All Roll Calls
Yes: 196 • No: 0
IllinoisHB1149104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
HIGHER ED-FIREFIGHTER CREDIT
Sponsored By: Dan Swanson (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
College credit for firefighter training
By June 1, 2027, Illinois colleges that offer at least one course with credit hours recommended by a national association for firefighter training must have a policy to award credit for firefighting training and experience. The policy applies to enrolled students who completed recommended or documented firefighter training or experience. Schools must accept and verify your training records, keep a list of trainings they have credited, and give the policy to applicants who report firefighting service. Policies are filed with the Illinois Board of Higher Education (and the Illinois Community College Board for community colleges) by March 31, 2027 and every March 31 for the next fall, and added to each school’s credit‑for‑prior‑learning rules. Firefighter includes career and volunteer, and covered schools include the named Illinois public universities, public community colleges, and any school that receives funds under Section 35 of the Higher Education Student Assistance Act.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Dan Swanson
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Charles Meier
Republican • House
Dale Fowler
Republican • Senate
Dan Ugaste
Republican • House
Gregg Johnson
Democratic • House
Jason Plummer
Republican • Senate
Jason R. Bunting
Republican • House
Neil Anderson
Republican • Senate
Nicolle Grasse
Democratic • House
Patrick Sheehan
Republican • House
Rick Ryan
Democratic • House
Steven Reick
Republican • House
Tracy Katz Muhl
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/22/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 58 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/30/2025
Do Pass Higher Education;
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • 4/8/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 115 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2025
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Higher Education Committee;
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0043
8/1/2025HouseEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/1/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/1/2025HouseSent to the Governor
6/20/2025HousePassed Both Houses
5/22/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
5/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
5/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
5/21/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
5/20/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 6, 2025
5/1/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/1/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025
4/30/2025SenateDo Pass Higher Education; 011-000-000
4/30/2025SenateAssigned to Higher Education
4/23/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
4/9/2025SenateFirst Reading
4/9/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
4/9/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/9/2025SenateArrive in Senate
4/9/2025SenateAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
4/8/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
4/8/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
4/8/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
4/8/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
4/8/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
4/8/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
Introduced