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Democratic
· Representative
Justin Cochran
Represents District 55 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 242 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 724 of 729 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
7 of 20
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 15.5
Roll calls on record
729
104th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 9, 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 Justin Cochran 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 Justin Cochran 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. Justin Cochran is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 242 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.
HB4701 · LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT
In plain English Limits when health care providers can charge facility fees, allowing them only for hospital campus services, facilities with emergency departments, or freestanding emergency centers.
House Health Care Availability & Access Committee · 2026-04-14 · Passed 8–5
HB5163 · VEH CD-SCH BUS DRIVER PERMIT
House Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee · 2026-03-25 · Passed 7–4
SB2762 · INS-SEIZURE DETECTION DEVICE
In plain English Requires health insurance plans to cover seizure detection devices and preeclampsia biomarker testing without cost-sharing, starting in 2028 and 2029.
House Insurance Committee · 2026-05-28 · Passed 10–6
HR0652 · ICE-ELECTIONS/POLLING PLACES
In plain English Urges federal agencies to refrain from immigration enforcement at polling places and election sites to protect voting access and public confidence in elections.
House Ethics & Elections Committee · 2026-05-05 · Passed 10–6
HB5295 · REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PRIVACY
House Health Care Availability & Access Committee · 2026-04-15 · Passed 9–5
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.
Jeff KeicherRepublican · District 70 · 204 shared contested votes
34%
Brad StephensRepublican · District 20 · 149 shared contested votes
32%
Nicole La HaRepublican · District 82 · 220 shared contested votes
30%
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 (5 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Justin Cochran 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.
Introduced20
Out of committee9
Passed one chamber7
Passed both chambers7
Became law7
Never left committee11
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 15.5 bills that became law this session.
INS-RENTAL VEHICLE COVERAGE
In plain English Requires insurance companies to inform applicants and policyholders about rental car coverage availability when applying for or renewing auto insurance.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that, in response to all applications for a policy of automobile insurance received by an insurance company, the insurance company or its agent shall provide the applicant information regarding the availability of coverage for loss of use of an…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0847 · 2026-08-21
IDPH-LUNG CANCER SCREENING
In plain English Requires the Department of Public Health to establish and promote a tobacco quitline to help people quit smoking.
Official synopsis: Amends the Department of Public Health Act. Directs the Department of Public Health to establish, maintain, and promote a tobacco quitline. Allows the Department to contract with third-party entities to operate the tobacco quitline. Requires the Department to adopt rules. Defines "tobacco quitline". Effective immediately.
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0711 · 2026-07-31
HIGH SPEED RAIL COMM REPEAL
In plain English Delays the repeal of the High Speed Rail Commission Act from 2027 to 2030.
Official synopsis: Amends the High Speed Rail Commission Act. Provides that the Act is repealed on January 1, 2030 (rather than January 1, 2027). Effective immediately.
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0608 · 2026-07-24
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
In plain English Changes terminology throughout Illinois law from "disabled person" and "handicapped" to "person with a disability" and related updated language.
Official synopsis: Amends the Statute on Statutes and other various Acts. Changes all occurrences of "disabled person" to "person with a disability", changes all occurrences of "a person who is handicapped" to "a person who has a disability", changes all occurrences of "physically or mentally handicapped" to…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0598 · 2026-07-24
CONDEMNS-SEIZING GREENLAND
Condemns, in the strongest possible terms, any proposal, threat, or effort to invade, annex, or forcibly seize Greenland or any other territory of a United States treaty ally. Expresses support for the United States' enduring commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), to the…
Not out of committeeRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-07-01
INS-DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
In plain English Requires health insurance plans to provide equal coverage for durable medical equipment prescribed by any licensed health care practitioner, not just physicians, starting January 1, 2027.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027 that provides coverage for durable medical equipment that is authorized or…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0531 · 2026-06-26
DIAPER LABELING ACT
In plain English Requires diaper packages sold in Illinois to display a printed list of all ingredients in order of predominance within 12 months.
Official synopsis: Creates the Diaper Labeling Act. Provides that, no later than 12 months after the effective date of the Act, each package or box containing diapers sold in the State shall contain a plain and conspicuous printed list of all ingredients in order of predominance that…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0502 · 2026-06-26
CONDEMNS-UKRAINE-RUSSIA WAR
In plain English Condemns Russia's invasion and occupation of Ukraine and calls for immediate withdrawal of Russian forces.
Official synopsis: Condemns the continued unlawful invasion and military occupation of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. Condemns the documented massacres and atrocities committed in Bucha, Irpin, Mariupol, Izium, and other Ukrainian communities. Condemns the forced deportation and kidnapping of Ukrainian children and calls for their immediate return…
Became lawAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez · 2026-05-28
FOIA-STUDENT COMMS
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from inspection and copying under the Act written communication and attachments that pertain to a current or former student and that were sent between an educational institution and the student or between an educational institution and the student's…
Not out of committeeReferred to Rules Committee · 2026-05-19
FAIR ACCESS TO HOUSING
In plain English Starting January 1, 2027, prohibits certain entities from buying single-family homes unless they have been publicly listed for sale for at least 75 days.
Official synopsis: Amends the Fair Access to Housing Act. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2027, it shall be unlawful for a covered entity to purchase, acquire, or offer to purchase or acquire any interest in a single-family residence unless the single-family residence has been listed…
Out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-04-17
INS GUARANTY-JURISDICTION
In plain English Requires suits against the Illinois Insurance Guaranty Fund to be filed in Cook County and eliminates appeal bond requirements for related appeals.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Insurance Guaranty Fund Article of the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that certain provisions concerning the purpose of the Article and the Illinois Insurance Guaranty Fund's power to contract with the Office of Special Deputy Receiver are inoperative 5 years after the effective…
Out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-04-17
SCH CD-CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EDUC
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, every public high school shall include in its curriculum a unit of instruction on civic engagement. Provides that, as part of the unit of instruction, students must…
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
ELEC CD-CAMPAIGN FREE ZONES
Amends the Election Code. Provides that the campaign free zone at any polling place located within any forest preserve district or conservation district shall extend 100 horizontal feet from each entrance to the room used by voters to engage in voting and shall also extend…
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
LONG-TERM CARE TRUST ACT
Creates the Long-Term Care Trust Act. Establishes the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (Trust Program) within the Department on Aging to provide long-term services and supports funding benefits to eligible employees through payroll deductions to be deposited into the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust…
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
VEH-ELECTRIC MOBILE DEVICE DEF
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Changes the definition of "electric personal assistive mobility device" to mean a self-balancing 2 non-tandem wheeled device lacking pedals designed to transport only one person that is battery-powered or has an electric propulsion system that limits the maximum speed of…
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
“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 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 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)
HB2955 · 2026-05-31
EPA-PFAS WASTEWATER (House Concurrence)
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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 28 is House 55 plus House 56. The percentage is how often each of them ended up on the same side as Justin Cochran on bills both voted on (each one’s final Yea or Nay on the bill).
Laura MurphyState Senate 28 · Democratic
100%
Justin CochranState House 55 · Democratic · this page
Michelle MussmanState House 56 · Democratic
100%
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