HB3255
View on ILGAPUBLIC SAFETY BENEFITS-SPOUSES
What this bill does
Amends the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act. Provides that, if the injured employee subsequently dies, the employer shall continue to pay the entire health insurance premium for the surviving spouse (rather than the surviving spouse until remarried) and for the dependent children under specified conditions.
→ Law
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
High
P(law) at intro —
sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 55%
Calculating prediction drivers...
Pipeline Progress
Current stage: Crossed Chambers · Last action 365 days ago
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
-
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.
-
Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
-
Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
-
Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
-
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.
-
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
Lindsey LaPointe
Moderate Influence (#79)
Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Bills sponsored by Lindsey LaPointe advance 1% more often than the chamber average.
Public Engagement
27 witness slips filed
18 proponents / 9 opponents
22 organizations
Witness slips
27 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrienne Alexander | AFSCME Council 31 | AFSCME Council 31 | Proponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| April Nauden | chicago police Department | Chicago Police Gold Star Surviving spouse | Proponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Caitlin Cox | Rockford Police Department | Illinois surviving spouse of police officer | Proponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Caitlyn Brennan | 100 Club of Illinois | 100 Club of Illinois | Proponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Chris Lowery | Chris Lowery Consulting, LLC | 100 Club of Illinois | Proponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Crystal S Jimenez | Chicago Police Department | C.P.D. Gold Star Surviving Spouse, Illinois Surviving Spouse of Police Officer | Proponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| David Quintavalle | Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local2 | CFFU | Proponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Elizabeth Huerta | Police Department of Officer | C.P.D. Gold Star Surviving Spouse, Illinois Surviving Spouse of Police Officer | Proponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Jennifer Loudon | not applicable | C.P.D. Gold Star Surviving Spouse, Illinois Surviving Spouse of Police Officer | Proponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Maria DiFranco | Chicago Police Department officer Marco DiFranco | Proponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 | |
| Maria Marmolejo | C.P.D. Gold Star Family | C.P.D. Gold Star Family; C.P.D. Surviving Spouse and Gold Star Member | Proponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Mattie Bishop | Chicago Police Department | C.P.D. Gold Star Surviving Spouse | Proponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Michael Cosentino | John Dineen Chicago lodge7 | John Dineen chicago lodge7 | Proponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Milena Estepa Alarcon | Chicago Police Department | C.P.D. Gold Star Surviving Spouse, Illinois Surviving Spouse of Police Officer | Proponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Nora M Flisk surviving spouse | C.P.D. Gold Star Surviving Spouse Illinois Surviving Spouse of Police Officer | C.P.D. Gold Star Surviving Spouse, Illinois Surviving Spouse of Police Officer, Illinois Surviving Spouse of Firefighter | Proponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Rebecca Keltner | Mchenry County Sheriffs Office | Illinois Surviving Spouse of Police Officer | Proponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Robin Martin | Police Department of Officer | C.P.D. Gold Star Surviving Spouse Illinois Surviving Spouse of Police Officer | Proponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Shari J Jones McGhee | Chicago Police Department | C.P.D Gold Star Surviving Spouse & Illinois Surviving Spouse of Police Officer | Proponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Al Stonitsch | Village of Woodridge | Village of Woodridge | Opponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Curt Barrett | Village of Winfield | Village of Winfield | Opponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Jeff Pruyn | Village of Itasca | Village of Itasca | Opponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Laurence Herman | Village of Oak Brook | Village of Oak Brook | Opponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Michael Lane | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Nekya Hall | Illinois State Association of Counties | Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) | Opponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Patricia Mielcarski | Village of Westmont | Westmont | Opponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Scott Levin | City of Elmhurst | City of Elmhurst | Opponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
| Suzette Quintell | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | Opponent | Police & Fire Committee | 2025-03-20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | Committee | Police & Fire Committee | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Passed | 15 | — | |
| H | Floor | Third Reading | 108 | 0 | 0 | 10 | Passed | 108 | — |
Action History
38 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-04-09 — Referred toAssignments. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-06
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Lindsey LaPointe House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-02-18
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.
2025-02-18
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.
2025-03-11
Committee Assignment
Assigned toPolice & Fire 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.
2025-03-19
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. Kelly M. Cassidy 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. Katie Stuart 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. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Martin J. Moylan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Brad Stephens 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. Jennifer Sanalitro 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
Other
Fiscal Note Requested byRep. Lindsey LaPointe
Uncategorized action.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Lisa Davis 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. Mary Gill 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. Dave Vella 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. Lilian Jiménez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-20
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass / Short DebatePolice & Fire Committee; 015-000-000 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.
2025-03-20
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. John M. Cabello Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-20
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Michael J. Kelly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-21
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.
2025-03-26
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.
2025-04-01
Other
Fiscal Note Filed
Uncategorized action.
2025-04-07
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.
2025-04-08
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.
2025-04-08
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed108-000-000 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.
2025-04-08
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.
2025-04-08
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael Crawford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-08
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Rick Ryan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-08
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.
2025-04-08
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Aarón M. Ortíz Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-08
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.
2025-04-09
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.
2025-04-09
Procedural
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54
Bill queued for First Reading in the second chamber.
2025-04-09
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Chief Senate SponsorSen. Mike Porfirio Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate sponsor assigned for a House bill.
2025-04-09
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 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.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-06 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Lindsey LaPointe House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-18 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-18 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Assigned toPolice & Fire Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 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. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Katie Stuart Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Martin J. Moylan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Brad Stephens Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Jennifer Sanalitro Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Fiscal Note Requested byRep. Lindsey LaPointe | Other | — |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Lisa Davis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Mary Gill Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Dave Vella Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Lilian Jiménez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Do Pass / Short DebatePolice & Fire Committee; 015-000-000 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 |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. John M. Cabello Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Michael J. Kelly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-21 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. La Shawn K. Ford 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 | — |
| 2025-04-01 | House | Fiscal Note Filed | Other | — |
| 2025-04-07 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Hoan Huynh Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed108-000-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael Crawford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Rick Ryan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Camille Y. Lilly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Aarón M. Ortíz Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Abdelnasser Rashid Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54 | Procedural | — |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Chief Senate SponsorSen. Mike Porfirio Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |