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HB3743

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Sponsor: Matt Hanson Chamber: House Introduced: 2025-02-07

Stuck

P(Advance)

28.5%

Chance it ever reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”

P(Law)

18.7%

Chance it becomes law given where it is now (stage, momentum).

Forecast

25.5%

Low P(law) at intro — sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.

Confidence: 71%

Calculating prediction drivers...

Pipeline Progress

Filed

In Committee

Passed Committee

Floor Vote

Crossed Chambers

Passed Both

Signed

Current stage: In Committee · Last action 17 days ago · STAGNANT

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.

Public Engagement

14 witness slips filed 13 proponents / 1 opponents 9 organizations

Action History

46 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-02-03 — Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Paul Faraci. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.

2025-02-07 Introduction & Filing

Filed with the Clerk byRep. Matt Hanson 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 toElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools 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. Diane Blair-Sherlock 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. Terra Costa Howard 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 Committee Action Positive

Do Pass / Short DebateElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 006-003-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b)

Committee recommends passage and places it on the Short Debate calendar (limited floor discussion time). Strong positive signal — committee believes bill has broad support.

2025-03-20 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.

2025-03-20 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 −

Removed Co-SponsorRep. Martha Deuter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)

Co-sponsor removed their support. Mildly negative — someone withdrew.

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.

2025-04-03 Amendment Actions

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Matt Hanson

[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.

2025-04-03 Amendment Actions

House Floor 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.

2025-04-07 Amendment Actions

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools

[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.

2025-04-07 Amendment Actions

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be AdoptedElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 008-000-000

[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.