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Democratic
· Representative
Michelle Mussman
Represents District 56 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 655 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 1,791 of 1,804 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
25 of 53
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 15.5
Roll calls on record
1,804
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 Michelle Mussman 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 Michelle Mussman 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. Michelle Mussman is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 655 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.
HB1814 · MUNI CD-ZONING-MIDDLE HOUSING
House Housing Committee · 2025-03-20 · Passed 5–4
HB4839 · NO FETAL DEATH CERTIFICATE
House Public Health Committee · 2026-03-26 · Passed 5–3
HB3332 · CD CORR-SENTENCING REVIEW
Third Reading in House · 2025-04-10 · Failed 49–51
HB1600 · PLASTIC DISPOSABLE FOODWARE
House Public Health Committee · 2025-04-08 · Passed 5–3
HB2380 · EV REBATE-APPLICATIONS
House Energy & Environment 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 · 536 shared contested votes
31%
Brandun SchweizerRepublican · District 104 · 497 shared contested votes
30%
Nicole La HaRepublican · District 82 · 503 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 (13 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Michelle Mussman 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.
Introduced53
Out of committee31
Passed one chamber26
Passed both chambers25
Became law25
Never left committee22
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 15.5 bills that became law this session.
VEH CD-DRIVER'S LICENSE
In plain English Allows driver's license applicants to voluntarily submit documentation of intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder to be noted on their license.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows an applicant for a driver's license to submit, with the application for a driver's license, documentation confirming an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder so such information may be included on the person's driver's license. Provides that any such…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0840 · 2026-08-21
HEALTH-TECH
Amends the Youth Mental Health Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid · 2026-08-21
CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In provisions amending the Children's Advocacy Center Act, provides that MDT members shall access and share relevant information related to an investigation to the extent authorized by applicable state and federal privacy and confidentiality…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0832 · 2026-08-10
DCFS-ABUSED CHILD-GROOMING
In plain English Expands the definition of child abuse to include grooming and sexual misconduct by caregivers, and requires schools to post reporting guidelines and staff-student boundary violation procedures.
Official synopsis: Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Expands the definition of "abused child" to include a child whose parent or immediate family member, or any person responsible for the child's welfare, or any individual residing in the same home as the child, or a…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0831 · 2026-08-10
SCHCD-TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL STUDNT
In plain English Allows school boards to adopt policies for written education plans addressing the advanced abilities and disabilities of twice-exceptional students.
Official synopsis: Amends the School Code. In a provision concerning twice-exceptional children, changes references from "children" to "students". Sets forth what the suggested best practices for addressing the educational and related needs of a twice-exceptional student, as well as any student who (i) is gifted, talented, or…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0822 · 2026-08-07
ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
In plain English Changes the name of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired to the Illinois School for the Blind and updates related state laws accordingly.
Official synopsis: Amends the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act. Changes the name of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired to the Illinois School for the Blind. Makes conforming changes to the Personnel Code, the School Code, the School Safety Drill Act, the Illinois Educational Labor…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0716 · 2026-07-31
DISABILITY-DECISION MAKING
Deletes changes to the Probate Act of 1975. Reinserts provisions amending the Supported Decision-Making Act with these changes. Deletes provisions that provide that the capacity of an adult should be assessed with any supports, including supported decision-making, that the person is using or could use.…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0663 · 2026-07-30
ST BD ED-LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
In plain English Creates a language needs and monitoring program for deaf, hard of hearing, or DeafBlind children from birth to age five.
Official synopsis: Creates the Language Equality Acquisition for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind Children Act. Provides that the Act applies to children from birth to 5 years of age and is subject to appropriation. Provides that the Department of Human Services, in consultation with various State…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0658 · 2026-07-30
SCH CD-WIRELESS COMM DEVICE
In plain English Requires school boards and charter schools to adopt wireless communication device policies by the 2027-2028 school year, with exceptions for certain uses and prohibitions on enforcement through fees, fines, or suspensions.
Official synopsis: Amends the School Code. Provides that on or before the beginning of the 2027-2028 school year, each school board and charter school shall adopt and implement a wireless communication device policy. Requires the policy and administrative responses for violations of the policy to be published…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0657 · 2026-07-28
SCH CD-REG SUP INSTITUT-TRAUMA
Amends the Regional Superintendent of Schools Article of the School Code. With respect to the requirement that institutes provide instruction on trauma-informed practices and include the definitions of trauma, trauma-responsive learning environments, and whole child before the first student attendance day of each school year,…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0612 · 2026-07-24
VEH CD-FRONT PLATE HOLDER
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a motor vehicle dealer in the State shall not sell a motor vehicle that requires a front registration plate without installing a mounted plate holder on the front of the motor vehicle. Defines "motor vehicle dealer".
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0638 · 2026-07-24
EDUC-HOMELESS CHILD-PREVENTION
In plain English Allows school districts to pay for extended motel stays for homeless or at-risk children.
Official synopsis: Amends the Education for Homeless Children Act. Allows a school district to provide for an extended motel stay for a child who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Effective immediately.
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0595 · 2026-07-24
BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM
In plain English Requires the Secretary of State to establish a program providing blue envelopes for people with autism spectrum disorder to hold vehicle documents for use during interactions with law enforcement.
Official synopsis: Amends the Secretary of State Act. Provides that the Secretary of State shall establish a program to be known as the Blue Envelope Program through which the Office of the Secretary of State shall design and make publicly available blue envelopes that may be used…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0492 · 2026-06-26
GURU NANAK DAY
In plain English Declares November 29, 2026 as Guru Nanak Day in Illinois and encourages residents to honor the founder of Sikhism and participate in related observances.
Official synopsis: Declares November 29, 2026 as Guru Nanak Day in the State of Illinois, its inaugural observance. Encourages all residents to honor the life and teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, and to participate in observances that strengthen the bonds of…
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-05-30
ALS AWARENESS MONTH
In plain English Declares May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Illinois and calls on residents to support ALS research and those affected by the disease.
Official synopsis: Declares May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Calls upon all Illinoisans to engage in supporting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research, advocating for increased funding, and standing in solidarity with those affected by this relentless disease.
Became lawAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik · 2026-05-14
“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)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1804 total roll-call votes this session).
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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 Michelle Mussman 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
100%
Michelle MussmanState House 56 · Democratic · this page
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