HB2561
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What this bill does
Amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act. Provides that any covenant not to compete or covenant not to solicit entered into after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall not be enforceable with respect to the provision of reproductive health care or maternity care by a health care professional in the State if the enforcement of the covenant not to compete or covenant not to solicit is likely to reduce the availability of reproductive health care or maternity care. Provides that in an action to enforce a covenant not to compete or covenant not to solicit entered into after the effective date of the amendatory Act, a party seeking to enforce the covenant not to compete or covenant not to solicit has the burden of proving that it will not reduce the availability of reproductive health care or maternity care in the State. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
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: Floor Vote · Last action 363 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
Laura Faver Dias
Moderate Influence (#65)
Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Bills sponsored by Laura Faver Dias advance 6% more often than the chamber average.
Public Engagement
34 witness slips filed
28 proponents / 5 opponents
19 organizations
Witness slips
34 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Faich | Raising Illinois PN3 Coalition | Raising Illinois PN3 Coalition | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| David Porter | Law Office of David Porter | Appearing as an individual. | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Jason Han | self | No | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Johanna J Raimond | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Karen Joan Doran | Karen J. Doran, Attorney at Law | Karen J. Doran | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Kelly Hubbard | EverThrive Illinois | EverThrive Illinois | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Margo Gislain | Illinois Nurses Association | Illinois Nurses Association | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| robin potter | Robin Potter & Associates, P.C. | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 | |
| Christine Doyle MD | ACOG | ACOG | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| David Faich | Raising Illinois PN3 Coalition | Raising Illinois PN3 Coalition | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| David Porter | Law Office of David Porter | Appearing as an individual. | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Debra Broadfield | Capitol Edge Consulting | Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Ellie Bledsoe | Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action | Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Jason Han | self | No | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Johanna J Raimond | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Karen Joan Doran | Karen J. Doran, Attorney at Law | Karen J. Doran | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Kelly Hubbard | EverThrive Illinois | EverThrive Illinois | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Khadine Bennett | ACLU of Illinois | ACLU of Illinois | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Marissa Jackson-Donnell | Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action | Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Michelle Brown MD OB-GYN | American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists | American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Phil Milsk | Law Offices of Phil Milsk | American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| robin potter | Robin Potter & Associates, P.C. | robin potter | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Rosemarie Martin | Because They Grow Therapies | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Kelly Hubbard | EverThrive Illinois | EverThrive Illinois | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| Margo Gislain | Illinois Nurses Association | Illinois Nurses Association | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| Mike Murphy | The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce | The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Dave Gross | Illinois Health and Hospital Association | Illinois Health & Hospital Association | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Erin OBrien | Illinois State Medical Society | Illinois State Medical Society | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Jordan Ryan | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Justin Mahwikizi | American Institute Of Action | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 | |
| Erin OBrien | Illinois State Medical Society | Illinois State Medical Society | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-04-07 |
| Kelly Hubbard | EverThrive Illinois | EverThrive Illinois | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-04-07 |
| Phil Milsk | Law Offices of Phil Milsk | American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-04-07 |
| Dave Gross | Illinois Health and Hospital Association | Illinois Health & Hospital Association | No Position On Merits | Labor & Commerce | 2025-04-07 |
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 | Labor & Commerce | 19 | 8 | 0 | 2 | Passed | 11 | — |
Action History
40 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-04-11 — House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred toRules Committee. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-04
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Laura Faver Dias 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.
2025-03-04
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.
2025-03-13
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Gregg Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Abdelnasser Rashid Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Kevin John Olickal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Nabeela Syed Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Dagmara Avelar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. 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
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. La Shawn K. Ford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Norma Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Anna Moeller Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Sonya M. Harper Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Mary Beth Canty Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Amy Briel Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Jehan Gordon-Booth Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Martin J. Moylan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Maurice A. West, II Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Michelle Mussman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Maura Hirschauer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass / Short DebateLabor & Commerce Committee; 019-008-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b)
Committee recommends passage and places it on the Short Debate calendar (limited floor discussion time). Strong positive signal — committee believes bill has broad support.
2025-03-20
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill placed on the Second Reading calendar. Positive — bill is queued for floor action.
2025-03-24
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Theresa Mah Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-24
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Suzanne M. Ness 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
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Sharon Chung 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
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Barbara Hernandez 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.
2025-04-02
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Laura Faver Dias
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-02
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-04-04
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.
2025-04-07
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toLabor & Commerce Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-07
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be AdoptedLabor & Commerce Committee; 018-008-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
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.
2025-04-11
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.
2025-04-11
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-02-04 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Laura Faver Dias 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 | — |
| 2025-03-04 | House | Assigned toLabor & Commerce Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-13 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Gregg Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Abdelnasser Rashid Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Kevin John Olickal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Nabeela Syed Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Dagmara Avelar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Yolonda Morris Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. La Shawn K. Ford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Norma Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Anna Moeller Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Sonya M. Harper Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Mary Beth Canty Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Amy Briel Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Jehan Gordon-Booth Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Martin J. Moylan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Maurice A. West, II Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Michelle Mussman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Maura Hirschauer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Do Pass / Short DebateLabor & Commerce Committee; 019-008-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-03-24 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Theresa Mah Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-24 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Suzanne M. Ness Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-26 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Sharon Chung Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-26 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Barbara Hernandez 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 | — |
| 2025-04-02 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Laura Faver Dias | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-02 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-04 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Carol Ammons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-07 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toLabor & Commerce Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-07 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be AdoptedLabor & Commerce Committee; 018-008-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Camille Y. Lilly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-11 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |
| 2025-04-11 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |