HB3327
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What this bill does
Amends the Department of Early Childhood Act. Expands the definition of "eligible infants and toddlers" to list infants having a birth weight less than 1,000 grams. Requires the Department of Early Childhood, as the designated lead agency to administer the system of early intervention services on and after July 1, 2026, to develop informational materials and handouts for hospitals to distribute to the parents or legal guardians of severely premature infants, explaining that infants having a birth weight of less than 1,000 grams automatically qualify for early intervention services up until their 3rd birthday. Provides that the informational materials and handouts shall also contain information on the benefits of early intervention services for severely premature infants, the website addresses and phone numbers that parents and legal guardians can access to obtain more information on early intervention services, and the contact information of the early intervention regional intake entity designated to coordinate services for eligible infants. Requires the statewide system of coordinated, comprehensive, interagency and interdisciplinary early intervention programs to include in its public awareness program, a special focus on the early identification of infants who automatically qualify for early intervention services on account of having a birth weight less than 1,000 grams. Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Requires hospitals to distribute, free of charge, to the parents or legal guardians of each severely premature infant having a birth weight of less than 1,000 grams informational materials and handouts developed by the Department of Early Childhood on the availability of early intervention services for severely premature infants. Requires a nurse or physical therapist to review the proffered materials with the infant's parents or legal guardians prior to discharge and explain that premature infants having a birth weight of less than 1,000 grams automatically qualify for early intervention services up until their 3rd birthday, including speech, physical, occupational, and other therapies.
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How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
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Committee Work — Hearings
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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
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
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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.
$1,946,651.19
Across sponsors / voters
11
Members with trails
25
Overlapping donors
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Yang Rohr | Chief sponsor | 47 | $107,494.54 | Democrats for the Illinois House ($28,951.66); IPACE ($15,000.00); Save Our Local Businesses Illinois PAC ($10,000.00) |
| 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) |
| Maura Hirschauer | Sponsor | 69 | $270,982.77 | Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee ($73,800.00); LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council ($72,800.00); SEIU Healthcare Illinois Indiana PAC ($48,400.00) |
| Joyce Mason | Sponsor | 90 | $97,369.38 | IPACE ($16,950.00); Abbvie PAC ($8,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($6,500.00) |
| Nicole La Ha | Sponsor | 0 | $0.00 | — |
| Debbie Meyers-Martin | Sponsor | 64 | $63,465.00 | Comcast ($6,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management ($6,000.00); Philip Rheams ($3,000.00) |
| Martha Deuter | Sponsor | 86 | $81,322.80 | Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($9,000.00); Democrats for the Illinois House ($6,722.80); IPACE ($6,000.00) |
| Nicolle Grasse | Sponsor | 109 | $337,169.54 | LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC ($75,800.00); Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund ($73,800.00); I.P.A.C.E. ($52,500.00) |
| Ram Villivalam | Sponsor | 0 | $0.00 | — |
| Laura Ellman | Sponsor | 167 | $379,339.53 | Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund ($75,300.00); I.P.A.C.E ($50,000.00); LiUNA Chicago Laborers District Council ($33,000.00) |
| Rachel Ventura | Sponsor | 90 | $146,774.53 | ISDF ($50,000.00); I.P.A.C.E ($15,000.00); West Suburban Teachers Union ($9,554.53) |
Overlapping donors
Donors who gave to more than one sponsor or voter on this bill. Still not earmarked to the bill.
