SR0542Introduced in the Senate
SERVICE ANIMALS IN SCHOOLS
Introduced by Doris Turner, District 48
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Recognizes and affirms the profound importance of service animals in supporting the safety, health, independence, and academic success of students with disabilities across Illinois. Encourages all Illinois school districts to continue fostering respect for individuals who use service animals and to promote awareness of the rights and responsibilities established under federal and state law. Urges state agencies, including the Illinois State Board of Education, to review existing policies, administrative rules, oversight practices, and enforcement mechanisms to ensure that all Illinois schools fully comply with disability rights laws governing service-animal access, including appropriate staff training, consistent implementation, and timely resolution of barriers or complaints.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
June 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Education Committee · February 17, 2026
12
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Not Voting |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Willie Preston | 16 | Not Voting |
| Karina Villa | 25 | Not Voting |
| Adriane Johnson | 30 | Yes |
| Mary Edly-Allen | 31 | Yes |
| Craig Wilcox | 32 | Yes |
| Donald DeWitte | 33 | Yes |
| Doris Turner | 48 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Be Adopted Education; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions February 19, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Resolution Adopted
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
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