Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Illinois
Votes with Republicans
65%
on 221 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 95%
Cast a vote
98%
Yea or Nay on 1,230 of 1,255 roll calls · Senate median 95%
Their bills that became law
8 of 41
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 12.5
Roll calls on record
1,255
104th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 27, 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 Darby Hills 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 Darby Hills sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Darby Hills is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
77 of 221 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
HB4990 · HIGHER ED-PREVENT SEX VIOLENCE
Senate Third Reading · 2026-05-31 · Passed 42–13 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4248 · ALGORITHMIC PRICE TRANSPARENCY
In plain English Bans businesses from using surveillance pricing and allows the Attorney General or State's Attorneys to enforce the prohibition.
Senate Third Reading · 2026-05-31 · Passed 41–16 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB3777 · 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.
Senate Concurrence · 2026-05-31 · Passed 41–14 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4379 · ADULT CHANGING STATIONS
Senate Third Reading · 2026-05-31 · Passed 46–12 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB3222 · VIDEO STREAMING AD VOLUME
Senate Concurrence · 2026-05-31 · Passed 47–10 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB3465 · CONSTRUCTION-SANITARY REQS
Senate Concurrence · 2026-05-31 · Passed 45–13 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4535 · SCH CD-E-LEARNING DAY-ELECTION
Senate Third Reading · 2026-05-30 · Passed 43–10 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB5234 · LANDLORD-TENANT FEES
Senate Third Reading · 2026-05-30 · Passed 41–15 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4339 · SCH CD-HIGH SCH-REGISTER VOTER
In plain English Requires high school districts to offer eligible graduating students the opportunity to register to vote starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
Senate Third Reading · 2026-05-29 · Passed 41–12 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB4418 · EPA-STORMWATER-PLASTIC PELLET
In plain English Requires the state environmental agency to develop stormwater pollution prevention requirements for facilities that handle plastic pellets.
Senate Third Reading · 2026-05-28 · Passed 44–13 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB5487 · LAW FIRM OWNERSHIP
Senate Judiciary Committee · 2026-05-29 · Passed 5–3
SB3973 · ICC REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION
In plain English Allows the Illinois Commerce Commission to acquire real property in Springfield during fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to carry out its duties.
Senate Judiciary Committee · 2026-03-11 · Passed 5–3
SB2737 · CONSUMER FRAUD-GROCERY COUPONS
Senate Consumer Protection Committee · 2026-02-19 · Passed 5–3
SB2487 · HUMAN RIGHTS-IDHR CONFERENCE
Senate Judiciary Committee · 2025-05-28 · Passed 5–3
HB1083 · PROPERTY-GENDER NEUTRAL
Senate Judiciary Committee · 2025-05-07 · Passed 5–3
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.
Doris TurnerDemocrat · District 48 · 194 shared contested votes
56%
Suzy Glowiak HiltonDemocrat · District 23 · 212 shared contested votes
54%
Patrick JoyceDemocrat · District 40 · 222 shared contested votes
53%
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 (25 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Darby Hills 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.
Introduced41
Out of committee12
Passed one chamber10
Passed both chambers8
Became law8
Never left committee29
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 12.5 bills that became law this session.
DCFS-NOTICE OF APPEAL PROCESS
In plain English Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to include specific information in notifications about abuse or neglect findings, including appeal rights and how to request investigative files.
Official synopsis: Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. In provisions concerning written notification to specified persons on the final determination of an indicated finding of abuse or neglect, requires the Department of Children and Family Services to include in such notification: (1) a statement of…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0597 · 2026-07-24
REGULATION-TECH
In plain English Requires child care facilities to have at least two staff members certified in first aid, the Heimlich maneuver, and CPR during operating hours.