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund | — | — | 12 | $150,100.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | — | — | 3 | $148,600.00 |
| I.P.A.C.E. | — | — | 7 | $117,300.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund | — | — | 10 | $78,800.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee | — | — | 3 | $73,800.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council | — | — | 1 | $72,800.00 |
| SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC | — | — | 6 | $71,650.00 |
| I.P.A.C.E | — | — | 8 | $65,000.00 |
| ISDF | — | — | 7 | $64,764.53 |
| Democrats for the Illinois House | — | — | 24 | $52,895.46 |
| SEIU Healthcare Illinois Indiana PAC | — | — | 4 | $48,400.00 |
| IPACE | — | — | 8 | $37,950.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 12 | $37,500.00 |
| AFSCME Illinois Council 31 PAC | — | — | 4 | $36,000.00 |
| LiUNA Chicago Laborers District Council | — | — | 5 | $36,000.00 |
| SEIU IL Council PAC Fund | — | — | 1 | $20,000.00 |
| AFSCME Council 31 | — | — | 2 | $18,000.00 |
| Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 4 | $18,000.00 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 4 | $16,000.00 |
| Abbvie PAC | — | — | 6 | $16,000.00 |
| Ameren Illinois | — | — | 6 | $15,000.00 |
| Illinois PAC for Education (IPACE) | — | — | 2 | $12,500.00 |
| Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE | — | — | 15 | $12,250.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC | — | — | 5 | $10,500.00 |
| Save Our Local Businesses Illinois PAC | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
Public Engagement
97 witness slips filed
96 proponents / 0 opponents
62 organizations
Witness slips
97 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abby Schmeling | Chamber of Mothers | Self | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| AMANDA PASSMORE | SELF | Self | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Amy Zimmerman | Jewish United Fund | Jewish United Fund's Early Childhood Collaborative | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Daniel Harris | INCCRRA | INCCRRA | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| David Faich | Raising Illinois PN3 Coalition | Raising Illinois PN3 Coalition | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Emily Gennaro | Chamber of Mothers | Chamber of Mothers | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Jennifer Crick | Illinois Developmental Therapy Association | Illinois Developmental Therapy Association | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Jessica Kyle | Chamber of Mothers | Chamber of Mothers | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Jonathan Doster | Start Early | Start Early | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Julieta Pasko | Consultant | Self | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Karen Berman | Start Early | NA | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Kelly Hubbard | EverThrive Illinois | EverThrive Illinois | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Luis Pasko | Consultant | Self | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Mark S Jarmer | Delta Capitol Group | Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Megan Zidek | Chamber of Mothers | Chamber of Mothers | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Melanie Myers | Chamber of Mothers | Chamber of Mothers | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Nancy Ukpe Gargula | Chamber of Mothers | Chamber of Mothers | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Phil Milsk | Illinois Assistive Technology Program | Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Rosario Hernandez | Latino Policy Forum | Latino Policy Forum | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Sean Noble | ReadyNation Illinois | ReadyNation Illinois | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Stacy Hillenburg | self | self | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Stanley Pasko | Consultant | Self | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Susan Agrawal | MFTD Waiver Families | MFTD Waiver Families | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Talibah Moore | COFI | POWER- PAC IL COFI | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Veronica Cortez | Erikson Institute | Erikson Institute | Proponent | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Abby Schmeling | Chamber of Mothers | Self | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Carly Stocking | Self | Self | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Cindy Matias | Lyons School District 103 | Lyons School District 103 | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Emily Gennaro | Chamber of Mothers | Chamber of Mothers | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Jelani Saadiq | Advance Illinois | Advance Illinois | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Jessica Kronberg | Early Intervention | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Jonathan Doster | Start Early | Start Early | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Kaitlin Geoffroy | Chamber of Mothers | Chamber of Mothers | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Katie Prezas | self | self | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Kelly Hubbard | EverThrive Illinois | EverThrive Illinois | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Kristen DeLap | Independent | - | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Madeline McCarren | Self | Self | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Megan Zidek | Chamber of Mothers | Chamber of Mothers | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Michelle Buchanan | EMS Safety | Cuddle Care Academy | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Sarah Mongoven | Acero | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Tiffany Beckett | Self | Self | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Dave Gross | Illinois Health and Hospital Association | Illinois Health & Hospital Association | No Position On Merits | Child Welfare | 2025-04-29 |
| Ali Schoon | Brightpoint | Brightpoint | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Alice Reed | Meridian Elementary | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| AMANDA PASSMORE | SELF | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Amber Peters | Enriching Partnerships for Early Learning | Enriching Partnerships for Early Learning, Child Care Providers, Intervention and all children and families 0-5 | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Amy Deschene | Discovery School | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Amy Zimmerman | Jewish United Fund | Jewish United Fund | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Andrea Vargas | Elgin Partnership for Early Learning | Enriching Partnerships for Early Learning | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Arden Handler | UIC SPH | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Ashleigh K Couty | CCR&R at John A Logan College | Self | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Aubry Stapleton | Teach Plus | Teach Plus | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Barb Cohen | Legal Council for Health Justice | Legal Council for Health Justice | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Brianna Winston | M Street Pediatric Therapy | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Celestine Brown | Cuddle Care | Cuddle Care | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Dan Kotowski | Kids Above All | Kids Above All | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Daniel Harris | INCCRRA | INCCRRA | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| David Faich | Raising Illinois PN3 Coalition | Raising Illinois PN3 Coalition | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Diane Levy | Shelter Inc | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Dottie Johnson | Family Focus | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Francesca Whitney | Niles Township District for Special Education | Niles Township District for Special Education | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Gina Haberl | Bright Beginnings Developmental Therapy | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Jan Munday | Weekdays at Mundays | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Janie Powell | Pathways To Learnimg Child Care Centers | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| JENN STRICKER | BUEHLER YMCA EARLY LEARNING PRESCHOOL CENTER | Self | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Jennifer Trimble | Independent Developmental Therapist | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Jennifer L Crick | Illinois Developmental Therapy Association | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Joanne Wegiel | Lake Shore Schools and Tiny Giants Early Learning Centers | Five locations of early childhood education programs, serving over 500 families and almost 200 staff members. | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Jonathan