Illinois · House Bill 4990 · 104th General Assembly

HIGHER ED-PREVENT SEX VIOLENCE

HB 4990 Sponsored by Mary Beth Canty Passed both chambers

  1. Introduced Feb 4, 2026
  2. In committee Feb 6, 2026
  3. Passed the House Apr 17, 2026
  4. Passed the Senate May 31, 2026
  5. To the governor Next
  6. Became law  

What it does

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

Amends the Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act. Makes changes concerning definitions. Requires a higher education institution's comprehensive policy to include sexual harassment. Provides that a confidential advisor is separate from a complaint advisor, unless a complainant chooses to have the confidential advisor also serve as the complaint advisor. Makes changes to the complaint resolution…

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Amends the Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act. Makes changes concerning definitions. Requires a higher education institution's comprehensive policy to include sexual harassment. Provides that a confidential advisor is separate from a complaint advisor, unless a complainant chooses to have the confidential advisor also serve as the complaint advisor. Makes changes to the complaint resolution procedure, including the timeline of the complaint resolution procedure, protective measures and accommodations, the distribution of evidence that includes a private or intentionally digitally altered sexual image, the direct questioning of either party, support persons for survivors and respondents, and the notice of appeal. Provides that violations of the Act are actionable in civil court. Sets forth the relief a prevailing survivor is entitled to. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure to make changes concerning confidential advisors. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2027.

Every action

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

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  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Higher Education Committee · House Higher Education
  5. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 008-002-000 · House Higher Education
  6. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  7. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  8. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  9. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  10. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty
  11. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  12. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Higher Education Committee · House Higher Education
  13. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
  14. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
  15. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  16. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
  17. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee; 007-002-000 · House Higher Education
  18. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
  19. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
  20. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
  21. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
  22. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
  23. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  24. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
  25. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  26. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  27. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  28. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 072-027-000
  29. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
  30. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  31. SenateArrive in Senate
  32. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 28, 2026
  33. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  34. SenateFirst Reading
  35. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  36. SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Graciela Guzmán
  37. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  38. CommitteeAssigned to Higher Education · Senate Higher Education
  39. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán
  40. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  41. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Higher Education · Senate Higher Education
  42. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  43. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Higher Education; 008-005-000 · Senate Higher Education
  44. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
  45. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán
  46. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  47. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
  48. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Higher Education · Senate Higher Education
  49. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  50. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán
  51. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  52. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
  53. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Higher Education · Senate Higher Education
  54. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Higher Education; 011-003-000 · Senate Higher Education
  55. SenateSecond Reading
  56. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Guzman
  57. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 28, 2026
  58. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
  59. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
  60. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
  61. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
  62. SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  63. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  64. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 042-013-000
  65. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  66. HouseArrived in House
  67. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 3
  1. HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Mary Beth Canty
  2. HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Mary Beth Canty
  3. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  5. CommitteeRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  6. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  7. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  8. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

Roll calls

7 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 5 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 72–27
Apr 17, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 72 No 27 Not voting 19
Democrats: 68 yes, 0 no Republicans: 4 yes, 27 no
How each member voted

Yes · 72

No · 27

Not voting · 5

Excused · 14

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 42–13
May 31, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 42 No 13 Not voting 4
Democrats: 36 yes, 0 no Republicans: 6 yes, 13 no
How each member voted

Yes · 42

No · 13

Not voting · 4

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 25, 2026 House Higher Education Higher Education - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 8

No · 2

Not voting · 2

 Passed 8–2
Apr 15, 2026 House Higher Education House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Higher Education - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 7

No · 2

Not voting · 3

 Passed 7–2
May 6, 2026 Senate Higher Education Higher Education - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 8

No · 5

Not voting · 1

 Passed 8–5
May 6, 2026 Senate Higher Education Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Higher Education - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 13

Not voting · 1

 13–0
May 27, 2026 Senate Higher Education Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 - Higher Education - Recommend Do Adopt
Members

Yes · 11

No · 3

 Passed 11–3

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 25 cosponsors: 25 Democrats.

All 25 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.