All Roll Calls
Yes: 295 • No: 28
IllinoisHB3385104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
HIGHER ED-MENTAL HEALTH ACTION
Sponsored By: Norma Hernandez (Democratic)
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Campus counseling: 1-to-1,250 goal and minimums
The law sets a benchmark of one clinical, non‑student mental health staff member per 1,250 students. Each public college must provide at least three licensed mental health professionals, unless the 1:1,250 ratio calls for fewer; then the school must meet that lower number. Staff can be part‑time on campus or full‑time on or off campus, with in‑person and telehealth hours based on use. Referral agreements must say how many students off‑campus providers can serve. Two years after July 1, 2020, and every five years after, the Technical Assistance Center proposes an updated ratio that is no less than 1:1,250; the first proposal was due July 1, 2022.
Colleges must partner with local providers
Starting July 1, 2020, each public college forms partnerships with local mental health providers. These include referral agreements for off‑campus care when campus services are not enough or when a student prefers it, and they must state expected student capacity. Partnerships must raise provider visibility and support student outreach, like mindfulness workshops or campus wellness fairs. Campuses also work with on‑campus centers, local providers, and groups like NAMI to deliver outreach, awareness, and training required by this law.
Public colleges: mental health panels and training
Beginning July 1, 2020, every public Illinois college names an expert mental health panel. The panel includes at least two administrators, two faculty, and one mental health professional. It creates and uses policies to spot and help students with mental health symptoms and to explain ADA and Section 504 rights. The Technical Assistance Center sets statewide baseline standards for these policies. Resident assistants, academic advisors, and campus security must finish a national Mental Health First Aid course, or similar, before they start work, and the training must cover the school’s policies and referral steps.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Norma Hernandez
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Abdelnasser Rashid
Democratic • House
Adriane Johnson
Democratic • Senate
Amy Briel
Democratic • House
Anne Stava
Democratic • House
Camille Y. Lilly
Democratic • House
Carol Ammons
Democratic • House
Dagmara Avelar
Democratic • House
Diane Blair-Sherlock
Democratic • House
Graciela Guzmán
Democratic • Senate
Julie A. Morrison
Democratic • Senate
Karina Villa
Democratic • Senate
Katie Stuart
Democratic • House
Kevin John Olickal
Democratic • House
Kimberly Du Buclet
Democratic • House
Lakesia Collins
Democratic • Senate
Laura Faver Dias
Democratic • House
Lindsey LaPointe
Democratic • House
Mary Beth Canty
Democratic • House
Mary Edly-Allen
Democratic • Senate
Maura Hirschauer
Democratic • House
Maurice A. West, II
Democratic • House
Michael Crawford
Democratic • House
Nabeela Syed
Democratic • House
Sharon Chung
Democratic • House
Sonya M. Harper
Democratic • House
Yolonda Morris
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/31/2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs
Yes: 91 • No: 24
House vote • 5/31/2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee;
Yes: 8 • No: 4
Senate vote • 5/30/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 57 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/21/2025
Do Pass as Amended Higher Education;
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • 4/10/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 110 • No: 0
House vote • 4/9/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee;
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • 3/19/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee;
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0303
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseSent to the Governor
6/24/2025HousePassed Both Houses
5/31/2025HouseHouse Concurs
5/31/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 091-024-000
5/31/2025HouseChair Rules placed on Standard debate.
5/31/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee; 008-004-000
5/31/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Higher Education Committee
5/31/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Norma Hernandez
5/30/2025HouseAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
5/30/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
5/30/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
5/30/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
5/30/2025HouseArrived in House
5/30/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
5/30/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
5/27/2025SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
5/23/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 23, 2025
5/22/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/22/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 22, 2025
5/21/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Higher Education; 009-000-000
5/21/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
5/21/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1