PRIV BUSINESS/VOC SCH-EXEMPT
- Introduced Jan 5, 2026
- In committee Jan 14, 2026
- Passed the House Next
- Passed the Senate
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Amends the Private Business and Vocational Schools Act of 2012. Provides that an educational institution that offers instruction or programs of study for which the participant or student is not charged any tuition or fees other than a nominal fee to cover the costs of books, tools, and similar materials shall not be considered a private business and vocational school.
Every action
9 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
- HouseFirst Reading
- CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- CommitteeAssigned to Education Policy Committee · House Education Policy
- CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Education Policy Committee; 013-000-000 · House Education Policy
- HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
- HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
- HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
- CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
Roll calls
1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | House Education Policy | Education Policy - Do Pass | Passed 13–0 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it.
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Jay HoffmanD Primary sponsor · District 113
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.