Illinois · 104th Regular Session · Bill
HB 57: ESSENTIAL SUPPORT PERSON
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 57 is a bill introduced in the Illinois House on December 11, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: ESSENTIAL SUPPORT PERSON. Primary sponsor: Kevin Schmidt (Republican), Erica Harriss (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 1, 2025): Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0037.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 114 |
| Erica Harriss | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Chris Balkema | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 53 |
| Jason Bunting | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
| Charlie Meier | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 109 |
| Jason Plummer | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 55 |
“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 . . . . . . . . . 104-0037
- Effective Date January 1, 2026
- Governor Approved
- Sent to the Governor
- Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
- Passed Both Houses
- Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
- Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
- Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
- Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 6, 2025
- Second Reading
- Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025
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