HB2436Introduced in the House
PUBLIC DEFENDER-COOK COUNTY
Introduced by Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, District 17
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that, in counties with a population over 3,000,000, representation by the public defender in immigration cases shall be limited to those arising or being heard within the geographical boundaries of the county where the public defender has been appointed to office and to those of county residents with immigration cases outside of the county unless the county board authorizes the public defender to provide representation beyond those limits (rather than limited to those arising in immigration courts located within the geographical boundaries of the county where the public defender has been appointed to office unless the county board authorizes the public defender to provide representation outside the county).
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0225
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading in Senate · May 30, 2025
37
Yes
19
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Not Voting |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Immigration & Human Rights Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Immigration & Human Rights Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Immigration & Human Rights Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Immigration & Human Rights Committee; 008-004-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 068-041-000
Motion Filed to Reconsider Vote Rep. Ann M. Williams
Motion to Reconsider Vote - Withdrawn Rep. Ann M. Williams
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Assigned to Executive
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Do Pass Executive; 009-004-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 22, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 23, 2025
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 037-019-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 15, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0225
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