Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 14 D · 6 R cosponsors

SB 1595 — VITAL RECORDS-CERTIFICATES

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0095

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 08, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor JB Pritzker (Democratic) on June 09, 2023.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

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High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 24 sponsors

    2 primary, 22 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (14 D · 6 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Vital Records Act. In provisions concerning the search of death certificates for service members, replaces references to active duty or retired service members with references to active duty service members or veterans. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent update to Bill SB 1595 has replaced the "Engrossed" version with an "Enrolled" version. This change signifies that the bill has passed through final revisions and is ready for formal approval, which is an important step towards becoming law. This modification reflects the legislative process where bills are fine-tuned and confirmed before they are sent to the governor for signing.

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SB1595 Engrossed LRB103 25828 CPF 52179 b AN ACT concerning health.
SB1595 Enrolled LRB103 25828 CPF 52179 b AN ACT concerning health.
A search fee shall not be required for a birth record search from a person (1) upon release on parole, mandatory supervised release, final discharge, or pardon from the Department of Corrections if the person presents a prescribed verification form completed by the Department of Corrections verifying the person's date of birth and social security number, or (2) placed on aftercare release under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, upon release on parole, mandatory supervised release, final discharge, or pardon from the Department of Juvenile SB1595 Engrossed - 2 - LRB103 25828 CPF 52179 b Justice if the person presents a prescribed verification form completed by the Department of Juvenile Justice verifying the person's date of birth and social security number;
A search fee shall not be required for a birth record search from a person (1) upon release on parole, mandatory supervised release, final discharge, or pardon from the Department of Corrections if the person presents a prescribed verification form completed by the Department of Corrections verifying the person's date of birth and social security number, or (2) placed on aftercare release under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, upon release on parole, mandatory supervised release, final discharge, or pardon from the Department of Juvenile SB1595 Enrolled - 2 - LRB103 25828 CPF 52179 b Justice if the person presents a prescribed verification form completed by the Department of Juvenile Justice verifying the person's date of birth and social security number;
The SB1595 Engrossed - 3 - LRB103 25828 CPF 52179 b additional fee shall be deposited into the Death Certificate Surcharge Fund.
The SB1595 Enrolled - 3 - LRB103 25828 CPF 52179 b additional fee shall be deposited into the Death Certificate Surcharge Fund.
The SB1595 Engrossed - 4 - LRB103 25828 CPF 52179 b local registrar or county clerk may charge fees for providing other services for which the State Registrar may charge fees under this Section.
The SB1595 Enrolled - 4 - LRB103 25828 CPF 52179 b local registrar or county clerk may charge fees for providing other services for which the State Registrar may charge fees under this Section.
A request to any custodian of vital records for a search of the death record indexes for genealogical SB1595 Engrossed - 5 - LRB103 25828 CPF 52179 b research shall require a fee of $10 per name for a 5 year search.
A request to any custodian of vital records for a search of the death record indexes for genealogical SB1595 Enrolled - 5 - LRB103 25828 CPF 52179 b research shall require a fee of $10 per name for a 5 year search.
As used in this paragraph, "veteran" means an SB1595 Engrossed - 6 - LRB103 25828 CPF 52179 b individual who served in the Armed Forces of the United States, National Guard, or the reserves of the Armed Forces of the United States.
As used in this paragraph, "veteran" means an SB1595 Enrolled - 6 - LRB103 25828 CPF 52179 b individual who served in the Armed Forces of the United States, National Guard, or the reserves of the Armed Forces of the United States.
or (c) Upon the specific written request for a SB1595 Engrossed - 7 - LRB103 25828 CPF 52179 b certification or certified copy by a department of the state or a municipal corporation or the federal government;
or (c) Upon the specific written request for a SB1595 Enrolled - 7 - LRB103 25828 CPF 52179 b certification or certified copy by a department of the state or a municipal corporation or the federal government;
(6) Any certification or certified copy of a certificate issued in accordance with this Section shall be considered as prima facie evidence of the facts therein SB1595 Engrossed - 8 - LRB103 25828 CPF 52179 b stated, provided that the evidentiary value of a certificate or record filed more than one year after the event, or a record which has been amended, shall be determined by the judicial or administrative body or official before whom the certificate is offered as evidence.
(6) Any certification or certified copy of a certificate issued in accordance with this Section shall be considered as prima facie evidence of the facts therein SB1595 Enrolled - 8 - LRB103 25828 CPF 52179 b stated, provided that the evidentiary value of a certificate or record filed more than one year after the event, or a record which has been amended, shall be determined by the judicial or administrative body or official before whom the certificate is offered as evidence.
SB1595 Engrossed - 9 - LRB103 25828 CPF 52179 b (9) Federal, State, local, and other public or private agencies may, upon request, be furnished copies or data for statistical purposes upon such terms or conditions as may be prescribed by the Department.
SB1595 Enrolled - 9 - LRB103 25828 CPF 52179 b (9) Federal, State, local, and other public or private agencies may, upon request, be furnished copies or data for statistical purposes upon such terms or conditions as may be prescribed by the Department.
(13) The State Registrar may verify from the information contained in the index maintained by the State Registrar the authenticity of information on births, deaths, marriages and dissolution of marriages provided to a federal agency or a public agency of another state by a person seeking benefits or employment from the agency, SB1595 Engrossed - 10 - LRB103 25828 CPF 52179 b provided the agency pays a fee of $10.
(13) The State Registrar may verify from the information contained in the index maintained by the State Registrar the authenticity of information on births, deaths, marriages and dissolution of marriages provided to a federal agency or a public agency of another state by a person seeking benefits or employment from the agency, SB1595 Enrolled - 10 - LRB103 25828 CPF 52179 b provided the agency pays a fee of $10.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0095

  2. Effective Date June 9, 2023

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  6. Passed Both Houses

  7. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 105-000-000

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  9. Second Reading - Short Debate

  10. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  11. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  12. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  13. Do Pass / Short Debate Cities & Villages Committee; 016-000-000

  14. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita

  15. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  16. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh

  17. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  18. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers

  19. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton

  20. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke

  21. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  22. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer

  23. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lance Yednock

  24. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson

  25. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

  26. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword, Jr.

  27. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts

  28. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

  29. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  30. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

  31. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

  32. Assigned to Cities & Villages Committee

  33. Referred to Rules Committee

  34. First Reading

  35. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass

  36. Arrived in House

  37. Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

  38. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve McClure

  39. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** March 24, 2023

  40. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 8, 2023

  41. Second Reading

  42. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 7, 2023

  43. Do Pass as Amended Veterans Affairs; 007-000-000

  44. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Veterans Affairs

  45. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Veterans Affairs

  46. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  47. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jason Plummer

  48. Assigned to Veterans Affairs

  49. Referred to Assignments

  50. First Reading

  51. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jason Plummer

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 22 co-sponsors · 159 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (22)

Not signed on (159)

159 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.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

Third Reading

Passed 105 Yea · 0 Nay · 13 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15003
Democrat 57008
Republican 33002
Total 1050013
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Nichols — Yea
Ortiz — Yea
Ozinga — Yea
Carroll — Yea
Caulkins — Yea
Egofske — Yea
Marron — Yea
Frese — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Burke — Not Voting
Flowers — Not Voting
Robinson — Not Voting
Costa Howard — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Ladisch Douglass — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Not Voting
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 Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Not Voting
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Not Voting
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 Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Not Voting
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Not Voting
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Not Voting
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Not Voting
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Cities & Villages

Passed 16 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9001
Republican 5000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 16001
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (17)
Member Party Vote
Carroll, Jonathan — Yea
Egofske, John — Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Not Voting
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 57 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 32001
Republican 17000
Unaffiliated 8001
Total 57002
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Stoller — Yea
Gillespie — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Harris, N. — Yea
Pacione-Zayas — Yea
Simmons — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Van Pelt — Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
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
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican 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
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Veterans Affairs

Passed 7 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 4002
Republican 3000
Total 7002
% of votes cast 78%0%0%22%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Adriane L. Johnson Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Not Voting
Mike Porfirio Democrat Not Voting
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1595 do?
Amends the Vital Records Act. In provisions concerning the search of death certificates for service members, replaces references to active duty or retired service members with references to active duty service members or veterans. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 1595?
SB 1595 is sponsored by Jason Plummer (Republican), Steve McClure (Republican), Harry Benton (Democrat), Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (Democrat), Edgar González, Jr., Lindsey LaPointe (Democrat), Travis Weaver (Republican), Bradley Fritts (Republican), Dennis Tipsword (Republican), Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (Republican), Gregg Johnson (Democrat), Lance Yednock, Sue Scherer (Democrat), Kevin John Olickal (Democrat), Margaret Croke (Democrat), Mary E. Flowers, Will Guzzardi (Democrat), Hoan Huynh (Democrat), Katie Stuart (Democrat), Robert "Bob" Rita (Democrat), Dave Vella (Democrat), Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (Democrat), Joyce Mason (Democrat), and Ladisch Douglass.
What is the current status of SB 1595?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 08, 2023. Enacted.
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