Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Jeff Irwin 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.
Introduced59
Out of committee32
Passed one chamber15
Passed both chambers4
Became law4
Never left committee27
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 7 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Natural resources: gas and oil 3Environmental protection: air pollution 3Trade: consumer goods and services 3Constitutional amendments: state 3Trade: vehicles 3Education: discipline 3
Criminal procedure: DNA; postconviction DNA testing; modify. Amends sec. 16, ch. X of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 770.16).
Out of committeeReferred To Committee Of The Whole · 2026-09-30
Legislature: other; presentation of enrolled bills to governor; require within a certain time period. Amends sec. 33, art. IX of the state constitution.
Not out of committeeReferred To Committee On Oversight · 2026-09-22
Civil procedure: execution; procedures for collection of judgments; revise. Amends & adds (See bill).
Passed one chamberReferred To Committee On Government Operations · 2026-09-15
Public utilities: electric utilities; distribution grid plans created by electric utilities; require. Amends sec. 6a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6a).
Not out of committeeReferred To Committee On Energy And Environment · 2026-09-10
Appropriations: department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
Out of committeeReassigned To Committee On Appropriations · 2026-09-10
Insurance: automobile; requirements to deem a rate excessive; modify. Amends sec. 2109 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2109).
Not out of committeeReferred To Committee On Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection · 2026-09-09
Housing: housing development authority; housing opportunity tax credit program; establish and administer. Amends sec. 22 of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1422) & adds sec. 22e. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5806'26, HB 5807'26
Became lawAssigned Pa 0023'26 With Immediate Effect · 2026-07-29
Probate: guardians and conservators; requirement to have an appraisal for the sale of real property; provide for. Amends sec. 5423 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5423).
Became lawAssigned Pa 0068'26 With Immediate Effect · 2026-07-29
Insurance: health insurers; methods of payments and reimbursements for dental benefits; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 – 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ss.
Became lawAssigned Pa 0038'26 With Immediate Effect · 2026-07-29
Children: foster care; conditions on the use of certain benefits for a child in foster care; provide. Amends 1994 PA 203 (MCL 722.951 – 722.960) by adding sec. 8g. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4750'25
Became lawAssigned Pa 0052'26 With Immediate Effect · 2026-07-29
Individual income tax: credit; state low-income housing tax credit; create. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 – 206.847) by adding secs. 279, 679 & 821. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0966'26, SB 0968'26
Passed one chamberReferred To Committee On Regulatory Reform · 2026-06-18
Insurance: other; state low-income housing tax credit; create. Amends secs. 476a & 476b of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.476a & 500.476b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0966'26, SB 0967'26
Passed one chamberReferred To Committee On Regulatory Reform · 2026-06-18
Insurance: automobile; rate reductions; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 – 500.8302) by adding sec. 2111g.
Out of committeeReferred To Committee Of The Whole · 2026-06-18
Insurance: insurers; processing of a claim; modify duties. Amends secs. 2005, 2006, 2026 & 2049 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2005 et seq.) & adds sec. 2005b & ch. 30B.
Out of committeeReferred To Committee Of The Whole · 2026-06-18
Law enforcement: investigations; minor confidential informant; require parental consent for children under the age of 18. Creates new act.
Out of committeeReferred To Committee Of The Whole · 2026-06-10
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