SB1344
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What this bill does
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that the time within which any act is required to be performed under any of the provisions of the Act shall be the same for the State and its political subdivisions as it is for private employers.
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Current stage: Signed into Law · Last action 283 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
Michael W. Halpin
Moderate Influence (#12)
Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Bills sponsored by Michael W. Halpin advance 3% more often than the chamber average.
Public Engagement
17 witness slips filed
12 proponents / 5 opponents
13 organizations
Witness slips
17 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Diette | LIUNA Chicago Laborers District Council | LIUNA Chicago Laborers District Council | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-30 |
| Sean Stott | Laborers' International Union - Midwest Region | Laborers' International Union - Midwest Region | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-30 |
| Tim McLean | Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-04-23 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Judiciary | 2025-02-19 |
| John Lowder | Lowder Govermental Solutions | State Conference of the IBEW | Proponent | Judiciary | 2025-02-19 |
| Marc Poulos | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Proponent | Judiciary | 2025-02-19 |
| Tim McLean | Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | Proponent | Judiciary | 2025-02-19 |
| Alicia Martin | ABC-IL | ABC-IL | Opponent | Executive | 2025-05-30 |
| Kristi DeLaurentiis | South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association | South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association | Opponent | Executive | 2025-05-30 |
| Noah Finley | National Federation of Independent Business | NFIB | Opponent | Executive | 2025-05-30 |
| Taylor Anderson | Anderson Legislative Consulting | South Suburban Mayors and Managers Assoc | Opponent | Executive | 2025-05-30 |
| Bukola Bello | VISION M.A.I. Consulting | Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-31 |
| Clay Diette | LIUNA Chicago Laborers District Council | LIUNA Chicago Laborers District Council | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-31 |
| Frances Orenic | IL AFL-CIO | IL AFL-CIO | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-31 |
| Marc Poulos | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-31 |
| Sean Stott | Laborers' International Union - Midwest Region | Laborers' International Union - Midwest Region | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-31 |
| Noah Finley | National Federation of Independent Business | NFIB | Opponent | Executive | 2025-05-31 |
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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| 2025-05-30 | H | Committee | Executive | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Passed | 4 | — |
| 2025-05-31 | H | Floor | Third Reading | 87 | 30 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 57 | — |
| S | Committee | Judiciary | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Passed | 6 | — | |
| S | Floor | Apr 09, 2025 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Passed | 56 | — |
Action History
51 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-06-30 — Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0023. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-01-28
Introduction & Filing
Filed with Secretary bySen. Michael W. Halpin Rule 2-7(b)
Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary 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 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.
2025-02-04
Committee Assignment
Assigned toJudiciary 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.
2025-02-20
Committee Action
Positive
Do PassJudiciary; 006-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-02-20
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 25, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-02-27
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.
2025-02-27
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 4, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-04-04
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.
2025-04-09
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.
2025-04-09
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Passed;056-000-000 Rule 5-1(f)
Bill PASSED a floor vote on Third Reading. Major milestone — bill has cleared one chamber.
2025-04-09
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.
2025-04-09
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Chief House SponsorRep. Gregg Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
House sponsor assigned for a Senate bill — bill is being actively managed in the second chamber.
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 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.
2025-04-17
Committee Assignment
Assigned toLabor & Commerce 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.
2025-05-09
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Mild −
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a)
MISSED COMMITTEE DEADLINE — bill did not get a committee vote before the deadline and is re-referred to Rules/Assignments. The bill is NOT dead but faces an uphill battle to be reassigned. Most bills that hit Rule 19(a) do not advance.
2025-05-30
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.
2025-05-30
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Mild +
Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025 Rule 2-10(d)
Committee or final action deadline extended.
2025-05-30
Cross-Chamber
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Dave Vella Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Alternate chief sponsor designated.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Dave Vella
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-30
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.
