All Roll Calls
Yes: 85 • No: 22
IllinoisHB5463104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House
SOCIAL WORK/SCH COUNSEL LOAN
Sponsored By: Camille Y. Lilly (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Changes the name of the School and Municipal Social Work Shortage Loan Repayment Program to the Social Worker and School Counselor Shortage Loan Repayment Program. Allows a school counselor to apply for the Program. Provides that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall award a grant of up to $8,000 (rather than $6,500) per year for a maximum of 4 years to each qualified applicant. Provides that a grant shall be used for repayment of the recipient's educational loan instead of the Commission encouraging the recipient to use the grant to repay the recipient's educational loan. Makes other and conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2026.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Camille Y. Lilly
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Carol Ammons
Democratic • House
Karina Villa
Democratic • Senate
Katie Stuart
Democratic • House
Laura Faver Dias
Democratic • House
Lindsey LaPointe
Democratic • House
Michael Crawford
Democratic • House
Sharon Chung
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/9/2026
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 77 • No: 20
House vote • 3/25/2026
Do Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee;
Yes: 8 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
4/20/2026HouseReferred to Assignments
4/16/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/16/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
4/16/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 14, 2026
4/10/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/10/2026SenateAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
4/9/2026HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
4/9/2026HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 077-020-000
4/9/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/8/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/8/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
4/8/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 008-002-000
3/25/2026HouseAssigned to Higher Education Committee
3/18/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
3/13/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
3/13/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
3/13/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
3/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/13/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
2/6/2026House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Introduced
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