SB 2806 — PRIVATE DETECTIVE BOARD MEMBER
Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
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Passed Senate
Current position in the legislative process.
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3 sponsors
2 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill modifies the composition and terms of the Private Detective Board in Illinois.
This bill amends the Private Detective, Private Alarm, and other related services board by increasing its members from 11 to 13 and revising member qualifications. Members will serve four-year terms with specific requirements regarding their professional experience.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
17 added · 36 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of Bill SB 2806, the number of members on the board overseeing private detectives, alarm services, and locksmiths has been reduced from 13 to 12. Additionally, the requirement for one board member to be a licensed private detective or a contractor specialized in canine odor detection services has been removed. These changes matter because they streamline the board's composition, potentially making it easier to manage and operate while still ensuring diverse representation and expertise in the industry.
*LRB10416449AAS29842b* SB2806 104THEngrossed GENERALLRB104 ASSEMBLY16449 StateAAS of29842 Illinoisb andAN 2026ACT SB2806concerning Introducedregulation. 1/13/2026, by Sen.
Seth Lewis SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 447/50-10 Amends the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004.
Provides that the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Board shall consist of 12 (rather than 13) members.
Removes the requirement that one member of the Board be a licensed private detective or licensed private security contractor who provides canine odor detection services.
Provides that a majority of appointed Board members constitutes a quorum.
LRB104 16449 AAS 29842 b A BILL FOR SB2806 LRB104 16449 AAS 29842 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
(a) The Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Board shall consist of 1211 13 members appointed by the Secretary and comprised of 2 licensed private detectives, 3 licensed private security contractors, one licensed private detective or licensed private security contractor who provides canine odor detection services, 2 licensed private alarm contractors, one licensed fingerprint vendor, one 2 licensed locksmith locksmiths, one public member who is not licensed or registered under this Act and who has no connection with a business licensed under this Act, and one member representing the employees registered under this Act.
Each licensed member shall have at least 5 years experience as a SB2806 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 16449 AAS 29842 b least 3 years' 5 years experience as a licensee in the professional area in which the person is licensed and be in good standing and actively engaged in that profession.
SB2806 Engrossed - 3 - LRB104 16449 AAS 29842 b (g) Board members are not liable for their acts, omissions, decisions, or other conduct in connection with their duties on the Board, except those determined to be willful, wanton, or intentional misconduct.
Amendments
2 amendmentsClick Show changes on an amendment above to see how it modifies the bill.
Action History
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
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Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
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Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
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Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
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Alternate Chief Sponsor Removed Rep. Ryan Spain
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Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
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Assigned to Executive Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Chief House Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
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Arrived in House
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Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Lewis
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Recalled to Second Reading
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 008-000-000
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 12, 2026
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Second Reading
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Seth Lewis
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 3, 2026
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Do Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 007-000-000
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Seth Lewis
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Assigned to Licensed Activities
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Seth Lewis
Sponsors
- Seth Lewis · Primary
- Jennifer Sanalitro · Primary
- Ryan Spain · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Seth Lewis Republican
- Jennifer Sanalitro Republican
Co-sponsors (1)
- Ryan Spain Republican
Not signed on (180)
180 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 180 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 34 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 56 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Christopher Belt | Democrat | Yea |
| Emil Jones, III | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Javier L. Cervantes | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael E. Hastings | Democrat | Yea |
| Ram Villivalam | Democrat | Yea |
| Suzy Glowiak Hilton | Democrat | Yea |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Yea |
| Erica Harriss | Republican | Yea |
| Steve McClure | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 78% | 0% | 0% | 22% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Christopher Belt | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Emil Jones, III | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Javier L. Cervantes | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael E. Hastings | Democrat | Yea |
| Ram Villivalam | Democrat | Yea |
| Suzy Glowiak Hilton | Democrat | Yea |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Yea |
| Erica Harriss | Republican | Yea |
| Steve McClure | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 2806?
- SB 2806 is sponsored by Seth Lewis (Republican), Jennifer Sanalitro (Republican), and Ryan Spain (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 2806?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
- Where can I track SB 2806?
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