HB4601 — FIRE PROTECT DIST APPEAL
Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Summary
Amends the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that a fire protection district organized under the Act may appeal to the State Fire Marshal if a county denies a request for multiple access points to a new fire station. Provides that the fire protection district shall provide the State Fire Marshal with evidence of why multiple access point are required. Provides that the county may offer evidence to the State Fire Marshal that shows the specific reasons for denying a request for multiple access points. Provides that, unless the State Fire Marshal approves of the fire protection district's appeal, the county retains full authority over access points. Provides that neither the county or the fire protection district may appeal the State Fire Marshal's decision. Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Requires the State Fire Marshal to issue a binding decision on a fire protection district's appeal under the Fire Protection District Act within 90 days of receiving the appeal, unless the Fire Marshal requests additional information.
Bill Text
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Read HB4601 on the official Illinois source →Action History
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
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Second Reading - Short Debate
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State Mandates Fiscal Note Filed
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State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. John M. Cabello
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Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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Do Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 010-002-000
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Assigned to Police & Fire Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed
Sponsors
- Nabeela Syed · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 2 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Nabeela Syed Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 182 →"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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| Republican | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 14% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Aarón M. Ortíz | Democrat | Yea |
| Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar | Democrat | Yea |
| Barbara Hernandez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Gregg Johnson | Democrat | Yea |
| Jawaharial Williams | Democrat | Yea |
| Justin Cochran | Democrat | Yea |
| Katie Stuart | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary Gill | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Hanson | Democrat | Yea |
| Dennis Tipsword | Republican | Yea |
| John M. Cabello | Republican | Nay |
| Nicole La Ha | Republican | Yea |
| Norine K. Hammond | Republican | Not Voting |
| Patrick Sheehan | Republican | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB4601 do?
- Amends the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that a fire protection district organized under the Act may appeal to the State Fire Marshal if a county denies a request for multiple access points to a new fire station. Provides that the fire protection district shall provide the State Fire Marshal with evidence of why multiple access point are required. Provides that the county may offer evidence to the State Fire Marshal that shows the specific reasons for denying a request for multiple access points. Provides that, unless the State Fire Marshal approves of the fire protection district's appeal, the county retains full authority over access points. Provides that neither the county or the fire protection district may appeal the State Fire Marshal's decision. Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Requires the State Fire Marshal to issue a binding decision on a fire protection district's appeal under the Fire Protection District Act within 90 days of receiving the appeal, unless the Fire Marshal requests additional information.
- Who sponsors HB4601 ?
- HB4601 is sponsored by Nabeela Syed (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB4601 ?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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