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Amends the Department of Central Management Services Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that it is the duty of the Department of Central Management Services to provide free menstrual hygiene products in all State government buildings and in any public restrooms maintained by the State government that are not designated as male-only restrooms. Provides that it is the policy of the State of…
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Amends the Department of Central Management Services Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that it is the duty of the Department of Central Management Services to provide free menstrual hygiene products in all State government buildings and in any public restrooms maintained by the State government that are not designated as male-only restrooms. Provides that it is the policy of the State of Illinois to provide free menstrual hygiene products in all State government buildings, unit of local government buildings, and school district buildings, and in all public restrooms maintained by any of those entities that are not designated as male-only restrooms. Provides that the Department shall coordinate with units of local government and school districts and may award grants to units of local government or school districts to effectuate this policy. Provides that the Department shall coordinate with school districts to ensure that, in the case of the provision of menstrual hygiene products in school restrooms, the employee or third-party contractor who is normally responsible for ordering, stocking, and replenishing the supply of toilet tissue and paper towels in school restrooms shall also be responsible for ordering, stocking, and replenishing the supply of menstrual hygiene products in the school restrooms. Allows the Department to adopt rules. Effective January 1, 2026.
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HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeAssigned to State Government Administration Committee · House State Government Administration
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to State Government Administration Committee · House State Government Administration
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in State Government Administration Committee; by Voice Vote · House State Government Administration
CommitteeDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000 · House State Government Administration
HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. Tony M. McCombie
HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
HouseNote / Motion Filed - Note Act Does Not Apply Rep. Barbara Hernandez
HouseMotion Prevailed 072-037-000
HouseFiscal Note Request is Inapplicable
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 072-038-000
SenateArrive in Senate
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
CommitteeApproved for Consideration Assignments · Senate Assignments
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 14, 2026
SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
