Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Richard Hayes was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced88
Out of committee58
Passed one chamber43
Passed both chambers26
Became law25
Never left committee30
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 30 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Civil Remedies & Liabilities 18Courts 13Elections 9Resolutions 9Property Interests 8Family 7
Relating to the time period for conducting pretrial hearings after a criminal defendant has been restored to competency.
VetoedVetoed by the Governor · 2025-06-22
Relating to the powers and duties and validating certain acts and proceedings of the Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Relating to the powers and duties and validating certain acts and proceedings of the Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Relating to disclosure under the public information law of certain contact information of a notary public that is maintained by the secretary of state.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the authority of this state to implement a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.
Became lawSee remarks for effective date · 2025-06-20
Relating to proof of identity of a person making an acknowledgment of a written instrument.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Relating to venue in certain actions involving private transfer fees for real property.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the sealing of certain documents alleged to contain trade secrets.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the filing and release of record of a unilateral memorandum of contract concerning residential property.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the Rio Grande vegetative management program.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Relating to decedents' estates and other matters involving probate courts.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the prohibition of short-barrel firearms.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to decedents' estates and other matters involving probate courts.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to choice of law and venue for certain construction contracts.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of certain digital electronic equipment.
Became lawEffective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 1, 2026 · 2025-06-20
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