Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Tom Kuhn 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.
Introduced27
Out of committee13
Passed one chamber13
Passed both chambers2
Became law2
Never left committee14
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 4.5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Education: school districts 2Counties: boards and commissions 2Highways: local 2Highways: construction and repair 2Appropriations: general government 2Crimes: controlled substances 2
Crimes: criminal sexual conduct; penalties for criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree; modify. Amends sec. 520e of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.520e).
Passed one chamberReferred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety · 2026-10-01
Counties: boards and commissions; requirement for competitive bidding by county road commissions on certain purchases; modify. Amends sec. 10, ch. IV of 1909 PA 283 (MCL 224.10).
Not out of committeeBill Electronically Reproduced 09/23/2026 · 2026-09-24
Criminal procedure: evidence; applicability of rules of evidence at preliminary examination; modify. Amends sec. 11b, ch. VI of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 766.11b).
Not out of committeeBill Electronically Reproduced 08/27/2026 · 2026-09-01
Counties: boards and commissions; requirement for competitive bidding by county road commissions on certain purchases; modify. Amends sec. 10 of 1909 PA 283 (MCL 224.10).
Became lawAssigned Pa 91'26 With Immediate Effect · 2026-07-29
Public employees and officers: state; legal authority of an attorney general opinion; clarify. Amends sec. 32 of 1846 RS 12 (MCL 14.32).
Passed one chamberReferred To Committee On Government Operations · 2026-06-23
Public employees and officers: ethics; certain local officials acting as lobbyists outside of the course and scope of the official's office; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.411 – 4.431) by adding sec. 6b.
Passed one chamberReferred To Committee On Government Operations · 2026-06-23
Criminal procedure: preliminary examination; certain rules and procedures for conducting a preliminary examination; revise. Amends sec. 11b, ch. VI of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 766.11b) & adds sec. 11c to ch. VI.
Not out of committeeBill Electronically Reproduced 06/16/2026 · 2026-06-17
Taxation: administration; settlement process; modify to reflect repeal of the state real estate transfer tax act. Amends sec. 21 of 1941 PA 122 (MCL 205.21). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5880'26, HB 5874'26
Passed one chamberReferred To Committee On Government Operations · 2026-06-02
Legislature: legislative agencies; office of digital oversight; establish. Creates new act.
Passed one chamberReferred To Committee On Appropriations · 2026-06-02
Criminal procedure: sentencing; mandatory sentencing for certain crimes in the sex offender registration act; require. Amends sec. 9 of 1994 PA 295 (MCL 28.729).
Not out of committeeBill Electronically Reproduced 04/29/2026 · 2026-04-30
Criminal procedure: sentencing; mandatory sentencing for certain crimes in the revised judicature act; require. Amends sec. 2950 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2950).
Not out of committeeBill Electronically Reproduced 04/29/2026 · 2026-04-30
Property: condemnation; bad faith agency offers; provide remedies for, and change burden of proof on public use. Amends secs. 5 & 24 of 1980 PA 87 (MCL 213.55 & 213.74). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5900'26
Not out of committeeBill Electronically Reproduced 04/28/2026 · 2026-04-29
Holidays: other; Chaldean American Month; establish. Creates new act.
Became lawAssigned Pa 9'26 With Immediate Effect · 2026-04-28
Criminal procedure: mental capacity; outpatient treatment for misdemeanor offenders with mental health issues; provide for. Amends 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1001 – 330.2106) by adding sec. 1021 & ch. 10A. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4412'25
Passed one chamberReferred To Committee On Health Policy · 2026-03-24
Crimes: penalties; delivery of controlled substance causing serious injury; provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 – 750.568) by adding sec. 89a.
Passed one chamberReferred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety · 2026-03-17
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