SB2991
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What this bill does
Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning a school board's suspension or expulsion of pupils, provides that a student who is determined to have initiated sexual activity with another individual without that individual's consent, a sexual assault, or an attempted sexual assault at a school, a school-sponsored activity or event, or an activity or event that bears a reasonable relationship to school shall be expelled for a period of not less than one year. Provides that (i) a student initiates sexual activity with another individual without that individual's consent if the student uses force or a threat of force to make the other individual perform a nonconsensual sexual act; (ii) a student initiates a sexual assault if the student commits an act of sexual penetration and uses force or a threat of force; and (iii) a student initiates an attempted sexual assault if, with the intent to commit a sexual assault, the student commits an act that constitutes a substantial step toward the commission of a sexual assault. Allows the expulsion requirement to be modified by the superintendent of the school district and the superintendent's determination to be modified by the school board on a case-by-case basis. Provides that the expulsion shall be construed in a manner consistent with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and a student who is subject to expulsion may be eligible for a transfer to an alternative school program. Effective immediately.
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Current stage: In Committee · Last action 235 days ago · STAGNANT
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Committee Work — Hearings
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
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Gubernatorial Action
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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.
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve McClure | Chief sponsor | 153 | $131,826.60 | IPACE ($12,500.00); Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management LLC PAC ($12,500.00); Realtor Political Action Committee ($6,500.00) |
| Jil Tracy | Sponsor | 216 | $201,557.43 | Realtor Political Action Committee ($16,000.00); Save Our Local Businesses Illinois PAC ID#39860 ($10,000.00); Dot Foods, Inc. ($5,000.00) |
| Julie A. Morrison | Sponsor | 251 | $482,585.57 | Health Care Council of Illinois PAC ($20,250.00); IPACE ($18,000.00); Dudley & Lake LLC ($14,000.00) |
| Willie Preston | Sponsor | 109 | $134,694.96 | I.P.A.C.E ($7,500.00); Ben Lazare Consulting ($7,500.00); CHICAGO LAND OPERATORS JOINT LABOR-MANAGEMENT PAC ($5,500.00) |
| Doris Turner | Sponsor | 341 | $1,402,044.10 | LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council Political Action Committee ($145,600.00); Carpentry Advancement PAC ($145,600.00); Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee ($145,600.00) |
| Robert F. Martwick | Sponsor | 126 | $222,820.29 | I.P.A.C.E. ($72,800.00); Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge, #7 ($10,000.00); Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee ($10,000.00) |
| Mary Edly-Allen | Sponsor | 57 | $70,160.38 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($7,500.00); IPACE ($5,000.00); SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC ($5,000.00) |
| Linda Holmes | Sponsor | 146 | $299,463.59 | United Assn of Journeymen & IL Pipe Trades Assn PAC ($20,000.00); ILLINOIS LABORERS' LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ($20,000.00); Realtor PAC ($11,000.00) |
| Li Arellano, Jr. | Sponsor | 88 | $66,275.00 | Health Care Council of Illinois Political Action Committee ($5,000.00); Marquis Energy ($5,000.00); Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation ($3,500.00) |
| Javier L. Cervantes | Sponsor | 140 | $189,587.08 | Nicor Gas Company ($12,000.00); SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC ($11,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC ($9,500.00) |
| Mark L. Walker | Sponsor | 35 | $40,131.52 | Don Harmon for State Central Committeeman ($10,000.00); Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation ($3,500.00); LiUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC ($3,000.00) |
| Christopher Belt | Sponsor | 346 | $1,283,651.10 | Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund ($145,600.00); LIUNA Chicago Laborer's District Council PAC ($145,600.00); Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee ($145,600.00) |
| Michael W. Halpin | Sponsor | 258 | $986,156.02 | LIUNA Chicago Laborers District Council ($145,600.00); Illinois Laborers Legislative Committee ($145,600.00); IPACE ($92,800.00) |
| Mike Porfirio | Sponsor | 199 | $214,834.31 | LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council Political Action Committee ($13,000.00); Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee ($12,500.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($10,500.00) |
| Lakesia Collins | Sponsor | 193 | $308,369.08 | I.P.A.C.E ($77,800.00); Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund ($23,500.00); SEIU Healthcare IL/IN PAC ($11,279.00) |
| Erica Harriss | Sponsor | 203 | $312,210.18 | Illinois Senate Republican Campaign Committee ($170,263.93); Realtor Political Action Committee ($11,000.00); Plummer for Illinois ($7,311.00) |
| Craig Wilcox | Sponsor | 95 | $90,232.97 | IL Senate Republican Campaign Committee ($5,604.89); Marquis Energy LLC ($5,000.00); Realtor Political Action Committee ($4,500.00) |
| Chris Balkema | Sponsor | 94 | $95,060.00 | Kevin Hoffman ($12,500.00); Richard Uihlein ($7,300.00); D Construction ($5,000.00) |
| Dave Syverson | Sponsor | 158 | $212,728.46 | Illinois Hospital Association PAC ($10,000.00); MercyCare Health Plans ($10,000.00); Ringland-Johnson Construction Co. ($10,000.00) |
| Suzy Glowiak Hilton | Sponsor | 142 | $429,173.14 | I.P.A.C.E. ($78,800.00); Carpentry Advancement PAC ($72,800.00); LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC ($72,800.00) |
| Adriane Johnson | Sponsor | 241 | $290,154.16 | I.P.A.C.E. ($31,900.00); SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC ($11,000.00); Health Care Council of IL PAC ($10,000.00) |
| Paul Faraci | Sponsor | 176 | $199,285.04 | Illinois Laborers Legislative Committee ($20,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($10,500.00); Associated Beer Distributors of IL PAC ($8,896.36) |
| Darby A. Hills | Sponsor | 270 | $1,475,323.05 | Illinois Senate Republican Campaign Committee ($338,196.06); Vincent Foglia ($300,000.00); Paul Hills ($250,500.00) |
| Michael E. Hastings | Sponsor | 236 | $360,757.27 | Marquis Energy LLC ($20,000.00); ABDI-PAC ($13,909.99); I.P.A.C.E. ($12,000.00) |
| Laura M. Murphy | Sponsor | 198 | $380,446.10 | Health Care Council of Illinois PAC ($50,000.00); Ironworkers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity PAC ($20,000.00); Midwest Gaming & Entertainment LLC ($14,000.00) |
