Illinois · House Resolution 718 · 104th General Assembly

FALLEN FIRST RESPONDERS MONTH

HR 718 Sponsored by Patrick Sheehan Adopted

  1. Introduced Mar 10, 2026
  2. In committee Mar 18, 2026
  3. Adopted by the House May 12, 2026

What it does

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

Declares June 2026 as Fallen First Responders Month in the State of Illinois in honor of all the firefighters, paramedics, and law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Encourages citizens to observe this designation with appropriate ceremonies, memorial services, moments of silence, educational programs, and acts of community service to honor the legacy of our fallen heroes. Expresses deep gratitude to the families of the fallen and pledges continued support to the men and women who serve and protect our communities each day.

Every action

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

Show the 23 earlier steps
  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick Sheehan
  2. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  3. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
  4. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword
  5. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
  6. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
  7. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
  8. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
  9. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
  10. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
  11. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
  12. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
  13. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg
  14. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
  15. CommitteeAssigned to Police & Fire Committee · House Police & Fire Committee
  16. CommitteeRecommends Be Adopted Police & Fire Committee; 011-000-000 · House Police & Fire Committee
  17. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions
  18. HouseResolution Adopted
  19. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
  20. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
  21. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
  22. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
  23. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs
  1. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
  2. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
  3. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
  4. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
  5. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran
  6. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  7. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess
  8. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

Roll calls

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

Committee votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
May 7, 2026 House Police & Fire Committee Police & Fire Committee - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 11

Not voting · 3

 Passed 11–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 25 cosponsors: 15 Republicans, 10 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.