Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 24 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 2873 — STALKING-HARASSMENT

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0251

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 05, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor JB Pritzker (Democratic) on August 15, 2025.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 27 sponsors

    2 primary, 25 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (24 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

4 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes in HB 2873 involve replacing previous language with new provisions. This update clarifies the intent of the bill and ensures that key points are more easily understood. Such revisions are important because they help make the legislation clearer for both lawmakers and the public, ultimately fostering better compliance and implementation when the bill becomes law.

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HB2873 Engrossed LRB104 08507 JRC 18559 b AN ACT concerning civil law.
HB2873 Enrolled LRB104 08507 JRC 18559 b AN ACT concerning civil law.
Unless the presumption is rebutted by a HB2873 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 08507 JRC 18559 b preponderance of the evidence, the following conduct is presumed to cause emotional distress:
Unless the presumption is rebutted by a HB2873 Enrolled - 2 - LRB104 08507 JRC 18559 b preponderance of the evidence, the following conduct is presumed to cause emotional distress:
entering onto or HB2873 Engrossed - 3 - LRB104 08507 JRC 18559 b remaining on property owned, leased, or occupied by the victim;
entering onto or HB2873 Enrolled - 3 - LRB104 08507 JRC 18559 b remaining on property owned, leased, or occupied by the victim;
"Stalking" does not include an exercise of the right to free speech or assembly that is otherwise lawful, including (1) labor compliance activity, HB2873 Engrossed - 4 - LRB104 08507 JRC 18559 b such as monitoring compliance with public or worker safety laws, wage and hour requirements, or other statutory requirements;
"Stalking" does not include an exercise of the right to free speech or assembly that is otherwise lawful, including (1) labor compliance activity, HB2873 Enrolled - 4 - LRB104 08507 JRC 18559 b such as monitoring compliance with public or worker safety laws, wage and hour requirements, or other statutory requirements;
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Amendments

2 amendments

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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0251

  2. Effective Date August 15, 2025

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

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

  7. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025

  10. Second Reading

  11. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler

  12. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025

  13. Do Pass Criminal Law; 009-000-000

  14. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant

  15. Assigned to Criminal Law

  16. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  17. Referred to Assignments

  18. First Reading

  19. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  21. Arrive in Senate

  22. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

  23. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-000-000

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

  25. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl

  30. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson

  31. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness

  32. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  33. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

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

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

  36. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

  37. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  38. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  39. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  40. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  41. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  42. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  43. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

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

  45. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  46. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

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

  48. Second Reading - Short Debate

  49. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 016-000-000

  50. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee

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

  52. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

  53. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  54. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 019-000-000

  55. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Civil Committee; by Voice Vote

  56. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  57. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  58. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

  59. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  60. Referred to Rules Committee

  61. First Reading

  62. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 25 co-sponsors · 156 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (25)

Not signed on (156)

156 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 2001
Democrat 36000
Republican 19000
Total 57001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Not Voting
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 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

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Criminal Law

Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 6001
Republican 3000
Total 9001
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Not Voting
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 106 Yea · 0 Nay · 12 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 60009
Republican 36003
Unaffiliated 9000
Total 1050012
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Stava-Murray — Yea
Costa Howard — Yea
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
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Not Voting
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason 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 Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Not Voting
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
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 Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Not Voting
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Not Voting
Sue Scherer Democrat Not Voting
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
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 Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
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 Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
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 Not Voting
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Third Reading, Amendment 2

Passed 16 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 11002
Republican 5002
Total 16004
% of votes cast 80%0%0%20%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Not Voting
Margaret Croke Democrat Not Voting
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Tracy Katz Muhl Democrat Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Not Voting
Martin McLaughlin Republican Not Voting
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 13000
Republican 6001
Total 19001
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Tracy Katz Muhl Democrat Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Not Voting
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2873?
HB 2873 is sponsored by Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Curtis J. Tarver, II (Democrat), Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (Democrat), Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democrat), Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat), Joyce Mason (Democrat), Nicolle Grasse (Democrat), Sharon Chung (Democrat), Michelle Mussman (Democrat), Katie Stuart (Democrat), Martha Deuter (Democrat), Ann M. Williams (Democrat), Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (Democrat), Anne Stava (Democrat), Maura Hirschauer (Democrat), Suzanne M. Ness (Democrat), Gregg Johnson (Democrat), Dave Vella (Democrat), Rick Ryan (Democrat), Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Terri Bryant (Republican), Dale Fowler, Erica Harriss (Republican), Laura Faver Dias (Democrat), Terra Costa Howard (Democrat), and Tracy Katz Muhl (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2873?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 05, 2025. Enacted.
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