HB3492
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PASSED INTO LAW
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Filed
In Committee
Passed Committee
Floor Vote
Crossed Chambers
Passed Both
Signed
Current stage: Signed into Law · Last action 70 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
Public Engagement
27 witness slips filed
15 proponents / 8 opponents
18 organizations
Action History
53 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-12-12 — Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0449. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-07
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Kelly M. Cassidy 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 toJudiciary - Criminal 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.
2025-03-18
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Kelly M. Cassidy
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-18
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.
2025-03-19
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toJudiciary - Criminal Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-20
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inJudiciary - Criminal Committee; by Voice Vote
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-20
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateJudiciary - Criminal Committee; 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.
2025-03-21
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.
2025-04-02
Cross-Chamber
Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Anne Stava 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.
2025-04-02
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-04-09
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.
2025-04-09
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.
2025-04-10
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.
2025-04-10
Procedural
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 11, 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. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 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.
2025-10-28
Cross-Chamber
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed toSen. Robert Peters Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Alternate chief sponsor designated.
2025-10-28
Committee Assignment
Positive
Approved for ConsiderationAssignments Rule 3-8(b)
Senate Assignments Committee approves the bill for committee consideration — a positive gate.
2025-10-28
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-10-28
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Robert Peters
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-10-28
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor 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.
2025-10-28
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toCriminal Law
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-10-28
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.
2025-10-28
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading October 29, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-10-29
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do AdoptCriminal Law; 007-003-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-10-29
Floor Process
Recalled to Second Reading Rule 5-4(a)
Bill pulled back from Third Reading to Second Reading, usually to adopt a floor amendment. Common and not negative — sponsors often recall bills to incorporate negotiated changes.
2025-10-29
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Peters
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-10-29
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.
2025-10-29
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Passed;037-018-000 Rule 5-1(f)
Bill PASSED a floor vote on Third Reading. Major milestone — bill has cleared one chamber.
2025-10-29
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.
2025-10-29
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.
2025-10-29
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-10-29
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Lakesia Collins Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-10-30
Cross-Chamber
Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Justin Slaughter 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.
2025-10-30
Other
Remove Chief Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Uncategorized action.
2025-10-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed ConcurRep. Justin Slaughter
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-10-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-10-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be AdoptedRules Committee; 003-002-000
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-10-30
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-10-30
Amendment Actions
Positive
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs066-039-000
[Amendment] House agrees with Senate amendments to the bill.
2025-10-30
Concurrence
Positive
House Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
House agrees with Senate amendments to the bill.
2025-10-30
Concurrence
Positive
Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4
Bill PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS. Major milestone — bill goes to the Governor next.
2025-10-30
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Karina Villa Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-11-21
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.
2025-12-12
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).
2025-12-12
Enacted Into Law
Law
Effective Date June 1, 2026; some provisions Article IX
Law's effective date announced. Most IL laws take effect January 1 of the next year unless otherwise specified.
2025-12-12
Enacted Into Law
Law
Effective Date January 1, 2028; some provisions Article IX
Law's effective date announced. Most IL laws take effect January 1 of the next year unless otherwise specified.
2025-12-12
Enacted Into Law
Law
Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0449 Article IX
Bill signed into law — assigned a Public Act number (e.g., PA 104-0032).
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-02-07 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Kelly M. Cassidy 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 toJudiciary - Criminal Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-18 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Kelly M. Cassidy | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-18 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-19 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toJudiciary - Criminal Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-20 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inJudiciary - Criminal Committee; by Voice Vote | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateJudiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-21 | 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 | — |
| 2025-04-02 | House | Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Anne Stava Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | — |
| 2025-04-02 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | 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 |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 11, 2025 Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54 | Procedural | — |
| 2025-04-23 | Senate | Chief Senate SponsorSen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 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 | — |
| 2025-10-28 | Senate | Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed toSen. Robert Peters Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | — |
| 2025-10-28 | Senate | Approved for ConsiderationAssignments Rule 3-8(b) | Committee Assignment | Positive |
| 2025-10-28 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-10-28 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Robert Peters | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-10-28 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-10-28 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toCriminal Law | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-10-28 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-10-28 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading October 29, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-10-29 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do AdoptCriminal Law; 007-003-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-10-29 | Senate | Recalled to Second Reading Rule 5-4(a) | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-10-29 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Peters | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-10-29 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-10-29 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed;037-018-000 Rule 5-1(f) | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-10-29 | House | Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-10-29 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Mild + |
| 2025-10-29 | Senate | Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-10-29 | Senate | Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Lakesia Collins Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-10-30 | House | Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Justin Slaughter Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | — |
| 2025-10-30 | House | Remove Chief Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy | Other | — |
| 2025-10-30 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed ConcurRep. Justin Slaughter | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-10-30 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-10-30 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be AdoptedRules Committee; 003-002-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-10-30 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-10-30 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs066-039-000 | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-10-30 | House | House Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-10-30 | House | Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4 | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-10-30 | Senate | Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Karina Villa Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-11-21 | House | Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-12-12 | House | Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-12-12 | House | Effective Date June 1, 2026; some provisions Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |
| 2025-12-12 | House | Effective Date January 1, 2028; some provisions Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |
| 2025-12-12 | House | Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0449 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |