | Self | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Deborah Stewart | SELF | SELF | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Matthew Slade | Myself | Myself | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Michael Luebbers | Illinois Freedom Civic Coalition dba Illinois Freedom Alliance | On behalf of IFCC dba IFA | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Todd Shaw | On Behalf of Self | Self | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Cynthia Savoie | On behalf of self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-19 |
| DANIEL A RICHARDSON | self | self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-19 |
| Frank Andrekus | Self | NA | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-19 |
| Jeff Evilsizer | self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-19 | |
| Jeffrey Savoie | On behalf of self | On behalf of self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-19 |
| John Hammond | Hammond Farms LLC | Hammond farms and all our supporting families | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-19 |
| Laura Melvin | Not Applicable | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-19 |
| PHILIP WACHNIAK | SELF | SELF | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-19 |
| Ray Svoboda | NA | myself | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-19 |
| SCOT MITCHELL | SELF | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-19 | |
| Will Ludwig | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-19 |
| William Manton | NA | Gun Rights For Illinois | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-19 |
| William Manton | NA | Gun Rights For Illinois | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-12 |
| Malcom A Sands | none | self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-05 |
| Adam Jeskie | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Beverly Stoll | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Brian Phipps | None | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Craig Fiebiger | On behalf of self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| David Tyler | On behalf of self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| ellen smith | na | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 | |
| Franklin Baker | Self | South | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Gary R Musson Sr | Not Applicable | Myself | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Gregory Lievers | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Guy Baumann | NA | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Henry Stoll | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| James Henry Nerger | None | Myselff | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Jason L Holbrook | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 | |
| Jerry Drummond | na | self and wife | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Jesus Alvarado | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| John Hammond | Hammond Farms LLC | Hammond farms and all our supporting families | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| John Jastrom | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Jose Reyes | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Josh Collins | self | self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Justin Onigkeit | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Karl Burmeister | self | myself | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Larry Black Jr | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Linda Wolfe | Self | My Family | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Malcom A Sands | none | self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| MARC A MALNEKOFF | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Michael Bailey | NA | IGOR | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Michael J Crovedi | None | Myself | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Michelle Trcka | We The People | self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Mike Lawrence | na | self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| pattie tackett | na | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 | |
| Patty Miller | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Richard Saavedra | Private citizen | Self and family | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Robert Dziedzic | none | self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Ryan Brkljacic | On behalf of self | SELF | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| SCOT MITCHELL | SELF | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 | |
| shawn tackett | na | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 | |
| Tim Miller | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Wally Fiebiger | On behalf of self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| William Manton | NA | Gun Rights For Illinois | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| linda Bober | Na | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Aaron Sparling | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Andrew Mock | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 | |
| Angel Concepcion | NA | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Barry Reichart | Tax payer | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 | |
| Barry W Pheiffer | 248845 | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Brian Leazenby | Myself | Myself | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Brian Norwood | Na | na | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Brice Rauch | Myself | Myself | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Bryan Slay | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Caleb Collins | self | self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Charles Baxa | NA | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Charles Harris | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Cheryl Slay | Private citizen | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| chris cox | ATS | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 | |
| Christopher Ferino | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Craig Fiebiger | On behalf of self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| David Pierceall | Illinois | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 | |
| David Prentice | On behalf of self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Debra Copeland | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 | |
| Dennis shea | Private citizen | Private citizen | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Dennis Smith | concerned citizen | individual | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Dominick Diomede | On behalf of self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Douglas Hilton | Self Employed | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 | |
| Erien White | White's Repair | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 | |
| Eugene Young | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Franklin Baker | Self | South | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Gary R Musson Sr | Not Applicable | Myself | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Glen Milleville | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 | |
| Greg McKean | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Harold Crane | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Janet Gesell | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 | |
| Jean Schiszik | self | self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Jenny Menz | self | self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Jerry Drummond | na | self and wife | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| jerry roberts | self | self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Joe Nasiatka | Na | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| John Baranak jr | NA | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| John Starasinic | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Jose Reyes | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Joseph Nyder | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 | |
| Josh Collins | self | self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Justin Onigkeit | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Karl Burmeister | self | myself | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Kathryn Beilsmith | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 | |
| Kenna Haley | Lafeber Company | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 | |
| Kenneth Golden | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Kent Williams | NA | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Kim Norwood | NA | na | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Kimberly Sparling | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Larry Black Jr | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Laura Melvin | Not Applicable | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Linda Wolfe | Self | My Family | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Maci Slay | self | self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Malcom A Sands | none | self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Mark Phillips | Self | myself | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Michael Lewis | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Michael Molloy | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Michelle Trcka | We The People | self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Nikki Ledwell | Myself | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 | |
| Patty Miller | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Phillip Cook | On behalf of myself. | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Robert Bahr | On behalf of self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Robert Dziedzic | none | self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Robert Hurst | Private Citizen | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 | |
| Robert Wolfe | Self | Families | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Ron Norwood | Na | NA | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Ryan Wybourn | Na | GR4I | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| SCOT MITCHELL | SELF | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 | |
| Sharon Schroeder | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Shelly Harris | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Steve Watson | Steve Watson | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 | |
| Susan Kirkpatrick | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 | |
| Tim Collins | self | self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Tim Miller | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| VIRGINIA ROMANO | self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 | |
| Wally Fiebiger | On behalf of self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Will Ludwig | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| William Kraklau | NA | Myself | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| William Manton | NA | Gun Rights For Illinois | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| William Michael Adams | Personal | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 | |
| Alison Maley | Illinois Principals Association | Illinois Principals Association | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-04-08 |
| Thomas Hall | Na | Myself | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-04-08 |
| Susan Culbertson | Stop stealing our freedoms | Stop corruption in Illinois | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-04-08 |
Roll-call votes
Total votes and outcome per event. Deciding vote = margin of 1; those voters on the winning side could have changed the outcome by flipping.
