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Illinois · 104th legislative session · house

HB 4979HIGHER ED-SURVEY/BD/REPORT

Status: Signed into law
Latest action: 2026-07-31 — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0690
Primary sponsor: Katie Stuart (Democratic)

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Sponsors

Katie Stuart (Democratic) · primaryprimary
Mary Edly-Allen (Democratic) · primaryprimary
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. · cosponsor
Mattie Hunter

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Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (Democratic) · cosponsor

Versions

IntroducedFeb 4, 2026
EngrossedApr 14, 2026
EnrolledMay 21, 2026
House Amendment 001Apr 8, 2026

Legislative history

Jul 31, 2026
Effective Date July 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026
Governor Approved
Jul 31, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0690
Jun 18, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Jun 1, 2026
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Jun 1, 2026
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
May 21, 2026
Passed Both Houses
May 20, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
May 14, 2026
Second Reading
May 14, 2026
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
May 6, 2026
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
May 6, 2026
Do Pass Higher Education; 013-000-000
Apr 28, 2026
Assigned to Higher Education
Apr 15, 2026
Referred to Assignments
Apr 15, 2026
Arrive in Senate
Apr 15, 2026
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Apr 15, 2026
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Apr 15, 2026
First Reading
Apr 14, 2026
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 103-007-000
Apr 14, 2026
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

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