Illinois · House Bill 1371 · 103rd General Assembly

SCH CD-JUNIOR COLOR GUARD

HB 1371 Sponsored by Martin McLaughlin Passed one chamber, then died

  1. Introduced Jan 24, 2023
  2. In committee Jan 31, 2023
  3. Passed the House Mar 15, 2023
  4. Died  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the School Code. Provides that subject to the availability of local resources, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, each public middle school, junior high school, and high school shall establish a junior color guard program to promote the value of and honor military personnel. Provides that the junior color guard shall be used at school events, including interscholastic athletic events and other events…

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Amends the School Code. Provides that subject to the availability of local resources, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, each public middle school, junior high school, and high school shall establish a junior color guard program to promote the value of and honor military personnel. Provides that the junior color guard shall be used at school events, including interscholastic athletic events and other events in which the presenting of the colors is requested. Provides that each school shall allow the junior color guard to participate in community events in which the presenting of the colors may be requested. Provides that each school may work with a civic organization or association to provide adequate training to the members of the junior color guard on the execution of their duties.

Every action

25 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

Show the 17 earlier steps
  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Martin McLaughlin
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee · House Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies
  5. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee; 013-000-000 · House Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies
  6. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  7. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
  8. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
  9. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski
  10. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
  11. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg
  12. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  13. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  14. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 091-010-006
  15. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo
  16. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  17. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant
  1. SenateArrive in Senate
  2. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  3. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess
  4. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
  5. SenateFirst Reading
  6. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  7. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
  8. HouseSession Sine Die

Roll calls

2 recorded votes: 1 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 91–10
Mar 15, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 91 No 10 Not voting 16
Democrats: 52 yes, 10 no Republicans: 39 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 91

No · 10

Not voting · 12

Absent · 1

Excused · 3

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Feb 22, 2023 House Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 13

Not voting · 2

 Passed 13–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 10 cosponsors: 7 Republicans, 3 Democrats.

All 10 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.