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IL HB 3247

enacted

SCH CD-PROHIBT DENIAL FREE ED

Illinois · 104th General Assembly, 2026 Session · lower

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Quick answers

Did IL HB 3247 pass?

Yes. IL HB 3247 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2025-08-15): Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0288

What is IL HB 3247 about?

IL HB 3247 is a bill in the 104th General Assembly, 2026 Session titled “SCH CD-PROHIBT DENIAL FREE ED”.

Who sponsors IL HB 3247?

Lilian Jiménez, Karina Villa are the primary sponsors of IL HB 3247, joined by 42 cosponsors.

Introduced
2025-03-19
Latest action
2025-08-15 — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0288
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Lilian Jiménezprimary
  • Karina Villaprimary
  • Eva-Dina Delgadocosponsor
  • Kam Bucknercosponsor
  • Adriane Johnsoncosponsor
  • Graciela Guzmáncosponsor
  • Mary Edly-Allencosponsor
  • Rachel Venturacosponsor
  • Mark L. Walkercosponsor
  • Sara Feigenholtzcosponsor
  • Mike Simmonscosponsor
  • Emil Jones, IIIcosponsor
  • Javier L. Cervantescosponsor
  • Celina Villanuevacosponsor
  • Robert F. Martwickcosponsor
  • Cristina Castrocosponsor
  • Omar Aquinocosponsor
  • Rita Mayfieldcosponsor
  • Laura Faver Diascosponsor
  • Theresa Mahcosponsor
  • Anna Moellercosponsor
  • Lindsey LaPointecosponsor
  • Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.cosponsor
  • Michelle Mussmancosponsor
  • Barbara Hernandezcosponsor
  • Kevin John Olickalcosponsor
  • Dagmara Avelarcosponsor
  • Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandezcosponsor
  • Hoan Huynhcosponsor
  • Aarón M. Ortízcosponsor
  • Norma Hernandezcosponsor
  • Maura Hirschauercosponsor
  • Sonya M. Harpercosponsor
  • Will Guzzardicosponsor
  • Kelly M. Cassidycosponsor
  • Michael Crawfordcosponsor
  • Carol Ammonscosponsor
  • Anne Stavacosponsor
  • Nicolle Grassecosponsor
  • Ann M. Williamscosponsor
  • Nabeela Syedcosponsor
  • Emanuel "Chris" Welchcosponsor
  • Edgar González, Jr.cosponsor
  • Robyn Gabelcosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2025-08-15

    Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0288

    became-law

  2. 2025-08-15

    Effective Date January 1, 2026

  3. 2025-08-15

    Governor Approved

    executive-signature

  4. 2025-06-24

    Sent to the Governor

    executive-receipt

  5. 2025-05-31

    Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  6. 2025-05-31

    Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino

  7. 2025-05-31

    Passed Both Houses

  8. 2025-05-31

    Third Reading - Passed; 032-020-000

    passage,reading-3

  9. 2025-05-31

    Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  10. 2025-05-30

    Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 31, 2025

  11. 2025-05-30

    Second Reading

    reading-2

  12. 2025-05-29

    Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

  13. 2025-05-29

    Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 30, 2025

    reading-2

  14. 2025-05-29

    Do Pass Executive; 008-004-000

  15. 2025-05-29

    Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  16. 2025-05-29

    Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva

  17. 2025-05-29

    Waive Posting Notice

  18. 2025-05-29

    Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  19. 2025-05-29

    Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  20. 2025-05-29

    Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  21. 2025-05-29

    Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  22. 2025-05-29

    Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  23. 2025-05-29

    Assigned to Executive

    referral-committee

  24. 2025-05-29

    Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  25. 2025-05-29

    Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  26. 2025-05-29

    Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  27. 2025-05-29

    Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson

  28. 2025-05-29

    Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  29. 2025-05-28

    Referred to Assignments

  30. 2025-05-28

    First Reading

    reading-1

  31. 2025-05-28

    Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  32. 2025-05-28

    Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

    reading-1

  33. 2025-05-28

    Arrive in Senate

    introduction

  34. 2025-05-28

    House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled

    amendment-failure

  35. 2025-05-28

    House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled

    amendment-failure

  36. 2025-05-28

    Third Reading - Unlimited Debate - Passed 070-040-001

    passage,reading-3

  37. 2025-05-28

    Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Unlimited Debate

  38. 2025-05-28

    Chair Rules placed on Unlimited debate.

