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Democratic
· Representative
Lindsey LaPointe
Represents District 19 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 548 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
98%
Yea or Nay on 1,633 of 1,667 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
8 of 58
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 15.5
Roll calls on record
1,667
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 Lindsey LaPointe 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 Lindsey LaPointe 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. Lindsey LaPointe is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 548 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.
HB1598 · OPERATING ROOM SAFETY ACT
In plain English Requires surgical technologists hired or contracted by health care facilities after January 1, 2027 to meet specified educational, certification, or experiential requirements.
House Health Care Licenses Committee · 2025-04-09 · Passed 4–3
HB3332 · CD CORR-SENTENCING REVIEW
Third Reading in House · 2025-04-10 · Failed 49–51
HB3487 · BHWC DATA COLLECTION
House Mental Health & Addiction Committee · 2025-04-08 · Passed 6–4
HB2699 · MEDICAID-NONIMMIGRANT STATUS
House Approp-Health and Human Services Committee · 2025-03-13 · Failed 4–2
HB3460 · COSMETOLOGY/BARBER-APPRENTICES
In plain English Allows incarcerated people to apply for cosmetology and barber licenses without delays, removes hour requirements before exams, and establishes apprenticeship programs for these professions.
House Health Care Licenses Committee · 2026-04-15 · Passed 8–5
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 · 538 shared contested votes
30%
Jennifer SanalitroRepublican · District 48 · 426 shared contested votes
30%
Brad StephensRepublican · District 20 · 371 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 (34 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Lindsey LaPointe 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.
Introduced58
Out of committee23
Passed one chamber15
Passed both chambers8
Became law8
Never left committee35
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 15.5 bills that became law this session.
SLF-BASIC HYGIENE PRODUCTS
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that services provided by supportive living facilities shall include the provision of basic hygiene products necessary for residents to meet required hygiene standards. Provides that "basic hygiene products" shall include, but not be…
Not out of committeeFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe · 2026-08-27
STUDENT CARDIAC SAFETY ACT
Creates the Student Cardiac Safety Act. Provides that beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, a qualified health care professional who performs a physical examination on a student athlete in any of grades kindergarten through 12 shall include a cardiovascular prescreening as part of the examination.…
Not out of committeeFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe · 2026-08-26
MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION
In plain English Requires Illinois to automatically adopt federal controlled substance scheduling changes unless the state objects or affected parties file objections within 30 days, with a public hearing required before final decision.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that, in cases a controlled substance scheduled, rescheduled, or deleted as a controlled substance under federal law and notice is provided to the Department of Human Services and the Department does not take action within 30 days, at…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0819 · 2026-08-07
$DHS-HOME ILLINOIS PROGRAM
Appropriates $352,200,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for grants and administrative expenses of the Home Illinois Program. Effective July 1, 2026.
Not out of committeeRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-07-01
$ISAC-HUMAN SERVICE LOAN REPAY
Appropriates $5,000,000 to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for the Human Services Professional Loan Repayment Program. Effective July 1, 2026.
Not out of committeeRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-07-01
CHILDREN'S MENTAL HLTH ACT
In plain English Modifies the Children's Mental Health Partnership's duties, membership requirements, and adjunct council composition, among other changes.
Official synopsis: Amends the Children's Mental Health Act. In provisions concerning the Children's Mental Health Partnership, makes changes to the Partnership's list of duties to include (i) reviewing or facilitating needs assessments (rather than conducting research assessments) to better understand the challenges and gaps of programs, services,…
Passed one chamberHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-06-02
REVENUE-CREDITS-DEDUCTIONS
Amends the Enterprise Zone Act. Provides that certain credits related to high impact businesses do not apply on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a construction jobs credit does not apply for taxable years…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez · 2026-05-30
DEVELOPMENT ON CHURCH LAND ACT
Creates the Faith-Based Housing and Mixed-Use By-Right Act. Provides that a unit of local government shall permit multifamily developments and mixed-use developments as allowable by-right uses on faith-based land. Provides that a unit of local government may not require a proposed multifamily or mixed-use development…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah · 2026-05-28
PROFESSIONAL DEGREES-LICENSURE
In plain English Expresses support for certain health and human services professions and urges federal recognition of their graduate degrees for student loan purposes.
Official synopsis: Expresses the belief that nursing, social work, professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology, physician assistant practice, public health, and education are professional disciplines that require advanced graduate education, professional licensure, and adherence to rigorous ethical and clinical standards.…
Passed one chamberResolution Adopted 072-027-000 · 2026-05-28
PERSON-CENTERED MENTAL HEALTH
Reaffirms the State's steadfast commitment to promoting a person-centered, community-based mental health and substance use treatment system that is evidence-backed and recognizes each person's dignity, humanity, and autonomy in determining the best course of care in the least restrictive environment in compliance with the Constitution…
Passed one chamberReferred to Assignments · 2026-05-28
MENTAL HEALTH-COURT ORDERS
Reinserts the provisions of Senate Amendment No. 1 with the following changes: In provisions regarding a petition for the administration of psychotropic medication and electroconvulsive therapy by court order, provides that service of the petition and notice of the time and place of the hearing…
Passed one chamberRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-15
MEDICAID-CONTINUED COVERAGE
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that any person who was initially determined to be eligible for medical assistance and is receiving institutional services or home and community-based services as authorized under the Article shall be presumed eligible for…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter · 2026-05-15
MEDICAID-MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS
Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Strengthen Linkage to Follow-Up Care after a Behavioral Health Crisis Act. Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that for purposes of timely linking an individual to follow-up mental…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin · 2026-05-14
MEDICAID-MCO BEHAVIORAL HLTH
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services must incorporate minimum standards governing behavioral health pre-payment and post-payment reviews into MCO contracts effective for all services covered on and after January 1, 2027.…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal · 2026-05-13
DHS-BEHAVIORAL HLTH SURCHARGE
In plain English Starting January 1, 2027, requires health insurance companies to pay an assessment to fund behavioral health emergency services, with money deposited into a new state trust fund account.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Beginning January 1, 2027, requires each covered entity to pay to the Department of Insurance a behavioral health emergency services covered lives assessment for deposit into the Behavioral Health Emergency Services Assessment Account within the Statewide 9-8-8 Trust Fund. Establishes…
Out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal · 2026-05-13
“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 Health Care Licenses Committee)
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 Health Care Licenses Committee)
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)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1667 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 10 is House 19 plus House 20. The percentage is how often each of them ended up on the same side as Lindsey LaPointe on bills both voted on (each one’s final Yea or Nay on the bill).
Rob MartwickState Senate 10 · Democratic
100%
Lindsey LaPointeState House 19 · Democratic · this page
Brad StephensState House 20 · Republican
77%
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