HB2994
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What this bill does
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act. Provides those entitled to inspect and copy a recipient's record include the parent or guardian of a minor, regardless of the minor's age, who is involved in special education services under the School Code or the "designated representative" of a student over the age of 18 involved in special education services under the School Code.
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Current stage: Signed into Law · Last action 421 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
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.
$1,444,230.18
Across sponsors / voters
6
Members with trails
25
Overlapping donors
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Mussman | Chief sponsor | 34 | $44,011.88 | IPACE ($7,500.00); Chicago Land Joint Labor Management PAC ($6,500.00); Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service ($4,711.88) |
| Tracy Katz Muhl | Sponsor | 171 | $195,021.68 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($11,000.00); I.P.A.C.E. ($10,000.00); Michael Sacks ($7,300.00) |
| Mary Beth Canty | Sponsor | 245 | $462,733.10 | Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund ($73,800.00); LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC ($72,800.00); I.P.A.C.E. ($64,800.00) |
| David Koehler | Sponsor | 172 | $445,659.52 | CUPAC ($25,000.00); MARQUIS ENERGY ($20,000.00); IL Corn Growers Association ($20,000.00) |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | Sponsor | 176 | $230,529.00 | I.P.A.C.E. ($19,450.00); AFT Local 604 COPE II ($15,834.00); LiUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council Political Action Committee ($12,500.00) |
| Li Arellano, Jr. | Sponsor | 88 | $66,275.00 | Health Care Council of Illinois Political Action Committee ($5,000.00); Marquis Energy ($5,000.00); Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation ($3,500.00) |
Overlapping donors
Donors who gave to more than one sponsor or voter on this bill. Still not earmarked to the bill.
| Donor | Members | Total |
|---|---|---|
| I.P.A.C.E. | Meg Loughran Cappel, Mary Beth Canty, Tracy Katz Muhl | $94,250.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund | Michelle Mussman, Mary Beth Canty, Tracy Katz Muhl | $76,800.00 |
| SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC | Li Arellano, Jr., Mary Beth Canty | $45,500.00 |
| IPACE | David Koehler, Michelle Mussman | $27,500.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | Li Arellano, Jr., Mary Beth Canty, Tracy Katz Muhl | $21,000.00 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | Meg Loughran Cappel, Mary Beth Canty, Tracy Katz Muhl | $18,500.00 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | David Koehler, Meg Loughran Cappel, Li Arellano, Jr., Mary Beth Canty, Tracy Katz Muhl | $15,000.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC | David Koehler, Meg Loughran Cappel | $12,000.00 |
| Ameren | David Koehler, Meg Loughran Cappel | $12,000.00 |
| Realtor PAC | David Koehler, Mary Beth Canty | $11,900.00 |
| Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE | Meg Loughran Cappel, Mary Beth Canty, Tracy Katz Muhl | $11,500.00 |
| Illinois State Medical Society PAC | Meg Loughran Cappel, Mary Beth Canty, Tracy Katz Muhl | $8,500.00 |
| CAR of Illinois | David Koehler, Meg Loughran Cappel, Li Arellano, Jr., Mary Beth Canty | $8,500.00 |
| Associated Fire Fighters of IL PAC Fund | David Koehler, Michelle Mussman, Tracy Katz Muhl | $8,000.00 |
| Realtor Political Action Committee | Meg Loughran Cappel, Tracy Katz Muhl | $7,500.00 |
| Chicago J. Dineen Lodge 7 PAC | Mary Beth Canty, Tracy Katz Muhl | $6,000.00 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois PAC | Meg Loughran Cappel, Tracy Katz Muhl | $5,500.00 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Political Action Committee | David Koehler, Meg Loughran Cappel | $5,000.00 |
| PhRMA | Meg Loughran Cappel, Mary Beth Canty | $4,500.00 |
| Illinois Hospital Association PAC | Michelle Mussman, Meg Loughran Cappel | $4,000.00 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC | Meg Loughran Cappel, Li Arellano, Jr., Mary Beth Canty, Tracy Katz Muhl | $4,000.00 |
| IHA Political Action Committee | Li Arellano, Jr., Mary Beth Canty | $4,000.00 |
| Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation | Li Arellano, Jr., Mary Beth Canty | $4,000.00 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | David Koehler, Meg Loughran Cappel | $4,000.00 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming LLC | David Koehler, Michelle Mussman | $3,500.00 |
