HB1859Introduced in the House
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Introduced by Abdelnasser Rashid, District 21
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides that each board of trustees of a community college district shall require the faculty member who teaches a course to be an individual who meets the qualifications in the Illinois Administrative Code and any other applicable rules adopted by the Illinois Community College Board. Provides that a course may not, in lieu of a faculty member, use artificial intelligence as the sole source of instruction for students. Provides that nothing shall be construed to prohibit a faculty member from using artificial intelligence to augment course instruction.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0201
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Concurrence in House · May 30, 2025
93
Yes
22
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
116 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Assigned to Higher Education Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Do Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 087-017-001
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Executive; 007-003-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 046-012-000
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Higher Education Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee; 009-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 093-022-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0201
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