Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Ryan Chamberlin 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.
Introduced10
Out of committee1
Passed one chamber1
Passed both chambers1
Became law1
Never left committee2
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 2 bills that became law this session.
Criteria for Determining Criminal Gang Membership
In plain English Revises the definition of criminal gang member and defines gang-related language.
Official synopsis: Revises definition of term "criminal gang member"; defines "gang-related language."
Became lawChapter No. 2026-156 · 2026-06-17
Senate Confirmation of Gubernatorial Appointments and Legislative Approval of Extended States of Emergency
Proposes amendment to State Constitution to require that Senate confirm appointments & removals made by Governor & to require that Legislature authorize extension of state of emergency declared by Governor.
FailedDied in Government Operations Subcommittee · 2026-03-13
Ad Valorem Tax Levies
Removes references to county & school district ad valorem tax levies.
FailedDied in Ways & Means Committee · 2026-03-13
County and School District Ad Valorem Taxing Authority
Proposes amendments to State Constitution to remove authority of counties & school districts to levy ad valorem taxes.
FailedDied in Ways & Means Committee · 2026-03-13
Tax/Sales Taxes
Revises upward specified sales & use tax, requires certain percentage of collected revenues be used for specified purpose; requires specified surtax when property is transferred.
FailedDied in Ways & Means Committee · 2026-03-13
Community-based Care Lead Agency and Subcontractor Liability
Removes liability insurance coverage requirements for community-based care lead agencies; removes liability insurance coverage requirements for subcontractors of community-based care lead agencies; removes requirement to annually increase certain conditional limitations on damages by specified percentage.
Not out of committeeDied on Second Reading Calendar · 2026-03-13
Prohibition of Pyramid Promotional Schemes
Prohibits person from establishing, promoting, operating, or participating in pyramid promotional scheme; provides penalties; provides for restitution; provides that specified provisions & penalties are in addition to civil, administrative, or criminal actions provided by law
FailedDied in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee · 2026-03-13
Minimum Wage Requirements
Exempts employer from state minimum wage requirements for specified employees; prohibits certain work-based learning opportunities from lasting longer than specified timeframe; authorizes employees to voluntarily opt out of state minimum wage requirements by signing waiver; prohibits employer from coercing employee into opting out of state…
FailedDied in Commerce Committee · 2026-03-13
Maximum Millage Rates for the 2027-2028 Fiscal Year
Provides method for determining the maximum county & school millage rates for fiscal year 2027-2028; provides for future repeal.
FailedDied in Select Committee on Property Taxes · 2026-03-13
First Responders Mental Health Awareness Day
Designates May 10, 2026, as "First Responders Mental Health Awareness Day."
Not out of committeeAdopted by Publication · 2026-03-05
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.