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I.P.A.C.E. | — | — | 10 | $94,250.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund | — | — | 9 | $76,800.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | — | — | 1 | $72,800.00 |
| SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC | — | — | 4 | $45,500.00 |
| IPACE | — | — | 4 | $27,500.00 |
| CUPAC | — | — | 3 | $25,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 9 | $21,000.00 |
| IL Corn Growers Association | — | — | 2 | $20,000.00 |
| MARQUIS ENERGY | — | — | 2 | $20,000.00 |
| Boyd Gaming Corp. | — | — | 2 | $20,000.00 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 5 | $18,500.00 |
| AFSCME Council 31 | — | — | 2 | $18,000.00 |
| AFT Local 604 COPE II | — | — | 4 | $15,834.00 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | — | — | 5 | $15,000.00 |
| Coulter Consulting Company | — | — | 2 | $15,000.00 |
| LiUNA Chicago Area Laborer's Political League | — | — | 2 | $15,000.00 |
| LiUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council Political Action Committee | — | — | 5 | $12,500.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC | — | — | 5 | $12,000.00 |
| Ameren | — | — | 4 | $12,000.00 |
| Realtor PAC | — | — | 5 | $11,900.00 |
| Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE | — | — | 7 | $11,500.00 |
| Steamfitter Local 353 PAC | — | — | 2 | $10,000.00 |
| CEFCU | — | — | 2 | $10,000.00 |
| Illinois Laboer's Legislative Committee | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| North Central IL Laborer's District Council PAC | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
Public Engagement
55 witness slips filed
55 proponents / 0 opponents
25 organizations
Witness slips
55 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caity Ross | Self | Self | Proponent | Education | 2025-05-06 |
| David Eldridge | David P. Eldridge | Illinois State Bar Association | Proponent | Education | 2025-05-06 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Education | 2025-05-06 |
| Jennifer Roland | Illinois Collaboration on Youth | Illinois Collaboration on Youth | Proponent | Education | 2025-05-06 |
| Jim Poole | NAMI Chicago | NAMI Chicago | Proponent | Education | 2025-05-06 |
| John Whitcomb | Monahan Law Group | Self | Proponent | Education | 2025-05-06 |
| Khadine Bennett | ACLU of Illinois | ACLU of Illinois | Proponent | Education | 2025-05-06 |
| Kyle Hillman | National Association of Social Workers - Illinois Chapter | National Association of Social Workers - Illinois Chapter | Proponent | Education | 2025-05-06 |
| Madeleine Ward | CURE IL | CUREIl | Proponent | Education | 2025-05-06 |
| Mark J Heyrman | Mental Health Summit | Mental Health Summit and Mental Health America of Illinois | Proponent | Education | 2025-05-06 |
| Matt Maloney | Government Strategy Associates, Inc. | Mental Health America of Illinois | Proponent | Education | 2025-05-06 |
| Matthew Davison | Self | Self | Proponent | Education | 2025-05-06 |
| Phil Milsk | Law Offices of Phil Milsk | Illinois Association of School Social Workers (IASSW) | Proponent | Education | 2025-05-06 |
| Sophia Canine | Mental Health Summit | Mental Health Summit | Proponent | Education | 2025-05-06 |
| Susan Scherer MD | Illinois Psychiatric Society | Self | Proponent | Education | 2025-05-06 |
| Terrence Koller | Illinois Psychological Association | Illinois Psychological Association | Proponent | Education | 2025-05-06 |
| Mark J Heyrman | Mental Health Summit | Mental Health Summit and Mental Health America of Illinois | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-20 |
| Abbey Nicholas | NAMI McHenry County | NAMI McHenry County | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-19 |
| Claire Gehrt | Self | Self | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-19 |
| David Eldridge | David P. Eldridge | Illinois State Bar Association | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-19 |
| Elba Stewart | NAMI Northwest Suburbs Chicago | People living with mental illness and their families | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-19 |
| Jennifer Roland | Illinois Collaboration on Youth | Illinois Collaboration on Youth | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-19 |
| Lisa Guardiola | NAMI South Suburbs of Chicago | NAMI South Suburbs of Chicago | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-19 |
| Madeleine Ward | CURE IL | CUREIl | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-19 |
| Mark J Heyrman | Mental Health Summit | Mental Health Summit and Mental Health America of Illinois | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-19 |
