HB1373
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What this bill does
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that upon recovering a firearm that was (i) unlawfully possessed, (ii) used for any unlawful purpose, (iii) recovered from the scene of a crime, (iv) reasonably believed to have been used or associated with the commission of a crime, or (v) acquired by the law enforcement agency as an abandoned, lost, or discarded firearm, a law enforcement agency shall use the best available information, including a firearms trace (deletes when necessary), to determine how and from whom the person gained possession of the firearm and to determine prior ownership of the firearm. Provides that law enforcement shall use the National Tracing Center of the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' eTrace platform or successor platform in complying with this provision. Provides that law enforcement shall participate in the National Tracing Center of the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' eTrace platform or successor platform's collective data sharing program for the purpose of sharing firearm trace reports among all law enforcement agencies in this State on a reciprocal basis. Defines "peace officer" for the purpose of the investigation of specified offenses shall include investigators of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Effective immediately.
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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
Public Engagement
123 witness slips filed
25 proponents / 97 opponents
30 organizations
Witness slips
123 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Hokenson | Office of the Illinois Attorney General | Office of the Illinois Attorney General | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-30 |
| Emily Miller | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-30 |
| Stephen Walsh | Office of the Illinois Attorney General | Office of the Illinois Attorney General | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-30 |
| Alexandra Friedeman | Edited Consulting | self | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-05 |
| Debbie Theilig | Self | Self | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-05 |
| Kathleen Sances | Gun Violence Prevention PAC | Gun Violence Prevention PAC | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-05 |
| Matthew Slade | Myself | Myself | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-05 |
| Steve Walsh | Office of the Illinois Attorney General | Office of the Illinois Attorney General | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-05 |
| Debbie Theilig | Self | Self | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Kathleen Sances | Gun Violence Prevention PAC | Gun Violence Prevention PAC | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Laura Smith | Self | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 | |
| Steve Walsh | Office of the Illinois Attorney General | Office of the Illinois Attorney General | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Austin James Mink | Self | Self | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Captain John Thompson | ILLINOIS STATE POLICE | ILLINOIS STATE POLICE | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| David Feller | Cook County Sheriff's Office | Cook County Sheriff | 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 |
| John Carroll | Office of the Illinois Attorney General | Office of the Illinois Attorney General | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Kathleen Sances | Gun Violence Prevention PAC | Gun Violence Prevention PAC | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Matthew Slade | Myself | Myself | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Michael Zalewski | Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP | Illinois State's Attorney Association | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Steve Walsh | Office of the Illinois Attorney General | Office of the Illinois Attorney General | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Malcom A Sands | none | self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-05 |
| James Henry Nerger | None | Myselff | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Julie Malnekoff | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| Kenny Winslow | Illinois Assn of Chiefs of Police | Illinois Assn of Chiefs of Police | 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 |
| Thomas Sheridan | NA | NA | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| William Manton | NA | Gun Rights For Illinois | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-26 |
| 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 |
| Bill Martin | On behalf of self | 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 |
| Charles Mironas | On behalf of self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Cheryl Slay | Private citizen | Self | 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 | |
| Debra Gilbert | NA | 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 |
| Donald Gilbert | NA | 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 |
| Jacob Priest | 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 |
| Jim Kaitschuk | Illinois Sheriffs' Association | Illinois Sheriffs | 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 Bober | Na | 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 |
| MARC A MALNEKOFF | Self | 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 |
| 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 |
| Randy Walker | self | 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 | |
| Steven Fox | Self | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| Susan Kirkpatrick | Self | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 | |
| Susan Reichart | Tax payer | Opponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 | |
| Susan Reichart | Taxpayer | 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 |
| Todd Shaw | On Behalf of 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 | |
| John Keigher | ILETSB | ILETSB | No Position On Merits | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-02-19 |
| John Fischer | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-05 |
| Kathleen Sances | Gun Violence Prevention PAC | Gun Violence Prevention PAC | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-05 |
| Steve Walsh | Office of the Illinois Attorney General | Office of the Illinois Attorney General | Proponent | Gun Violence Prevention | 2025-03-05 |
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 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 5 | — | |
| H | Floor | Third Reading | 75 | 40 | 0 | 3 | Passed | 35 | — | |
| 2025-05-30 | S | Committee | Executive | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Passed | 11 | — |
| 2025-05-31 | S | Floor | Third Reading | 43 | 11 | 0 | 5 | Passed | 32 | — |
Action History
64 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-07-28 — Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0030. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-01-15
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Curtis J. Tarver, II 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.
