FALLEN FIRST RESPONDERS MONTH
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 status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2026
Last action May 12, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
31
Key actions
2
Committee
3
May 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
May 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommends Be Adopted Police & Fire Committee; 011-000-000
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Police & Fire Committee
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 23 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Patrick Sheehan
RRepublican
Co
Adam Niemerg
RRepublican
Co
Angie Guerrero-Cuellar
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony DeLuca
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Hauter
RRepublican
Co
Brad Fritts
RRepublican
Co
Brandun Schweizer
RRepublican
Co
Dave Severin
RRepublican
Co
David Friess
RRepublican
Co
Dennis Tipsword
RRepublican
Co
Gregg Johnson
DDemocratic
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