Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 12 D · 11 R cosponsors

HB4715      — POLICE MENTAL HEALTH LEAVE ACT

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  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 30, 2026. 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 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 23 sponsors

    1 primary, 22 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (12 D · 11 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill provides paid mental health leave for law enforcement officers after traumatic events.

The Police Mental Health Leave Act allows law enforcement officers to take 5 days of paid leave for mental health needs due to trauma. It requires law enforcement agencies to implement policies regarding mental health leave and protects officers from retaliation.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Law enforcement officers can utilize paid leave for mental health support after trauma.

Summary

Creates the Police Mental Health Leave Act. Provides that a law enforcement officer suffering from a mental illness as a result of a traumatic event shall be entitled to use 5 days of paid mental health leave during any 12-month period. Requires a law enforcement agency to adopt a mental health leave policy that includes specified provisions. Sets forth provisions concerning existing leave policies; employee protections; retaliation; and recordkeeping. Provides for a private right of action.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  13. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  14. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

  16. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

  23. Referred to Rules Committee

  24. First Reading

  25. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick Sheehan

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 22 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (22)

Not signed on (160)

160 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4715      do?
Creates the Police Mental Health Leave Act. Provides that a law enforcement officer suffering from a mental illness as a result of a traumatic event shall be entitled to use 5 days of paid mental health leave during any 12-month period. Requires a law enforcement agency to adopt a mental health leave policy that includes specified provisions. Sets forth provisions concerning existing leave policies; employee protections; retaliation; and recordkeeping. Provides for a private right of action.
Who sponsors HB4715     ?
HB4715      is sponsored by Patrick Sheehan (Republican), Dave Vella (Democrat), Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (Democrat), Nicole La Ha (Republican), Lindsey LaPointe (Democrat), Jason R. Bunting (Republican), William E Hauter (Republican), Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (Republican), Michael J. Kelly (Democrat), Mary Gill (Democrat), John M. Cabello (Republican), Rick Ryan (Democrat), Gregg Johnson (Democrat), Brandun Schweizer (Republican), Dennis Tipsword (Republican), Matt Hanson (Democrat), Kam Buckner (Democrat), Abdelnasser Rashid (Democrat), Kevin Schmidt (Republican), Tracy Katz Muhl (Democrat), Nicolle Grasse (Democrat), Dan Swanson (Republican), and Charles Meier (Republican).
What is the current status of HB4715     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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