| Date | Chamber | Type | Description | Yea | Nay | Present | NV | Outcome | Margin | Deciding voters |
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| H | Committee | Gun Violence Prevention | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 13 | — | |
| H | Floor | Third Reading | 115 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Passed | 115 | — | |
| S | Committee | Executive | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Passed | 11 | — | |
| 2025-05-22 | S | Floor | May 22, 2025 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 58 | — |
Action History
54 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-08-15 — Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0174. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-01-14
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-01-28
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.
2025-01-28
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.
2025-02-11
Committee Assignment
Assigned toGun Violence Prevention 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.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Maura Hirschauer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Tracy Katz Muhl Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael Crawford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
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.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass / Short DebateGun Violence Prevention Committee; 013-000-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b)
Committee recommends passage and places it on the Short Debate calendar (limited floor discussion time). Strong positive signal — committee believes bill has broad support.
2025-03-20
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.
2025-03-26
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.
2025-03-28
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Norine K. Hammond Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-28
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Chris Miller Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-28
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Laura Faver Dias Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-28
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Patrick Windhorst Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-03
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-03
Amendment Actions
House Floor 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.
2025-04-07
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toGun Violence Prevention Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-07
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk byRep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-07
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 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.
2025-04-07
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be AdoptedGun Violence Prevention Committee; 012-000-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-08
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers toGun Violence Prevention Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-08
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be AdoptedGun Violence Prevention Committee; 012-000-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-09
Amendment Actions
Positive
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-04-09
Amendment Actions
Positive
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-04-09
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.
2025-04-09
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed115-000-000 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.
2025-04-09
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.
2025-04-09
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.
2025-04-10
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.
2025-04-10
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.
2025-04-10
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Chief Senate SponsorSen. Jil Tracy Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate sponsor assigned for a House bill.
2025-04-10
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.
2025-04-10
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.
2025-04-10
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Sally J. Turner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-04-23
Committee Assignment
Assigned toExecutive 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
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Terri Bryant Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-01
Committee Action
Positive
Do PassExecutive; 011-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-05-01
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-05-07
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.
2025-05-07
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. John F. Curran Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-20
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** 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. Dale Fowler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-22
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.
2025-05-22
Concurrence
Positive
Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4
Bill PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS. Major milestone — bill goes to the Governor next.
2025-06-10
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Darby A. Hills Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-06-20
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 . . . . . . . . .104-0174 Article IX
Bill signed into law — assigned a Public Act number (e.g., PA 104-0032).
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-14 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-28 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-28 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-11 | House | Assigned toGun Violence Prevention Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Maura Hirschauer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Tracy Katz Muhl Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael Crawford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Martha Deuter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Do Pass / Short DebateGun Violence Prevention Committee; 013-000-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-20 | 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 |
| 2025-03-26 | 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 | — |
| 2025-03-28 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Norine K. Hammond Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-28 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Chris Miller Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-28 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Laura Faver Dias Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-28 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Patrick Windhorst Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-03 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-07 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toGun Violence Prevention Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-07 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk byRep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-07 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-07 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be AdoptedGun Violence Prevention Committee; 012-000-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-08 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers toGun Violence Prevention Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-08 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be AdoptedGun Violence Prevention Committee; 012-000-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-09 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed115-000-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Harry Benton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Patrick Sheehan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54 | Procedural | — |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Chief Senate SponsorSen. Jil Tracy Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Sally J. Turner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-23 | Senate | Assigned toExecutive Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-29 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Terri Bryant Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-01 | Senate | Do PassExecutive; 011-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-05-01 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-07 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-07 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-09 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. John F. Curran Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-20 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-21 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Dale Fowler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed;058-000-000 Rule 5-1(f) | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-05-22 | House | Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4 | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-06-10 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Darby A. Hills Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-06-20 | 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 . . . . . . . . .104-0174 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |