Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 9 D · 4 R cosponsors

HB 4780 — ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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    Passed Senate
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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Likely to advance 62% · high confidence

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 13 sponsors

    1 primary, 12 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HB 4780 include a name modification from the "Illinois School for the Visually Impaired" to the "Illinois School for the Blind," along with updates to several related laws to reflect this new name. These adjustments ensure consistency across state regulations and documents. This change matters because it promotes clarity and respect for the identity of the school, signaling a more inclusive approach to naming institutions serving individuals with disabilities.

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*LRB10417720KTG31151b* HB4780 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2026 HB4780 by Rep.
HB4780 Engrossed LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b AN ACT concerning State government.
Michelle Mussman SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 415/4d from Ch.
127, par.
63b104d ILCS 2405/10 from Ch.
23, par.
3441 ILCS 2405/10a ILCS 2405/13 from Ch.
23, par.
3444 ILCS 2405/17 from Ch.
23, par.
3448 ILCS 5/14-8.02 ILCS 128/50 ILCS 5/2 from Ch.
48, par.
1702 ILCS 120/5 Amends the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act.
Changes the name of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired to the Illinois School for the Blind.
Makes conforming changes to the Personnel Code, the School Code, the School Safety Drill Act, the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act, and the MRSA Prevention, Control, and Reporting Act.
LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b A BILL FOR HB4780 LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b AN ACT concerning State government.
This paragraph is subject to such modifications or waiver of HB4780 - 2 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b the exemptions as may be necessary to assure the continuity of federal contributions in those agencies supported in whole or in part by federal funds.
This paragraph is subject to such modifications or waiver of HB4780 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b the exemptions as may be necessary to assure the continuity of federal contributions in those agencies supported in whole or in part by federal funds.
HB4780 - 3 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b licensed physicians in positions of medical administrator or physician or physician specialist (including psychiatrists);
HB4780 Engrossed - 3 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b licensed physicians in positions of medical administrator or physician or physician specialist (including psychiatrists);
(7) Staff attorneys reporting directly to individual Commissioners of the Illinois Workers' Compensation HB4780 - 4 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b Commission are exempt from jurisdiction B.
(7) Staff attorneys reporting directly to individual Commissioners of the Illinois Workers' Compensation HB4780 Engrossed - 4 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b Commission are exempt from jurisdiction B.
(a-5) The Superintendent of the Illinois School for the Deaf shall be the chief executive officer of, and shall be responsible for the day to day operations of, the School, and shall obtain educational and professional employees who are certified by the Illinois State Board of Education or licensed by the appropriate agency or entity to which licensing HB4780 - 5 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b authority has been delegated, as well as all other employees of the School, subject to the provisions of the Personnel Code and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
(a-5) The Superintendent of the Illinois School for the Deaf shall be the chief executive officer of, and shall be responsible for the day to day operations of, the School, and shall obtain educational and professional employees who are certified by the Illinois State Board of Education or licensed by the appropriate agency or entity to which licensing HB4780 Engrossed - 5 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b authority has been delegated, as well as all other employees of the School, subject to the provisions of the Personnel Code and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
The HB4780 - 6 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b Superintendent must be fluent in American Sign Language.
The HB4780 Engrossed - 6 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b Superintendent must be fluent in American Sign Language.
The Superintendent shall have an HB4780 - 7 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b administrative certificate with a superintendent endorsement as provided for under Section 21-7.1 of the School Code, and shall have a degree in educational administration, together with at least 10 years of experience in either blind or visually impaired education, the administration of blind or visually impaired education, or a combination of the 2.
The Superintendent shall have an HB4780 Engrossed - 7 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b administrative certificate with a superintendent endorsement as provided for under Section 21-7.1 of the School Code, and shall have a degree in educational administration, together with at least 10 years of experience in either blind or visually impaired education, the administration of blind or visually impaired education, or a combination of the 2.
HB4780 - 8 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b (c) In administering the Illinois School for the Blind Visually Impaired, the Department shall adopt an admission policy that permits day or residential enrollment, when resources are sufficient, of children with visual disabilities who are able to take advantage of the regular educational facilities provided in the community and thus unqualified for admission under subsection (a).
HB4780 Engrossed - 8 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b (c) In administering the Illinois School for the Blind Visually Impaired, the Department shall adopt an admission policy that permits day or residential enrollment, when resources are sufficient, of children with visual disabilities who are able to take advantage of the regular educational facilities provided in the community and thus unqualified for admission under subsection (a).
The Illinois School for the Deaf and the HB4780 - 9 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b Illinois School for the Blind Visually Impaired are required to provide eligible students with disabilities with a free and appropriate public education as required by Article 14 of the Illinois School Code.
The Illinois School for the Deaf and the HB4780 Engrossed - 9 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b Illinois School for the Blind Visually Impaired are required to provide eligible students with disabilities with a free and appropriate public education as required by Article 14 of the Illinois School Code.
(8) Other activities or services identified by the HB4780 - 10 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b Department, pursuant to rule.
(8) Other activities or services identified by the HB4780 Engrossed - 10 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b Department, pursuant to rule.
obtain all other employees subject to the provisions of the Personnel Code, except for HB4780 - 11 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b educational and professional employees of the Illinois School for the Deaf and the Illinois School for the Blind Visually Impaired who are certified by the Illinois State Board of Education or licensed by the appropriate agency or entity to which licensing authority has been delegated, and all other employees of the Schools who are obtained by the superintendents as provided under Section 10 of this Act, subject to the provisions of the Personnel Code and any applicable collective bargaining agreement;
obtain all other employees subject to the provisions of the Personnel Code, except for HB4780 Engrossed - 11 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b educational and professional employees of the Illinois School for the Deaf and the Illinois School for the Blind Visually Impaired who are certified by the Illinois State Board of Education or licensed by the appropriate agency or entity to which licensing authority has been delegated, and all other employees of the Schools who are obtained by the superintendents as provided under Section 10 of this Act, subject to the provisions of the Personnel Code and any applicable collective bargaining agreement;
(c) Cooperate with the State Board of Education and the Department of Children and Family Services in a program to provide for the placement, supervision, and foster care of HB4780 - 12 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b children with disabilities who must leave their home community in order to attend schools offering programs in special education.
(c) Cooperate with the State Board of Education and the Department of Children and Family Services in a program to provide for the placement, supervision, and foster care of HB4780 Engrossed - 12 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b children with disabilities who must leave their home community in order to attend schools offering programs in special education.
Money in the "needy student fund" shall be expended for the special HB4780 - 13 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b comfort, pleasure, and amusement of the residents of the particular institution where the money is paid or received.
Money in the "needy student fund" shall be expended for the special HB4780 Engrossed - 13 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b comfort, pleasure, and amusement of the residents of the particular institution where the money is paid or received.
(i) Accept and hold in behalf of the State, if for the HB4780 - 14 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b public interest, a grant, gift, or legacy of money or property to the State of Illinois, to the Department, or to any institution or program of the Department made in trust for the maintenance or support of a resident of an institution of the Department, or for any other legitimate purpose connected with any such institution or program.
(i) Accept and hold in behalf of the State, if for the HB4780 Engrossed - 14 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b public interest, a grant, gift, or legacy of money or property to the State of Illinois, to the Department, or to any institution or program of the Department made in trust for the maintenance or support of a resident of an institution of the Department, or for any other legitimate purpose connected with any such institution or program.
Monies found on residents at the time of their admission, or accruing to them during their period of institutional care, and monies deposited with the superintendents by relatives, guardians, or friends of residents for the special comfort and pleasure of a resident, shall remain in the possession of the superintendents, who HB4780 - 15 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b shall act as trustees for disbursement to, in behalf of, or for the benefit of the resident.
Monies found on residents at the time of their admission, or accruing to them during their period of institutional care, and monies deposited with the superintendents by relatives, guardians, or friends of residents for the special comfort and pleasure of a resident, shall remain in the possession of the superintendents, who HB4780 Engrossed - 15 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b shall act as trustees for disbursement to, in behalf of, or for the benefit of the resident.
(k) Maintain, and deposit receipts from the sale of tickets to athletic, musical, and other events, fees for participation in school sponsored tournaments and events, and revenue from student activities relating to charges for art and woodworking projects, charges for automobile repairs, and other revenue generated from student projects into, locally held accounts not to exceed $20,000 per account for the purposes of (i) providing immediate payment to officials, HB4780 - 16 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b judges, and athletic referees for their services rendered and for other related expenses at school sponsored contests, tournaments, or events, (ii) providing payment for expenses related to student revenue producing activities such as art and woodworking projects, automotive repair work, and other student activities or projects that generate revenue and incur expenses, and (iii) providing students who are enrolled in an independent living program with cash so that they may fulfill course objectives by purchasing commodities and other required supplies.
(k) Maintain, and deposit receipts from the sale of tickets to athletic, musical, and other events, fees for participation in school sponsored tournaments and events, and revenue from student activities relating to charges for art and woodworking projects, charges for automobile repairs, and other revenue generated from student projects into, locally held accounts not to exceed $20,000 per account for the purposes of (i) providing immediate payment to officials, HB4780 Engrossed - 16 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b judges, and athletic referees for their services rendered and for other related expenses at school sponsored contests, tournaments, or events, (ii) providing payment for expenses related to student revenue producing activities such as art and woodworking projects, automotive repair work, and other student activities or projects that generate revenue and incur expenses, and (iii) providing students who are enrolled in an independent living program with cash so that they may fulfill course objectives by purchasing commodities and other required supplies.
All cash represented by the Fund shall be transferred from the HB4780 - 17 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b State Treasury to the Account.
All cash represented by the Fund shall be transferred from the HB4780 Engrossed - 17 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b State Treasury to the Account.
(a) All applicants for employment at the Illinois School for the Blind Visually Impaired, the Illinois School for the Deaf, the Illinois Center for the Rehabilitation and Education-Roosevelt, and the Illinois Center for the Rehabilitation and Education-Wood shall as a condition of employment authorize, in writing on a form prescribed by the HB4780 - 18 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b Department of Children and Family Services, an investigation of the Central Register, as defined in the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, to ascertain if the applicant has been determined to be a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse or neglect.
(a) All applicants for employment at the Illinois School for the Blind Visually Impaired, the Illinois School for the Deaf, the Illinois Center for the Rehabilitation and Education-Roosevelt, and the Illinois Center for the Rehabilitation and Education-Wood shall as a condition of employment authorize, in writing on a form prescribed by the HB4780 Engrossed - 18 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b Department of Children and Family Services, an investigation of the Central Register, as defined in the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, to ascertain if the applicant has been determined to be a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse or neglect.
Such rules shall ensure that a free appropriate public education be available to all HB4780 - 19 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b children with disabilities as defined in Section 14-1.02.
Such rules shall ensure that a free appropriate public education be available to all HB4780 Engrossed - 19 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b children with disabilities as defined in Section 14-1.02.
(b) No child shall be eligible for special education facilities except with a carefully completed case study fully HB4780 - 20 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b reviewed by professional personnel in a multidisciplinary staff conference and only upon the recommendation of qualified specialists or a qualified bilingual specialist, if available.
(b) No child shall be eligible for special education facilities except with a carefully completed case study fully HB4780 Engrossed - 20 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b reviewed by professional personnel in a multidisciplinary staff conference and only upon the recommendation of qualified specialists or a qualified bilingual specialist, if available.
The State Board of Education shall supply school districts with such list and make the list available to parents at their HB4780 - 21 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b request.
The State Board of Education shall supply school districts with such list and make the list available to parents at their HB4780 Engrossed - 21 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b request.
No child shall be eligible for admission to a special class for children with HB4780 - 22 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b a mental disability who are educable or for children with a mental disability who are trainable except with a psychological evaluation and recommendation by a school psychologist.
No child shall be eligible for admission to a special class for children with HB4780 Engrossed - 22 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b a mental disability who are educable or for children with a mental disability who are trainable except with a psychological evaluation and recommendation by a school psychologist.
The appropriate program pursuant to the individualized educational program of students whose native tongue is a language other than English shall reflect the HB4780 - 23 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b special education, cultural and linguistic needs.
The appropriate program pursuant to the individualized educational program of students whose native tongue is a language other than English shall reflect the HB4780 Engrossed - 23 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b special education, cultural and linguistic needs.
If the child is deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or visually impaired or has an orthopedic impairment or physical disability and he or she might be eligible to receive services HB4780 - 24 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b from the Illinois School for the Deaf, the Illinois School for the Blind Visually Impaired, the Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education-Wood, or the Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education-Roosevelt, the school district shall notify the parents, in writing, of the existence of these schools and the services they provide and shall make a reasonable effort to inform the parents of the existence of other, local schools that provide similar services and the services that these other schools provide.
If the child is deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or visually impaired or has an orthopedic impairment or physical disability and he or she might be eligible to receive services HB4780 Engrossed - 24 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b from the Illinois School for the Deaf, the Illinois School for the Blind Visually Impaired, the Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education-Wood, or the Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education-Roosevelt, the school district shall notify the parents, in writing, of the existence of these schools and the services they provide and shall make a reasonable effort to inform the parents of the existence of other, local schools that provide similar services and the services that these other schools provide.
HB4780 - 25 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b (4) The needs resulting from resistance to environmental change or change in daily routines.
HB4780 Engrossed - 25 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b (4) The needs resulting from resistance to environmental change or change in daily routines.
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The plans developed HB4780 - 26 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b under this paragraph shall include specific actions to be taken by specified individuals, agencies, or officials.
The plans developed HB4780 Engrossed - 26 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b under this paragraph shall include specific actions to be taken by specified individuals, agencies, or officials.
The assessment of each student who is functionally blind for the purpose of developing the student's individualized education program shall include documentation of the student's strengths and HB4780 - 27 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b weaknesses in Braille skills.
The assessment of each student who is functionally blind for the purpose of developing the student's individualized education program shall include documentation of the student's strengths and HB4780 Engrossed - 27 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b weaknesses in Braille skills.
Annually, each January, school districts shall report data on students from HB4780 - 28 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b non-English speaking backgrounds receiving special education and related services in public and private facilities as prescribed in Section 2-3.30.
Annually, each January, school districts shall report data on students from HB4780 Engrossed - 28 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b non-English speaking backgrounds receiving special education and related services in public and private facilities as prescribed in Section 2-3.30.
(g) School boards or their designee shall provide to the parents of a child or, if applicable, the Department of Children and Family Services' Office of Education and Transition Services prior written notice of any decision (a) proposing to initiate or change, or (b) refusing to initiate HB4780 - 29 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b or change, the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of the child or the provision of a free appropriate public education to their child, and the reasons therefor.
(g) School boards or their designee shall provide to the parents of a child or, if applicable, the Department of Children and Family Services' Office of Education and Transition Services prior written notice of any decision (a) proposing to initiate or change, or (b) refusing to initiate HB4780 Engrossed - 29 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b or change, the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of the child or the provision of a free appropriate public education to their child, and the reasons therefor.
Any parent who is deaf or does not normally communicate using spoken English and who participates in a meeting with a representative of a local educational HB4780 - 30 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b agency for the purposes of developing an individualized educational program or attends a multidisciplinary conference shall be entitled to the services of an interpreter.
Any parent who is deaf or does not normally communicate using spoken English and who participates in a meeting with a representative of a local educational HB4780 Engrossed - 30 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b agency for the purposes of developing an individualized educational program or attends a multidisciplinary conference shall be entitled to the services of an interpreter.
Prior to visiting a school, school building, or school facility, the HB4780 - 31 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b parent, independent educational evaluator, or qualified professional may be required by the school district to inform the building principal or supervisor in writing of the proposed visit, the purpose of the visit, and the approximate duration of the visit.
Prior to visiting a school, school building, or school facility, the HB4780 Engrossed - 31 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b parent, independent educational evaluator, or qualified professional may be required by the school district to inform the building principal or supervisor in writing of the proposed visit, the purpose of the visit, and the approximate duration of the visit.
(2) An independent educational evaluator or a qualified professional retained by or on behalf of a parent or child must be afforded reasonable access of sufficient duration and scope for the purpose of conducting an evaluation of the child, the child's HB4780 - 32 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b performance, the child's current educational program, placement, services, or environment, or any educational program, placement, services, or environment proposed for the child, including interviews of educational personnel, child observations, assessments, tests or assessments of the child's educational program, services, or placement or of any proposed educational program, services, or placement.
(2) An independent educational evaluator or a qualified professional retained by or on behalf of a parent or child must be afforded reasonable access of sufficient duration and scope for the purpose of conducting an evaluation of the child, the child's HB4780 Engrossed - 32 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b performance, the child's current educational program, placement, services, or environment, or any educational program, placement, services, or environment proposed for the child, including interviews of educational personnel, child observations, assessments, tests or assessments of the child's educational program, services, or placement or of any proposed educational program, services, or placement.
The School Safety Drill Act is amended by HB4780 - 33 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b changing Section 50 as follows:
The School Safety Drill Act is amended by HB4780 Engrossed - 33 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b changing Section 50 as follows:
(b) Subject to appropriation, including funding for any administrative costs reasonably incurred by the State Board of Education or the State Board's designee in the administration HB4780 - 34 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b of the grant program described by this Section, the State Board shall provide grants to any entity in subsection (a) upon approval of an application submitted by the entity to cover the costs incurred in obtaining crisis response mapping data under this Section.
(b) Subject to appropriation, including funding for any administrative costs reasonably incurred by the State Board of Education or the State Board's designee in the administration HB4780 Engrossed - 34 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b of the grant program described by this Section, the State Board shall provide grants to any entity in subsection (a) upon approval of an application submitted by the entity to cover the costs incurred in obtaining crisis response mapping data under this Section.
HB4780 - 35 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b (4) be verified for accuracy by an on-site walk-through of the school building and grounds;
HB4780 Engrossed - 35 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b (4) be verified for accuracy by an on-site walk-through of the school building and grounds;
HB4780 - 36 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b (115 ILCS 5/2) (from Ch.
HB4780 Engrossed - 36 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b (115 ILCS 5/2) (from Ch.
"Educational employer" or "employer" does not include (1) a Financial Oversight Panel created pursuant to Section 1A-8 of the School Code due to a district violating a financial plan or (2) an approved nonpublic special education facility that contracts with a school district or combination of school districts to provide HB4780 - 37 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b special education services pursuant to Section 14-7.02 of the School Code, but does include a School Finance Authority created under Article 1E of the School Code and a Financial Oversight Panel created under Article 1B or 1H of the School Code.
"Educational employer" or "employer" does not include (1) a Financial Oversight Panel created pursuant to Section 1A-8 of the School Code due to a district violating a financial plan or (2) an approved nonpublic special education facility that contracts with a school district or combination of school districts to provide HB4780 Engrossed - 37 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b special education services pursuant to Section 14-7.02 of the School Code, but does include a School Finance Authority created under Article 1E of the School Code and a Financial Oversight Panel created under Article 1B or 1H of the School Code.
In this subsection (b), the term "student" does not include graduate students who are research assistants primarily performing duties that involve research, HB4780 - 38 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b graduate assistants primarily performing duties that are pre-professional, graduate students who are teaching assistants primarily performing duties that involve the delivery and support of instruction, or any other graduate assistants.
In this subsection (b), the term "student" does not include graduate students who are research assistants primarily performing duties that involve research, HB4780 Engrossed - 38 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b graduate assistants primarily performing duties that are pre-professional, graduate students who are teaching assistants primarily performing duties that involve the delivery and support of instruction, or any other graduate assistants.
HB4780 - 39 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b (f) "Regional Superintendent" means the regional superintendent of schools provided for in Articles 3 and 3A of The School Code.
HB4780 Engrossed - 39 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b (f) "Regional Superintendent" means the regional superintendent of schools provided for in Articles 3 and 3A of The School Code.
(k) "Professional employee" means, in the case of a public community college, State college or university, State agency whose major function is providing educational services, the Illinois School for the Deaf, and the Illinois School for the Blind Visually Impaired, (1) any employee engaged in work (i) predominantly intellectual and varied in character as opposed HB4780 - 40 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b to routine mental, manual, mechanical, or physical work;
(k) "Professional employee" means, in the case of a public community college, State college or university, State agency whose major function is providing educational services, the Illinois School for the Deaf, and the Illinois School for the Blind Visually Impaired, (1) any employee engaged in work (i) predominantly intellectual and varied in character as opposed HB4780 Engrossed - 40 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b to routine mental, manual, mechanical, or physical work;
(n) "Confidential employee" means an employee, who (i) in the regular course of his or her duties, assists and acts in a confidential capacity to persons who formulate, determine and HB4780 - 41 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b effectuate management policies with regard to labor relations or who (ii) in the regular course of his or her duties has access to information relating to the effectuation or review of the employer's collective bargaining policies.
(n) "Confidential employee" means an employee, who (i) in the regular course of his or her duties, assists and acts in a confidential capacity to persons who formulate, determine and HB4780 Engrossed - 41 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b effectuate management policies with regard to labor relations or who (ii) in the regular course of his or her duties has access to information relating to the effectuation or review of the employer's collective bargaining policies.
Nothing in this subsection shall affect the employee status of individuals who were covered by a collective bargaining agreement on January HB4780 - 42 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b 1, 1992 (the effective date of Public Act 87-736).
Nothing in this subsection shall affect the employee status of individuals who were covered by a collective bargaining agreement on January HB4780 Engrossed - 42 - LRB104 17720 KTG 31151 b 1, 1992 (the effective date of Public Act 87-736).
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Action History

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

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

  3. Second Reading - Short Debate

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

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller

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

  12. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  13. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  14. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  16. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  17. Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000

  18. Assigned to Human Services Committee

  19. Referred to Rules Committee

  20. First Reading

  21. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman

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Human Services

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Democrat 8000
Republican 4000
Total 12000
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Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea

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Who sponsors HB 4780?
HB 4780 is sponsored by Michelle Mussman (Democrat), Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), Norine K. Hammond (Republican), Amy Briel (Democrat), Nicolle Grasse (Democrat), Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democrat), Anna Moeller (Democrat), Katie Stuart (Democrat), Ann M. Williams (Democrat), Kyle Moore (Republican), Lindsey LaPointe (Democrat), Maurice A. West, II (Democrat), and Nicole La Ha (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4780?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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