Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 16 R · 10 D cosponsors

HR 718 — FALLEN FIRST RESPONDERS MONTH

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 10, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 26 sponsors

    1 primary, 25 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (16 R · 10 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin

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

  14. Resolution Adopted

  15. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  16. Recommends Be Adopted Police & Fire Committee; 011-000-000

  17. Assigned to Police & Fire Committee

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

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

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

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

  26. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly

  27. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

  28. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword

  29. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  30. Referred to Rules Committee

  31. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick Sheehan

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 25 co-sponsors · 157 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (25)

Not signed on (157)

157 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

Police & Fire Committee

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Republican 2003
Total 11003
% of votes cast 79%0%0%21%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Not Voting
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Not Voting
Nicole La Ha Republican Not Voting
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 718?
HR 718 is sponsored by Patrick Sheehan (Republican), John M. Cabello (Republican), Dennis Tipsword (Republican), Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (Democrat), Michael J. Kelly (Democrat), Jason R. Bunting (Republican), Matt Hanson (Democrat), William E Hauter (Republican), Brandun Schweizer (Republican), Daniel J. Ugaste (Republican), Adam M. Niemerg (Republican), Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (Republican), Tony M. McCombie (Republican), Dave Severin (Republican), Bradley Fritts (Republican), Patrick Windhorst (Republican), Paul Jacobs (Republican), Gregg Johnson (Democrat), Nicolle Grasse (Democrat), Martha Deuter (Democrat), Rick Ryan (Democrat), Lindsey LaPointe (Democrat), David Friess (Republican), Anthony DeLuca (Democrat), Justin Cochran (Democrat), and Nicole La Ha (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 718?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 10, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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