Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 6 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB1329      — CO-RESPONDER UNIT-MCHENRY CNTY

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a co-responder unit in the McHenry County Sheriff's Office.

This bill amends the Co-Responder Pilot Program to include the McHenry County Sheriff's Office, requiring the establishment of a co-responder unit. The unit's social workers will follow up with victims who may need mental or behavioral health services.

What this means for you
  • Families: For families in McHenry County, this means improved access to mental health services for victims through dedicated support from the co-responder unit.

Summary

Amends the Co-Responder Pilot Program Division of the Illinois Municipal Code. Adds the McHenry County Sheriff's Office to the offices to which the Division is applicable and requires the Office to establish a co-responder unit no later than 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act and hire specified personnel. Makes conforming changes, including in the Counties Code. Provides that, along with the duties described elsewhere in the Division, the unit's social workers are responsible for following up with victims (rather than conducting follow-up visits for victims) who may benefit from mental or behavioral health services.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  4. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte

  5. Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure

  6. Referred to Assignments

  7. First Reading

  8. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  10. Arrive in Senate

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

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

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin

  15. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000

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

  17. Second Reading - Short Debate

  18. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  19. Do Pass / Short Debate Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee; 012-000-000

  20. Assigned to Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee

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

  22. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

  23. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  24. Assigned to Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee

  25. Referred to Rules Committee

  26. First Reading

  27. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (174)

174 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 108 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 71004
Republican 34005
Unaffiliated 2001
Total 1070010
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Jacobs — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Not Voting
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 Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
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 Not Voting
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Not Voting
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Janet Yang Rohr Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Yea
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
Kimberly Du Buclet Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter 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 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 Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Tracy Katz Muhl 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
Nicole La Ha Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Not Voting
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Regan Deering Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Not Voting
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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Approp-Public Safety & Infrastruct

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
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1329      do?
Amends the Co-Responder Pilot Program Division of the Illinois Municipal Code. Adds the McHenry County Sheriff's Office to the offices to which the Division is applicable and requires the Office to establish a co-responder unit no later than 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act and hire specified personnel. Makes conforming changes, including in the Counties Code. Provides that, along with the duties described elsewhere in the Division, the unit's social workers are responsible for following up with victims (rather than conducting follow-up visits for victims) who may benefit from mental or behavioral health services.
Who sponsors HB1329     ?
HB1329      is sponsored by Mary Edly-Allen, Donald P. DeWitte, Suzanne M. Ness (Democrat), Rita Mayfield (Democrat), Martha Deuter (Democrat), Martin McLaughlin (Republican), Lindsey LaPointe (Democrat), Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (Democrat), and Dagmara Avelar (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB1329     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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