HB2627
View on ILGAMINK DISEASE PREVENTION
What this bill does
Creates the Mink Facility Disease Prevention Act. Requires a person who breeds, possesses, or intends to breed or possess mink for certain purposes to obtain a license from the Department of Public Health. Lists requirements for a license application and license, including weekly and other testing for SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A subtype H5N1, and other pathogens. Requires each mink facility to pay to the Department an annual fee of $1,000. Creates the Mink Facility Fund. Describes the responsibilities of the Department. Sets out provisions concerning the euthanasia of mink. Provides that a licensee who violates any provision of the Act or any rules adopted under the Act shall be subject to revocation of license and confiscation of all mink at the mink facility. Provides for enforcement by the Attorney General or by the Department subject to rulemaking by the Department. Grants rulemaking powers to the Department. Provides that the Department shall maintain a publicly available list of potentially harmful viruses for testing. Makes findings. Defines terms. Makes corresponding changes to the State Finance Act.
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: 83%
Calculating prediction drivers...
Pipeline Progress
Current stage: Crossed Chambers · Last action 222 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
Theresa Mah
Low Influence (#111)
Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Bills sponsored by Theresa Mah advance 1% more often than the chamber average.
Public Engagement
114 witness slips filed
45 proponents / 69 opponents
76 organizations
Witness slips
114 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Prygoski | Animal Legal Defense Fund | Animal Legal Defense Fund | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Allison Fradkin | self | self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Barbara Wrogjt | Wright | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Becky Kring | None | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Beth Jones | None | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Carolyn Olson | Not Applicable | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Cece Samp | None | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Ceitha Steele | Personal | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Chris Green | Animal Legal Defense Fund | Animal Legal Defense Fund | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Diane Kastel | Animal | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Doris Verkamp | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Drew McCormick | Animal Defenders International | Animal Defenders International | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Elizabeth Tyson | Born Free USA | Born Free USA | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Ellen Svehla | None | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Greg Stawinoga | none | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Gretchen Pembrook | Hooved Animal Humane Society | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Hannah Connor | Center for Biological Diversity | Center for Biological Diversity | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| J Beverly | self | self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Karen Alison Maish | Maishworks | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Kate Dylewsky | Animal Welfare Institute | Animal Welfare Institute | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Kathy Massel | Mrs | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| KENNEDY NICOLE | na | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Kessler Ellen | self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Lana Turner | Turner Consulting | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Laura Brehmer | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Letitia Noel | Physical Esoterica | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Linda Robbennolt | - | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Lisa Klepek | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Lisa Reich | self | self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Liz Cabrera Holtz | World Animal Protection | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Marc Ayers | Humane Society of the United States | Humane Society of the United States | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Melissa Murray | none | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Michelle Jorgensen | none | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Michelle Lenz | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Nathan Hannah | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Nick Atwood | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Patricia A Simpson | Emerita Professor | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Sandra Couch | Does not apply | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Sarah Sommer | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Shelley Stefanic | - Select - | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Steve Putrich | self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Sue Adams | Fantasia | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Susan Dietrich | Individual | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Theresa Cosmano | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Wendy McNally | Animal Welfare Institute | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Alex Williams | Autumn River Farm, LLC | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Andrew Brown | W Brown Farm LTD | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Anna Mirkopoulos | Elan Furs | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Anthony Nelson | Black aura mink | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Austin Douglas | Samuel Bauer Unlimited | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Avner Khayat | Flier Furs | Self | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Bas van Ansem | Van Ansem Farms | Mink Industry | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Bob Zimbal | Zimbal Minkery | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Brandy Fiala | EilersFurs, est. 1927 | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Challis Hobbs | Fur Commission USA | IL Mink Farmers and suppliers | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Chris Davis | Illinois Farm Bureau | Illinois Farm Bureau | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Chris Vaugan | Saga Furs | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| christopher j laird | Fur Company | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Daniel Wachtenheim | Wachtenheim Furs | Wachtenheim Furs | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| danny zuckerman | self | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Dino Quaglietta | Northeast Furs | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Douglas Fine | Flier Furs | Self | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Edward O brecke | Brecke Mink Ranch LLC | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Eric M Madiar | Madiar Government Relations