Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 12 D · 9 R cosponsors

HR0863      — IL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin

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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 May 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · 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.

  • 21 sponsors

    1 primary, 20 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (12 D · 9 R) — 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

Illinois will recognize May 2026 as Military Appreciation Month.

The bill declares May 2026 as Military Appreciation Month in Illinois to honor veterans. It encourages various groups to celebrate and support veterans during this time.

Summary

Declares May 2026 as Illinois Military Appreciation Month in the State of Illinois to honor the service, sacrifice, and continued contributions of veterans across our State. Encourages citizens, schools, businesses, veterans' organizations, and government entities across Illinois to observe Illinois Military Appreciation Month through activities that recognize veterans' ongoing impact, support their successful transition to civilian life, and strengthen connections between veterans and the communities they serve.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  8. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  9. Resolution Adopted

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore

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

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  23. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  24. Recommends Be Adopted Veterans' Affairs Committee; 013-000-000

  25. Assigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee

  26. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan

  27. Referred to Rules Committee

  28. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Brandun Schweizer

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (20)

Not signed on (162)

162 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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR0863      do?
Declares May 2026 as Illinois Military Appreciation Month in the State of Illinois to honor the service, sacrifice, and continued contributions of veterans across our State. Encourages citizens, schools, businesses, veterans' organizations, and government entities across Illinois to observe Illinois Military Appreciation Month through activities that recognize veterans' ongoing impact, support their successful transition to civilian life, and strengthen connections between veterans and the communities they serve.
Who sponsors HR0863     ?
HR0863      is sponsored by Brandun Schweizer (Republican), Patrick Sheehan (Republican), Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat), Dan Swanson (Republican), Amy Briel (Democrat), Mary Beth Canty (Democrat), Sharon Chung (Democrat), Martha Deuter (Democrat), Mary Gill (Democrat), Matt Hanson (Democrat), Paul Jacobs (Republican), Gregg Johnson (Democrat), Lindsey LaPointe (Democrat), Wayne A. Rosenthal (Republican), Kyle Moore (Republican), Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (Democrat), Rick Ryan (Democrat), Jason R. Bunting (Republican), William E Hauter (Republican), Dennis Tipsword (Republican), and Debbie Meyers-Martin (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR0863     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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