SCH CD-SPECIAL ED-MAXIMUM AGE
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HB 40 — SCH CD-SPECIAL ED-MAXIMUM AGE
Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0172
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2021. Enacted.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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46 sponsors
2 primary, 44 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (33 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Provides that a student whose 22nd birthday occurs during the school year is eligible for special education services through the end of the school year (rather than being eligible for services only until the day before his or her 22nd birthday). Effective immediately.
Bill Text
Action History
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Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0172
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Effective Date July 28, 2021
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Governor Approved
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Sent to the Governor
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Passed Both Houses
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Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
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Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
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Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
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Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
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Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2021
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Second Reading
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2021
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Do Pass Education; 012-000-000
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Postponed - Education
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Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush
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Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
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Assigned to Education
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
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Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
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Arrive in Senate
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
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Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 096-009-003
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence Walsh, Jr.
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. LaToya Greenwood
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
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Second Reading - Short Debate
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Halpin
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith R. Wheeler
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John C. D'Amico
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
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Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
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Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 014-001-000
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lakesia Collins
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
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Assigned to Human Services Committee
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Grant
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Burke
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Ness
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Frances Ann Hurley
Sponsors
- Frances Ann Hurley · Primary
- Kelly M. Burke · Cosponsor
- Suzanne M. Ness · Cosponsor
- Lindsey LaPointe · Cosponsor
- Natalie A. Manley · Cosponsor
- Bob Morgan · Cosponsor
- Barbara Hernandez · Cosponsor
- Amy L. Grant · Cosponsor
- Stephanie A. Kifowit · Cosponsor
- Dan Brady · Cosponsor
- Jonathan Carroll · Cosponsor
- Katie Stuart · Cosponsor
- Lakesia Collins · Cosponsor
- Robyn Gabel · Cosponsor
- La Shawn K. Ford · Cosponsor
- Sue Scherer · Cosponsor
- John C. D'Amico · Cosponsor
- Keith R. Wheeler · Cosponsor
- Deb Conroy · Cosponsor
- Ann M. Williams · Cosponsor
- Margaret Croke · Cosponsor
- Nicholas K. Smith · Cosponsor
- Eva-Dina Delgado · Cosponsor
- Jr. Jaime M. Andrade · Cosponsor
- Michael J. Zalewski · Cosponsor
- Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar · Cosponsor
- Carol Ammons · Cosponsor
- Michael W. Halpin · Cosponsor
- Sam Yingling · Cosponsor
- LaToya Greenwood · Cosponsor
- Jr. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh · Cosponsor
- Jay Hoffman · Cosponsor
- Will Guzzardi · Cosponsor
- Camille Y. Lilly · Cosponsor
- II Maurice A. West · Cosponsor
- Rita Mayfield · Cosponsor
- Bill Cunningham · Primary
- Julie A. Morrison · Cosponsor
- Melinda Bush · Cosponsor
- Linda Holmes · Cosponsor
- Laura Ellman · Cosponsor