2025-05-30
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass / Short DebateExecutive Committee; 008-004-000 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.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
Mild −
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
[Amendment] Bill tabled — temporarily set aside. In IL, tabling is less final than in Congress; bills can be brought back (Rule 7-11). But it's a negative signal when the bill itself (not an amendment) is tabled.
2025-05-30
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.
2025-05-30
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.
2025-05-30
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.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk byRep. Dave Vella
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-31
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.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended byRep. Blaine Wilhour
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be AdoptedRules Committee; 005-000-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn byRep. Blaine Wilhour
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Positive
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-05-31
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.
2025-05-31
Floor Process
Chair Rules placed on Standard debate. Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Rules Committee chair moves bill from Short Debate to Standard Debate, indicating it needs more floor discussion time.
2025-05-31
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed087-030-000 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.
2025-05-31
Concurrence
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Bill placed on Secretary's Desk awaiting Senate concurrence vote on House amendments.
2025-05-31
Concurrence
Mild +
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 - May 31, 2025 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Concurrence vote scheduled on the calendar.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with SecretarySen. Michael W. Halpin
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred toAssignments
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred toExecutive
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do AdoptExecutive; 012-001-000
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-06-01
Floor Process
3/5 Vote Required Senate Rule 7-19(a); House Rule 69
Bill requires a supermajority (3/5) to pass. Higher bar — typically for appropriations, preemption, or immediate effective dates.
2025-06-01
Amendment Actions
Positive
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs045-011-000
[Amendment] Senate agrees with House amendments to the bill.
2025-06-01
Concurrence
Positive
Senate Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Senate agrees with House amendments to the bill.
2025-06-01
Concurrence
Positive
Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4
Bill PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS. Major milestone — bill goes to the Governor next.
2025-06-12
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.
2025-06-30
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).
2025-06-30
Enacted Into Law
Law
Effective Date June 30, 2025; Some provisions effective June 30, 2025 and the effective date of some provisions are conditioned on the effective date of another bill. Article IX
Law's effective date announced. Most IL laws take effect January 1 of the next year unless otherwise specified.
2025-06-30
Enacted Into Law
Law
Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0023 Article IX
Bill signed into law — assigned a Public Act number (e.g., PA 104-0032).
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-01-28 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Michael W. Halpin Rule 2-7(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-28 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-28 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-04 | Senate | Assigned toJudiciary Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-20 | Senate | Do PassJudiciary; 006-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-02-20 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 25, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-02-27 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-02-27 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 4, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-04 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed;056-000-000 Rule 5-1(f) | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Chief House SponsorRep. Gregg Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-17 | House | Assigned toLabor & Commerce Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-09 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |
| 2025-05-30 | House | Assigned toExecutive Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-30 | House | Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025 Rule 2-10(d) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild + |
| 2025-05-30 | House | Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Dave Vella Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | — |
| 2025-05-30 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Dave Vella | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | House | Do Pass / Short DebateExecutive Committee; 008-004-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-05-30 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled | Amendment Actions | Mild − |
| 2025-05-30 | 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 |
| 2025-05-30 | 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 |
| 2025-05-30 | 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 | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk byRep. Dave Vella | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended byRep. Blaine Wilhour | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be AdoptedRules Committee; 005-000-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-31 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended - Withdrawn byRep. Blaine Wilhour | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Chair Rules placed on Standard debate. Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed087-030-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | — |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 - May 31, 2025 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Mild + |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with SecretarySen. Michael W. Halpin | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred toExecutive | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do AdoptExecutive; 012-001-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-06-01 | Senate | 3/5 Vote Required Senate Rule 7-19(a); House Rule 69 | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-06-01 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs045-011-000 | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-06-01 | Senate | Senate Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-06-01 | Senate | Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4 | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-06-12 | Senate | Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-06-30 | Senate | Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-06-30 | Senate | Effective Date June 30, 2025; Some provisions effective June 30, 2025 and the effective date of some provisions are conditioned on the effective date of another bill. Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |
| 2025-06-30 | Senate | Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0023 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |