Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 5 D cosponsors

SB3008      — DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL

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

  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 29, 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 38% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill requires the Department of Human Services to provide information about the ABLE Program to eligible individuals.

This legislation mandates the Department of Human Services to distribute informational materials about the Senator Scott Bennett ABLE Program to individuals receiving certain disability services. The materials will be provided during initial enrollment and annually for eligibility maintenance.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that workers in facilities and service providers will have a responsibility to disseminate this information effectively to those in their care.
  • Families: Families of individuals with disabilities will receive important program details that may impact their loved ones' financial planning and support.
  • Consumers: Eligible individuals will gain access to crucial information about the ABLE Program, which may benefit their financial management and support services.

Summary

Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act and the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act. Required the Department of Human Services to provide informational materials about the Senator Scott Bennett ABLE Program to: persons who are placed in a facility licensed under the ID/DD Community Care Act, the MC/DD Act, or the Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act of 2013; persons with disabilities who receive services funded by or administered in conjunction with the Department, including, but not limited to, home and community based services, home-based support services, PUNS services, home care services, and services at a Center for Independent Living. Provides that the informational materials shall be provided when a person first enrolls for such services and as part of any annual process required for the person to maintain eligibility for such services. Requires the Office of the State Treasurer to prepare and deliver the informational materials in an electronic format to the Department and distribute the materials to eligible persons.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 2, 2026

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  4. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  5. Second Reading - Short Debate

  6. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  7. Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 008-004-000

  8. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Will Guzzardi

  9. Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 066-029-000

  10. Moved to Suspend Rule 21 Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  11. Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026

  12. Assigned to Executive Committee

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

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

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  16. Assigned to Executive Committee

  17. Referred to Rules Committee

  18. First Reading

  19. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  20. Arrived in House

  21. Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

  22. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  23. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

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

  25. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 12, 2026

  26. Second Reading

  27. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2026

  28. Do Pass State Government; 007-000-000

  29. Postponed - State Government

  30. Postponed - State Government

  31. Assigned to State Government

  32. Referred to Assignments

  33. First Reading

  34. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Paul Faraci

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (177)

177 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

Executive

Passed 8 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 0400
Democrat 8000
Total 8400
% of votes cast 67%33%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Nay
John M. Cabello Republican Nay
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Ryan Spain Republican Nay

Official roll call →

Apr 16, 2026

Passed 57 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 19000
Democrat 32002
Unaffiliated 5000
Total 56002
% of votes cast 97%0%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 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

Official roll call →

State Government

Passed 7 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 1002
Democrat 6001
Total 7003
% of votes cast 70%0%0%30%
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 Not Voting
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Not Voting
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3008      do?
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act and the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act. Required the Department of Human Services to provide informational materials about the Senator Scott Bennett ABLE Program to: persons who are placed in a facility licensed under the ID/DD Community Care Act, the MC/DD Act, or the Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act of 2013; persons with disabilities who receive services funded by or administered in conjunction with the Department, including, but not limited to, home and community based services, home-based support services, PUNS services, home care services, and services at a Center for Independent Living. Provides that the informational materials shall be provided when a person first enrolls for such services and as part of any annual process required for the person to maintain eligibility for such services. Requires the Office of the State Treasurer to prepare and deliver the informational materials in an electronic format to the Department and distribute the materials to eligible persons.
Who sponsors SB3008     ?
SB3008      is sponsored by Will Guzzardi, Paul Faraci (Democrat), Julie A. Morrison (Democrat), Meg Loughran Cappel (Democrat), Mike Porfirio (Democrat), and Cristina Castro (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3008     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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