SB 1979

SELF-EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

In committee Last action March 5, 2025: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham

Official bill page and text: ilga.gov

Sponsors 5

Prime sponsor: Willie Preston
Cosponsors (4): Adriane L. Johnson, Bill Cunningham, Laura Fine, Mattie Hunter

Status

In committee as of March 5, 2025. The 104th General Assembly serves until the 105th convenes on January 13, 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 7

Date	Chamber	Action
March 5, 2025	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
February 24, 2025	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
February 21, 2025	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
February 14, 2025	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
February 6, 2025	Senate	Referred to Assignments
February 6, 2025	Senate	First Reading
February 6, 2025	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston

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Illinois General Assembly: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation, copied November 2, 2026

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