Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 15 D · 5 R cosponsors

HB 5256 — PERSONNEL-AUTISM PREFERENCE

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0699

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 08, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor JB Pritzker (Democratic) on July 22, 2024.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 23 sponsors

    2 primary, 21 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (15 D · 5 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Personnel Code. Provides, in provisions concerning a trainee program for persons with a disability, that "disability" includes a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder by a medical professional. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to HB 5256 added new lines which might include additional provisions or clarifications, while removing corresponding lines from the earlier version. This change is important as it could enhance the bill's effectiveness or address concerns raised during earlier discussions. Overall, these adjustments could impact how the bill functions once it becomes law, potentially improving outcomes for those it affects.

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HB5256 Engrossed LRB103 39469 SPS 69663 b AN ACT concerning State government.
HB5256 Enrolled LRB103 39469 SPS 69663 b AN ACT concerning State government.
Upon successful completion of the trainee program, the respective agency or officer shall HB5256 Engrossed - 2 - LRB103 39469 SPS 69663 b certify completion of the trainee program, with final approval provided by the Department of Central Management Services.
Upon successful completion of the trainee program, the respective agency or officer shall HB5256 Enrolled - 2 - LRB103 39469 SPS 69663 b certify completion of the trainee program, with final approval provided by the Department of Central Management Services.
and (4) the number of individuals who participated in the trainee program who became full-time employees of the State at the conclusion of the trainee HB5256 Engrossed - 3 - LRB103 39469 SPS 69663 b program.
and (4) the number of individuals who participated in the trainee program who became full-time employees of the State at the conclusion of the trainee HB5256 Enrolled - 3 - LRB103 39469 SPS 69663 b program.
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0699

  2. Effective Date July 19, 2024

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  6. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston

  7. Passed Both Houses

  8. Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 7, 2024

  10. Second Reading

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 2, 2024

  12. Do Pass Health and Human Services; 011-000-000

  13. Assigned to Health and Human Services

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  17. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  18. Referred to Assignments

  19. First Reading

  20. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

  21. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  22. Arrive in Senate

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness

  24. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled

  25. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000

  26. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed to Table Rep. Harry Benton

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

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill

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

  31. Second Reading - Short Debate

  32. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee

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

  34. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton

  35. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  36. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer

  37. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass

  38. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  39. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Caulkins

  40. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste

  41. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg

  42. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  43. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  44. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  45. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  46. Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 027-000-000

  47. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson

  48. Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee

  49. Referred to Rules Committee

  50. First Reading

  51. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (21)

Not signed on (160)

160 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 59 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 35000
Republican 17000
Unaffiliated 7000
Total 59000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Stoller — Yea
Toro — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Harris, N. — Yea
Simmons — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — 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
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes 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
Mark L. Walker 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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Health and Human Services

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 7001
Republican 2002
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 11003
% of votes cast 79%0%0%21%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Stoller, Win — Yea
Toro, Natalie — Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Not Voting
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Not Voting
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Not Voting

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Third Reading

Passed 109 Yea · 0 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12004
Republican 34003
Democrat 63002
Total 109009
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Nichols — Yea
Ortiz — Yea
Burke — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Caulkins — Not Voting
Flowers — Not Voting
Frese — Not Voting
Costa Howard — Yea
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Not Voting
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — 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 Yea
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 Not Voting
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. 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
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez 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
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 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 Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer 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 Not Voting
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 Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Not Voting
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Labor & Commerce

Passed 27 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democrat 16001
Unaffiliated 2001
Total 27002
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (29)
Member Party Vote
Caulkins, Dan — Yea
Ortiz, Aaron M — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Not Voting
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Not Voting
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5256 do?
Amends the Personnel Code. Provides, in provisions concerning a trainee program for persons with a disability, that "disability" includes a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder by a medical professional. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 5256?
HB 5256 is sponsored by Harry Benton (Democrat), Gregg Johnson (Democrat), Natalie A. Manley (Democrat), Camille Y. Lilly (Democrat), Adam M. Niemerg (Republican), Daniel J. Ugaste (Republican), Dan Caulkins, Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democrat), Sue Scherer (Democrat), Dagmara Avelar (Democrat), Mary Gill (Democrat), Katie Stuart (Democrat), Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat), Suzanne M. Ness (Democrat), Tony M. McCombie (Republican), Norine K. Hammond (Republican), Paul Faraci (Democrat), Willie Preston (Democrat), Kimberly A. Lightford (Democrat), Loughran Cappel, Nicole La Ha (Republican), Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (Democrat), and Ladisch Douglass.
What is the current status of HB 5256?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 08, 2024. Enacted.
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