2025-02-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Maura Hirschauer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-02-20
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Bob Morgan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-20
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Daniel Didech Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-20
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.
2025-02-20
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.
2025-02-27
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-02-27
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.
2025-03-04
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toGun Violence Prevention Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-05
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inGun Violence Prevention Committee; by Voice Vote
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-05
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateGun Violence Prevention Committee; 009-004-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-03-06
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.
2025-03-14
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Yolonda Morris 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
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.
2025-03-19
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.
2025-03-25
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.
2025-03-27
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Carol Ammons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-08
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed075-040-000 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.
2025-04-08
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Camille Y. Lilly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-08
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.
2025-04-08
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Hoan Huynh 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
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.
2025-04-09
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.
2025-04-09
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Chief Senate SponsorSen. Bill Cunningham Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate sponsor assigned for a House bill.
2025-04-09
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.
2025-04-09
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.
2025-05-12
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Mary Edly-Allen Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Cristina Castro Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Emil Jones, III Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Robert Peters Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Julie A. Morrison Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Kimberly A. Lightford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Lakesia Collins Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Javier L. Cervantes Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-23
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Mattie Hunter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-23
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Willie Preston Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-28
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Mike Porfirio Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-30
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4)
Senate committee deadline set or extended. Procedural — establishes when the bill must be voted out of committee.
2025-05-30
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.
2025-05-30
Committee Action
Positive
Waive Posting Notice Senate Rule 3-11(e)(1); House Rule 21(e)
Committee waives the normal 6-day advance posting requirement. Often signals urgency or leadership priority.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Bill Cunningham
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-05-30
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.
2025-05-30
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10
Senate deadline established or extended.
2025-05-30
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.
2025-05-30
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-05-30
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.
2025-05-30
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 31, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary bySen. Bill Cunningham
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 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.
2025-05-31
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Passed;043-011-000 Rule 5-1(f)
Bill PASSED a floor vote on Third Reading. Major milestone — bill has cleared one chamber.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-31
Concurrence
Positive
Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4
Bill PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS. Major milestone — bill goes to the Governor next.
2025-05-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Laura Ellman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
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.
2025-07-28
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).
2025-07-28
Enacted Into Law
Law
Effective Date July 28, 2025 Article IX
Law's effective date announced. Most IL laws take effect January 1 of the next year unless otherwise specified.
2025-07-28
Enacted Into Law
Law
Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0030 Article IX
Bill signed into law — assigned a Public Act number (e.g., PA 104-0032).
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-15 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Curtis J. Tarver, II 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 | — |
| 2025-02-19 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Maura Hirschauer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-20 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Bob Morgan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-20 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Daniel Didech Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-20 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-20 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Tracy Katz Muhl Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-27 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Curtis J. Tarver, II | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-02-27 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-04 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toGun Violence Prevention Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-05 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inGun Violence Prevention Committee; by Voice Vote | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-05 | House | Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateGun Violence Prevention Committee; 009-004-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-06 | 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 |
| 2025-03-14 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Yolonda Morris Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | 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 |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-03-25 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Martha Deuter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-27 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Carol Ammons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed075-040-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Camille Y. Lilly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Hoan Huynh Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54 | Procedural | — |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Chief Senate SponsorSen. Bill Cunningham Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-12 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Mary Edly-Allen Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Cristina Castro Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Emil Jones, III Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Robert Peters Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Julie A. Morrison Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Kimberly A. Lightford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Lakesia Collins Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Javier L. Cervantes Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-23 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Mattie Hunter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-23 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Willie Preston Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-28 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Mike Porfirio Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Assigned toExecutive Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Waive Posting Notice Senate Rule 3-11(e)(1); House Rule 21(e) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Bill Cunningham | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10 | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Do PassExecutive; 011-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 31, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary bySen. Bill Cunningham | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed;043-011-000 Rule 5-1(f) | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4 | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Laura Ellman 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 |
| 2025-07-28 | House | Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-07-28 | House | Effective Date July 28, 2025 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |
| 2025-07-28 | House | Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0030 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |