Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 15 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 1607 — FREEDOM TRAILS COMMISSION

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0113

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor JB Pritzker (Democratic) on August 01, 2025.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 16 sponsors

    2 primary, 14 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (15 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

7 added · 7 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes in SB 1607 involve replacing the "Engrossed" version with the "Enrolled" version of the bill. This transition signifies that the bill has completed its revisions and is now finalized for approval, indicating that it has gone through necessary checks and adjustments. This matters because it marks a critical step in the legislative process, bringing the bill closer to being enacted into law.

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SB1607 Engrossed LRB104 09512 SPS 19575 b AN ACT concerning State government.
SB1607 Enrolled LRB104 09512 SPS 19575 b AN ACT concerning State government.
SB1607 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 09512 SPS 19575 b (c) The terms of the members shall be 4 years.
SB1607 Enrolled - 2 - LRB104 09512 SPS 19575 b (c) The terms of the members shall be 4 years.
SB1607 Engrossed - 3 - LRB104 09512 SPS 19575 b Section 15.
SB1607 Enrolled - 3 - LRB104 09512 SPS 19575 b Section 15.
SB1607 Engrossed - 4 - LRB104 09512 SPS 19575 b (4) to work with the National Park Service's Network to Freedom program and serve as a liaison between the National Park Service and local entities;
SB1607 Enrolled - 4 - LRB104 09512 SPS 19575 b (4) to work with the National Park Service's Network to Freedom program and serve as a liaison between the National Park Service and local entities;
(b) The Commission, in collaboration with the State Board of Education, shall develop and implement an educational SB1607 Engrossed - 5 - LRB104 09512 SPS 19575 b program to be made available to every public school in this State.
(b) The Commission, in collaboration with the State Board of Education, shall develop and implement an educational SB1607 Enrolled - 5 - LRB104 09512 SPS 19575 b program to be made available to every public school in this State.
(a) The Commission shall develop statewide guidelines for the evaluation of freedom seeker journeys and Underground SB1607 Engrossed - 6 - LRB104 09512 SPS 19575 b Railroad sites and landmarks in the State.
(a) The Commission shall develop statewide guidelines for the evaluation of freedom seeker journeys and Underground SB1607 Enrolled - 6 - LRB104 09512 SPS 19575 b Railroad sites and landmarks in the State.
(2) to develop heritage tourism and promotional SB1607 Engrossed - 7 - LRB104 09512 SPS 19575 b activities on the Underground Railroad, including exhibits, lectures, symposiums, and online materials;
(2) to develop heritage tourism and promotional SB1607 Enrolled - 7 - LRB104 09512 SPS 19575 b activities on the Underground Railroad, including exhibits, lectures, symposiums, and online materials;
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0113

  2. Effective Date August 1, 2025

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  6. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  7. Passed Both Houses

  8. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000

  9. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis

  10. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness

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

  12. Second Reading - Short Debate

  13. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch

  14. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  15. Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000

  16. Assigned to State Government Administration Committee

  17. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  19. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  20. Referred to Rules Committee

  21. First Reading

  22. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin

  23. Arrived in House

  24. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  25. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  26. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy

  27. Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

  28. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  29. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  30. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Koehler

  31. Recalled to Second Reading

  32. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt State Government; 008-000-000

  33. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston

  34. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to State Government

  35. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 19, 2025

  36. Second Reading

  37. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  38. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler

  39. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 25, 2025

  40. Do Pass State Government; 008-000-000

  41. Assigned to State Government

  42. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner

  43. Referred to Assignments

  44. First Reading

  45. Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 167 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (167)

167 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 110 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9000
Democrat 63006
Republican 37002
Total 109008
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Stava-Murray — Yea
Costa Howard — Yea
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller 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
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 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
Lisa Davis Democrat Not Voting
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Not Voting
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Not Voting
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Not Voting
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Kyle Moore 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
Regan Deering 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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State Government Administration

Passed 8 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 3000
Democrat 5001
Total 8001
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Not Voting
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 56 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Democrat 33003
Republican 19000
Total 55003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
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
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Not Voting
Graciela Guzmán 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 Not Voting
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Not Voting
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
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills 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
Li Arellano, Jr. 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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State Government, Amendment 1

Passed 8 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 2001
Democrat 6001
Total 8002
% of votes cast 80%0%0%20%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Not Voting
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Not Voting

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State Government

Passed 8 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 2001
Democrat 6001
Total 8002
% of votes cast 80%0%0%20%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Not Voting
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1607?
SB 1607 is sponsored by David Koehler (Democrat), Doris Turner (Democrat), Willie Preston (Democrat), Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (Democrat), Kimberly A. Lightford (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Jil Tracy (Republican), Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Debbie Meyers-Martin (Democrat), Emanuel "Chris" Welch (Democrat), Suzanne M. Ness (Democrat), William "Will" Davis (Democrat), Anthony DeLuca (Democrat), Nicolle Grasse (Democrat), and Meg Loughran Cappel (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 1607?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2025. Enacted.
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