Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: To Executive 32 D cosponsors

HB3247      — SCH CD-PROHIBT DENIAL FREE ED

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0288

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

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 06, 2025. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 44 sponsors

    1 primary, 43 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (32 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Summary

Amends the School Code. Prohibits a child from being denied a free public education through secondary school while in the State based on the child's or associated person's perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status. Prohibits a school from excluding a child, or associated person, from participation in or denying a child, or associated person, the benefits of any program or activity on the grounds of that child's, or associated person's, actual or perceived citizenship or immigration status. Provides that a school must not use criteria, measures, or methods of administration that have the effect of excluding from participation or denying the benefits of any program or activity because of a child's, or associated person's, actual or perceived immigration status. Prohibits a school from threatening to disclose information regarding or relating to the actual or perceived citizenship or immigration status of a child, or associated person, or actually disclosing information based on perceived or unverified citizenship or immigration status, to any other person, entity, or any immigration or law enforcement agency. Provides that a school must not allow an immigration agent to enter a school site or school district facility for any purpose without providing valid identification, a written statement of purpose, and a valid judicial warrant, and, to the extent possible, receiving approval from the superintendent of the school district or the principal of the charter school, and their legal counsel. Provides that a school district or school must not detain any individual solely on the basis of any formal or informal request, or immigration detainer or civil immigration warrant from an immigration agent. Requires a school district or school to adopt a policy for complying with the amendatory Act. Allows any party aggrieved by a violation of the provisions to bring a civil lawsuit no later than 2 years after the violation occurred. Provides that if the court finds that a violation has occurred, the court may award to the plaintiff 3 times actual damages or $17,000, whichever is greater. Makes other changes.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0288

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  6. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino

  7. Passed Both Houses

  8. Third Reading - Passed; 032-020-000

  9. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 31, 2025

  11. Second Reading

  12. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

  13. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 30, 2025

  14. Do Pass Executive; 008-004-000

  15. Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  16. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva

  17. Waive Posting Notice

  18. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  19. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  20. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  21. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  22. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  23. Assigned to Executive

  24. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  25. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  26. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  27. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  28. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  29. Referred to Assignments

  30. First Reading

  31. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  32. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  33. Arrive in Senate

  34. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled

  35. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled

  36. Third Reading - Unlimited Debate - Passed 070-040-001

  37. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Unlimited Debate

  38. Chair Rules placed on Unlimited debate.

  39. State Debt Impact Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  40. Judicial Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  41. Balanced Budget Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  42. State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  43. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted

  44. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000

  45. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee

  46. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  47. Third Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2025

  48. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  49. Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000

  50. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner

  51. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado

  52. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  53. Fiscal Note Filed

  54. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended

  55. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended

  56. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch

  57. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  58. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

  60. State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  61. State Debt Impact Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  62. Judicial Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  63. Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  64. Balanced Budget Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  65. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

  66. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed

  67. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams

  68. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  69. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Education Policy Committee; 009-004-000

  70. Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  71. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  72. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  73. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee

  74. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

  75. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  76. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  77. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

  78. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  79. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  80. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  81. Second Reading - Short Debate

  82. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  83. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee

  84. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  85. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  86. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper

  87. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  88. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  89. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

  90. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh

  91. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  92. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  93. Do Pass / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 009-004-000

  94. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  95. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  96. Assigned to Education Policy Committee

  97. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  98. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  99. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  100. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

  101. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  102. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller

  103. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  104. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  105. Referred to Rules Committee

  106. First Reading

  107. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 43 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on · 59 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (43)

Not signed on (139)

139 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 32 Yea · 20 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 01900
Democrat 30107
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 312007
% of votes cast 53%34%0%12%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Johnson — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Not Voting
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Not Voting
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Not Voting
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Not Voting
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Mike Simmons Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Not Voting
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Nay
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Suzy Glowiak Hilton Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Not Voting
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Chris Balkema Republican Nay
Craig Wilcox Republican Nay
Dale Fowler Republican Nay
Darby A. Hills Republican Nay
Dave Syverson Republican Nay
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Nay
Erica Harriss Republican Nay
Jason Plummer Republican Nay
Jil Tracy Republican Nay
John F. Curran Republican Nay
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Nay
Neil Anderson Republican Nay
Sally J. Turner Republican Nay
Seth Lewis Republican Nay
Steve McClure Republican Nay
Sue Rezin Republican Nay
Terri Bryant Republican Nay

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Executive

Passed 8 Yea · 4 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 0400
Democrat 8001
Total 8401
% of votes cast 62%31%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Not Voting
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Nay
John F. Curran Republican Nay
Neil Anderson Republican Nay
Sue Rezin Republican Nay

