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HB1583

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SCHOOL SAFETY OFFICERS

What this bill does

Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the Law Enforcement Training Standards Board shall approve a course for school safety officers (a retired law enforcement officer who has been hired by a school district to perform security services). Sets forth training and certification requirements. Provides that an applicant for employment as a school safety officer must authorize an investigation to determine if the applicant has been convicted of any criminal offense that disqualifies the person as a school safety officer. Amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act. Exempts school safety officers from the Act if a school board does not require officer-worn body cameras. Amends the School Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, a school may employ a school safety officer. Requires a school safety officer applicant to provide the school district a certificate of completion or approved waiver issued by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board. Provides that a school safety officer shall wear a uniform that clearly identifies the officer as a school safety officer. Provides that a school safety officer may detain a person when the officer has reasonable suspicion to believe that an offense, other than an ordinance violation, is being committed. Provides that a school safety officer may carry a firearm as long as the officer is certified under specified provisions of the Peace Officer and Probation Officer Firearm Training Act. Adds references to school safety officers throughout the Code. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that that the provisions concerning the unlawful use of weapons as those provisions pertain to firearms do not apply to or affect the carrying or possession of firearms by a qualified current or retired law enforcement officer qualified under the laws of the State or under the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act in specified properties, including schools. Effective immediately.

Sponsor: Dennis Tipsword Chamber: House Introduced: 2025-01-22
Stuck
P(Advance)
4.8%
Chance it ever reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
0.9%
Chance it becomes law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Forecast
1.9%
Low P(law) at intro — sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 95%

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Pipeline Progress

Current stage: In Committee · Last action 590 days ago · STAGNANT

How does a bill become law in Illinois?
  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.

Sponsor Context

Campaign finance

This is SBE campaign receipts to the people on this bill, not Moneyball and not earmarked to the bill.

Money is campaign receipts to matched candidate committees, not earmarked to this bill. Window 2025-01-01 – 2026-09-13.

$6,298,404.46 Across sponsors / voters
18 Members with trails
25 Overlapping donors

Sponsor and voter funding

Member Role Receipts Total received Top donors
Dennis Tipsword Chief sponsor 35 $32,200.00 Smith MJ Properties LLC ($5,000.00); Parsons Company Inc ($5,000.00); Sharon McCully ($2,000.00)
Ryan Spain Sponsor 480 $694,329.99 Main Street Leadership PAC ($72,800.00); Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois Political Action Committee ($25,000.00); CUPAC-Credit Union Political Action Council ($23,000.00)
Brandun Schweizer Sponsor 123 $115,364.82 House Republican Org ($13,610.16); Illinois Republican Party ($13,554.26); Vermillion County Republican Central Committee ($5,000.00)
Tony M. McCombie Sponsor 755 $2,812,873.48 Engineers Political Education Committee ($385,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC ($300,000.00); Tony McCombie ($103,629.08)
David Friess Sponsor 37 $21,800.00 Sports Betting Alliance ($2,500.00); E.T. Simonds Construction Co ($2,500.00); Ameren PAC ($2,000.00)
Travis Weaver Sponsor 173 $515,370.05 Fortress Bank ($294,651.55); Caterpillar INC PAC ($36,000.00); Realtor PAC ($12,500.00)
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Sponsor 162 $177,850.66 I.P.A.C.E. ($25,000.00); Realtor Political Action Committee ($11,500.00); Downstate Operations Joint Labor-Management PAC ($7,500.00)
Paul Jacobs Sponsor 56 $102,313.89 Paul Jacobs ($25,000.00); Illinois Optometric Association ($16,150.00); Realtor Political Action Committee ($10,000.00)
Kyle Moore Sponsor 162 $106,522.00 Realtor Political Action Committee ($7,500.00); Bryan Stokes ($6,000.00); Cullinan Properties ($5,000.00)
Amy L. Grant Sponsor 0 $0.00 —
Patrick Windhorst Sponsor 173 $110,375.00 Realtor PAC ($7,500.00); Downstate Operators Joint Labor/Mgmt PAC ($5,000.00); Health Care of IL PAC ($5,000.00)
Norine K. Hammond Sponsor 298 $716,889.27 House Republican Organization ($141,779.06); I.P.A.C.E. ($72,800.00); Women's Leadership Coalition PAC ($69,023.30)
Jeff Keicher Sponsor 243 $282,285.09 House Republican Organization ($39,449.80); Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee ($37,500.00); Laborers Intl Local 32 PAC ($12,500.00)
Bradley Fritts Sponsor 129 $88,479.62 Realtor Political Action Committee ($7,500.00); Mary Fritts ($6,250.00); Good Govt. Council (Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association) ($5,000.00)
Nicole La Ha Sponsor 0 $0.00 —
Dave Severin Sponsor 316 $285,381.26 House Republican Organization ($84,760.51); Illinois Republican Party ($15,526.00); Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($12,500.00)
Chris Miller Sponsor 10 $9,450.00 Fred Helmuth ($2,500.00); Larry Weis ($2,000.00); Illinois Soybean Association ($1,000.00)
Patrick Sheehan Sponsor 246 $226,919.33 IBEW ILLINOIS PAC ($16,000.00); I.P.A.C.E. ($15,500.00); Liuna Chicago Laborers Dist. Council PAC ($9,500.00)

Overlapping donors

Donors who gave to more than one sponsor or voter on this bill. Still not earmarked to the bill.

