Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Curt VanderWall 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.
Introduced31
Out of committee19
Passed one chamber10
Passed both chambers4
Became law4
Never left committee12
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 4.5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs 4State agencies (existing): health and human services 2Health: licensing 2Health facilities: other 2Mental health: other 2Insurance: other 1
Health facilities: other; facility fees; prohibit under certain circumstances. Creates new act.
Not out of committeePlaced On Third Reading · 2026-08-26
Mental health: guardians; appointment of guardians; modify. Amends sec. 628 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1628). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4728'25
Passed one chamberReferred To Committee On Housing And Human Services · 2026-06-25
Health: licensing; references to licenses for certain substance use disorder services programs in the motor vehicle code; modify to include those exempt from licensure. Amends sec. 625b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.625b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5729'26
Out of committeeReferred To Second Reading · 2026-06-24
Education: school districts; student mental health apprenticeship retention and training (SMART) internship grant program; modify. Amends sec. 3 of 2022 PA 180 (MCL 388.1953).
Not out of committeeBill Electronically Reproduced 06/18/2026 · 2026-06-23
Natural resources: hunting; certain penalties for failing to report a deer harvest or retain a deer harvest confirmation number; modify. Amends sec. 40118 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40118).
Out of committeeReferred To Second Reading · 2026-06-17
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for violations of the virtual currency kiosk prevention act; provide for. Amends sec. 14h, ch XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.14h). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6077'26
Not out of committeeBill Electronically Reproduced 06/11/2026 · 2026-06-16
Traffic control: speed restrictions; enforcement of speed restrictions in school zones; modify. Amends sec. 627a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.627a).
Out of committeeReferred To Second Reading · 2026-06-16
Mental health: other; authority for prescreening individuals for mental health services; modify. Amends (See bill).
Out of committeeRecommendation Concurred In · 2026-06-10
Health occupations: counselors; limited license option for certain counselors; eliminate. Repeals sec. 18109 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18109).
Passed one chamberReferred To Committee On Regulatory Affairs · 2026-04-28
A resolution to urge the Governor to take all appropriate actions to support and expedite the Brandon Road Interbasin Project in coordination with the Administration of President Donald J. Trump, including by directing relevant departments to facilitate efficient advancement of the project and recommending action to the House of Representatives.
Became lawAdopted · 2026-04-22
Human services: medical services; coverage for prescribed pediatric extended care; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 – 400.119b) by adding sec. 109u. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5252'25
Out of committeeReferred To Second Reading · 2026-04-15
Natural resources: fishing; licensing fees; modify. Amends secs. 43520, 43523b, 43532, 43532a, 43533, 43536, 43537 & 48703 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43520 et seq.).
Not out of committeeRep. Parker Fairbairn Removed As Cosponsor · 2026-03-18
Health: diseases; dissemination of information about cytomegalovirus (CMV) to certain individuals and in certain situations; provide for. Amends secs. 5431 & 5432 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5431 & 333.5432) & adds sec. 5143.
Passed one chamberReferred To Committee On Health Policy · 2026-02-24
Disabilities: other; penalties for certain violations to provision in use of travel aids by blind persons act; increase. Amends secs. 1a, 2 & 3 of 1937 PA 10 (MCL 752.51a et seq.).
Out of committeeReferred To Committee On Judiciary · 2026-02-18
Traffic control: driver license; exceptions to driver license suspension for certain individuals who suffered an epileptic seizure; provide for. Amends sec. 309 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.309) & adds sec. 309a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4307'25
Passed one chamberReassigned To Committee On Health Policy · 2026-02-11
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