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HR0649Introduced in the House

HERO DAY

Passed

Introduced by Mary Gill, District 35

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Declares August 27, 2026 as Hero Day in Illinois to recognize the bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of the first responders who gave their lives in the line of duty and to honor and support the families that they leave behind. Commends the 100 Club of Illinois on its 60th anniversary and recognizes its extraordinary contributions to first responders and their families across the State of Illinois.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

May 6, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House Police & Fire Committee Committee · March 20, 2026

12

Yes

0

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

14 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Aaron Ortiz1Yes
Jawaharial Williams10Yes
Bradley Stephens20Yes
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar22Not Voting
Mary Gill35Yes
Patrick Sheehan37Yes
Justin Cochran55Yes
Daniel Didech59Yes
Gregg Johnson72Yes
Nicole La Ha82Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Gill

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. Assigned to Police & Fire Committee

  4. Recommends Be Adopted Police & Fire Committee; 012-000-000

  5. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  23. Resolution Adopted

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

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