Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: In Committee 13 D cosponsors

HB 855 — LEGISLATIVE ACCESSIBILITY

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    Introduced
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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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    Enacted

This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Creates the Legislative Accessibility Act. Provides that the General Assembly shall make all efforts to increase the accessibility of the General Assembly for people with disabilities. Provides that the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate shall each appoint an accessibility coordinator who, in consultation with the Architect of the Capitol, shall be responsible for addressing accessibility needs for his or her corresponding house. Provides that the Illinois General Assembly website shall include either an email address, webform, or other similar mechanism to request reasonable accommodations to meet the accessibility needs of people with disabilities attending legislative events. Establishes the General Assembly Accessibility Task Force. Provides for the membership and meetings of the Task Force. Provides that members and ex officio members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation. Provides administrative support for the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall examine issues concerning accessibility of persons with a disability. Requires the Task Force to make recommendations to the General Assembly concerning General Assembly accessibility no later than December 31, 2021. Repeals specified provisions January 1, 2023. Effective immediately.

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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  7. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  8. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard

  10. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley

  12. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  13. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Ann M. Williams

  14. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  15. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  16. Assigned to Executive Committee

  17. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller

  19. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  22. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  23. Assigned to Executive Committee

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  25. Referred to Rules Committee

  26. First Reading

  27. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Ann M. Williams

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (169)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 855 do?
Creates the Legislative Accessibility Act. Provides that the General Assembly shall make all efforts to increase the accessibility of the General Assembly for people with disabilities. Provides that the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate shall each appoint an accessibility coordinator who, in consultation with the Architect of the Capitol, shall be responsible for addressing accessibility needs for his or her corresponding house. Provides that the Illinois General Assembly website shall include either an email address, webform, or other similar mechanism to request reasonable accommodations to meet the accessibility needs of people with disabilities attending legislative events. Establishes the General Assembly Accessibility Task Force. Provides for the membership and meetings of the Task Force. Provides that members and ex officio members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation. Provides administrative support for the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall examine issues concerning accessibility of persons with a disability. Requires the Task Force to make recommendations to the General Assembly concerning General Assembly accessibility no later than December 31, 2021. Repeals specified provisions January 1, 2023. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 855?
HB 855 is sponsored by Ann M. Williams (Democrat), Curtis J. Tarver, II (Democrat), Maurice A. West, II (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Dagmara Avelar (Democrat), Frances Ann Hurley, Will Guzzardi (Democrat), Theresa Mah (Democrat), Lindsey LaPointe (Democrat), Aarón M. Ortíz (Democrat), Michelle Mussman (Democrat), Anna Moeller (Democrat), Janet Yang Rohr (Democrat), and Terra Costa Howard (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 855?
This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 855?
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