  39. 2025-05-28

    State Debt Impact Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  40. 2025-05-28

    Judicial Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  41. 2025-05-28

    Balanced Budget Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  42. 2025-05-28

    State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  43. 2025-05-28

    House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted

    amendment-passage

  44. 2025-05-28

    House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000

    committee-passage-favorable

  45. 2025-05-28

    House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee

  46. 2025-05-28

    House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

    amendment-introduction

  47. 2025-05-28

    Third Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2025

  48. 2025-05-28

    Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    reading-2

  49. 2025-05-28

    Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000

  50. 2025-05-22

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner

  51. 2025-05-16

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado

  52. 2025-05-05

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  53. 2025-04-15

    Fiscal Note Filed

  54. 2025-04-15

    House Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended

  55. 2025-04-15

    House Floor Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended

  56. 2025-04-14

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch

  57. 2025-04-11

    House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  58. 2025-04-11

    House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  59. 2025-04-11

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

  60. 2025-04-09

    State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  61. 2025-04-09

    State Debt Impact Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  62. 2025-04-09

    Judicial Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  63. 2025-04-09

    Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  64. 2025-04-09

    Balanced Budget Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  65. 2025-04-09

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

  66. 2025-04-09

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed

  67. 2025-04-09

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams

  68. 2025-04-09

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  69. 2025-04-09

    House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Education Policy Committee; 009-004-000

    committee-passage-favorable

  70. 2025-04-09

    Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  71. 2025-04-09

    House Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  72. 2025-04-09

    House Floor Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  73. 2025-04-08

    House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee

  74. 2025-04-08

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

  75. 2025-04-08

    House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  76. 2025-04-08

    House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

    amendment-introduction

  77. 2025-04-04

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

  78. 2025-04-04

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  79. 2025-03-31

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  80. 2025-03-26

    Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

    reading-2

  81. 2025-03-26

    Second Reading - Short Debate

    reading-2

  82. 2025-03-24

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  83. 2025-03-20

    House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee

  84. 2025-03-19

    House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  85. 2025-03-19

    House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

    amendment-introduction

  86. 2025-03-19

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper

  87. 2025-03-19

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  88. 2025-03-19

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  89. 2025-03-19

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

  90. 2025-03-19

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh

  91. 2025-03-19

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  92. 2025-03-19

    Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    reading-2

  93. 2025-03-19

    Do Pass / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 009-004-000

  94. 2025-03-12

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  95. 2025-03-12

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  96. 2025-03-11

    Assigned to Education Policy Committee

    referral-committee

  97. 2025-03-05

    Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  98. 2025-02-27

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  99. 2025-02-27

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  100. 2025-02-27

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

  101. 2025-02-27

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  102. 2025-02-27

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller

  103. 2025-02-21

    Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  104. 2025-02-21

    Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  105. 2025-02-18

    Referred to Rules Committee

  106. 2025-02-18

    First Reading

    reading-1

  107. 2025-02-06

    Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez

    filing

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • Education Policy

    2025-03-19 · pass · 9-4

    Member-level votes (13)
    • Crespo, Fred: yes
    • Blair-Sherlock, Diane: yes
    • Croke, Margaret: yes
    • Hirschauer, Maura: yes
    • Faver Dias, Laura: yes
    • Mason, Joyce: yes
    • Johnson, Gregg: yes
    • Mussman, Michelle: yes
    • Yang Rohr, Janet: yes
    • Elik, Amy: no
    • Niemerg, Adam M: no
    • Wilhour, Blaine: no
    • Swanson, Dan: no

  • Education Policy, Amendment 2

    2025-04-09 · pass · 9-4

    Member-level votes (13)
    • Croke, Margaret: yes
    • Blair-Sherlock, Diane: yes
    • Faver Dias, Laura: yes
    • Hirschauer, Maura: yes
    • Hernandez, Barbara: yes
    • Mason, Joyce: yes
    • Johnson, Gregg: yes
    • Mussman, Michelle: yes
    • Yang Rohr, Janet: yes
    • Elik, Amy: no
    • Niemerg, Adam M: no
    • Wilhour, Blaine: no
    • Swanson, Dan: no