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Third Reading

Passed 70 Yea · 40 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 67205
Unaffiliated 3100
Republican 03702
Total 704007
% of votes cast 60%34%0%6%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Jacobs — Nay
Johnson — Yea
Stava-Murray — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Not Voting
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Not Voting
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Nay
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Janet Yang Rohr Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Kimberly Du Buclet Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Not Voting
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Nay
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Not Voting
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Not Voting
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Terra Costa Howard Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Tracy Katz Muhl Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Nay
Amy Elik Republican Nay
Amy L. Grant Republican Nay
Blaine Wilhour Republican Nay
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Brad Stephens Republican Nay
Bradley Fritts Republican Nay
Brandun Schweizer Republican Nay
Charles Meier Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Nay
Dan Swanson Republican Nay
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Nay
Dave Severin Republican Nay
David Friess Republican Nay
Dennis Tipsword Republican Nay
Jackie Haas Republican Nay
Jason R. Bunting Republican Nay
Jed Davis Republican Nay
Jeff Keicher Republican Not Voting
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Nay
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Nay
John M. Cabello Republican Nay
Kevin Schmidt Republican Nay
Kyle Moore Republican Nay
Martin McLaughlin Republican Nay
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Nay
Nicole La Ha Republican Nay
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Patrick Sheehan Republican Nay
Patrick Windhorst Republican Nay
Regan Deering Republican Nay
Ryan Spain Republican Nay
Steven Reick Republican Nay
Tom Weber Republican Nay
Tony M. McCombie Republican Nay
Travis Weaver Republican Nay
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Not Voting
William E Hauter Republican Nay

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Education Policy

Passed 9 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Republican 0400
Total 9400
% of votes cast 69%31%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Janet Yang Rohr Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Nay
Amy Elik Republican Nay
Blaine Wilhour Republican Nay
Dan Swanson Republican Nay

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Education Policy

Passed 9 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Republican 0400
Total 9400
% of votes cast 69%31%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Janet Yang Rohr Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Nay
Amy Elik Republican Nay
Blaine Wilhour Republican Nay
Dan Swanson Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB3247      do?
Amends the School Code. Prohibits a child from being denied a free public education through secondary school while in the State based on the child's or associated person's perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status. Prohibits a school from excluding a child, or associated person, from participation in or denying a child, or associated person, the benefits of any program or activity on the grounds of that child's, or associated person's, actual or perceived citizenship or immigration status. Provides that a school must not use criteria, measures, or methods of administration that have the effect of excluding from participation or denying the benefits of any program or activity because of a child's, or associated person's, actual or perceived immigration status. Prohibits a school from threatening to disclose information regarding or relating to the actual or perceived citizenship or immigration status of a child, or associated person, or actually disclosing information based on perceived or unverified citizenship or immigration status, to any other person, entity, or any immigration or law enforcement agency. Provides that a school must not allow an immigration agent to enter a school site or school district facility for any purpose without providing valid identification, a written statement of purpose, and a valid judicial warrant, and, to the extent possible, receiving approval from the superintendent of the school district or the principal of the charter school, and their legal counsel. Provides that a school district or school must not detain any individual solely on the basis of any formal or informal request, or immigration detainer or civil immigration warrant from an immigration agent. Requires a school district or school to adopt a policy for complying with the amendatory Act. Allows any party aggrieved by a violation of the provisions to bring a civil lawsuit no later than 2 years after the violation occurred. Provides that if the court finds that a violation has occurred, the court may award to the plaintiff 3 times actual damages or $17,000, whichever is greater. Makes other changes.
Who sponsors HB3247     ?
HB3247      is sponsored by Lilian Jiménez (Democrat), Rita Mayfield (Democrat), Laura Faver Dias (Democrat), Theresa Mah (Democrat), Anna Moeller (Democrat), Dagmara Avelar (Democrat), Karina Villa, Graciela Guzmán, Mary Edly-Allen, Rachel Ventura, Mark L. Walker, Sara Feigenholtz, Javier L. Cervantes, Celina Villanueva, Robert F. Martwick, Cristina Castro, Omar Aquino, Lindsey LaPointe (Democrat), Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (Democrat), Michelle Mussman (Democrat), Barbara Hernandez (Democrat), Kevin John Olickal (Democrat), Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (Democrat), Hoan Huynh (Democrat), Aarón M. Ortíz (Democrat), Norma Hernandez (Democrat), Maura Hirschauer (Democrat), Sonya M. Harper (Democrat), Will Guzzardi (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Michael Crawford (Democrat), Carol Ammons (Democrat), Anne Stava (Democrat), Nicolle Grasse (Democrat), Ann M. Williams (Democrat), Nabeela Syed (Democrat), Edgar González, Jr. (Democrat), Emanuel "Chris" Welch (Democrat), Robyn Gabel (Democrat), Eva-Dina Delgado (Democrat), Kam Buckner (Democrat), Gregg Johnson (Democrat), Simmons, Mike, and Thaddeus Jones (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB3247     ?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 06, 2025. It awaits signature.
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