Doster | Start Early | Start Early | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Jonathan Scheffel | The Oak Park Day Nursery | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Julie Gowan | JM Gowan Inc | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Karen Berman | Self | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Karen Ceballos | Enriching Partnerships for Early Learning | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Kay Komie | NA | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Kelly Hubbard | EverThrive Illinois | EverThrive Illinois | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Kiki Collias | Concordia Place | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| leslie layman | self | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Lisa Landreth | Metropolitan Family Services | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Magda Zalewska | Early Intervention | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Mandy Bernard | Spero Family Services | self | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Melanie Garrett | New Moms | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Michael Kim | Illinois Action for Children | Illinois Action for Children | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Mirtha Craff | Love 2 Learn Montessori | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Mona Webber | Goddard School in Darien | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Nicole | Na | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Patricia Chamberlain | Self | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Rebecca Brewer | Self | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Rebecca Randolph | Hunter Therapy | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Robin Byster | Highland Park Community Early Learning Center | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Rosemarie Martin | Because They Grow Therapies | Self | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Sara Johns | M Street Pediatric Therapy | Illinois Early Intervention program | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Shannon Kimmel | Swift Child Care | ILDOCC | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Sherice Atkinson | Cuddle Care inc | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Stacy Hillenburg | Right Start Pediatric Therapies, Inc. | Self | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Tracie Griffith | CCR&R | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 | |
| Veronica Cortez | Erikson Institute | Erikson Institute | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 2025-03-20 |
| Wanda McGill | Cuddle Care Academy | Proponent | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 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 |
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| H | Committee | Child Care Access & Early Childhood | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Passed | 15 | — | |
| H | Floor | Third Reading | 116 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Passed | 116 | — | |
| S | Committee | Child Welfare | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Passed | 8 | — | |
| 2025-05-22 | S | Floor | May 22, 2025 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 58 | — |
Action History
40 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-08-15 — Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0294. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-07
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Janet Yang Rohr 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 toChild Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education 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.
2025-03-12
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Janet Yang Rohr
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-12
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 toChild Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-20
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inChild Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education; by Voice Vote
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-20
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateChild Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education; 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.
2025-03-20
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicole La Ha 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
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. Mary Beth Canty Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-20
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Maura Hirschauer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-20
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
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.
2025-04-08
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 - 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.
2025-04-08
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Debbie Meyers-Martin 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. Martha Deuter 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. 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.
2025-04-09
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. Ram Villivalam 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.
2025-04-23
Committee Assignment
Assigned toChild Welfare 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.
2025-04-30
Committee Action
Positive
Do PassChild Welfare; 008-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-04-30
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-05-01
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.
2025-05-01
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 6, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-01
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Laura Ellman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-20
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** 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
Concurrence
Positive
Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4
Bill PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS. Major milestone — bill goes to the Governor next.
2025-05-26
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-06-20
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 . . . . . . . . .104-0294 Article IX
Bill signed into law — assigned a Public Act number (e.g., PA 104-0032).
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-07 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Janet Yang Rohr 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 toChild Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-12 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Janet Yang Rohr | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-12 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-18 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toChild Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-20 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inChild Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education; by Voice Vote | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateChild Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education; 015-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicole La Ha Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 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. Mary Beth Canty Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Maura Hirschauer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason 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 | — |
| 2025-04-08 | 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 - Passed116-000-000 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. Debbie Meyers-Martin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Martha Deuter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse 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. Ram Villivalam 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 | — |
| 2025-04-23 | Senate | Assigned toChild Welfare Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-30 | Senate | Do PassChild Welfare; 008-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-04-30 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-01 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-01 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 6, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-01 | Senate | Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Laura Ellman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-20 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** 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 | House | Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4 | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-05-26 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-06-20 | 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 . . . . . . . . .104-0294 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |