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Democratic
· Representative
Barbara Hernandez
Represents District 50 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 622 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 1,789 of 1,810 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
10 of 44
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 15.5
Roll calls on record
1,810
104th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 4, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 104th General Assembly.
How Barbara Hernandez votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Barbara Hernandez sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Barbara Hernandez is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 622 party-line votes.
They voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this session.
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB3332 · CD CORR-SENTENCING REVIEW
Third Reading in House · 2025-04-10 · Failed 49–51
HB2516 · PFAS PRODUCT BAN
House Energy & Environment Committee · 2025-04-09 · Failed 7–5
HB2419 · EPA-LOCAL SITING REVIEW
House Energy & Environment Committee · 2025-04-09 · Failed 7–5
HB3521 · UNRELIABLE STATEMENTS INADMISS
House Judiciary – Criminal Committee · 2025-03-20 · Passed 8–6
HB1628 · SEIZURE & FORFEITURE REPORT
House Judiciary – Criminal Committee · 2025-03-20 · Passed 8–6
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Kevin SchmidtRepublican · District 114 · 509 shared contested votes
32%
Brandun SchweizerRepublican · District 104 · 500 shared contested votes
29%
Nicole La HaRepublican · District 82 · 494 shared contested votes
29%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (21 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Barbara Hernandez 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.
Introduced44
Out of committee21
Passed one chamber17
Passed both chambers10
Became law10
Never left committee23
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 15.5 bills that became law this session.
VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION
In plain English Requires titling for high-powered electric and gas-powered bicycles, exempts electric scooters from registration, and restricts minors from carrying passengers on such bikes unless related.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Sets forth titling requirements for (i) a motor driven cycle that is powered by an electric motor with a nominal power rating of greater than 750 watts but less than or equal to 8,000 watts and (ii) a gas-powered bicycle…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0854 · 2026-08-26
LOC GOV-CREDIT CARD AGREEMENTS
In plain English Prohibits local government credit card agreements from blocking or discriminating against the State Treasurer's E-Pay program or other payment systems the local government chooses.
Official synopsis: Amends the Local Governmental Acceptance of Credit Cards Act. Provides that no agreement or contract with a local governmental entity may prohibit or discriminate against the use of the State Treasurer's E-Pay program under the State Treasurer Act or any other payment processing system that…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0848 · 2026-08-21
STROKE CARE MODERNIZATION
In plain English Requires hospitals to notify health officials within five business days if they lose stroke center certification or change designation levels.
Official synopsis: Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Makes changes to defined terms. Replaces references to Primary Stroke Centers with Stroke Centers. Provides that a hospital that no longer meets nationally recognized, evidence-based standards for Stroke Centers, loses its Stroke Center certification, or has any…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0706 · 2026-07-31
POSSESSION DISPUTES-PETS
In plain English Allows courts to issue temporary possession and visitation orders for pets in civil disputes, and sets criteria for judges to decide pet ownership cases.
Official synopsis: Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Companion Animal Custody Equity Act. Amends the Replevin Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes "companion animals" subject to the Replevin Article. Defines a "companion animal" to mean an animal that is commonly considered…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0613 · 2026-07-24
LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLE
In plain English Requires operators of Class 1 or Class 2 low-speed electric bicycles to be at least 15 years old, with additional age restrictions for carrying passengers.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides for the operation of toy vehicles, motor driven cycles, and electric micromobility devices within the State, including provisions regarding certificate of title requirements, prohibition signage, licensing requirements, age requirements, equipment requirements, sale requirements, violations, and home rule limitations. Authorizes…
Passed one chamberPursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · 2026-07-02
CMS-MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS
Creates the Restock the Block Act. Defines terms. Imposes an annual fee on covered entities equal to 10% of the property value of each residential property owned in excess of 10 properties, increasing by an additional 10% for each additional block of 10 properties, up…
Passed one chamberRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-07-01
HIGHER ED-IN-STATE TUITION
Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois to make changes concerning in-state tuition to remove a condition concerning attending high school or a community college while residing in this State and not having established residency outside of this State before…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0511 · 2026-06-26
YOUTH MINDS MATTER SPIRIT WEEK
In plain English Declares April 13-19, 2026 as Youth Minds Matter Spirit Week in Illinois and recognizes certain student organizations for their leadership.
