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Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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10/27 | HB 370 | Repeals the Parental Notice of Abortion Act | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 51) |
1/12 | HB 3360 | Authorizes Prejudgment Interest to be Charged in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawsuits | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 42) |
1/11 | HB 3360 | Authorizes Prejudgment Interest to be Charged in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawsuits | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 17) |
10/26 | HB 370 | Repeals the Parental Notice of Abortion Act | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 22) |
3/25 | HB 158 | Reduces Racial Disparities in Medical Care | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 16) |
4/22 | HB 2789 | Requires Public and Private Schools to Comply with Health Regulations Established by the Illinois Department of Public Health | Bill Passed - House (70 - 42) |
8/31 | SB 18 | Requires All Energy Production to be from Renewable Energy Sources by 2050 | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 16) |
3/18 | HB 158 | Reduces Racial Disparities in Medical Care | Bill Passed - House (72 - 41) |