2023-2024 Regular Session • Illinois Legislature
HB5256: PERSONNEL-AUTISM PREFERENCE
Legislative Summary
Amends the Personnel Code. Provides, in provisions concerning a trainee program for persons with a disability, that "disability" includes a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder by a medical professional. Effective immediately.
Demographic Impact
Overall analysis of equity impact
90% Positive
High ConfidenceView detailed demographic breakdown ↓Unlock Full Demographic Insights
Go beyond the overall score.
Gain a deeper understanding of this bill's potential impact across diverse communities, including detailed breakdowns by category and subgroup. Access to this granular analysis helps ensure equitable outcomes.
Enable full analysis features for your organization.
Contact Sales to Learn MoreOr email us directly at sales@legiequity.us.
Bill History
2/8/2024
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton
House of Representatives
2/9/2024
First Reading
House of Representatives
2/9/2024
Referred to Rules Committee
House of Representatives
3/5/2024
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
3/13/2024
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
House of Representatives
3/13/2024
Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 027-000-000
House of Representatives
3/14/2024
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House of Representatives
3/14/2024
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
House of Representatives
3/14/2024
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
House of Representatives
3/14/2024
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
House of Representatives
3/14/2024
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg
House of Representatives
3/14/2024
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
House of Representatives
3/14/2024
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Caulkins
House of Representatives
3/14/2024
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
House of Representatives
3/14/2024
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass
House of Representatives
3/14/2024
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
House of Representatives
3/14/2024
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
House of Representatives
3/22/2024
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton
House of Representatives
3/22/2024
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House of Representatives
4/2/2024
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
4/12/2024
Second Reading - Short Debate
House of Representatives
4/12/2024
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
House of Representatives
4/15/2024
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
House of Representatives
4/15/2024
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
House of Representatives
4/15/2024
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
House of Representatives
4/17/2024
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed to Table Rep. Harry Benton
House of Representatives
4/17/2024
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000
House of Representatives
4/17/2024
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
House of Representatives
4/17/2024
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
House of Representatives
4/18/2024
Arrive in Senate
Senate
4/18/2024
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Senate
4/18/2024
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
Senate
4/18/2024
First Reading
Senate
4/18/2024
Referred to Assignments
Senate
4/18/2024
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Senate
4/19/2024
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
House of Representatives
4/19/2024
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
House of Representatives
4/19/2024
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
House of Representatives
4/24/2024
Assigned to Health and Human Services
Senate
5/1/2024
Do Pass Health and Human Services; 011-000-000
Senate
5/1/2024
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 2, 2024
Senate
5/2/2024
Second Reading
Senate
5/2/2024
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 7, 2024
Senate
5/16/2024
Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
Senate
5/16/2024
Passed Both Houses
House of Representatives
5/16/2024
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
Senate
5/17/2024
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Senate
6/13/2024
Sent to the Governor
House of Representatives
7/19/2024
Governor Approved
House of Representatives
7/22/2024
Effective Date July 19, 2024
House of Representatives
7/22/2024
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0699
House of Representatives
Amendments
House Amendment 001
House Amendment 001
3/22/2024Not Adopted
Roll Call Votes
Third Reading in Senate
5/16/2024
59
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Third Reading in House
4/17/2024
109
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
1
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Passed(7/22/2024)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Sponsors
Democrat: 17
Republican: 6
Primary Sponsor
Harry Benton
Democrat
Co-Sponsors (22)
Gregg Johnson
Democrat
Natalie Manley
Democrat
Camille Lilly
Democrat
Elizabeth Hernandez
Democrat
Adam Niemerg
Republican
Dan Ugaste
Republican
Dan Caulkins
Republican
Diane Blair-Sherlock
Democrat
Jenn Ladisch Douglass
Democrat
Sue Scherer
Democrat
Dagmara Avelar
Democrat
Mary Gill
Democrat
Katie Stuart
Democrat
Stephanie Kifowit
Democrat
Suzanne Ness
Democrat
Tony McCombie
Republican
Norine Hammond
Republican
Nicole La Ha
Republican
Paul Faraci
Democrat
Meg Loughran Cappel
Democrat
Willie Preston
Democrat
Kimberly Lightford
Democrat