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Democratic
· Representative
Justin Slaughter
Represents District 27 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 584 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 1,634 of 1,652 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
12 of 92
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 15.5
Roll calls on record
1,652
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 Justin Slaughter 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 Slaughter 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 Slaughter is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 584 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.
SB0042 · VEH CD-CANNABIS IN VEHICLE
House Judiciary – Criminal Committee · 2025-05-09 · Passed 8–6
HB3332 · CD CORR-SENTENCING REVIEW
Third Reading in House · 2025-04-10 · Failed 49–51
HB3521 · UNRELIABLE STATEMENTS INADMISS
In plain English Requires prosecutors to prove statements from custodial police interrogations are reliable before using them in homicide trials, with specific factors courts must consider.
House Judiciary – Criminal Committee · 2025-03-20 · Passed 8–6
HB1628 · SEIZURE & FORFEITURE REPORT
House Judiciary – Criminal Committee · 2025-03-20 · Passed 8–6
HB3650 · UTIL-2050 HEAT DECARBONIZATION
House Public Utilities Committee · 2025-03-19 · Passed 6–4
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 · 506 shared contested votes
32%
Jennifer SanalitroRepublican · District 48 · 436 shared contested votes
30%
Brandun SchweizerRepublican · District 104 · 497 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 (18 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Justin Slaughter 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.
Introduced92
Out of committee29
Passed one chamber18
Passed both chambers12
Became law12
Never left committee63
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 15.5 bills that became law this session.
CD CORR-SENTENCE CREDITS
Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Credit for Change Act. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Eliminates provisions that a person must serve various percentages for particular offenses. Provides that the rules and regulations shall provide that the individual in custody…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe · 2026-08-06
HUMAN RIGHTS-DISPARTE IMPACT
In plain English Expands civil rights protections to ban employment and credit practices that have discriminatory effects based on citizenship, family status, work authorization, or criminal records unless justified by business necessity or substantial legitimate interest.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that it is a civil rights violation for any employer, employment agency, or labor organization to use criteria or methods that have the effect of subjecting individuals to discrimination on the basis of unlawful discrimination, citizenship status, family…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0744 · 2026-07-31
JUV CT-COMMUNITY MEDIATION
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that either the court or the State's Attorney, or both, (rather than the State's Attorney) or an entity designated by the State's Attorney, may establish community mediation programs designed to provide citizen participation in addressing juvenile delinquency.…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0668 · 2026-07-31
COURT OF CLAIMS-AWARDS
Reinserts the provisions of Senate Amendment No. 2 with the following change in the Court of Claims Act. With regard to awards for time unjustly served in prison, in county jail, in county juvenile detention facilities, in Illinois Youth Centers, on parole or probation, or…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0573 · 2026-07-14
NURSING HOME SURVEYOR REPORT
In plain English Requires nursing facilities to apply certified nursing assistant pay increases to all hours worked and prohibits capping wage scales below required levels, with penalties for non-compliance.
Official synopsis: Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning pay increments to nursing facilities for the purpose of increasing compensation to certified nursing assistants (CNA), provides that such pay increments, including tenure wage increments and promotion-based wage increments, apply to…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0571 · 2026-07-10
CRIM CD-CONVERTIBLE PISTOLS
In plain English Bans manufacturing and licensed dealers from selling convertible pistols, with civil penalties up to $25,000 and potential license revocation for violations.
Official synopsis: Creates the Responsible Gun Manufacturing Act. Provides that it is unlawful for a person to manufacture a convertible pistol. Provides that it is unlawful for a certified licensee, as defined in the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act, to sell, offer to sell, exchange, give, transfer,…
Out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy · 2026-06-24
BODY CAMERAS-FOIA REQUESTS
Deletes changes to the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act and the Criminal Code of 2012. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that a public body may charge fees reflecting its actual costs up to $40 for each hour spent by personnel in searching…
Passed one chamberRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-06-02
ALPHA PHI ALPHA DAY
In plain English Declares May 6, 2026 as Alpha Phi Alpha Day in Illinois and commends the fraternity for its service and leadership.
Official synopsis: Declares May 6, 2026 as Alpha Phi Alpha Day in the State of Illinois. Commends Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated for 120 years of outstanding service, leadership, and advocacy. Welcomes the members of the fraternity to the State Capitol for this annual celebration of excellence.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-05-30
TROOPER CARNS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
In plain English Designates a one-mile section of Interstate 55 as the ISP Trooper Clay M. Carns Memorial Highway.
Official synopsis: Designates I-55 Mile Marker 243 to 244, Southbound and Northbound, as the "ISP Trooper Clay M. Carns Memorial Highway".
Became lawAdopted Both Houses · 2026-05-30
COMMENDS-JOHN HOWARD ASSOC.
Commends and congratulates the John Howard Association (JHA) on 125 years of service. Expresses gratitude for the association's steadfast work on behalf of incarcerated individuals, their families and support networks, and communities throughout Illinois.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-05-29
CRIM CD-PATRONIZING SEX TRADE
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that, in addition to any other disposition authorized by law, the court shall order any person arrested for patronizing a person engaged in the sex trade to participate in the Epstein Accountability Program and pay a fine based…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis · 2026-05-27
MEDICAID-PAYMENT RATES-FQHCS
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to seek a State Plan amendment from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding a prospective cost-reimbursement methodology for services provided by federally qualified health…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed · 2026-05-25
$DCEO-COMMUNITY DESK
Appropriates the sum of $7,500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to Community Desk Chicago to support commercial real estate projects collectively owned by local residents and small businesses through a shared ownership model. Effective…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford · 2026-05-25
JAIL RELEASE-OPIOID ANTAGONIST
Amends the County Department of Corrections Division of the Counties Code, the Unified Code of Corrections, and the County Jail Act. Provides that, upon the release of a prisoner or committed person from a county correctional institution, county jail, or Department of Corrections correctional institution…
Passed one chamberRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
VOTING RIGHTS-RELEASE CORR INS
Amends the Election Code. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2028, a person convicted of a felony, or otherwise under sentence in a correctional institution, shall have his or her right to vote restored and shall be eligible to vote not later than 14 days…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons · 2026-05-20
“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 Judiciary – Criminal Committee)
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)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1652 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 14 is House 27 plus House 28. The percentage is how often each of them ended up on the same side as Justin Slaughter on bills both voted on (each one’s final Yea or Nay on the bill).
Emil JonesState Senate 14 · Democratic
99%
Justin SlaughterState House 27 · Democratic · this page
Bob RitaState House 28 · Democratic
100%
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