- Mattie Hunter · Cosponsor
- Dave Syverson · Cosponsor
- Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez · Cosponsor
- Emanuel "Chris" Welch · Cosponsor
- Martin J. Moylan · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 44 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on · 7 voted No
Sponsors (2)
- Frances Ann Hurley
- Bill Cunningham Democrat
Co-sponsors (44)
- Kelly M. Burke
- Suzanne M. Ness Democrat
- Lindsey LaPointe Democrat
- Natalie A. Manley Democrat
- Bob Morgan Democrat
- Barbara Hernandez Democrat
- Amy L. Grant Republican
- Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat
- Dan Brady
- Jonathan Carroll
- Katie Stuart Democrat
- Lakesia Collins Democrat
- Robyn Gabel Democrat
- La Shawn K. Ford Democrat
- Sue Scherer Democrat
- John C. D'Amico
- Keith R. Wheeler
- Deb Conroy
- Ann M. Williams Democrat
- Margaret Croke Democrat
- Nicholas K. Smith Democrat
- Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat
- Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat
- Michael J. Zalewski
- Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat
- Carol Ammons Democrat
- Michael W. Halpin Democrat
- Sam Yingling
- LaToya Greenwood
- Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat
- Jay Hoffman Democrat
- Will Guzzardi Democrat
- Camille Y. Lilly Democrat
- Maurice A. West, II Democrat
- Rita Mayfield Democrat
- Julie A. Morrison Democrat
- Melinda Bush
- Linda Holmes Democrat
- Laura Ellman Democrat
- Mattie Hunter Democrat
- Dave Syverson Republican
- Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat
- Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat
- Martin J. Moylan Democrat
Not signed on (137)
137 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 137 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 57 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (59)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Cullerton, T. | — | Yea |
| Muñoz | — | Yea |
| Pacione-Zayas | — | Not Voting |
| Gillespie | — | Yea |
| Harris | — | Yea |
| Bailey | — | Yea |
| Barickman | — | Yea |
| Bennett | — | Yea |
| Johnson | — | Yea |
| Stewart | — | Yea |
| Bush | — | Yea |
| Stoller | — | Yea |
| Landek | — | Yea |
| Connor | — | Yea |
| Crowe | — | Yea |
| Glowiak Hilton | — | Yea |
| Loughran Cappel | — | Yea |
| Simmons, Mike | — | Yea |
| Van Pelt | — | Yea |
| Bill Cunningham | Democrat | Yea |
| Celina Villanueva | Democrat | Yea |
| Christopher Belt | Democrat | Yea |
| Cristina Castro | Democrat | Yea |
| David Koehler | Democrat | Yea |
| Don Harmon | Democrat | Yea |
| Doris Turner | Democrat | Yea |
| Elgie R. Sims, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Emil Jones, III | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie A. Morrison | Democrat | Yea |
| Karina Villa | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura Ellman | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura Fine | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura M. Murphy | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda Holmes | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael E. Hastings | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Omar Aquino | Democrat | Yea |
| Patrick J. Joyce | Democrat | Yea |
| Ram Villivalam | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert F. Martwick | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert Peters | Democrat | Yea |
| Sara Feigenholtz | Democrat | Yea |
| Steve Stadelman | Democrat | Yea |
| Chapin Rose | Republican | Yea |
| Craig Wilcox | Republican | Yea |
| Dale Fowler | Republican | Yea |
| Dan McConchie | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Yea |
| Donald P. DeWitte | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Plummer | Republican | Yea |
| Jil Tracy | Republican | Yea |
| John F. Curran | Republican | Yea |
| Neil Anderson | Republican | Yea |
| Sally J. Turner | Republican | Yea |
| Steve McClure | Republican | Yea |
| Sue Rezin | Republican | Yea |
| Terri Bryant | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 48 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Unaffiliated | 32 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Republican | 16 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 96 | 9 | 0 | 13 |
| % of votes cast | 81% | 8% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (118)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nichols | — | Yea |
| Ozinga | — | Yea |
| Batinick | — | Yea |
| Ramirez | — | Yea |
| Bennett | — | Yea |
| Bos | — | Yea |
| Robinson | — | Yea |
| Harris | — | Yea |
| Brady | — | Yea |
| Butler | — | Yea |
| Carroll | — | Yea |
| Sommer | — | Yea |
| Hurley | — | Yea |
| Luft | — | Yea |
| D'Amico | — | Yea |
| Davis | — | Yea |
| Marron | — | Yea |
| Welter | — | Yea |
| Mazzochi | — | Yea |
| Durkin | — | Yea |
| Wheeler | — | Yea |
| Flowers | — | Yea |
| Willis | — | Yea |
| Yednock | — | Yea |
| Yingling | — | Yea |
| Zalewski | — | Yea |
| Greenwood | — | Yea |
| Bourne | — | Nay |
| Frese | — | Nay |
| Demmer | — | Not Voting |
| Burke | — | Not Voting |
| Caulkins | — | Not Voting |
| Jones | — | Yea |
| Conroy | — | Yea |
| Stoneback | — | Yea |
| Costa Howard | — | Yea |
