SB2510
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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 114 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
Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Moderate Influence (#25)
Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Bills sponsored by Elgie R. Sims, Jr. advance 2% more often than the chamber average.
Public Engagement
13 witness slips filed
3 proponents / 10 opponents
6 organizations
Anomaly Detected: single org files 54% of slips; near-unanimous position (>95% one side); high org concentration (HHI=0.34)
Action History
56 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-10-29 — Item/Reduction Veto Stands104-0003. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-07
Introduction & Filing
Filed with Secretary bySen. Don Harmon Rule 2-7(b)
Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-02-07
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.
2025-02-07
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.
2025-05-08
Committee Assignment
Assigned toAppropriations 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.
2025-05-15
Committee Action
Positive
Do PassAppropriations; 008-004-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-05-15
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.
2025-05-15
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.
2025-05-15
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-29
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Passed;031-019-000 Rule 5-1(f)
Bill PASSED a floor vote on Third Reading. Major milestone — bill has cleared one chamber.
2025-05-29
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.
2025-05-29
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Chief House SponsorRep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
House sponsor assigned for a Senate bill — bill is being actively managed in the second chamber.
2025-05-29
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.
2025-05-29
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.
2025-05-29
Committee Assignment
Assigned toExecutive 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.
2025-05-29
Other
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21Rules Committee;Rep. Katie Stuart
Uncategorized action.
2025-05-29
Procedural
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed063-042-002 Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54
Motion to suspend a rule (e.g., Rule 21 posting requirement). Often signals urgency.
2025-05-29
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Robyn Gabel Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-29
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Will Guzzardi Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-29
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Eva-Dina Delgado Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-29
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Kam Buckner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-30
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass / Short DebateExecutive Committee; 008-004-000 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.
2025-05-30
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.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-30
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.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toExecutive Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-30
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.
2025-05-30
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.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be AdoptedExecutive Committee; 008-004-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk byRep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-31
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.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk byRep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 3 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.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be AdoptedRules Committee; 003-002-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Withdrawn byRep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Positive
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-05-31
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.
2025-05-31
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed075-041-000 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.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Mild −
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
[Amendment] Bill tabled — temporarily set aside. In IL, tabling is less final than in Congress; bills can be brought back (Rule 7-11). But it's a negative signal when the bill itself (not an amendment) is tabled.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Mild −
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled
[Amendment] Bill tabled — temporarily set aside. In IL, tabling is less final than in Congress; bills can be brought back (Rule 7-11). But it's a negative signal when the bill itself (not an amendment) is tabled.
2025-05-31
Concurrence
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 3 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Bill placed on Secretary's Desk awaiting Senate concurrence vote on House amendments.
2025-05-31
Concurrence
Mild +
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 3 - May 31, 2025 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Concurrence vote scheduled on the calendar.
2025-05-31
Cross-Chamber
Chief Sponsor Changed toSen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 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.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Filed with SecretarySen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred toAssignments
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Be Approved for ConsiderationAssignments
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Positive
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Senate Concurs034-023-000
[Amendment] Senate agrees with House amendments to the bill.
2025-05-31
Concurrence
Positive
Senate Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Senate agrees with House amendments to the bill.
2025-05-31
Concurrence
Positive
Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4
Bill PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS. Major milestone — bill goes to the Governor next.
2025-06-01
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Napoleon Harris, III Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-06-01
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Mattie Hunter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-06-11
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.
2025-06-16
Enacted Into Law
Law
Effective Date June 16, 2025; Some Provisions Article IX
Law's effective date announced. Most IL laws take effect January 1 of the next year unless otherwise specified.
2025-06-16
Enacted Into Law
Law
Effective Date July 1, 2025; Some Provisions Article IX
Law's effective date announced. Most IL laws take effect January 1 of the next year unless otherwise specified.
2025-06-16
Governor Action
Negative
Governor Item/Reduction Veto PA104-0003; With Appropriation Items Reduced Rule 9-4(b-c)
Governor vetoes or reduces specific line items in an appropriations bill. Only applies to budget bills.
2025-10-14
Veto Override Process
Placed on Calendar Reduction Veto October 15, 2025 Senate Article IX/Rules 9-3 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 79-82
Legislature schedules consideration of a reduction/item veto.
2025-10-29
Veto Override Process
Dead
Item/Reduction Veto Stands104-0003 Senate Article IX/Rules 9-3 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 79-82
Legislature did not override the item/reduction veto. Those provisions are dead.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-02-07 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Don Harmon Rule 2-7(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-07 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-07 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-08 | Senate | Assigned toAppropriations Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-15 | Senate | Do PassAppropriations; 008-004-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-05-15 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-15 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-15 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-29 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed;031-019-000 Rule 5-1(f) | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-05-29 | House | Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-05-29 | House | Chief House SponsorRep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-05-29 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-05-29 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-29 | House | Assigned toExecutive Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-29 | House | Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21Rules Committee;Rep. Katie Stuart | Other | — |
| 2025-05-29 | House | Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed063-042-002 Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54 | Procedural | — |
| 2025-05-29 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Robyn Gabel Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-29 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Will Guzzardi Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-29 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Eva-Dina Delgado Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-29 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Kam Buckner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-30 | House | Do Pass / Short DebateExecutive Committee; 008-004-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-05-30 | 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 |
| 2025-05-30 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toExecutive Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | 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 |
| 2025-05-30 | 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 | — |
| 2025-05-30 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be AdoptedExecutive Committee; 008-004-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk byRep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk byRep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be AdoptedRules Committee; 003-002-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Withdrawn byRep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed075-041-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled | Amendment Actions | Mild − |
| 2025-05-31 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled | Amendment Actions | Mild − |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 3 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | — |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 3 - May 31, 2025 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Mild + |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Chief Sponsor Changed toSen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | — |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Filed with SecretarySen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Be Approved for ConsiderationAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Senate Concurs034-023-000 | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Senate Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4 | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-06-01 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Napoleon Harris, III Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-06-01 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Mattie Hunter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-06-11 | Senate | Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-06-16 | Senate | Effective Date June 16, 2025; Some Provisions Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |
| 2025-06-16 | Senate | Effective Date July 1, 2025; Some Provisions Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |
| 2025-06-16 | Senate | Governor Item/Reduction Veto PA104-0003; With Appropriation Items Reduced Rule 9-4(b-c) | Governor Action | Negative |
| 2025-10-14 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Reduction Veto October 15, 2025 Senate Article IX/Rules 9-3 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 79-82 | Veto Override Process | — |
| 2025-10-29 | Senate | Item/Reduction Veto Stands104-0003 Senate Article IX/Rules 9-3 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 79-82 | Veto Override Process | Dead |