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HB4247Introduced in the House

SCH CD-ASTHMA MEDICATION

Passed

Introduced by Rita Mayfield, District 60

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning the administration of asthma medication, epinephrine injectors, opioid antagonists, and oxygen, provides that "trained personnel" includes coaches and athletic trainers. Defines "coach" as a volunteer or employee of a school who is responsible for organizing and supervising students to teach or train them in the fundamental skills of an interscholastic athletic activity, and provides that "coach" refers to both a head coach and an assistant coach. Defines "athletic trainer" as a licensed athletic trainer hired by or contracted by a school district or the governing body of a charter school or nonpublic school to aid a school in the evaluation, prevention, or physical reconditioning of injuries and the management of asthma, the prevention of asthma symptoms, and emergency asthma response in a school setting. Provides that a school district, public school, charter school, or nonpublic school may maintain a supply of asthma medication in a practice field or gym. Provides that the changes made by the amendatory Act are subject to appropriation or available grant funding.

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0484

June 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

4 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · May 14, 2026

58

Yes

0

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

SenatorDistrictVote
Javier Cervantes1Yes
Omar Aquino2Yes
Mattie Hunter3Yes
Kimberly Lightford4Yes
Lakesia Collins5Yes
Sara Feigenholtz6Yes
Mike Simmons7Yes
Ram Villivalam8Yes
Laura Fine9Yes
Robert Martwick10Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet

  3. First Reading

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  6. Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield

  8. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  9. Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 005-003-000

  10. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled

  11. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

  13. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield

  14. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  15. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield

  16. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee

  17. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools

  18. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools

  19. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 008-000-000

  20. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield

  21. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee

  22. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools

  23. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 009-000-000

  24. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed

  25. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted

  26. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted

  27. Second Reading - Short Debate

  28. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  29. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000

  30. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled

  31. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin

  32. Arrive in Senate

  33. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  34. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  35. First Reading

  36. Referred to Assignments

  37. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  38. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 28, 2026

  39. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

  40. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  41. Second Reading

  42. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 5, 2026

  43. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  44. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  45. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills

  46. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  47. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham

  48. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000

  49. Passed Both Houses

  50. Sent to the Governor

  51. Governor Approved

  52. Effective Date January 1, 2027

  53. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0484

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