SB1548 — AMBER ALERTS-DISABLED PERSONS
Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0384
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 04, 2025. It awaits signature.
Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.
Odds of enactment
Moderate chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.
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Prognosis
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To Executive
Current position in the legislative process.
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26 sponsors
1 primary, 25 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (14 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
Amends the Illinois State Police Law. Provides that the Illinois State Police, in cooperation with the Golden Search Task Force, shall develop as part of the Endangered Missing Person Advisory a coordinated statewide awareness program and toolkit, which shall be referred to as the Golden Search, to be used when there is a missing person who is believed to be a person having a developmental disability or a person having an intellectual disability. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall complete development and deployment of the Golden Search Awareness Program and toolkit on or before July 1, 2026. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall establish a Golden Search Task Force within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act to assist the Illinois State Police in development and deployment of the Golden Search Awareness Program and toolkit. Provides that the Task Force shall monitor and review the implementation and operation of that program, including procedures, budgetary requirements, standards, and minimum requirements for the training of law enforcement personnel on how to interact appropriately and effectively with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Sets forth membership of the Task Force. Provides that the Director of the Illinois State Police or the Director's designee shall serve as Chair of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall meet at least twice a year and shall provide a report on the operations of the Golden Search Program to the General Assembly and the Governor each year by June 30th. Provides that the Child Safety Coordinator shall act in the capacity of Golden Search Program Coordinator in addition to the Child Safety Coordinator's other duties. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board shall conduct a training program for law enforcement personnel of local governmental agencies in the statewide coordinated Golden Search Awareness Program and toolkit. Provides that the Board shall adopt written protocols and guidelines for the handling of missing persons cases involving a person having a developmental disability or a person having an intellectual disability based upon protocols developed by the Golden Search Task Force in conjunction with the Illinois State Police on or before July 1, 2026.
Bill Text
We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.
Read SB1548 on the official Illinois source →Action History
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Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0384
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Effective Date January 1, 2026
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Governor Approved
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Sent to the Governor
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Passed Both Houses
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Senate Concurs
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 056-000-000
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt State Government; 009-000-000
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to State Government
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Paul Faraci
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Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 27, 2025
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Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
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Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
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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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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
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Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
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Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
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Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 009-000-000
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; by Voice Vote
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Mary Gill
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Assigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Chief House Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
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Arrived in House
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Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 2, 2025
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Second Reading
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
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Do Pass as Amended State Government; 009-000-000
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to State Government
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Paul Faraci
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Postponed - State Government
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Assigned to State Government
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Paul Faraci
Sponsors
- Mary Gill · Cosponsor
- Michael Crawford · Cosponsor
- Joyce Mason · Cosponsor
- Michael J. Kelly · Cosponsor
- Matt Hanson · Cosponsor
- Martha Deuter · Cosponsor
- Nicolle Grasse · Cosponsor
- Natalie A. Manley · Cosponsor
- Anthony DeLuca · Cosponsor
- II Maurice A. West · Cosponsor
- Paul Faraci · Primary
- Meg Loughran Cappel · Cosponsor
- Mary Edly-Allen · Cosponsor
- Cristina Castro · Cosponsor
- Laura Fine · Cosponsor
- Graciela Guzmán · Cosponsor
- Mark L. Walker · Cosponsor
- Kimberly A. Lightford · Cosponsor
- Mike Simmons · Cosponsor
- Robert F. Martwick · Cosponsor
- Suzy Glowiak Hilton · Cosponsor
- Rachel Ventura · Cosponsor
- Laura M. Murphy · Cosponsor
- Doris Turner · Cosponsor
- Faver Dias · Cosponsor
- La Ha · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 25 co-sponsors · 157 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Paul Faraci Democrat
Co-sponsors (25)
- Mary Gill
- Michael Crawford
- Joyce Mason
- Michael J. Kelly
- Matt Hanson
- Martha Deuter
- Nicolle Grasse
- Natalie A. Manley
- Anthony DeLuca
- Maurice A. West, II
- Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat
- Mary Edly-Allen Democrat
- Cristina Castro Democrat
- Laura Fine Democrat
- Graciela Guzmán Democrat
- Mark L. Walker Democrat
- Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat
- Mike Simmons Democrat
- Robert F. Martwick Democrat
- Suzy Glowiak Hilton Democrat
- Rachel Ventura Democrat
- Laura M. Murphy Democrat
- Doris Turner Democrat
- Faver Dias
- La Ha
Not signed on (157)
157 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 157 →"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 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 35 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 55 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (58)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson | — | Yea |
| Bill Cunningham | Democrat | Yea |
| Celina Villanueva | Democrat | Yea |
| Christopher Belt | Democrat | Yea |
| Cristina Castro | Democrat | Yea |
| David Koehler | Democrat | Yea |
