Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

SB2861      — PEN CD-CTPF-RECORD RETENTION

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

Requires charter and contract schools to keep payroll records for five years.

The bill amends the Illinois Pension Code to mandate that charter schools and contract schools retain payroll and contribution records for a minimum of five years. This requirement is effective immediately upon the bill's passage.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that all payroll records related to your employment must be kept by your school for five years.

Summary

Amends the Chicago Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Requires charter schools and contract schools to retain all payroll records and contribution information for a minimum of 5 years after the payroll records and contribution information are created. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026

  3. Pension Note Filed

  4. Assigned to Executive Committee

  5. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

  6. Referred to Rules Committee

  7. First Reading

  8. Arrived in House

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

  10. Third Reading - Passed; 055-002-000

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026

  12. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 14, 2026

  13. Second Reading

  14. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026

  15. Do Pass Pensions; 007-000-000

  16. Assigned to Pensions

  17. Referred to Assignments

  18. First Reading

  19. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

180 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

Apr 16, 2026

Passed 55 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 17200
Democrat 32002
Unaffiliated 5000
Total 54202
% of votes cast 93%3%0%3%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Harris, N. — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — 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
Emil Jones, III 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 Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Nay
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 Nay
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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Pensions

Passed 7 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 2001
Democrat 5002
Total 7003
% of votes cast 70%0%0%30%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Not Voting
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Not Voting
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2861      do?
Amends the Chicago Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Requires charter schools and contract schools to retain all payroll records and contribution information for a minimum of 5 years after the payroll records and contribution information are created. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB2861     ?
SB2861      is sponsored by Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), Napoleon Harris III (Democrat), and Yang Rohr.
What is the current status of SB2861     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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