# Illinois HR0023: HOUSE RULES

Illinois HR0023, HOUSE RULES, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Patrick Windhorst (Republican); status in committee, last action 2025-01-28 (Referred to Rules Committee) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HR0023
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: HOUSE RULES
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-01-09
- Last action: 2025-01-28, Referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends House Rule 30. Authorizes members to access the House Chamber during the hours that the Clerk's Office is open to the public, unless the Speaker has ordered a temporary restriction on access (i) for a private meeting, (ii) to prepare the room for a scheduled event, (iii) for maintenance or renovations, or (iv) due to a potential or confirmed security threat. Specifies that, during days when the House is not scheduled to convene in regular session, veto session, or special session, member access may be further limited by the Speaker when necessary to maintain the security of the House Chamber. Authorizes members to escort guests onto the House floor with the approval of the Speaker pursuant to a request registered with the Clerk.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Patrick Windhorst (Republican), House

## Actions (2)

- 2025-01-28: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-01-09: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick Windhorst (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0023.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
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0023.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-HR0023-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).