| Williams, Jawaharial | — | Not Voting |
| Yang Rohr | — | Yea |
| Aarón M. Ortíz | Democrat | Yea |
| Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar | Democrat | Yea |
| Ann M. Williams | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Anna Moeller | Democrat | Yea |
| Anne Stava | Democrat | Not Voting |
| 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 |
| Edgar González, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Emanuel "Chris" Welch | Democrat | Yea |
| Eva-Dina Delgado | Democrat | Yea |
| Fred Crespo | Democrat | Yea |
| Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Jay Hoffman | Democrat | Yea |
| Jehan Gordon-Booth | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz | Democrat | Yea |
| Joyce Mason | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie A. Morrison | Democrat | Yea |
| Justin Slaughter | Democrat | Yea |
| Kam Buckner | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Katie Stuart | Democrat | Yea |
| Kelly M. Cassidy | Democrat | Yea |
| La Shawn K. Ford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura M. Murphy | Democrat | Yea |
| Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Lindsey LaPointe | Democrat | Yea |
| Marcus C. Evans, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Margaret Croke | Democrat | Yea |
| Mark L. Walker | Democrat | Yea |
| Martin J. Moylan | Democrat | Yea |
| Maura Hirschauer | Democrat | Yea |
| Maurice A. West, II | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael W. Halpin | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Michelle Mussman | Democrat | Yea |
| Natalie A. Manley | Democrat | Yea |
| Nicholas K. Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| Rita Mayfield | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert "Bob" Rita | Democrat | Yea |
| Robyn Gabel | Democrat | Yea |
| Sonya M. Harper | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie A. Kifowit | Democrat | Yea |
| Sue Scherer | Democrat | Yea |
| Suzanne M. Ness | Democrat | Yea |
| Theresa Mah | Democrat | Yea |
| Will Guzzardi | Democrat | Yea |
| Adam M. Niemerg | Republican | Nay |
| Amy Elik | Republican | Yea |
| Amy L. Grant | Republican | Yea |
| Andrew S. Chesney | Republican | Yea |
| Blaine Wilhour | Republican | Nay |
| Brad Halbrook | Republican | Nay |
| Brad Stephens | Republican | Yea |
| Charles Meier | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Miller | Republican | Nay |
| Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer | Republican | Not Voting |
| Dan Swanson | Republican | Nay |
| Daniel J. Ugaste | Republican | Not Voting |
| Dave Severin | Republican | Yea |
| David Friess | Republican | Yea |
| Jackie Haas | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Keicher | Republican | Yea |
| Joe C. Sosnowski | Republican | Nay |
| Martin McLaughlin | Republican | Yea |
| Norine K. Hammond | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick Windhorst | Republican | Yea |
| Paul Jacobs | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Spain | Republican | Not Voting |
| Seth Lewis | Republican | Yea |
| Steven Reick | Republican | Nay |
| Tom Weber | Republican | Yea |
| Tony M. McCombie | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 40 do?
- Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Provides that a student whose 22nd birthday occurs during the school year is eligible for special education services through the end of the school year (rather than being eligible for services only until the day before his or her 22nd birthday). Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors HB 40?
- HB 40 is sponsored by Frances Ann Hurley, Kelly M. Burke, Suzanne M. Ness (Democrat), Lindsey LaPointe (Democrat), Natalie A. Manley (Democrat), Bob Morgan (Democrat), Barbara Hernandez (Democrat), Amy L. Grant (Republican), Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat), Dan Brady, Jonathan Carroll, Katie Stuart (Democrat), Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Robyn Gabel (Democrat), La Shawn K. Ford (Democrat), Sue Scherer (Democrat), John C. D'Amico, Keith R. Wheeler, Deb Conroy, Ann M. Williams (Democrat), Margaret Croke (Democrat), Nicholas K. Smith (Democrat), Eva-Dina Delgado (Democrat), Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (Democrat), Michael J. Zalewski, Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (Democrat), Carol Ammons (Democrat), Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Sam Yingling, LaToya Greenwood, Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. (Democrat), Jay Hoffman (Democrat), Will Guzzardi (Democrat), Camille Y. Lilly (Democrat), Maurice A. West, II (Democrat), Rita Mayfield (Democrat), Bill Cunningham (Democrat), Julie A. Morrison (Democrat), Melinda Bush, Linda Holmes (Democrat), Laura Ellman (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Dave Syverson (Republican), Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (Democrat), Emanuel "Chris" Welch (Democrat), and Martin J. Moylan (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 40?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2021. Enacted.
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