Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: To Executive Bipartisan · 27 R · 12 D cosponsors

HB 1353 — VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY WORKERS

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

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 14, 2025. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 90% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 39 sponsors

    2 primary, 37 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (27 R · 12 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill relates to volunteer emergency workers and their roles.

This legislation addresses matters concerning volunteer emergency workers, including their functions and responsibilities. It aims to clarify and promote the contributions of these individuals within emergency services.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

4 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 1353 has made some changes, specifically updating the terminology from "Engrossed" to "Enrolled." This change indicates that the bill has moved to a later stage in the legislative process, signaling that it has been finalized and approved by both houses. This is important as it reflects progress towards becoming law and ensures that the bill is ready for any final approvals before implementation.

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HB1353 Engrossed LRB104 05894 RTM 15925 b AN ACT concerning government.
HB1353 Enrolled LRB104 05894 RTM 15925 b AN ACT concerning government.
This subsection (a-5) does not apply to a person employed by a public or private vehicle service provider and HB1353 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 05894 RTM 15925 b who is in the course of performing services as Emergency Medical Services personnel as defined in Section 3.5 of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act.
This subsection (a-5) does not apply to a person employed by a public or private vehicle service provider and HB1353 Enrolled - 2 - LRB104 05894 RTM 15925 b who is in the course of performing services as Emergency Medical Services personnel as defined in Section 3.5 of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act.
(c) In the case of an employee who is a volunteer emergency worker and who loses time from his or her employment in order to respond to an emergency in the course of performing his or her duties as a volunteer emergency worker or participate in training that the employee is required to participate in as a volunteer emergency worker, the employer has the right to request the employee to provide the employer with a written statement from the supervisor or acting supervisor of the volunteer fire department or governmental entity that the HB1353 Engrossed - 3 - LRB104 05894 RTM 15925 b volunteer emergency worker serves stating that the employee responded to an emergency and stating the time and date of the emergency.
(c) In the case of an employee who is a volunteer emergency worker and who loses time from his or her employment in order to respond to an emergency in the course of performing his or her duties as a volunteer emergency worker or participate in training that the employee is required to participate in as a volunteer emergency worker, the employer has the right to request the employee to provide the employer with a written statement from the supervisor or acting supervisor of the volunteer fire department or governmental entity that the HB1353 Enrolled - 3 - LRB104 05894 RTM 15925 b volunteer emergency worker serves stating that the employee responded to an emergency and stating the time and date of the emergency.
8-25-04.) (50 ILCS 748/20) HB1353 Engrossed - 4 - LRB104 05894 RTM 15925 b Sec.
8-25-04.) (50 ILCS 748/20) HB1353 Enrolled - 4 - LRB104 05894 RTM 15925 b Sec.
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Sent to the Governor

  2. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner

  3. Passed Both Houses

  4. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000

  5. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  6. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026

  7. Second Reading

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026

  9. Do Pass Labor; 017-000-000

  10. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills

  11. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

  12. Assigned to Labor

  13. Referred to Assignments

  14. First Reading

  15. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 28, 2026

  17. Arrive in Senate

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  25. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled

  26. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 102-000-000

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

  28. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  29. Second Reading - Short Debate

  30. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Police & Fire Committee

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

  32. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  33. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  34. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran

  35. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  36. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  37. Do Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 014-000-000

  38. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  39. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

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

  41. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill

  42. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour

  43. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook

  44. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller

  45. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin

  46. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jed Davis

  47. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs

  48. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan

  49. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski

  50. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  51. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

  52. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword

  53. Assigned to Police & Fire Committee

  54. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

  55. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant

  56. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  57. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  58. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson

  59. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter

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

  61. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  62. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

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

  64. Referred to Rules Committee

  65. First Reading

  66. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Brandun Schweizer

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 37 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (37)

Not signed on (144)

144 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 58 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Democrat 36000
Republican 18001
Total 57001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
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 Yea
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 Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III 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
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Not Voting
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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Labor

Passed 17 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 13000
Republican 4002
Total 17002
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (19)
Member Party Vote
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Mike Simmons Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Not Voting
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Not Voting
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 102 Yea · 0 Nay · 16 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 62009
Republican 32007
Unaffiliated 7000
Total 1010016
% of votes cast 86%0%0%14%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
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
Anne Stava Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Cochran 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 Not Voting
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Not Voting
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Not Voting
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Not Voting
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Not Voting
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Police & Fire Committee

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Republican 5000
Total 14000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Yea
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Nicole La Ha Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety labor
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1353?
HB 1353 is sponsored by Brandun Schweizer (Republican), Anthony DeLuca (Democrat), Jason R. Bunting (Republican), Kevin Schmidt (Republican), Wayne A. Rosenthal (Republican), William E Hauter (Republican), Gregg Johnson (Democrat), Maurice A. West, II (Democrat), Nicolle Grasse (Democrat), Amy L. Grant (Republican), Travis Weaver (Republican), Dennis Tipsword (Republican), Jeff Keicher (Republican), Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), Joe C. Sosnowski (Republican), Patrick Sheehan (Republican), Paul Jacobs (Republican), Jed Davis (Republican), Martin McLaughlin (Republican), Chris Miller (Republican), Brad Halbrook (Republican), Blaine Wilhour (Republican), Mary Gill (Democrat), Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (Democrat), Dave Vella (Democrat), Lisa Davis (Democrat), Yolonda Morris (Democrat), Regan Deering (Republican), Dan Swanson (Republican), Charles Meier (Republican), Dave Severin (Republican), Patrick Windhorst (Republican), John F. Curran (Republican), Paul Faraci (Democrat), Darby A. Hills (Republican), Sally J. Turner (Republican), Doris Turner (Democrat), Justin Cochran (Democrat), and Nicole La Ha (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1353?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 14, 2025. It awaits signature.
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