  • Third Reading

    2025-05-28 · pass · 70-40

    Member-level votes (117)
    • Mussman: yes
    • Ammons: yes
    • Ness: yes
    • Guzzardi: yes
    • Andrade: yes
    • Avelar: yes
    • Olickal: yes
    • Benton: yes
    • Ortíz, Aarón: yes
    • Rashid: yes
    • Hanson: yes
    • Briel: yes
    • Harper: yes
    • Buckner: yes
    • Rita: yes
    • Hernandez, Barbara: yes
    • Hernandez, Lisa: yes
    • Canty: yes
    • Hernandez, Norma: yes
    • Cassidy: yes
    • Hirschauer: yes
    • Chung: yes
    • Hoffman: yes
    • Huynh: yes
    • Costa Howard: yes
    • Crawford: yes
    • Jiménez: yes
    • Crespo: yes
    • Slaughter: yes
    • Johnson: yes
    • Croke: yes
    • Smith: yes
    • Katz Muhl: yes
    • Davis, Lisa: yes
    • Stava-Murray: yes
    • Davis, Will: yes
    • Kifowit: yes
    • Stuart: yes
    • Delgado: yes
    • LaPointe: yes
    • DeLuca: yes
    • Syed: yes
    • Lilly: yes
    • Deuter: yes
    • Mah: yes
    • Didech: yes
    • Manley: yes
    • Du Buclet: yes
    • Mason: yes
    • Vella: yes
    • Mayfield: yes
    • Evans: yes
    • Walsh: yes
    • Faver Dias: yes
    • Ford: yes
    • West: yes
    • Meyers-Martin: yes
    • Gabel: yes
    • Williams, Ann: yes
    • Moeller: yes
    • Williams, Jawaharial: yes
    • Gong-Gershowitz: yes
    • Morgan: yes
    • González, Edgar: yes
    • Yang Rohr: yes
    • Morris: yes
    • Gordon-Booth: yes
    • Moylan: yes
    • Grasse: yes
    • Niemerg: no
    • Haas: no
    • Halbrook: no
    • Hammond: no
    • Blair-Sherlock: no
    • Reick: no
    • Hauter: no
    • Bunting: no
    • Cabello: no
    • Sanalitro: no
    • Schmidt: no
    • Coffey: no
    • Schweizer: no
    • Severin: no
    • Jacobs: no
    • Sheehan: no
    • Davidsmeyer: no
    • Sosnowski: no
    • Davis, Jed: no
    • Spain: no
    • Kelly: no
    • Stephens: no
    • Deering: no
    • La Ha: no
    • Swanson: no
    • Tipsword: no
    • Ugaste: no
    • Elik: no
    • McCombie: no
    • Weaver: no
    • McLaughlin: no
    • Weber: no
    • Meier: no
    • Friess: no
    • Fritts: no
    • Wilhour: no
    • Miller: no
    • Moore: no
    • Windhorst: no
    • Grant: no
    • Gill: other
    • Rosenthal: excused
    • Scherer: excused
    • Guerrero-Cuellar: not voting
    • Ryan: not voting
    • Keicher: not voting
    • Tarver: not voting
    • Jones: absent

  • Executive

    2025-05-29 · pass · 8-4

    Member-level votes (13)
    • Aquino, Omar: yes
    • Cunningham, Bill: yes
    • Castro, Cristina: yes
    • Holmes, Linda: yes
    • Harris III, Napoleon: yes
    • Koehler, David: yes
    • Hunter, Mattie: yes
    • Murphy, Laura M: yes
    • Anderson, Neil: no
    • Curran, John F: no
    • Rezin, Sue: no
    • Tracy, Jil: no
    • Harmon, Don: not voting

  • Third Reading

    2025-05-31 · pass · 32-20

    Member-level votes (58)
    • Simmons: yes
    • Faraci: yes
    • Sims: yes
    • Koehler: yes
    • Feigenholtz: yes
    • Aquino: yes
    • Stadelman: yes
    • Loughran Cappel: yes
    • Glowiak Hilton: yes
    • Martwick: yes
    • Guzmán: yes
    • Halpin: yes
    • Castro: yes
    • Ventura: yes
    • Morrison: yes
    • Cervantes: yes
    • Villa: yes
    • Murphy: yes
    • Villanueva: yes
    • Peters: yes
    • Hastings: yes
    • Collins: yes
    • Villivalam: yes
    • Cunningham: yes
    • Porfirio: yes
    • Holmes: yes
    • Hunter: yes
    • Johnson: yes
    • Edly-Allen: yes
    • Jones, E.: yes
    • Ellman: yes
    • Joyce: no
    • Anderson: no
    • Lewis: no
    • Arellano, L.: no
    • Syverson: no
    • Fowler: no
    • Balkema: no
    • Tracy: no
    • Bryant: no
    • Turner, S.: no
    • McClure: no
    • Harriss, E.: no
    • Chesney: no
    • Plummer: no
    • Hills: no
    • Curran: no
    • Wilcox: no
    • DeWitte: no
    • Rezin: no
    • Rose: no
    • Fine: not voting
    • Lightford: not voting
    • Belt: not voting
    • Turner, D.: not voting
    • Harris, N.: not voting
    • Walker: not voting
    • Preston: not voting

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https://ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3247&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=161733&SessionID=114

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