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SB1173Introduced in the Senate

ID CARD-HOMELESS AFFIRMATION

Passed

Introduced by Mike Simmons, District 7

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Illinois Notary Public Act. In provisions regarding a maximum fee, provides that no fee shall be charged for any notarial act related to the execution of an Illinois Secretary of State Department of Driver Services Homeless Status Certification form. In provisions regarding prohibited acts, provides that a notary public shall not charge a fee for any notarial act related to the execution of an Illinois Secretary of State Department of Driver Services Homeless Status Certification form.

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0083

August 1, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 21, 2025

81

Yes

28

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

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

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Judiciary

  5. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  6. Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025

  8. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons

  9. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  10. Second Reading

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 3, 2025

  12. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary

  13. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons

  14. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  16. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Judiciary

  17. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 008-000-000

  18. Recalled to Second Reading

  19. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Simmons

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  21. Third Reading - Passed; 051-005-000

  22. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  23. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  24. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.

  25. Arrived in House

  26. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Dave Vella

  27. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  28. First Reading

  29. Referred to Rules Committee

  30. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  31. Assigned to Housing Committee

  32. Do Pass / Short Debate Housing Committee; 011-004-000

  33. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  34. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill

  35. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

  36. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

  37. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  38. Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Jackie Haas

  39. Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. John M. Cabello

  40. Second Reading - Short Debate

  41. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate

  42. Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 081-028-000

  43. Passed Both Houses

  44. Sent to the Governor

  45. Governor Approved

  46. Effective Date January 1, 2026

  47. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0083

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