Illinois · Senate Bill 1543 · 103rd General Assembly

STATEWDE PTSD MENTL HLTH COORD

SB 1543 Sponsored by Bill Cunningham Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 8, 2023
  2. In committee Feb 8, 2023
  3. Passed the Senate Mar 24, 2023
  4. Passed the House May 19, 2023
  5. To the governor Jun 16, 2023
  6. Became law Jul 28, 2023

What it does

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

Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Creates under the authority of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board the Statewide PTSD Mental Health Coordinator, appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of 4 years. Provides that the Statewide PTSD Mental Health Coordinator shall receive a salary as provided by law and is eligible for reappointment. Provides…

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Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Creates under the authority of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board the Statewide PTSD Mental Health Coordinator, appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of 4 years. Provides that the Statewide PTSD Mental Health Coordinator shall receive a salary as provided by law and is eligible for reappointment. Provides that the Statewide PTSD Mental Health Coordinator shall be responsible for implementing a program of mental health support and education for law enforcement officers. Establishes qualifications for the Coordinator. Provides that the Statewide PTSD Mental Health Coordinator shall report to the Board on the development and implementation of programs and training for law enforcement officers and shall advise the Board and receive advice from the Board on direction and training needs for law enforcement agencies that vary in size, location, and demographics.

Every action

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

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  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Executive · Senate Executive
  5. CommitteeDo Pass Executive; 011-000-000 · Senate Executive
  6. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 7, 2023
  7. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
  8. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis
  9. SenateSecond Reading
  10. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 8, 2023
  11. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
  12. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  13. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 051-000-000
  14. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
  15. HouseArrived in House
  16. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
  17. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  18. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
  19. HouseFirst Reading
  20. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  21. CommitteeAssigned to Police & Fire Committee · House Police & Fire Committee
  22. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 013-000-000 · House Police & Fire Committee
  23. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
  24. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Caulkins
  25. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin
  26. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber
  27. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  28. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  29. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  30. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
  31. HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 19, 2023
  32. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000
  33. SenatePassed Both Houses
  34. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
  35. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lance Yednock
  36. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
  37. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
  38. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
  39. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
  40. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
  41. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
  42. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
  43. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
  44. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
  45. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
  46. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
  47. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  48. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
  49. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
  50. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
  51. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo
  52. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
  53. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
  54. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll
  55. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
  56. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
  57. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  58. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
  59. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  60. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
  61. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook
  62. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller
  63. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour
  64. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A Rosenthal
  65. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
  66. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg
  67. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
  68. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
  69. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
  70. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tim Ozinga
  71. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant
  72. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
  73. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword, Jr.
  74. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
  75. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
  76. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
  77. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John Egofske
  78. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
  79. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
  80. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael T. Marron
  81. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jed Davis
  82. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs
  83. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason Bunting
  84. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
  85. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
  86. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass
  87. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
  88. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  89. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr.
  90. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
  91. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  92. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
  93. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
  94. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  95. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
  1. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
  2. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
  3. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
  4. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  5. SenateSent to the Governor
  6. SenateGovernor Approved
  7. SenateEffective Date January 1, 2024
  8. SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0382

Roll calls

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

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 51–0
Mar 24, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 51 No 0 Not voting 8
Democrats: 36 yes, 0 no Republicans: 15 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 51

Not voting · 8

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 109–0
May 19, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 109 No 0 Not voting 9
Democrats: 73 yes, 0 no Republicans: 36 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 109

Not voting · 1

Excused · 8

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Feb 22, 2023 Senate Executive Executive - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 11

Not voting · 2

 11–0
Apr 20, 2023 House Police & Fire Committee Police & Fire Committee - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 13

Not voting · 1

 Passed 13–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 78 cosponsors: 49 Democrats, 29 Republicans.

All 78 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.