# Illinois HR0718: FALLEN FIRST RESPONDERS MONTH Illinois HR0718, FALLEN FIRST RESPONDERS MONTH, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Patrick Sheehan (Republican); status adopted, last action 2026-05-12 (Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca) (as of 2026-11-01). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HR0718-2025-2026 - As of: 2026-11-01 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Illinois HR0718 - State: Illinois - Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) - Title: FALLEN FIRST RESPONDERS MONTH - Status: adopted - Chamber: House - Introduced: 2026-03-10 - Last action: 2026-05-12, Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca - Sponsor: Patrick Sheehan (Republican) - Cosponsors: 25 - Subjects: police & fire - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 1 (11 yes, 0 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 0 ## Summary Declares June 2026 as Fallen First Responders Month in the State of Illinois in honor of all the firefighters, paramedics, and law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Encourages citizens to observe this designation with appropriate ceremonies, memorial services, moments of silence, educational programs, and acts of community service to honor the legacy of our fallen heroes. Expresses deep gratitude to the families of the fallen and pledges continued support to the men and women who serve and protect our communities each day. ## Bill overview No economic impacts identified for this bill. ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Patrick Sheehan (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Adam M. Niemerg (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Anthony DeLuca (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Bradley Fritts (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Brandun Schweizer (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Daniel J. Ugaste (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Dave Severin (Republican), House - Cosponsor: David Friess (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Dennis Tipsword (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Gregg Johnson (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Jason R. Bunting (Republican), House - Cosponsor: John M. Cabello (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Justin Cochran (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Lindsey LaPointe (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Martha Deuter (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Matt Hanson (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Michael J. Kelly (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Nicole La Ha (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Nicolle Grasse (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Patrick Windhorst (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Paul Jacobs (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Rick Ryan (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Tony M. McCombie (Republican), House - Cosponsor: William E Hauter (Republican), House ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-05-07 | House | Recommends Be Adopted Police & Fire Committee; | pass | 11 | 0 | | ## Actions (31) - 2026-05-12: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca (House) - 2026-05-12: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess (House) - 2026-05-12: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (House) - 2026-05-12: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran (House) - 2026-05-12: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan (House) - 2026-05-12: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter (House) - 2026-05-12: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse (House) - 2026-05-12: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson (House) - 2026-05-12: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs (House) - 2026-05-12: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst (House) - 2026-05-12: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts (House) - 2026-05-12: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin (House) - 2026-05-12: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie (House) - 2026-05-12: Resolution Adopted (House) - 2026-05-07: Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions (House) - 2026-05-07: Recommends Be Adopted Police & Fire Committee; 011-000-000 (House) - 2026-04-27: Assigned to Police & Fire Committee (House) - 2026-04-17: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (House) - 2026-04-17: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg (House) - 2026-04-17: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste (House) - 2026-04-17: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer (House) - 2026-04-17: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha (House) - 2026-04-17: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter (House) - 2026-04-17: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson (House) - 2026-04-17: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting (House) - 2026-04-17: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly (House) - 2026-04-17: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (House) - 2026-04-17: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword (House) - 2026-04-17: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello (House) - 2026-03-18: Referred to Rules Committee (House) - 2026-03-10: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick Sheehan (House) ## Bill text - Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0718.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/10400HR0718.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) - [Illinois bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/illinois/bills) - [Illinois state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/illinois) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HR0718-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).