HB4687Introduced in the House
REPEAL-LOAN DEFAULT ACT
Introduced by LaShawn Ford, District 8
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Repeals the Educational Loan Default Act. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0672
July 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate State Government Committee · May 6, 2026
10
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
| Mike Porfirio | 11 | Yes |
| Willie Preston | 16 | Yes |
| Donald DeWitte | 33 | Yes |
| Michael Halpin | 36 | Yes |
| Li Arellano | 37 | Yes |
| Patrick Joyce | 40 | Yes |
| Sally Turner | 44 | Yes |
| Doris Turner | 48 | Yes |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | 49 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Higher Education Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 010-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to State Government
Do Pass State Government; 010-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Third Reading - Passed; 058-001-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 31, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0672
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