Illinois · 104th Regular Session · Bill
HB 4979: HIGHER ED-SURVEY/BD/REPORT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4979 is a bill introduced in the Illinois House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HIGHER ED-SURVEY/BD/REPORT. Primary sponsor: Katie Stuart (Democratic), Mary Edly-Allen (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 31, 2026): Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0690.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Stuart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 112 |
| Mary Edly-Allen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Mattie Hunter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Elgie Sims | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0690
- Effective Date July 31, 2026
- Governor Approved
- Sent to the Governor
- Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
- Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
- Passed Both Houses
- Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
- Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
- Second Reading
- Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
- Do Pass Higher Education; 013-000-000
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