| Doris Turner | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Elgie R. Sims, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Graciela Guzmán | Democrat | Yea |
| Javier L. Cervantes | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie A. Morrison | Democrat | Yea |
| Karina Villa | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura Ellman | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura Fine | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Laura M. Murphy | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda Holmes | Democrat | Yea |
| Mark L. Walker | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary Edly-Allen | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael E. Hastings | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael W. Halpin | Democrat | Yea |
| Mike Porfirio | Democrat | Yea |
| Mike Simmons | 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 |
| Suzy Glowiak Hilton | Democrat | Yea |
| Thaddeus Jones | 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (10)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Doris Turner | Democrat | Yea |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Michael W. Halpin | Democrat | Yea |
| Patrick J. Joyce | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert F. Martwick | Democrat | Yea |
| Steve Stadelman | Democrat | Yea |
| Willie Preston | Democrat | Yea |
| Donald P. DeWitte | Republican | Yea |
| Li Arellano, Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Sally J. Turner | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 66 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Republican | 37 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 107 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (117)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Jacobs | — | Yea |
| Johnson | — | Yea |
| Stava-Murray | — | Yea |
| Hernandez, Lisa | — | 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 | Yea |
| 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 |
| Harry Benton | Democrat | Yea |
| Hoan Huynh | Democrat | Yea |
| Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. | Democrat | Not Voting |
| 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 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | 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 | Yea |
| Michelle Mussman | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Nabeela Syed | Democrat | Not Voting |
| 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 | Yea |
| Sue Scherer | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Suzanne M. Ness | Democrat | Yea |
| Terra Costa Howard | Democrat | Yea |
| Thaddeus Jones | Democrat | Not Voting |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| William E Hauter | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 0% | 0% | 18% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly M. Cassidy | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Lilian Jiménez | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Davis | Democrat | Yea |
| Maura Hirschauer | Democrat | Yea |
| Maurice A. West, II | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Crawford | Democrat | Yea |
| Adam M. Niemerg | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Severin | Republican | Yea |
| David Friess | Republican | Not Voting |
| Patrick Windhorst | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 35 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Republican | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 55 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (58)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson | — | Yea |
| 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 |
| Graciela Guzmán | 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 | Not Voting |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael E. Hastings | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael W. Halpin | Democrat | Yea |
| Mike Porfirio | Democrat | Yea |
| Mike Simmons | Democrat | Yea |
| Napoleon Harris III | Democrat | Yea |
| Omar Aquino | Democrat | Not Voting |
| 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 |
| Suzy Glowiak Hilton | Democrat | Yea |
| Thaddeus Jones | Democrat | Not Voting |
| 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (10)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Doris Turner | Democrat | Yea |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael W. Halpin | Democrat | Yea |
| Patrick J. Joyce | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert F. Martwick | Democrat | Yea |
| Steve Stadelman | Democrat | Yea |
| Willie Preston | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Donald P. DeWitte | Republican | Yea |
| Li Arellano, Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Sally J. Turner | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB1548 do?
- Amends the Illinois State Police Law. Provides that the Illinois State Police, in cooperation with the Golden Search Task Force, shall develop as part of the Endangered Missing Person Advisory a coordinated statewide awareness program and toolkit, which shall be referred to as the Golden Search, to be used when there is a missing person who is believed to be a person having a developmental disability or a person having an intellectual disability. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall complete development and deployment of the Golden Search Awareness Program and toolkit on or before July 1, 2026. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall establish a Golden Search Task Force within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act to assist the Illinois State Police in development and deployment of the Golden Search Awareness Program and toolkit. Provides that the Task Force shall monitor and review the implementation and operation of that program, including procedures, budgetary requirements, standards, and minimum requirements for the training of law enforcement personnel on how to interact appropriately and effectively with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Sets forth membership of the Task Force. Provides that the Director of the Illinois State Police or the Director's designee shall serve as Chair of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall meet at least twice a year and shall provide a report on the operations of the Golden Search Program to the General Assembly and the Governor each year by June 30th. Provides that the Child Safety Coordinator shall act in the capacity of Golden Search Program Coordinator in addition to the Child Safety Coordinator's other duties. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board shall conduct a training program for law enforcement personnel of local governmental agencies in the statewide coordinated Golden Search Awareness Program and toolkit. Provides that the Board shall adopt written protocols and guidelines for the handling of missing persons cases involving a person having a developmental disability or a person having an intellectual disability based upon protocols developed by the Golden Search Task Force in conjunction with the Illinois State Police on or before July 1, 2026.
- Who sponsors SB1548 ?
- SB1548 is sponsored by Mary Gill, Michael Crawford, Joyce Mason, Michael J. Kelly, Matt Hanson, Martha Deuter, Nicolle Grasse, Natalie A. Manley, Anthony DeLuca, Maurice A. West, II, Paul Faraci (Democrat), Meg Loughran Cappel (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Cristina Castro (Democrat), Laura Fine (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), Kimberly A. Lightford (Democrat), Mike Simmons (Democrat), Robert F. Martwick (Democrat), Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Doris Turner (Democrat), Faver Dias, and La Ha.
- What is the current status of SB1548 ?
- This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 04, 2025. It awaits signature.
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