All Roll Calls
Yes: 142 • No: 64
IllinoisHB0460104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
EDUCATION-TECH
Sponsored By: Barbara Hernandez (Democratic)
Became Law
executiveassignmentshigher education
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
More college aid for Illinois residents
Beginning Jan 1, 2020, Illinois resident students can apply for State, local, and public college aid. This includes scholarships, grants, stipends, room and board help, tuition waivers, and other aid. This also covers residents who are not eligible for federal financial aid. Agencies must read eligibility rules to let the most resident students qualify under State law.
No extra caps on MAP grants
Beginning Jan 1, 2020, programs cannot add extra caps on Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants beyond caps in State law. If you are an Illinois resident applying for or getting a MAP grant, this helps protect your grant amount from program-level cuts.
Grades and income rules still apply
Beginning Jan 1, 2020, the law does not change grade or income rules for State financial aid. You still must meet each program's academic and income limits to get aid.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Barbara Hernandez
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Aarón M. Ortíz
Democratic • House
Celina Villanueva
Democratic • Senate
Edgar González, Jr.
Democratic • House
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Democratic • House
Hoan Huynh
Democratic • House
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Democratic • House
Javier L. Cervantes
Democratic • Senate
Lilian Jiménez
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/30/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 34 • No: 18
Senate vote • 5/28/2025
Do Pass Higher Education;
Yes: 9 • No: 4
House vote • 5/20/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 70 • No: 40
House vote • 5/6/2025
Approved for Consideration Rules Committee;
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 5/6/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee;
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 4/7/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee;
Yes: 7 • No: 2
House vote • 3/12/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee;
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0164
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseSent to the Governor
6/24/2025HouseAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
5/30/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
5/30/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 034-018-000
5/30/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 30, 2025
5/29/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/29/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 29, 2025
5/28/2025SenateDo Pass Higher Education; 009-004-000
5/28/2025SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
5/28/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
5/23/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
5/22/2025SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Celina Villanueva
5/22/2025SenateAssigned to Higher Education
5/22/2025SenateAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
5/21/2025HouseReferred to Assignments
5/20/2025SenateFirst Reading
5/20/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
5/20/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading May 21, 2025
5/20/2025SenateArrive in Senate
5/20/2025SenateThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 070-040-000
5/20/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
5/20/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote
5/20/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
Introduced