Illinois 97th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 293 — EDUC-SILENT REFLECTION-REPEAL

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 97th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Silent Reflection and Student Prayer Act. Changes the title and short title of the Act. Repeals the Section of the Act requiring the observance of a brief period of silence in the classroom. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Remains in Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee

  4. Motion Do Pass as Amended - Lost Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; 005-003-001

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; by Voice Vote

  6. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  8. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jim Durkin

  9. Assigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee

  10. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann Williams

  11. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May

  12. Referred to Rules Committee

  13. First Reading

  14. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jim Durkin

Sponsors

  • Jim Durkin · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Jim Durkin

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 293 do?
Amends the Silent Reflection and Student Prayer Act. Changes the title and short title of the Act. Repeals the Section of the Act requiring the observance of a brief period of silence in the classroom. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 293?
HB 293 is sponsored by Jim Durkin.
What is the current status of HB 293?
This bill died with 97th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 293?
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