| Maryrose Peters | NAMI Northwest Suburbs Chicago | NAMI Northwest Suburbs Chicago | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-19 |
| Matt Maloney | Government Strategy Associates, Inc. | Mental Health America of Illinois | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-19 |
| Nancy J Harju | self | Concerned citizen | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-19 |
| Susan M Scherer MD | Susan Scherer MD | self | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-19 |
| Alicia Aiken | Individual | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 | |
| Caity Ross | Self | Self | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 |
| Dave Gross | Illinois Health and Hospital Association | Illinois Health and Hospital Association | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 |
| Dr Casey Sharpe | The Chicago School of Professional Psychology | self | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 |
| Jean Lacy | Illinois Psychedelic Society | Illinois Psychedelic Society | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 |
| Jennifer Roland | Illinois Collaboration on Youth | Illinois Collaboration on Youth | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 |
| John Whitcomb | Monahan Law Group | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 | |
| Jonathan Brozdowski | Midwest Asian Health Association | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 | |
| Joseph Willuweit | Monahan Law Group, LLC | Self | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 |
| Lisa Guardiola | NAMI South Suburbs of Chicago | NAMI South Suburbs of Chicago | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 |
| Madeleine Ward | CURE IL | CUREIl | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 |
| Mark J Heyrman | Mental Health America of Illinois | Mental Health Summit and Mental Health America of Illinois | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 |
| Maryrose Peters | NAMI Northwest Suburbs Chicago | NAMI Northwest Suburbs Chicago | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 |
| Matthew Davison | Self | Self | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 |
| Melissa Ludington | Monahan Law Group, LLC | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 | |
| Mya Barth | Juvenile Temporary Detention Center | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 | |
| Nancy J Harju | self | self | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 |
| Nataleese Souchet | Self | Self | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 |
| Sarah Russe | self | self | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 |
| Susan M Scherer MD | Susan Scherer MD | Self | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 |
| Terrence James Koller | Illinois Psychological Association | Illinois Psychological Association | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 |
| Tracy Sherva | NAMI Northwest Suburbs Chicago | Concerned citizens | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-03-12 |
| David Eldridge | David P. Eldridge | Illinois State Bar Association | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-05-29 |
| John W Whitcomb | monahan law group | Self | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-05-29 |
| Matt Maloney | Government Strategy Associates, Inc. | Mental Health America of Illinois | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-05-29 |
| Phil Milsk | Law Offices of Phil Milsk | Illinois Association of School Social Workers | Proponent | Judiciary - Civil | 2025-05-29 |
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 | Judiciary - Civil | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 19 | — | |
| H | Floor | Third Reading | 111 | 0 | 0 | 7 | Passed | 111 | — | |
| 2025-05-06 | S | Committee | Education | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Passed | 15 | — |
| 2025-05-22 | S | Floor | Third Reading | 58 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 58 | — |
Action History
51 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-08-15 — Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0263. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-06
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Michelle Mussman 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 toJudiciary - Civil 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
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Michelle Mussman
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-13
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.