Donor Members Total
House Republican Organization Norine K. Hammond, Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin, Jeff Keicher $312,737.72
Realtor PAC Norine K. Hammond, Tony M. McCombie, Jeff Keicher, Patrick Windhorst, Travis Weaver, Brandun Schweizer, Patrick Sheehan $120,020.00
I.P.A.C.E. Norine K. Hammond, Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Patrick Sheehan $113,300.00
Health Care Council of Illinois PAC Tony M. McCombie, Ryan Spain $71,350.00
Associated Beer Distributors of IL PAC Norine K. Hammond, Tony M. McCombie, Travis Weaver $69,023.15
Realtor Political Action Committee Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Dave Severin, Ryan Spain, Paul Jacobs, Bradley Fritts, Kyle Moore $66,000.00
J & J Ventures Gaming LLC Norine K. Hammond, Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin, Ryan Spain, Jeff Keicher, Patrick Windhorst, Bradley Fritts, Brandun Schweizer, Patrick Sheehan, Kyle Moore $63,000.00
IHA PAC Tony M. McCombie, Bradley Fritts, Travis Weaver, Brandun Schweizer, Patrick Sheehan $61,000.00
Ameren Illinois Norine K. Hammond, Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin, Ryan Spain, Jeff Keicher, Patrick Windhorst, David Friess, Bradley Fritts, Travis Weaver, Brandun Schweizer, Patrick Sheehan $60,000.00
Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Ryan Spain, Jeff Keicher $58,500.00
Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin, Ryan Spain $49,000.00
Marquis Energy LLC Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin, Ryan Spain $47,000.00
Chicago J Dineen Lodge 7 PAC Norine K. Hammond, Tony M. McCombie, Patrick Windhorst, Patrick Sheehan $41,000.00
Donald Wilson Tony M. McCombie, Ryan Spain $38,500.00
Sports Betting Alliance Norine K. Hammond, Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin, Ryan Spain, Jeff Keicher, David Friess, Bradley Fritts, Brandun Schweizer, Patrick Sheehan, Kyle Moore $37,500.00
Manufacturers PAC Norine K. Hammond, Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin, Patrick Windhorst, Brandun Schweizer, Patrick Sheehan $34,500.00
Illinois State Medical Society PAC Norine K. Hammond, Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Tony M. McCombie, Jeff Keicher, Travis Weaver, Patrick Sheehan $32,500.00
Midwest Gaming & Entertainment, LLC Tony M. McCombie, Ryan Spain $30,000.00
Comcast Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Tony M. McCombie, Patrick Windhorst $30,000.00
Illinois Republican Party Dave Severin, Brandun Schweizer $29,080.26
ABBVIE PAC Norine K. Hammond, Tony M. McCombie, Patrick Sheehan $28,000.00
Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC Dave Severin, Ryan Spain $27,500.00
Illinois Road Builders PAC Tony M. McCombie, Ryan Spain $27,500.00
Ameren Illinois PAC Norine K. Hammond, Tony M. McCombie, Dave Severin, Ryan Spain, Patrick Windhorst, Paul Jacobs, Travis Weaver, Kyle Moore $26,910.62
AGC of Illinois PAC Tony M. McCombie, Ryan Spain $26,000.00

Top donors across these members

Donor Occupation Employer Receipts Total
Engineers Political Education Committee — — 2 $385,000.00
House Republican Organization — — 121 $312,737.72
Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC — — 1 $300,000.00
Fortress Bank — — 4 $294,651.55
Realtor PAC — — 26 $120,020.00
I.P.A.C.E. — — 8 $113,300.00
Tony McCombie Leadership HRO 3 $103,629.08
Main Street Leadership PAC — — 2 $72,800.00
Health Care Council of Illinois PAC — — 7 $71,350.00
Women's Leadership Coalition PAC — — 3 $69,023.30
Associated Beer Distributors of IL PAC — — 6 $69,023.15
Realtor Political Action Committee — — 25 $66,000.00
J & J Ventures Gaming LLC — — 24 $63,000.00
IHA PAC — — 10 $61,000.00
Ameren Illinois — — 27 $60,000.00
Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee — — 6 $58,500.00
Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC — — 7 $49,000.00
Get Illinois Right PAC — — 4 $47,460.91
Marquis Energy LLC — — 4 $47,000.00
Chicago J Dineen Lodge 7 PAC — — 4 $41,000.00
Donald Wilson Founder DRW 3 $38,500.00
Sports Betting Alliance — — 10 $37,500.00
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 — — 3 $37,500.00
Caterpillar INC PAC — — 3 $36,000.00
Manufacturers PAC — — 10 $34,500.00

Hearings

This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.

Action History

20 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-02-27 — Added Co-SponsorRep. Patrick Sheehan. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.

2025-01-22 Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Dennis Tipsword House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-01-22 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Ryan Spain Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
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.
2025-01-29 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Brandun Schweizer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-02-10 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Tony M. McCombie Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-14 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. David Friess Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-14 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Travis Weaver Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-14 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-14 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Paul Jacobs Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-14 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Kyle Moore Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-14 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Amy L. Grant Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-14 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.
2025-02-18 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.
2025-02-18 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Jeff Keicher 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. Bradley Fritts 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. Nicole La Ha 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. Dave Severin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-24 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.
2025-02-27 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.

All actions (table)

Date Chamber Action Category Signal
2025-01-22 House Filed with the Clerk byRep. Dennis Tipsword House Rule 6(b) Introduction & Filing —
2025-01-22 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Ryan Spain Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
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 —
2025-01-29 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Brandun Schweizer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-10 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Tony M. McCombie Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-14 House Added Co-SponsorRep. David Friess Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-14 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Travis Weaver Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-14 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-14 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Paul Jacobs Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-14 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Kyle Moore Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-14 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Amy L. Grant Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-14 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Patrick Windhorst Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-18 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Norine K. Hammond Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-18 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Jeff Keicher Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-20 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Bradley Fritts Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-20 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicole La Ha Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-20 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Dave Severin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-24 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Chris Miller Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-27 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Patrick Sheehan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +