Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

HR0748      — REPLACE-FOAM WITH SOYFOAM

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

In plain language

The bill urges a shift to environmentally friendly SoyFoam for fire safety.

The bill calls on the State Fire Marshal and local fire departments to transition from traditional foams to SoyFoam, which is non-toxic and environmentally friendly. This shift aims to promote safety and environmental health.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means a shift toward more environmentally friendly practices in firefighting, potentially reducing pollution and health risks.

Summary

Urges State Fire Marshal Michele Pankow and local fire departments to replace current foams with the non-carcinogenic, non-toxic, environmentally friendly SoyFoam.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  5. Resolution Adopted

  6. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  7. Recommends Be Adopted Police & Fire Committee; 010-000-000

  8. Assigned to Police & Fire Committee

  9. Referred to Rules Committee

  10. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dan Swanson

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (178)

178 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR0748      do?
Urges State Fire Marshal Michele Pankow and local fire departments to replace current foams with the non-carcinogenic, non-toxic, environmentally friendly SoyFoam.
Who sponsors HR0748     ?
HR0748      is sponsored by Dan Swanson (Republican), Matt Hanson (Democrat), Michael J. Kelly (Democrat), Charles Meier (Republican), and Wayne A. Rosenthal (Republican).
What is the current status of HR0748     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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