HB4219
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What this bill does
Amends the School Code. Changes the term "epinephrine injector" to "epinephrine delivery system" in a provision regarding the self-administration, self-carry, and administration of epinephrine delivery systems. Defines "epinephrine delivery system" as any form of epinephrine that is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and that is used to administer epinephrine into the human body to prevent or treat a life-threatening allergic reaction. Requires the entity or individual conducting the training curriculum to recognize and respond to anaphylaxis to issue a certificate to each person who successfully completes the anaphylaxis training program. Allows the anaphylaxis training to include the proper techniques for administering non-injector epinephrine options. Effective July 30, 2026.
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Current stage: In Committee · Last action 241 days ago · STAGNANT
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
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Sponsor Context
Bills sponsored by Martha Deuter advance 8% more often than the chamber average.
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.
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Deuter | Chief 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) |
| 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) |
| Sharon Chung | Sponsor | 75 | $304,813.00 | LiUNA Chicago Laborers' Dist Council PAC ($72,800.00); Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund ($72,800.00); SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC ($26,400.00) |
| Janet Yang Rohr | 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) |
| Harry Benton | Sponsor | 116 | $145,193.89 | Bridge Structural & Reinforcing ($10,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Mgmt PAC ($7,500.00); Local 444 IPAL Fund Ironworkers Local 444 ($7,500.00) |
Overlapping donors
Donors who gave to more than one sponsor or voter on this bill. Still not earmarked to the bill.
| Donor | Members | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund | Sharon Chung, Martha Deuter | $75,800.00 |
| Democrats for the Illinois House | Joyce Mason, Janet Yang Rohr, Sharon Chung, Martha Deuter | $38,433.48 |
| IPACE | Joyce Mason, Janet Yang Rohr, Martha Deuter | $37,950.00 |
| SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC | Janet Yang Rohr, Sharon Chung, Harry Benton | $27,150.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | Joyce Mason, Janet Yang Rohr, Sharon Chung | $19,500.00 |
| Abbvie PAC | Joyce Mason, Harry Benton | $12,500.00 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | Joyce Mason, Sharon Chung, Harry Benton | $7,500.00 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association PAC | Joyce Mason, Sharon Chung, Harry Benton | $6,000.00 |
| Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE | Joyce Mason, Janet Yang Rohr, Martha Deuter | $4,500.00 |
| IMHA PAC | Sharon Chung, Harry Benton | $4,500.00 |
| PhRMA | Joyce Mason, Harry Benton, Martha Deuter | $4,000.00 |
| Associated Fire Fighters of IL PAC Fund | Janet Yang Rohr, Sharon Chung | $4,000.00 |
| United Association of Journeymen & IL | Sharon Chung, Harry Benton | $3,500.00 |
| IUOE Local 399 | Janet Yang Rohr, Harry Benton | $3,500.00 |
| West Suburban Teachers Union | Sharon Chung, Harry Benton | $3,273.00 |
| Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC | Joyce Mason, Martha Deuter | $3,000.00 |
| Illinois State Medical Society PAC | Janet Yang Rohr, Martha Deuter | $3,000.00 |
| Community BancPAC | Joyce Mason, Janet Yang Rohr, Martha Deuter | $3,000.00 |
| Illinois Hospital Association PAC | Joyce Mason, Janet Yang Rohr | $3,000.00 |
| J & J Ventures Gaming LLC | Joyce Mason, Sharon Chung | $3,000.00 |
| Teamsters Volunteers in Politics | Janet Yang Rohr, Harry Benton | $3,000.00 |
| CAR of Illinois | Joyce Mason, Janet Yang Rohr | $2,500.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund | Janet Yang Rohr, Harry Benton | $2,000.00 |
| McGuire Woods Federal PAC Fund | Janet Yang Rohr, Harry Benton | $2,000.00 |
| Illinois Beef Association | Sharon Chung, Harry Benton | $1,500.00 |
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund | — | — | 5 | $75,800.00 |
| LiUNA Chicago Laborers' Dist Council PAC | — | — | 1 | $72,800.00 |
| Democrats for the Illinois House | — | — | 16 | $38,433.48 |
| IPACE | — | — | 8 | $37,950.00 |
| SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC | — | — | 4 | $27,150.00 |
| SEIU HealthCare IL | — | — | 1 | $20,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 4 | $19,500.00 |
| Abbvie PAC | — | — | 4 | $12,500.00 |
| Boyd Gaming Corporation | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 2 | $10,000.00 |
| Save Our Local Businesses Illinois PAC | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| Bridge Structural & Reinforcing | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 2 | $9,000.00 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | — | — | 3 | $7,500.00 |
| Local 444 IPAL Fund Ironworkers Local 444 | — | — | 1 | $7,500.00 |
| Ironworkers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity | — | — | 1 | $7,500.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Mgmt PAC | — | — | 2 | $7,500.00 |
| PNC Bank | — | — | 20 | $7,343.89 |
| Michael Sacks | CEO | Grosvenor Capital Management, L.P | 1 | $7,300.00 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association PAC | — | — | 4 | $6,000.00 |
| AFSCME Illinois Council 31 PAC | — | — | 2 | $6,000.00 |
| Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service | — | — | 2 | $5,711.88 |
| Corboy & Demetrio | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Levin & Perconti | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Romanucci & Blandin LLC | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
2 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
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| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2026-02-18 |
| Garth Reynolds | Illinois Pharmacists Association | Illinois Pharmacists Association | Proponent | Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter | 2026-02-18 |
Action History
9 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-02-11 — Assigned toElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-12-04 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Martha Deuter House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2026-01-14 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2026-01-14 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2026-01-15 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Sharon Chung Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-01-21 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-01-21 | House | Chief Co-Sponsor Changed toRep. Joyce Mason | Other | — |
| 2026-01-29 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Janet Yang Rohr Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-01-29 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Harry Benton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-11 | House | Assigned toElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |