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Republican
· Representative
Brad Fritts
Represents District 74 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
88%
on 698 party-line votes · House Republicans median 96%
Cast a vote
98%
Yea or Nay on 1,856 of 1,894 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
12 of 37
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 6.5
Roll calls on record
1,894
104th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 15, 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 Brad Fritts 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 Brad Fritts 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. Brad Fritts is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
84 of 698 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
HB2564 · PEN CD-TRS-SALARY INCREASES
House Concurrence · 2026-05-31 · Passed 92–25 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB5228 · WORK COMP-STATE LICENSURE
House Concurrence · 2026-05-31 · Passed 89–27 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB2696 · QUICK-TAKE-HOFFMAN ESTATES
In plain English Allows Hoffman Estates to use expedited eminent domain proceedings for one year to acquire property for road improvements on specified streets.
House Third Reading · 2026-05-29 · Passed 77–30 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB4025 · EPA-LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACE
In plain English Allows water suppliers to notify customers of lead service lines through additional methods, exempts high-volume replacers from partial replacement restrictions, and requires large-city property owners to allow water suppliers access to replace lead lines.
House Third Reading · 2026-05-28 · Passed 83–29 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB3403 · PEN CD-BD OF INVESTMENT AUDIT
House Third Reading · 2026-05-28 · Passed 89–20 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB2735 · LAKE COUNTY-QUICK TAKE
In plain English Allows the City of North Chicago to use quick-take proceedings to acquire easements for flood mitigation and stormwater projects for one year after this law takes effect.
House Third Reading · 2026-05-27 · Passed 78–28 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4587 · CHILD CARE DIRECTORS
House Concurrence · 2026-05-27 · Passed 88–21 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB3020 · DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-HARASSMENT
In plain English Expands the definition of harassment in domestic violence cases to include contacting, following, surveilling, impersonating, sharing intimate images, and doxing, and allows protective orders even if the respondent is incarcerated.
House Third Reading · 2026-05-27 · Passed 91–23 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB3107 · QUICK-TAKE OAK PARK
In plain English Allows Oak Park to quickly acquire specified Cook County properties for a public building using eminent domain for two years, then repeals this authority after three years.
House Third Reading · 2026-05-27 · Passed 79–27 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB3336 · 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.
House Third Reading · 2026-05-27 · Passed 80–30 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB3762 · EXTREME WORKPLACE TEMPS
In plain English Requires the state to establish workplace temperature safety standards for excessive heat and cold, with an injury prevention plan due by January 2026.
House Labor & Commerce Committee · 2025-03-19 · Failed 7–6
HB3332 · CD CORR-SENTENCING REVIEW
Third Reading in House · 2025-04-10 · Failed 49–51
HB3510 · BUILDING-STRETCH CODES
House Energy & Environment Committee · 2025-04-08 · Failed 7–5
HB1699 · EPA-PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE
House Energy & Environment Committee · 2025-04-08 · Failed 7–5
HB2380 · EV REBATE-APPLICATIONS
House Energy & Environment Committee · 2025-04-08 · Failed 7–5
Democrats 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.
Anthony DeLucaDemocrat · District 80 · 461 shared contested votes
26%
Rick RyanDemocrat · District 36 · 476 shared contested votes
24%
Fred CrespoDemocrat · District 44 · 459 shared contested votes
24%
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 (38 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Brad Fritts 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.
Introduced37
Out of committee17
Passed one chamber15
Passed both chambers12
Became law12
Never left committee20
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 6.5 bills that became law this session.
GOV ACCOUNT AUDIT-TOWNSHIPS
Deletes modifications of the audit procedures for governmental units under the Act for fiscal years 2028 and after. Provides that, beginning with fiscal year 2027, any governmental unit receiving revenue of less than $1,400,000 for any fiscal year (rather than less than $850,000 for any…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0635 · 2026-07-24
SCH CD-DEACTIVATE SCH-CONTRACT
In plain English Requires contracts between a deactivating school district sending students to multiple districts and receiving districts to last four years instead of two, with renewals by mutual agreement.
