HB4137Introduced in the House
EDUC-HOMELESS CHILD-PREVENTION
Introduced by Michelle Mussman, District 56
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Education for Homeless Children Act. Allows a school district to provide for an extended motel stay for a child who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0595
July 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · May 19, 2026
47
Yes
11
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| 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. Michelle Mussman
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 009-000-000
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 099-005-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Do Pass Education; 011-002-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 30, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 047-011-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 24, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0595
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