| Chapin Rose | Sponsor | 25 | $46,900.00 | Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($20,000.00); Midwest Gaming & Entertainment LLC ($5,000.00); Marathon Petroleum Corp. Employees PAC ($3,000.00) |
| John F. Curran | Sponsor | 665 | $2,753,221.46 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($475,000.00); Engineers Political Education Committee Separate Education Fund ($385,000.00); Health Care Council of Illinois Political Action Committee ($110,000.00) |
| Dale Fowler | Sponsor | 95 | $156,908.09 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($12,500.00); I.P.A.C.E. ($10,000.00); Save Our Local Businesses Illinois PAC ($10,000.00) |
| Seth Lewis | Sponsor | 212 | $468,018.02 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($86,270.34); IBEW Illinois PAC ($68,500.00); Illinois Senate Republican Campaign Committee ($48,360.03) |
| Neil Anderson | Sponsor | 102 | $122,573.23 | Downstate Operators Joint Labor Management PAC ($10,000.00); Ameren Illinois ($7,500.00); Realtor PAC ($7,500.00) |
| Sue Rezin | Sponsor | 360 | $619,466.78 | The First National Bank of Ottawa ($65,324.89); I.P.A.C.E. ($50,000.00); Busey Bank ($43,117.52) |
| Sally J. Turner | Sponsor | 216 | $145,901.59 | Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($10,000.00); Ameren Illinois ($8,000.00); Realtor Political Action Committee ($8,000.00) |
| Terri Bryant | Sponsor | 217 | $243,769.60 | I.P.A.C.E. ($30,000.00); Downstate Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC ($15,000.00); Save Our Local Businesses Illinois PAC ($10,000.00) |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | Sponsor | 176 | $230,529.00 | I.P.A.C.E. ($19,450.00); AFT Local 604 COPE II ($15,834.00); LiUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council Political Action Committee ($12,500.00) |
| Donald P. DeWitte | Sponsor | 81 | $106,982.59 | Senate Republican Victory Fund ($10,000.00); Save Our Local Businesses Illinois PAC ($10,000.00); Illinois Hospital Association PAC ($6,200.00) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 70 | $677,040.68 |
| Illinois Senate Republican Campaign Committee | — | — | 54 | $573,412.42 |
| I.P.A.C.E. | — | — | 25 | $397,750.00 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 33 | $387,700.00 |
| Engineers Political Education Committee Separate Education Fund | — | — | 2 | $385,000.00 |
| IBEW Illinois PAC | — | — | 17 | $328,900.00 |
| Vincent Foglia | Philanthropist | Self | 3 | $300,000.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC | — | — | 29 | $258,900.00 |
| IPACE | — | — | 17 | $253,600.00 |
| Paul Hills | Business Executive | Hills Capital Management | 4 | $250,500.00 |
| ISDF | — | — | 40 | $217,963.17 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers District Council | — | — | 4 | $175,600.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council Political Action Committee | — | — | 6 | $164,600.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund | — | — | 11 | $161,600.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | — | — | 10 | $148,800.00 |
| Realtor Political Action Committee | — | — | 54 | $148,100.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborer's District Council PAC | — | — | 2 | $145,600.00 |
| Illinois Laborers Legislative Committee | — | — | 3 | $145,600.00 |
| Health Care Council of Illinois Political Action Committee | — | — | 8 | $126,000.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund | — | — | 17 | $118,300.00 |
| Health Care Council of Illinois PAC | — | — | 15 | $116,250.00 |
| Vinnie Foglia | Executive Board Member | Foglia Family Foundation | 2 | $110,000.00 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois PAC | — | — | 26 | $103,521.84 |
| Realtor PAC | — | — | 38 | $102,000.00 |
| Darby Hills | Senator | State of IL | 1 | $101,000.00 |
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Action History
41 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-02-17 — Added as Co-SponsorSen. Donald P. DeWitte. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2026-01-29 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Steve McClure Rule 2-7(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2026-01-29 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2026-01-29 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2026-02-02 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Doris Turner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Robert F. Martwick Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mary Edly-Allen Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Jil Tracy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Julie A. Morrison Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Chief Co-Sponsor Changed toSen. Jil Tracy | Other | — |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Chief Co-Sponsor Changed toSen. Julie A. Morrison | Other | — |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Linda Holmes Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Li Arellano, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Javier L. Cervantes Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mark L. Walker Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Christopher Belt Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Michael W. Halpin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Porfirio Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Lakesia Collins Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Erica Harriss Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Craig Wilcox Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Chris Balkema Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Dave Syverson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Adriane Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Paul Faraci Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Darby A. Hills Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Michael E. Hastings Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Laura M. Murphy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Chapin Rose Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. John F. Curran Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Dale Fowler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Seth Lewis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Neil Anderson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Sue Rezin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Sally J. Turner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Terri Bryant Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-04 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Meg Loughran Cappel Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-04 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Willie Preston Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-10 | Senate | Directed to Multiple Committees Assigned to Criminal Law then to Education | Other | — |
| 2026-02-10 | Senate | Assigned toCriminal Law Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2026-02-17 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Donald P. DeWitte Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |