Illinois · House Resolution 649 · 104th General Assembly

HERO DAY

HR 649 Sponsored by Mary Gill Adopted

  1. Introduced Feb 5, 2026
  2. In committee Feb 17, 2026
  3. Adopted by the House May 6, 2026

What it does

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

Declares August 27, 2026 as Hero Day in Illinois to recognize the bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of the first responders who gave their lives in the line of duty and to honor and support the families that they leave behind. Commends the 100 Club of Illinois on its 60th anniversary and recognizes its extraordinary contributions to first responders and their families across the State of Illinois.

Every action

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

Show the 20 earlier steps
  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Gill
  2. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  3. CommitteeAssigned to Police & Fire Committee · House Police & Fire Committee
  4. CommitteeRecommends Be Adopted Police & Fire Committee; 012-000-000 · House Police & Fire Committee
  5. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions
  6. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
  7. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
  8. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
  9. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
  10. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran
  11. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
  12. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
  13. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
  14. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
  15. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
  16. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
  17. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword
  18. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
  19. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
  20. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
  1. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  2. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
  3. HouseResolution Adopted
  4. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
  5. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
  6. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
  7. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
  8. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

Roll calls

1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 20, 2026 House Police & Fire Committee Police & Fire Committee - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 12

Not voting · 2

 Passed 12–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 22 cosponsors: 15 Democrats, 7 Republicans.

All 22 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.