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Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.8 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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type: "Bill"
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title: "SCH CD-SEX EDUCATION-CONSENT"
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description: "Amends the School Code. With regard to a sex education course, provides that course material and instruction in grades 6 through 12 must include an age-appropriate discussion on the meaning of consent that includes discussion on recognizing that (i) consent is a freely given agreement to sexual activity, (ii) consent to one particular sexual activity does not constitute consent to other types of sexual activities, (iii) a person's lack of verbal or physical resistance or submission resulting from the use or threat of force does not constitute consent, (iv) a person's manner of dress does not constitute consent, (v) a person's consent to past sexual activity does not constitute consent to future sexual activity, (vi) a person's consent to engage in sexual activity with one person does not constitute consent to engage in sexual activity with another person, (vii) a person can withdraw consent at any time, and (viii) a person cannot consent to sexual activity if that person is unable to understand the nature of the activity or give knowing consent due to certain circumstances. Removes a provision requiring material and instruction to include, with an emphasis on workplace environment and life on a college campus, discussion on what constitutes sexual consent. Makes other changes concerning the course material and instruction."
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jurisdiction: "us/states/il"
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legislature: "Illinois General Assembly"
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session: "101st"
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identifier: "HB 3550"
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citation: "Illinois HB 3550 (101st)"
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classification: ["bill"]
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subjects: []
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status: "enacted"
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primary_sponsors: []
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version_count: 3
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action_count: 76
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vote_count: 2
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first_action: "2019-02-15"
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last_action: "2019-08-26"
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source: "openstates"
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source_identifier: "ocd-bill/c2a7161f-e1c6-444f-863a-f0853616b312"
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source_url: "http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3550&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=120212&SessionID=108&GA=101"
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source_hash: "75777862dffd3766f6ea9341dd30919d0ee67c904f722bbe747a5627b6252359"
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vintage: "2026-07-01"
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source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
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retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
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confidence: "reported"
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tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-il"]
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---
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# Illinois HB 3550 (101st) — SCH CD-SEX EDUCATION-CONSENT
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Amends the School Code. With regard to a sex education course, provides that course material and instruction in grades 6 through 12 must include an age-appropriate discussion on the meaning of consent that includes discussion on recognizing that (i) consent is a freely given agreement to sexual activity, (ii) consent to one particular sexual activity does not constitute consent to other types of sexual activities, (iii) a person's lack of verbal or physical resistance or submission resulting from the use or threat of force does not constitute consent, (iv) a person's manner of dress does not constitute consent, (v) a person's consent to past sexual activity does not constitute consent to future sexual activity, (vi) a person's consent to engage in sexual activity with one person does not constitute consent to engage in sexual activity with another person, (vii) a person can withdraw consent at any time, and (viii) a person cannot consent to sexual activity if that person is unable to understand the nature of the activity or give knowing consent due to certain circumstances. Removes a provision requiring material and instruction to include, with an emphasis on workplace environment and life on a college campus, discussion on what constitutes sexual consent. Makes other changes concerning the course material and instruction.
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## Version chain
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The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
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1. **Introduced** (filed) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=10100HB3550&GA=101&SessionId=108&DocTypeId=HB&LegID=120212&DocNum=3550&GAID=15&SpecSess=&Session=&print=true)
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2. **Engrossed** (committee substitute) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=10100HB3550eng&GA=101&SessionId=108&DocTypeId=HB&LegID=120212&DocNum=3550&GAID=15&SpecSess=&Session=&print=true)
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3. **Enrolled** (enrolled) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=10100HB3550enr&GA=101&SessionId=108&DocTypeId=HB&LegID=120212&DocNum=3550&GAID=15&SpecSess=&Session=&print=true)
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## Votes
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- Third Reading — **103–6** (pass) · lower
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- Third Reading — **57–0** (pass) · upper
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## Sponsors
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- Aaron M. Ortiz — cosponsor (person)
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- Ann Gillespie — cosponsor (person)
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- Ann M. Williams — primary (person)
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- Anna Moeller — cosponsor (person)
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- Anne Stava-Murray — cosponsor (person)
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- Bob Morgan — cosponsor (person)
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- Daniel Didech — cosponsor (person)
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- Deb Conroy — cosponsor (person)
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- Diane Pappas — cosponsor (person)
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- Elizabeth Hernandez — cosponsor (person)
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- Emanuel Chris Welch — cosponsor (person)
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- Grant Wehrli — cosponsor (person)
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- Iris Y. Martinez — cosponsor (person)
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- Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. — cosponsor (person)
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- Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz — cosponsor (person)
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- Jonathan Carroll — cosponsor (person)
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- Joyce Mason — cosponsor (person)
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- Karina Villa — cosponsor (person)
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- Katie Stuart — cosponsor (person)
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- Kelly M. Burke — cosponsor (person)
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- Kelly M. Cassidy — cosponsor (person)
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- Kimberly A. Lightford — primary (person)
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- LaToya Greenwood — cosponsor (person)
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- Lamont J. Robinson, Jr. — cosponsor (person)
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- Linda Holmes — cosponsor (person)
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- Margo McDermed — cosponsor (person)
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- Mark Batinick — cosponsor (person)
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- Mark L. Walker — cosponsor (person)
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- Mary Edly-Allen — cosponsor (person)
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- Mattie Hunter — cosponsor (person)
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- Melinda Bush — cosponsor (person)
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- Melissa Conyears-Ervin — cosponsor (person)
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- Michael Halpin — cosponsor (person)
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- Michael J. Zalewski — cosponsor (person)
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- Michelle Mussman — cosponsor (person)
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- Robert Martwick — cosponsor (person)
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- Robyn Gabel — cosponsor (person)
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- Sam Yingling — cosponsor (person)
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- Sara Feigenholtz — cosponsor (person)
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- Sonya M. Harper — cosponsor (person)
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- Stephanie A. Kifowit — cosponsor (person)
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- Terra Costa Howard — cosponsor (person)