Official synopsis: Amends the School Boards Article of the School Code. Provides that the length of a contract between a deactivating school district that is seeking to send its students to more than one district and the receiving district shall be for 4 (rather than 2) school…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0592 · 2026-07-24
CONGRATS-DAVE HELLMICH, PH.D.
Congratulates Dave Hellmich, Ph.D. on his retirement from Sauk Valley Community College. Commends him for his extraordinary career and many contributions to higher education. Wishes him continued health, happiness, and success in the years ahead.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-05-30
MEMORIAL-DR. DAVID K. DEETS
Mourns the death of David K. Deets, M.D.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-05-25
CONGRATS-INPC/PINE ROCK
Congratulates the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission and Northern Illinois University on the 60th anniversary of the dedication of Pine Rock Nature Preserve. Commends the organizations' ongoing commitment to conservation, education.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-05-14
ELEC CD-OBJECTION RULINGS
Amends the Election Code. In provisions concerning objections to petitions for nomination, provides that, unless a proceeding for judicial review has been commenced, the electoral board must transmit a certified copy of its ruling to the election authority to whom the ballot is certified and…
Not out of committeeReferred to Rules Committee · 2026-05-12
TRUTH IN TAX-REVENUE RATE
Amends the Truth in Taxation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that the notice and hearing requirements apply if the taxing district proposes to extend a tax rate against all taxable property in the district that exceeds the revenue neutral rate. Provides that the…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver · 2026-05-07
VEH CD-ELECTRIC VEHICLE DECAL
In plain English Requires the Secretary of State to issue a decal for registered electric vehicles that owners must display at the rear of their vehicle.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, upon registration of an electric vehicle, the Secretary of State shall issue a decal that distinguishes it from non-electric vehicles. Requires the owner of the electric vehicle to display the decal at the rear of the electric vehicle…
Out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-04-17
CONGRATS-PAUL B. STODDARD
Congratulates Paul B. Stoddard on his retirement from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign after his outstanding career and dedicated service to the University of Illinois, the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, and the people of the State of Illinois. Wishes him continued success,…
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-04-16
STATE GROUP INS-DEPENDENTS
Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Provides that if both spouses are eligible covered members and are employees under the State Employees Article of the Illinois Pension Code, then one spouse may enroll the other spouse as an eligible dependent if: (1)…
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
MUNI/TWP WRITE-IN CANDIDATES
Amends the Township Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that write-in candidates for township offices may not enter upon their duties if the number of votes the write-in candidates received in the election is less than the number of signatures on the petition the…
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
VEH CD-NON-HIGHWAY VEHICLES
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the Department of Natural Resources to authorize the operation of non-highway vehicles on the roadways under its jurisdiction if the Department determines that the public safety will not be jeopardized. Provides that a county board or township located in…
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
CONGRATS-POLO CMTY HS FOOTBALL
Congratulates the Polo Community High School football team, the Marcos, for finishing as the 2025 Illinois State 8-Man Football Association (I8FA) Runner-Up. Wishes the team future success.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-02-24
CONGRATS-BENTLEE LAWRENZ
Congratulates Bentlee Lawrenz of Montmorency Elementary School in Rock Falls on winning the 2025 Illinois Elementary School Association's (IESA) 3A Boys Cross Country State Championship.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-02-24
CONGRATS-MENDOTA TWP HS SOCCER
Congratulates the Mendota Township High School boys soccer team, the Trojans, for finishing as the 2025 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 1A State Runner-Up. Wishes the team continued success.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-02-24
“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.
SB3731 · 2026-05-31
FIRST 2026 GENERAL REVISORY (House Third Reading)
HB5228 · 2026-05-31
WORK COMP-STATE LICENSURE (House Labor & Commerce Committee)
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 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 Judiciary – Civil Committee)
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)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1894 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 37 is House 73 plus House 74. The percentage is how often each of them ended up on the same side as Brad Fritts on bills both voted on (each one’s final Yea or Nay on the bill).
Li ArellanoState Senate 37 · Republican
87%
Ryan SpainState House 73 · Republican
93%
Brad FrittsState House 74 · Republican · this page
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