SB2057Introduced in the Senate
SCH SAFE DRILL-RULES
Introduced by Michael Hastings, District 19
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the School Safety Drill Act. Requires the State Board of Education and the Office of the State Fire Marshal to develop clear and definitive guidelines to school districts, private schools, and first responders as to how to develop threat assessment procedures, rapid entry response plans, and cardiac emergency response plans. Requires the State Board, in consultation with the Illinois State Police, to adopt rules to implement the amendatory Act. Grants emergency rulemaking powers to the State Board, in consultation with the Illinois State Police, to implement the amendatory Act for a period not to exceed 365 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Requires the State Board to provide school districts with guidance outlining what steps or consideration shall be included within the school district's threat assessment procedure. Makes a corresponding change in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0407
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Concurrence in Senate · May 31, 2025
57
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Not Voting |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Not Voting |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Do Pass Education; 014-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 6, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 011-000-000
Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Hastings
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 4, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Assigned to Education Policy Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Education Policy Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Education Policy Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 010-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 27, 2025
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Michael E. Hastings
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Education
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Education; 014-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 057-000-000
Senate Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 15, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0407
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