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D Illinois Senate · District 42

Sen. Linda Holmes

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Total votes
18,628
all sessions
Attendance
97%
509 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
98%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
1%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
1,173
bills & resolutions
Lower than 87% of chamber peers
Committees
5
assignments
1,173 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

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1,173
Primary
200
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973
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Co-sponsor SB 3211
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
TELEDENTISTRY EXAMINATIONS

Amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act. In provisions concerning teledentistry, provides that an initial examination for new patients, excluding patients seeking orthodontic treatment, may be conducted through teledentistry if the authorizing dentist establishes a bona fide dentist-patient relationship by reviewing the patient's medical and dental history and verifying both the patient's identity and physical location to ensure that dental care is being administered within the State. Provides that an initial examination for orthodontia treatment shall be performed in person only. Requires an in-person clinical examination to be performed immediately before providing or authorizing services or treatments to patients that are not reversible. Provides that, for ongoing dentist-patient relationships, dentists shall strongly encourage patients to be seen in person at least annually. Makes other changes.

Signed into law Aug 21, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 3321
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
LOC GOV-CREDIT CARD AGREEMENTS

Amends the Local Governmental Acceptance of Credit Cards Act. Provides that the governing body of a governmental entity accepting payment by credit card may enter into agreements with third-party software providers for the purpose of ensuring that the governmental entity receives the correct remittance for payment. Provides that, if a governmental entity enters into an agreement with one or more financial institutions or other service providers to facilitate the acceptance and processing of credit card payments, then the agreement may not restrict or prevent the governmental entity from using the payment processing system outlined in the State Treasurer Act or any other payment processing system that the governmental entity has procured. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Aug 21, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Primary SB 807
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

Maddy summarySB 807 is a procedural bill that makes a minor technical correction to the short title of a section within Illinois' Civil Administrative Code. It does not change any substantive laws, policies, or regulations affecting government agencies or residents. The bill solely updates the section's naming to resolve an inconsistency in the code's structure. This is purely an administrative update with no policy impact or direct effect on any stakeholders.

Signed into law Aug 21, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor SB 3506
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS

Amends the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act. Provides that beginning January 1, 2028, a treatment hospital, treatment hospital with approved pediatric transfer, or approved pediatric health care facility may submit a sexual assault treatment plan which includes the use of a TeleSANE interactive telecommunications system which allows a qualified medical provider to precept a medical forensic examination while located at a distant site. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that in inspection and copying of law enforcement records maintained by law enforcement agencies that relate to a minor who has been investigated, arrested, or taken into custody before the minor's 18th birthday by victims and their attorneys, the information identifying the nonrequesting victims shall be redacted in cases of multiple minor victims or multiple victims of sex offenses. Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. Provides that a victim shall not be excluded from any part of the trial unless a written motion to exclude a victim from trial was filed at least 60 days prior to the date set for trial. Makes other structural and technical changes in the Act. Makes other changes. Amends the Address Confidentiality for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, or Stalking Act. Defines "eligible person" as a person 18 years of age or older who is the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking; the parent or guardian of a minor or disabled adult who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking; and a household member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking. Allows household members who are not victims to participate in the program. Provides that a participant whose certification has not been withdrawn or cancelled may reapply to the Address Confidentiality Program to renew certification for an additional 4 years. Changes notice process for certification cancellation. Allows the Attorney General discretion to continue the participation of participants who have a change of legal name and specifies notice in that process. Makes other changes.

Signed into law Aug 18, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 5460
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
EDUC-SCH SOCIAL WORK SCHLRSHP

Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that the Post-Master of Social Work School Social Work Professional Educator License scholarships may also be known as School Social Work scholarships. Includes, as a qualified applicant subject to meeting the other requirements, (i) a person who is pursuing a clinical social work license or social work license and (ii) a person who will obtain a master's degree in social work from an approved program before enrolling the academic program that the scholarship would support. Allows scholarships to be applied to the payment of tuition and mandatory fees at a private, not-for-profit institution of higher education in the State that prepares students to obtain an Illinois Professional Educator License with an endorsement in School Social Work. Provides that a scholarship for a recipient attending a private, not-for-profit institution shall not exceed the maximum grant payable to a student enrolled in the most expensive comparable program of study at a public university in the State. Effective July 1, 2026.

Signed into law Aug 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 3290
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
CYCLE SAFETY-PROVIDERS-GRANTS

Amends the Cycle Rider Safety Training Act. Provides that any business registered as a motorcycle dealer with the Secretary of State or any other business that derives income from the selling of motorcycles or has motorcycles for sale at its place of business on a consignment basis is not eligible for grant funds or reimbursements. Makes conforming changes.

Signed into law Aug 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 3565
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
PUB AID-TOWNSHIPS

Amends the Other Social Services Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Permits townships to use moneys received and collected for public aid to provide funds and administer programs for providing in-kind aid in meeting basic maintenance requirements, including, but not limited to, food banks, food pantries, food, and other specified items to persons who are poor, indigent, homeless, or in need of immediate assistance, regardless of eligibility (rather than to persons eligible for General Assistance under the Code).

Signed into law Aug 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Primary SB 2802
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor
PEN CD-IMRF-DEATH BENEFIT

Amends the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Increases, except for persons who first retired prior to the effective date of the amendatory Act, the amount of the death benefit from $3,000 to $8,000. Makes conforming changes. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.

Signed into law Aug 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor SB 3020
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-HARASSMENT

Amends the Protective Orders Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Changes the definition of "harassment". Provides that the court may order the respondent to cease harassment. Establishes procedures for motions to extend plenary protective orders. Provides that the court may order the respondent to stop creating, using, and disseminating; remove; and delete the following harassing conduct: (1) any and all material or statements that constitute harassment, including, but not limited to, doxing, electronically generated or digitally altered content, and sexual private images and digitally altered sexual images; and (2) any and all electronic tracking or monitoring devices, system, or other electronic means, or tracking information. Provides that the court may order the respondent to present sufficient evidence that such compliance has occurred. Amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 to make conforming changes.

Signed into law Aug 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 4654
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
HUMAN TRAFFICKING-SIGNS

Amends the Human Trafficking Resource Center Notice Act. Requires that the Department of Transportation post a notice as required under the Act in all public restrooms of each roadside rest area.

Signed into law Jul 31, 2026 1 co-sponsor
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