Official synopsis: Declares April 13 through April 19, 2026 as Youth Minds Matter Spirit Week in the State of Illinois. Recognizes the students of Project Altogether and Talented Tenth Social Services for their leadership and dedication to the well-being of their peers and the residents of Illinois.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-05-30
OPERATING ROOM SAFETY ACT
In plain English Requires surgical technologists hired or contracted by health care facilities after January 1, 2027 to meet specified educational, certification, or experiential requirements.
Official synopsis: Creates the Operating Room Patient Safety Act. Provides that each surgical technologist hired or contracted by a health care facility on or after January 1, 2027 shall meet specified educational, certification, or experiential requirements. Provides that nothing in the Act prohibits an individual from performing…
Passed one chamberAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons · 2026-05-21
STROKE CARE MODERNIZATION
In plain English Requires hospitals to notify health officials within five business days if they lose stroke center certification or change designation levels.
Official synopsis: Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Makes changes to defined terms. Replaces references to Primary Stroke Centers with Stroke Centers. Provides that a hospital that no longer meets nationally recognized, evidence-based standards for Stroke Centers, loses its Stroke Center certification, or has any…
Passed one chamberRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-05-15
MUNI CD-TELEHEALTH SERVICES
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality may enter into contractual agreements with a company that offers telehealth services or text-a-physician services or other text-based health care services. Defines "physician", "telehealth", and "text-based health care services". Effective January 1, 2027.
Not out of committeeReferred to Rules Committee · 2026-05-12
LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLE
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person who is less than 16 years of age may ride as a passenger on a Class 3 low-speed electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers if the operator is 18 years of age or older.
Out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-04-17
DCFS-MINIMUM AGE-PERPETRATOR
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill and House Amendment No. 1.
Passed one chamberReferred to Assignments · 2026-04-10
ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE ACT
Amends the Procurement Code. Requires bidders that respond to solicitations issued on or after January 1, 2027 for master contracts for the purchase of vehicles to submit an Illinois Jobs Plan that meets certain requirements. Amends the Electric Vehicle Rebate Act. Provides that, beginning July…
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
PROPERTY-ENERGY AUDITS
Amends the Energy Efficient Building Act. Provides that each builder who completes construction on a newly constructed residential building in the State shall cause an energy audit to be completed on the building resulting in a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index Score. Amends the…
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
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SB3731 · 2026-05-31
FIRST 2026 GENERAL REVISORY (House Third Reading)
HB5228 · 2026-05-31
WORK COMP-STATE LICENSURE (House Concurrence)
SB3398 · 2026-05-31
CIV PRO-TENANTS IN COMMON (House Third Reading)
HB4203 · 2026-05-31
INS CD-CANCER SCREENINGS (House Concurrence)
HB5081 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-ALTER SPEED LIMITS (House Concurrence)
HB5020 · 2026-05-31
JUV CT-EXTENDED JUR JUV PROS (House Concurrence)
SB3070 · 2026-05-31
EDUC-FOREIGN LANG ALTERNATIVE (House Third Reading)
HB3711 · 2026-05-31
PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT (House Concurrence)
HB4649 · 2026-05-31
FINANCIALLY EXPLOITED ADULT (House Concurrence)
SB0318 · 2026-05-31
BUSINESS-TECH (House Third Reading)
HB4534 · 2026-05-31
DCFS-ABUSED CHILD-GROOMING (House Concurrence)
HB3454 · 2026-05-31
EPINEPHRINE DELIVERY DEVICE (House Concurrence)
SB3393 · 2026-05-31
OSFM-CONTINUING EDUCATION (House Third Reading)
HB5492 · 2026-05-31
PRESCRIPTION HORMONE THERAPY (House Concurrence)
HB1810 · 2026-05-31
INCARCERATED-DISABILITIES (House Concurrence)
HB5449 · 2026-05-31
CONDO CI ASSN-DISCLSOURE INFO (House Concurrence)
SB3208 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-HUSBANDRY IMPLEMENT DEF (House Third Reading)
SB3019 · 2026-05-31
FINANCE-AGRICULTURAL BORROWER (House Third Reading)
HB5093 · 2026-05-31
HIGHER ED-IN-STATE TUITION (House Higher Education Committee)
HB5093 · 2026-05-31
HIGHER ED-IN-STATE TUITION (House Concurrence)
HB2335 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-VARIOUS (House Concurrence)
HB5387 · 2026-05-31
IDFPR-VARIOUS LICENSES (House Concurrence)
HB4327 · 2026-05-31
AUDITOR GENERAL-340B AUDIT (House Concurrence)
SB3222 · 2026-05-31
VIDEO STREAMING AD VOLUME (House Third Reading)
HB5090 · 2026-05-31
PROCUREMENT-CONSTRUCTION (House Concurrence)
SB2715 · 2026-05-31
OPEN MTGS-STATEWIDE ASSOC (House Third Reading)
HB2564 · 2026-05-31
PEN CD-TRS-SALARY INCREASES (House Concurrence)
HB4966 · 2026-05-31
DCFS-SECURE ACT (House Concurrence)
HB5487 · 2026-05-31
LAW FIRM OWNERSHIP (House Concurrence)
SB3561 · 2026-05-31
BUY-NOW-PAY-LATER ACT (House Third Reading)
SB3211 · 2026-05-31
TELEDENTISTRY EXAMINATIONS (House Third Reading)
HB2371 · 2026-05-31
DENTAL INSURANCE ASSIGNABILITY (House Concurrence)
HB4160 · 2026-05-31
AUTO INS-RIGHT TO APPRAISAL (House Concurrence)
HB4379 · 2026-05-31
ADULT CHANGING STATIONS (House Concurrence)
SB0248 · 2026-05-31
CRIM PRO-POST-CONVICT PETITION (House Third Reading)
SB3113 · 2026-05-31
CREDIT UNIONS-VARIOUS (House Third Reading)
HB1700 · 2026-05-31
FUNDS-COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT (House Concurrence)
HB2949 · 2026-05-31
FY27 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION (House Concurrence)
HB3811 · 2026-05-31
PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL GUARDIANS (House Concurrence)
HB3595 · 2026-05-31
INS CD-PET INSURANCE (House Concurrence)
HB4911 · 2026-05-31
VETERAN SCRATCH-OFF GAME (House Concurrence)
SB3255 · 2026-05-31
DHS-DSP PILOT PROGRAM (House Third Reading)
SB3777 · 2026-05-31
HUMAN RIGHTS-DISPARTE IMPACT (House Third Reading)
SB3645 · 2026-05-31
REGULATORY SUNSET-RADIATION (House Third Reading)
HB3275 · 2026-05-31
SCH-CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE (House Concurrence)
HB5295 · 2026-05-31
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PRIVACY (House Concurrence)
SB3707 · 2026-05-31
VISION BENEFIT MANAGERS (House Third Reading)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1810 total roll-call votes this session).
Boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic boundary files, simplified for display. For an exact address, use the legislature’s own district finder.
Who represents this ground
Illinois builds each Senate district from exactly two House districts: Senate 25 is House 49 plus House 50. The percentage is how often each of them ended up on the same side as Barbara Hernandez on bills both voted on (each one’s final Yea or Nay on the bill).
Karina VillaState Senate 25 · Democratic
100%
Maura HirschauerState House 49 · Democratic
99%
Barbara HernandezState House 50 · Democratic · this page
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