2025-03-18
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toJudiciary - Civil Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-19
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inJudiciary - Civil Committee; by Voice Vote
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-19
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateJudiciary - Civil Committee; 019-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-03-19
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.
2025-03-26
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.
2025-03-26
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk byRep. Michelle Mussman
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-26
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.
2025-04-07
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers toJudiciary - Civil Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-09
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be AdoptedJudiciary - Civil Committee; 020-000-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-10
Amendment Actions
Positive
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-04-10
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.
2025-04-10
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed111-000-000 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.
2025-04-10
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Tracy Katz Muhl Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-14
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.
2025-04-14
Procedural
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 29, 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. David Koehler 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.
2025-04-29
Committee Assignment
Assigned toEducation 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.
2025-04-29
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. David Koehler
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-04-29
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee 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.
2025-04-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toEducation
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-05-02
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Meg Loughran Cappel Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-06
Amendment Actions
Positive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-05-07
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass as AmendedEducation; 015-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-05-07
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-05-08
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.
2025-05-08
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-22
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Passed;058-000-000 Rule 5-1(f)
Bill PASSED a floor vote on Third Reading. Major milestone — bill has cleared one chamber.
2025-05-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Li Arellano, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-23
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.
2025-05-23
Concurrence
Mild +
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Concurrence vote scheduled on the calendar.
2025-05-23
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed ConcurRep. Michelle Mussman
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-23
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-28
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred toJudiciary - Civil Committee
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-29
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be AdoptedJudiciary - Civil Committee; 018-000-000
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-29
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.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
Positive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs115-000-000
[Amendment] House agrees with Senate amendments to the bill.
2025-05-30
Concurrence
Positive
House Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
House agrees with Senate amendments to the bill.
2025-05-30
Concurrence
Positive
Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4
Bill PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS. Major milestone — bill goes to the Governor next.
2025-06-24
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.
2025-08-15
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).
2025-08-15
Enacted Into Law
Law
Effective Date January 1, 2026 Article IX
Law's effective date announced. Most IL laws take effect January 1 of the next year unless otherwise specified.
2025-08-15
Enacted Into Law
Law
Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0263 Article IX
Bill signed into law — assigned a Public Act number (e.g., PA 104-0032).
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-06 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Michelle Mussman 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 toJudiciary - Civil Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-13 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Michelle Mussman | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-13 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-18 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toJudiciary - Civil Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-19 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inJudiciary - Civil Committee; by Voice Vote | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateJudiciary - Civil Committee; 019-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 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 |
| 2025-03-26 | 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 | — |
| 2025-03-26 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk byRep. Michelle Mussman | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-26 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-07 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers toJudiciary - Civil Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-09 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be AdoptedJudiciary - Civil Committee; 020-000-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-10 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed111-000-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Tracy Katz Muhl Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-14 | Senate | Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-14 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 29, 2025 Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54 | Procedural | — |
| 2025-04-23 | Senate | Chief Senate SponsorSen. David Koehler 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 | — |
| 2025-04-29 | Senate | Assigned toEducation Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-29 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. David Koehler | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-29 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-30 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toEducation | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-02 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Meg Loughran Cappel Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-06 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-07 | Senate | Do Pass as AmendedEducation; 015-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-05-07 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-08 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-08 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed;058-000-000 Rule 5-1(f) | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Li Arellano, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Mild + |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed ConcurRep. Michelle Mussman | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-28 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred toJudiciary - Civil Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-29 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be AdoptedJudiciary - Civil Committee; 018-000-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-29 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Mary Beth Canty Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-30 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs115-000-000 | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-30 | House | House Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-05-30 | House | Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4 | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-06-24 | House | Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-08-15 | House | Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-08-15 | House | Effective Date January 1, 2026 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |
| 2025-08-15 | House | Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0263 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |