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HB4284Introduced in the House

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Passed

Introduced by Justin Cochran, District 55

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Statute on Statutes and other various Acts. Changes all occurrences of "disabled person" to "person with a disability", changes all occurrences of "a person who is handicapped" to "a person who has a disability", changes all occurrences of "physically or mentally handicapped" to "having a physical or intellectual disability", and changes all occurrences of "visually handicapped" to "visually impaired". Replaces an outdated reference to the "Disabled Person Identification Card" with "the Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card". Amends the Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Changes "Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled program" to "Aid to the Aged, Blind or Persons with Disabilities program". Makes corresponding references in various Acts. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0598

July 24, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Health and Human Services Committee · May 5, 2026

9

Yes

0

No

3

Absent or Not Voting

12 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
Kimberly Lightford4Yes
Laura Fine9Not Voting
Elgie Sims17Not Voting
Karina Villa25Yes
Julie Morrison29Yes
Mary Edly-Allen31Yes
Dave Syverson35Not Voting
Li Arellano37Yes
David Koehler46Yes
Neil Anderson47Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Cochran

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  4. First Reading

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. Assigned to Human Services Committee

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Cochran

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

  9. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Cochran

  10. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  11. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee

  12. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee

  13. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote

  14. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote

  15. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 011-000-000

  16. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  20. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Cochran

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

  22. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee

  23. Second Reading - Short Debate

  24. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  25. Pension Note Filed

  26. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 012-000-000

  27. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  29. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted

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

  31. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000

  32. Arrive in Senate

  33. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  34. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  35. First Reading

  36. Referred to Assignments

  37. Assigned to Health and Human Services

  38. Pension Note Filed

  39. Do Pass Health and Human Services; 009-000-000

  40. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026

  41. Second Reading

  42. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026

  43. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

  44. Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000

  45. Passed Both Houses

  46. Sent to the Governor

  47. Governor Approved

  48. Effective Date January 1, 2027

  49. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0598

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