HB2338
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What this bill does
Amends the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act. Provides that a motor vehicle dealer shall provide a consumer with a complete list of all items subject to repair under any warranty agreement that covers a motor vehicle before completing the sale of that motor vehicle. Provides that the disclosure shall include a description of any fees or other charges that the customer will have to pay upon any warranty repair work being performed under the warranty agreement.
Stuck
P(Advance)
Chance it ever
reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
Chance it becomes
law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Forecast
Low
P(law) at intro —
sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 74%
Calculating prediction drivers...
Pipeline Progress
Current stage: In Committee · Last action 281 days ago · STAGNANT
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
24 witness slips filed
18 proponents / 5 opponents
12 organizations
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
24 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-05-08 |
| Austin James Mink | Self | Self | Proponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-05-01 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-05-01 |
| Jim Morphew | Sorling Northrup | Alliance for Automotive Innovation | Proponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-05-01 |
| Michael Luebbers | Illinois Freedom Civic Coalition dba Illinois Freedom Alliance | On behalf of IFCC dba IFA | Proponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-05-01 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-03-11 |
| Matthew Slade | Myself | Myself | Proponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-03-04 |
| Ryan Taylor | Taylor Uhe | Assurant | Opponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-05-08 |
| Jason E Brokaw | Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes | Illinois Motorcycle Dealers Association | Opponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-03-11 |
| Mike Stieren | Illinois Automobile Dealers Association | Illinois Automobile Dealers Association | Opponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-03-11 |
| Jim Morphew | Sorling Northrup | Alliance for Automotive Innovation | No Position On Merits | Consumer Protection | 2025-03-11 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-03-11 |
| Jim Morphew | Sorling Northrup | Alliance for Automotive Innovation | Proponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-03-11 |
| Jason E Brokaw | Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes | Illinois Motorcycle Dealers Association | Opponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-03-11 |
| Mike Stieren | Illinois Automobile Dealers Association | Director of Legislative Affairs | Opponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-03-11 |
| Jim Morphew | Sorling Northrup | Alliance for Automotive Innovation | Proponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-03-18 |
| Mike Stieren | Illinois Automobile Dealers Association | Illinois Automobile Dealers Association | Proponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-03-18 |
| Fernando Castillo | Patients Choice | Proponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-04-09 | |
| Rachel | Illinois Spina Bifida Association | Proponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-04-09 | |
| Sam Sexton | Misericordia | Proponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-04-09 | |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-04-08 |
| Jessica Presperin Pedersen | SRALAB and Sunrise Medical | Proponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-04-08 | |
| Keith Grossman | Numotion | Proponent | Consumer Protection | 2025-04-08 | |
| Latosha Simmons | Numotion | Proponent | Consumer Protection | 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 | Consumer Protection | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Passed | 9 | — | |
| H | Floor | Third Reading | 116 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Passed | 116 | — | |
| 2025-05-08 | S | Committee | Consumer Protection | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Passed | 9 | — |
Action History
48 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-07-02 — Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred toAssignments. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-01-30
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Rita Mayfield House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-02-04
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.
2025-02-04
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.
2025-02-25
Committee Assignment
Assigned toConsumer Protection 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.
2025-03-04
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Rita Mayfield
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-04
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.
2025-03-05
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toConsumer Protection Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-11
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.
2025-03-11
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk byRep. Rita Mayfield
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-11
Amendment Actions
House Committee 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.
2025-03-12
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers toConsumer Protection Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-18
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted inConsumer Protection Committee; by Voice Vote
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-18
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateConsumer Protection Committee; 009-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-03-18
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.
2025-03-19
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill placed on the Second Reading calendar. Positive — bill is queued for floor action.
2025-03-20
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk byRep. Rita Mayfield
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-20
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 3 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.
2025-03-24
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk byRep. Rita Mayfield
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-24
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 4 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.
2025-03-25
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers toConsumer Protection Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-25
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers toConsumer Protection Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-25
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be AdoptedConsumer Protection Committee; 008-000-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-25
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Tom Weber Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-26
Floor Process
Positive
Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage on Short Debate calendar. Major milestone — bill has passed committee and is on the floor.
2025-03-26
Floor Process
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill was ready for Second Reading but was paused/held by the sponsor. Usually indicates the sponsor is still negotiating amendments or gathering votes. NOT a negative signal — the sponsor controls the pace.
2025-04-09
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason 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. Gregg Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-09
Amendment Actions
Positive
House Floor Amendment No. 4 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 - Passed116-000-000 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
Amendment Actions
Mild −
House Floor Amendment No. 3 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.
2025-04-10
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.
2025-04-10
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 April 11, 2025 Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54
Bill queued for First Reading in the second chamber.
2025-04-23
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Chief Senate SponsorSen. Michael W. Halpin Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate sponsor assigned for a House bill.
2025-04-23
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.
2025-04-23
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.
2025-04-23
Committee Assignment
Assigned toConsumer Protection 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.
2025-05-08
Committee Action
Positive
Do PassConsumer Protection; 009-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-05-08
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-05-14
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.
2025-05-14
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 15, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-14
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Michael W. Halpin
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-05-14
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor 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.
2025-05-20
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toConsumer Protection
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-05-23
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10
Senate deadline established or extended.
2025-06-02
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Mild −
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments Rule 3-9(a)
Senate procedural rule — bill re-referred to Assignments for missing Rule 2-10 deadline. Bill is NOT dead but faces uphill battle.
2025-07-02
Amendment Actions
Mild −
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred toAssignments
[Amendment] Senate procedural re-referral to Assignments — 31 consecutive days without session.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-30 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Rita Mayfield House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-04 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-04 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-25 | House | Assigned toConsumer Protection Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-04 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Rita Mayfield | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-04 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-05 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toConsumer Protection Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Camille Y. Lilly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk byRep. Rita Mayfield | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-11 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-12 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers toConsumer Protection Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-18 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted inConsumer Protection Committee; by Voice Vote | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-18 | House | Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateConsumer Protection Committee; 009-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-18 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled | Amendment Actions | Mild − |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-03-20 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk byRep. Rita Mayfield | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-20 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-24 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk byRep. Rita Mayfield | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-24 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-25 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers toConsumer Protection Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-25 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers toConsumer Protection Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-25 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be AdoptedConsumer Protection Committee; 008-000-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-25 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Tom Weber Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-26 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-03-26 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Gregg Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 4 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 - Passed116-000-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Tabled | Amendment Actions | Mild − |
| 2025-04-10 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Hoan Huynh 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 April 11, 2025 Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54 | Procedural | — |
| 2025-04-23 | Senate | Chief Senate SponsorSen. Michael W. Halpin Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-23 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-04-23 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-23 | Senate | Assigned toConsumer Protection Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-08 | Senate | Do PassConsumer Protection; 009-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-05-08 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-14 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-14 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 15, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-14 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Michael W. Halpin | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-14 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-20 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toConsumer Protection | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-23 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10 | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-06-02 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |
| 2025-07-02 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | Mild − |