LLC | Illinois Trappers Association | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Felix Skolnik | Albe furs Outerwear | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Gerald Gengel | Illinois Mink Wire Company | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Gerald Gronauer | Sakowitz | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| greg z | self | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| greg zuckerman | 3571 old conejo rd llc | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| greg zuckerman | fafa media inc | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Gregory Albert | Douglas | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Hao Sun | Winter Furs International Inc | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Harold Dittrich | E.C. Dittrich & Co., Inc. | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Harry Hanan | Bobrick Silks | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Helen Mirkopoulos | Elan Furs | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| James Sword | Sword Furs | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Jarred Hoitink | Zimbal Minkery | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Jasmin Kostic | Elan Furs | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Jasmina Kostic | Elan Furs | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Jodi Froelich | Langer Farms | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Joe Ruef | Ruef Ranch | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| joel D knubowitz | Morris Kaye & Sons LLP | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| John Easley DVM | Dairy Doctors Veterinary Services | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| john mirkopoulos | elan furs | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Josh Witkowski | XLN Services, LLC | Illinois Federation for Outdoor Resources | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| judy zuckerman | self | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Julie van Ansem | Van Ansem Farms | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Karin Collins | Kluger Furs | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Ken Morgenstern | Mluxe, LLC | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Kim Salvo | ANAMODA, Inc. | Fur Industry | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Koralee Warner | Persoanl | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Krista Ringberg | Kluger furs, LTD | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Kyle patrick | Farmer | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Larry Kluger | Kluger Furs | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Lazaros Kapetanou | Elan Furs | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Linda Zimbal | Zimbal Minkery | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Mark A Stahl | Richard H Stahl Sons Inc | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Mike Brown | Natural Fibers Alliance | Natural Fibers Alliance | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Mike Ceresnie | Ceresnie & Offen Furs, Retired | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Mona Rizkallah | Elan Furs | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Monika Herbig | Furs by Monika | Self | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| nick pologeorgis | pologeorgis | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Norman Mellides | Lowenthal Outerwear Boutique | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Randy Lucas | Cascade Farms | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Robert J Habershaw | Northeast Furs | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Rodney Ugent | A.J. UGENT FURS & FASHIONS, IN | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Ryan Thoma | Autumn river farms llc | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Sheryl Mellides | Lowenthal Outerwear Boutique | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Steven Ballin | King furs | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Susan Kluger | Kluger Furs, Shearlings and Leathers | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Susan pollack | S POLLACK INC | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 | |
| Timothy D Sickmeyer | Self | IL Trappers Assn | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Timothy D Sickmeyer | Self | IL Wildlife Control Operators Assn | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Wilbur Bernard Pepper | Southern Fur Design | Opponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
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 | Public Health | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 2 | — |
Action History
13 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-10-15 — Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Theresa Mah. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-04
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Joyce Mason House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-02-06
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.
2025-02-06
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 toPublic Health 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
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass / Short DebatePublic Health Committee; 005-003-000 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.
2025-03-13
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.
2025-03-13
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.
2025-03-25
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.
2025-03-25
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. 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.
2025-04-10
Co-Sponsorship
Mild −
Removed Co-SponsorRep. Camille Y. Lilly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Co-sponsor removed their support. Mildly negative — someone withdrew.
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.
2025-10-15
Cross-Chamber
Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Theresa Mah Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Chief sponsor changed — may indicate leadership taking ownership or a strategic handoff.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-02-04 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Joyce Mason House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-06 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-06 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-04 | House | Assigned toPublic Health Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-13 | House | Do Pass / Short DebatePublic Health Committee; 005-003-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-13 | 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 |
| 2025-03-13 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-25 | 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 |
| 2025-03-25 | 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. Camille Y. Lilly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-10 | House | Removed 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 − |
| 2025-10-15 | House | Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Theresa Mah Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | — |