# Illinois HB4780: ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

Illinois HB4780, ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Michelle Mussman (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-04-17 (Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB4780
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-02
- Last action: 2026-04-17, Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: Michelle Mussman (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 12
- Subjects: human services
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (12 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act. Changes the name of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired to the Illinois School for the Blind. Makes conforming changes to the Personnel Code, the School Code, the School Safety Drill Act, the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act, and the MRSA Prevention, Control, and Reporting Act.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Michelle Mussman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amy Briel (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ann M. Williams (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Anna Moeller (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Katie Stuart (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kyle Moore (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Lindsey LaPointe (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Maurice A. West, II (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nicole La Ha (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Nicolle Grasse (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Norine K. Hammond (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-02-25 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; | pass | 12 | 0 |   |

## Actions (21)

- 2026-04-17: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-04-07: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2026-04-07: Second Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2026-02-25: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II (House)
- 2026-02-25: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (House)
- 2026-02-25: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha (House)
- 2026-02-25: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore (House)
- 2026-02-25: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams (House)
- 2026-02-25: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart (House)
- 2026-02-25: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller (House)
- 2026-02-25: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock (House)
- 2026-02-25: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse (House)
- 2026-02-25: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel (House)
- 2026-02-25: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond (House)
- 2026-02-25: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (House)
- 2026-02-25: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2026-02-25: Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000 (House)
- 2026-02-17: Assigned to Human Services Committee (House)
- 2026-02-06: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-02-06: First Reading (House)
- 2026-02-02: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman (House)

## Bill text

- Engrossed: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4780eng.pdf)
- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4780.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Engrossed (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4780eng.pdf)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4780.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4780-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).