HB3851Introduced in the House
SCH CD-CYBER-BULLYING
Introduced by Janet Yang Rohr, District 41
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning bullying and cyber-bullying, provides that bullying includes posting or distributing sexually explicit images. Provides that, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, the term "cyber-bullying" includes the posting or distribution of a digital replica by electronic means. Defines "artificial intelligence", "digital replica", and "generative artificial intelligence". Effective July 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0338
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
7 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee · May 31, 2025
8
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz | 17 | Yes |
| Abdelnasser Rashid | 21 | Yes |
| Edgar Gonzalez | 23 | Yes |
| Jaime Andrade | 40 | Yes |
| Daniel Didech | 59 | Not Voting |
| Rita Mayfield | 60 | Yes |
| Jeff Keicher | 70 | Not Voting |
| Anthony DeLuca | 80 | Yes |
| Norine Hammond | 94 | Not Voting |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee; 012-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Executive; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee; 008-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee; 008-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 117-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 117-000-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0338
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