Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 259 — CIVIL LAW-TECH

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

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 16, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses various aspects of civil law.

This legislation pertains to civil law, likely making technical adjustments or clarifications. Specific details on changes are not provided.

Bill Text

Amendments

1 amendment

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Action History

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

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

  3. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  4. Third Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2026

  5. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  6. Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  7. Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-002-000

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

  9. Third Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2025

  10. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **

  11. Second Reading - Short Debate

  12. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **

  13. Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000

  14. Assigned to Executive Committee

  15. Referred to Rules Committee

  16. First Reading

  17. Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 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

Executive

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4000
Democrat 8000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights technology
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 259?
HB 259 is sponsored by Maurice A. West, II (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 259?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 16, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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