# Illinois HR0649: HERO DAY

Illinois HR0649, HERO DAY, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Mary Gill (Democratic); status adopted, last action 2026-05-06 (Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HR0649
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: HERO DAY
- Status: adopted
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-05
- Last action: 2026-05-06, Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
- Sponsor: Mary Gill (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 22
- Subjects: police & fire
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (12 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Declares August 27, 2026 as Hero Day in Illinois to recognize the bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of the first responders who gave their lives in the line of duty and to honor and support the families that they leave behind. Commends the 100 Club of Illinois on its 60th anniversary and recognizes its extraordinary contributions to first responders and their families across the State of Illinois.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Mary Gill (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Aarón M. Ortíz (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Anthony DeLuca (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Brad Stephens (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Daniel J. Ugaste (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Dave Vella (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Dennis Tipsword (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Emanuel "Chris" Welch (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gregg Johnson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jackie Haas (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jawaharial Williams (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: John M. Cabello (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Joyce Mason (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Justin Cochran (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Katie Stuart (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Matt Hanson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Michael J. Kelly (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Natalie A. Manley (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nicole La Ha (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Patrick Sheehan (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Rick Ryan (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sharon Chung (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-20 | House | Recommends Be Adopted Police & Fire Committee; | pass | 12 | 0 |   |

## Actions (28)

- 2026-05-06: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer (House)
- 2026-05-06: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste (House)
- 2026-05-06: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella (House)
- 2026-05-06: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan (House)
- 2026-05-06: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas (House)
- 2026-05-06: Resolution Adopted (House)
- 2026-04-16: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason (House)
- 2026-04-16: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley (House)
- 2026-04-16: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca (House)
- 2026-04-07: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch (House)
- 2026-03-20: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams (House)
- 2026-03-20: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword (House)
- 2026-03-20: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart (House)
- 2026-03-20: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens (House)
- 2026-03-20: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz (House)
- 2026-03-20: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha (House)
- 2026-03-20: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson (House)
- 2026-03-20: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (House)
- 2026-03-20: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran (House)
- 2026-03-20: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson (House)
- 2026-03-20: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly (House)
- 2026-03-20: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan (House)
- 2026-03-20: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello (House)
- 2026-03-20: Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions (House)
- 2026-03-20: Recommends Be Adopted Police & Fire Committee; 012-000-000 (House)
- 2026-03-12: Assigned to Police & Fire Committee (House)
- 2026-02-17: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-02-05: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Gill (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0649.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/10400HR0649.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-HR0649-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).