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- Terry Link — cosponsor (person)
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- Thaddeus Jones — cosponsor (person)
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- Theresa Mah — cosponsor (person)
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- Will Guzzardi — cosponsor (person)
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- William E. Brady — cosponsor (person)
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## Timeline
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The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
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- **2019-02-15** Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Ann M. Williams `filing`
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- **2019-02-15** First Reading `reading-1`
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- **2019-02-15** Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
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- **2019-02-19** Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
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- **2019-02-19** Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karina Villa
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- **2019-02-19** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz
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- **2019-02-19** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy
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- **2019-02-19** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
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- **2019-02-19** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
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- **2019-02-19** Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
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- **2019-02-20** Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Melissa Conyears-Ervin
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- **2019-02-20** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
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- **2019-02-20** Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
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- **2019-02-20** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
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- **2019-02-20** Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
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- **2019-02-20** Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
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- **2019-02-20** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lamont J. Robinson, Jr.
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- **2019-02-20** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Edly-Allen
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- **2019-02-20** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling
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- **2019-02-20** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
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- **2019-02-20** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
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- **2019-02-20** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
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- **2019-02-20** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Martwick
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- **2019-02-21** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark L. Walker
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- **2019-02-21** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll
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- **2019-02-21** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
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- **2019-02-21** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Halpin
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- **2019-02-21** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
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- **2019-02-21** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
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- **2019-02-21** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Burke
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- **2019-02-21** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. LaToya Greenwood
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- **2019-02-21** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
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- **2019-02-22** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
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- **2019-02-22** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
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- **2019-02-22** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
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- **2019-02-22** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
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- **2019-02-22** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
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- **2019-02-28** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
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- **2019-03-05** Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee `referral-committee`
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- **2019-03-05** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margo McDermed
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- **2019-03-05** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
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- **2019-03-20** Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee; 014-003-000 `committee-passage`
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- **2019-03-21** Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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- **2019-03-21** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
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- **2019-03-29** Second Reading - Short Debate `reading-2`
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- **2019-03-29** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
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- **2019-04-04** Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 103-006-000 `reading-3, passage`
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- **2019-04-04** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Batinick
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- **2019-04-04** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Grant Wehrli
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- **2019-04-04** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Pappas
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- **2019-04-04** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
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- **2019-04-04** Arrive in Senate `introduction`
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- **2019-04-04** Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading `reading-1`
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- **2019-04-04** Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
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- **2019-04-04** First Reading `reading-1`
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- **2019-04-04** Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
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- **2019-04-08** Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush
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- **2019-04-12** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Terry Link
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- **2019-04-16** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Ann Gillespie
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- **2019-04-24** Assigned to Education `referral-committee`
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- **2019-05-01** Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
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- **2019-05-01** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
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- **2019-05-02** Postponed - Education
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- **2019-05-08** Do Pass Education; 013-000-000 `committee-passage`
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- **2019-05-08** Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 9, 2019
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- **2019-05-09** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. William E. Brady
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- **2019-05-16** Second Reading `reading-2`
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- **2019-05-16** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 17, 2019
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- **2019-05-21** Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
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- **2019-05-24** Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2019 `reading-3`
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- **2019-05-29** Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 `reading-3, passage`
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- **2019-05-29** Passed Both Houses
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- **2019-06-27** Sent to the Governor `executive-receipt`
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- **2019-08-26** Governor Approved `executive-signature`
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- **2019-08-26** Effective Date January 1, 2020
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- **2019-08-26** Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0579 `became-law`
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## Source
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OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/c2a7161f-e1c6-444f-863a-f0853616b312`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official Illinois legislature records).
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