Official synopsis: Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. In provisions concerning standards for licensing, provides that each child care institution, maternity center, day care center, group home, day care home, and group day care home shall have on its premises during its hours of operation at…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0583 · 2026-07-24
INC TX-CHILD CARE
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2026, the credit for employee child care shall be in an amount equal to: (1) 50% of the start-up costs expended by the corporate taxpayer to provide a…
Not out of committeeAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss · 2026-07-13
INC TX-EDUCATION
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for taxpayers who are the custodians of one or more children who attend an eligible preschool program in the State during the taxable year. Provides that the amount of the credit shall be 100%…
Not out of committeeAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss · 2026-07-13
INC TX-DONATIONS OF PROPERTY
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for a taxpayer that makes a qualified donation of real property during the taxable year to an employer that will use the property for the purpose of providing onsite child care to its employees.…
Not out of committeeAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss · 2026-07-13
USE/OCC TX-EXEMPT PRESCRIPTION
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that prescription medicines and products classified as Class III medical devices by the United States Food and Drug Administration that are used for…
Not out of committeeAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson · 2026-07-09
USE/OCC TAX-DIAPERS
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that diapers for use by infants, children, or adults are exempt from the taxes under the Acts. Effective immediately.
Not out of committeeAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin · 2026-07-06
$DCEO-BARRINGTON HILLS
Appropriates $150,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Barrington Hills. Effective immediately.
Not out of committeePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · 2026-07-02
LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH
In plain English Changes the short title in the Economic Development Project Area Tax Increment Allocation Act of 1995.
Official synopsis: Amends the Economic Development Project Area Tax Increment Allocation Act of 1995. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Out of committeeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · 2026-07-02
INC TX-EDUCATION
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for taxpayers who are the custodians of one or more children who attend an eligible preschool program in the State during the taxable year. Provides that the amount of the credit shall be 100%…
Not out of committeeAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss · 2026-06-17
WELL SEPTIC HOUSING TASK FORCE
Creates the Private Well, Septic, and Water Infrastructure Housing Impact Task Force Act. Establishes a Task Force to study the impacts of new residential development on private wells, septic systems, groundwater quality, drinking water safety, and related environmental and public health concerns. Provides for membership…
Not out of committeeReferred to Assignments · 2026-05-30
YOUTH SUBST USE PREVENTION MO
In plain English Declares October 2026 as Youth Substance Use Prevention Month in Illinois to raise awareness about youth substance use.
Official synopsis: Declares October 2026 as Youth Substance Use Prevention Month in the State of Illinois to bring awareness to youth substance use and to provide the youth of Illinois with the support they need to lead healthy lives and achieve their dreams.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-05-29
REVENUE-HOMEBUILDER CREDIT
Amends the Illinois Housing Development Act. Provides that the Illinois Housing Development Authority shall issue to home builders who build single-family homes in the State (i) certificates of exemption from the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, and…
Not out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
DCFS-MISSING CHILDREN-REPORTS
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to submit, beginning June 1, 2027, annual reports to the General Assembly on the total number of youth in care who were classified by the Department as missing during the…
Not out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
PROP TX-DISABLED PERSONS
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that an applicant who receives the homestead exemption for persons with disabilities and who submits documentation by the examining provider that the applicant is totally and permanently disabled need not be reexamined to receive the exemption in a subsequent…
Not out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
“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.
SB0118 · 2026-05-31
DHS-GAMBLING DISORDERS (Senate Concurrence)
SB3258 · 2026-05-31
INS-RENTAL VEHICLE COVERAGE (Senate Concurrence)
HB4304 · 2026-05-31
HIGHER ED STUDENT BILL OF RTS (Senate Third Reading)
HB5024 · 2026-05-31
MUNI CD-DETENTION FACILITIES (Senate Third Reading)
SB3398 · 2026-05-31
CIV PRO-TENANTS IN COMMON (Senate Concurrence)
SB3273 · 2026-05-31
UTILITIES-INTERCONNECTIONS (Senate Concurrence)
SB3037 · 2026-05-31
DARK SKY ACT (Senate Concurrence)
HB4571 · 2026-05-31
COUNTIES CD-AFFORDABLE HOUSING (Senate Third Reading)
SB0318 · 2026-05-31
BUSINESS-TECH (Senate Concurrence)
SB3967 · 2026-05-31
NURSING HOME SURVEYOR REPORT (Senate Concurrence)
HJR0046 · 2026-05-31
LITTLE PALESTINE WAY (Senate Motion To Adopt)
SB3465 · 2026-05-31
CONSTRUCTION-SANITARY REQS (Senate Concurrence)
SB3208 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-HUSBANDRY IMPLEMENT DEF (Senate Concurrence)
SB3321 · 2026-05-31
LOC GOV-CREDIT CARD AGREEMENTS (Senate Concurrence)
SB3019 · 2026-05-31
FINANCE-AGRICULTURAL BORROWER (Senate Concurrence)
SB3049 · 2026-05-31
NEWBORN METABOLIC SCREENING (Senate Concurrence)
HB4327 · 2026-05-31
AUDITOR GENERAL-340B AUDIT (Senate Third Reading)
SB3222 · 2026-05-31
VIDEO STREAMING AD VOLUME (Senate Concurrence)
SB3020 · 2026-05-31
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-HARASSMENT (Senate Concurrence)
HB5090 · 2026-05-31
PROCUREMENT-CONSTRUCTION (Senate Third Reading)
SB3044 · 2026-05-31
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDER-EFFECT (Senate Concurrence)
SB3048 · 2026-05-31
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-LETHALITY (Senate Concurrence)
SB2951 · 2026-05-31
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE TIME (Senate Concurrence)
HB4496 · 2026-05-31
PROCUREMENT-STATE LABS (Senate Third Reading)
HB4379 · 2026-05-31
ADULT CHANGING STATIONS (Senate Third Reading)
SB3113 · 2026-05-31
CREDIT UNIONS-VARIOUS (Senate Concurrence)
SB3086 · 2026-05-31
STATE PERMITTED INVESTMENTS (Senate Concurrence)
HB2949 · 2026-05-31
FY27 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION (Senate Third Reading)
HB2783 · 2026-05-31
CMS-MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS (Senate Third Reading)
SB2762 · 2026-05-31
INS-SEIZURE DETECTION DEVICE (Senate Concurrence)
HB4911 · 2026-05-31
VETERAN SCRATCH-OFF GAME (Senate Third Reading)
SB3255 · 2026-05-31
DHS-DSP PILOT PROGRAM (Senate Concurrence)
SB3777 · 2026-05-31
HUMAN RIGHTS-DISPARTE IMPACT (Senate Concurrence)
SB3645 · 2026-05-31
REGULATORY SUNSET-RADIATION (Senate Concurrence)
HB0957 · 2026-05-31
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (Senate Third Reading)
SB2427 · 2026-05-31
SCH CD-WIRELESS COMM DEVICE (Senate Concurrence)
HB4377 · 2026-05-31
PHA-NO WORK REQUIREMENTS (Senate Third Reading)
SB2771 · 2026-05-31
SUICIDE PREVENTION INFORMATION (Senate Concurrence)
SB3365 · 2026-05-31
MEDICARE/MEDICAID DUAL ELIGIBL (Senate Concurrence)
HB5511 · 2026-05-31
DIGITAL AGE ASSURANCE (Senate Third Reading)
HB0111 · 2026-05-31
$FY 2027 BUDGET (Senate Third Reading)
HB4248 · 2026-05-31
ALGORITHMIC PRICE TRANSPARENCY (Senate Third Reading)
HB3663 · 2026-05-31
COURT OF CLAIMS-AWARDS (Senate Third Reading)
HB0958 · 2026-05-31
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (Senate Third Reading)
SB3798 · 2026-05-31
MENTAL HEALTH 9-1-1 CALLS (Senate Concurrence)
SB0807 · 2026-05-31
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (Senate Concurrence)
SB3484 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (Senate Concurrence)
SB2524 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-DRIVER'S LICENSE (Senate Concurrence)
HB0862 · 2026-05-31
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (Senate Third Reading)
SB2645 · 2026-05-31
FIRE STATION REHABILITATION (Senate Concurrence)
HB0952 · 2026-05-31
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (Senate Third Reading)
HB4438 · 2026-05-31
STATE BEE DESIGNATION (Senate Third Reading)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1255 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 26 is House 51 plus House 52. The percentage is how often each of them ended up on the same side as Darby Hills on bills both voted on (each one’s final Yea or Nay on the bill).
Darby HillsState Senate 26 · Republican · this page
Nabeela SyedState House 51 · Democratic
85%
Marty McLaughlinState House 52 · Republican
77%
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