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Mike Simmons (D) - 104th General Assembly
Mike Simmons (D)
Senator
2021 - Present
7th District
Member Details
Springfield Office:
Stratton Office Building, 401 S. Spring
Section F, Office G
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8492
Section F, Office G
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8492
District Office:
1040 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 769-1717
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 769-1717
Biography
Lifelong resident of the 7th Illinois Senate District; BA in political science from Amherst College; Founder and CEO of Blue Sky Strategies & Co., a firm that develops anti-racist public policy; Former Deputy Commissioner and Policy Director of the Dept. of Planning and Development for Chicago Mayor's Office; Deputy Director of My Brother's Keeper Alliance, an Obama Foundation initiative; Legislative aide for U.S. Senator Dick Durbin in Washington; Son of a Black-American mother and an Ethiopian-American father, both owners of small businesses in the 7th District; the first openly gay senator to serve in the Illinois Senate; Resides in Uptown; Avid reader, cyclist and lover of the great outdoors.
Associated Representatives:
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| Bill # | Chief Sponsor | ABR - Short Description | Chamber | Last Action | Last Action Date |
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| SB0088 | Mike Simmons | AFFORDABLE HOUSING-COUNSELING | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 6/2/2025 |
| SB0594 | Mike Simmons | HEALTH-TECH | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 5/9/2025 |
| SB0634 | Mike Simmons | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH | S | Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments | 7/2/2025 |
| SB1173 | Mike Simmons | ID CARD-HOMELESS AFFIRMATION | S | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0083 | 8/1/2025 |
| SB1262 | Mike Simmons | STATE WEBSITES-TRANSLATIONS | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 6/2/2025 |
| SB1387 | Mike Simmons | COMPTROLLER-RECURRING PAYMENT | S | Referred to Assignments | 1/29/2025 |
| SB1388 | Mike Simmons | RTA ACT-REDUCED FARES | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 6/2/2025 |
| SB1389 | Mike Simmons | AGING-FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 4/11/2025 |
| SB1515 | Mike Simmons | ATTORNEY GENERAL-BLACK WOMEN | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/4/2025 |
| SB1516 | Mike Simmons | ID CARD-VICTIM WAIVER | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/4/2025 |
| SB1609 | Mike Simmons | $EPA-EMERGING CONTAMINANTS | S | Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments | 7/2/2025 |
| SB1610 | Mike Simmons | FEE WAIVER-FORMER INCARCERATED | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 6/2/2025 |
| SB1611 | Mike Simmons | MEDICAID-ELIGIBILITY-COVERAGE | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/4/2025 |
| SB1728 | Mike Simmons | HUMAN RIGHTS-LANDLORD-TENANT | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/5/2025 |
| SB1906 | Mike Simmons | PRESCRIPTION DRUG TASK FORCE | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/6/2025 |
| SB1907 | Mike Simmons | AFFORDABLE DRUG MANUFACTURING | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/6/2025 |
| SB1968 | Mike Simmons | HLTH CARE/PUB BENEFITS COUNCIL | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/6/2025 |
| SB1969 | Mike Simmons | IHDA-DHS-SOCIAL SERVICES STAFF | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 6/2/2025 |
| SB1970 | Mike Simmons | SCH BD-ELECTRIC SCH BUS GRANT | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 6/2/2025 |
| SB2109 | Mike Simmons | PROBATE DISCOVER ASSISTS | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 6/2/2025 |
| SB2110 | Mike Simmons | PAPER WASTE REDUCTION | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/7/2025 |
| SB2111 | Mike Simmons | VEH CD-BICYCLES-EXEMPTIONS | H | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate | 10/14/2025 |
| SB2112 | Mike Simmons | VEH CD-ALTER SPEED LIMITS | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/7/2025 |
| SB2124 | Mike Simmons | LET AMERICA READ ACT | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/7/2025 |
| SB2125 | Mike Simmons | CONDO-DECONVERSION NOTICE | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 4/11/2025 |
| SB2285 | Mike Simmons | VEH CD-BICYCLE DEFINITION | S | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0141 | 8/1/2025 |
| SB2286 | Mike Simmons | INS-PREVENTIVE CARE PRIOR AUTH | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/7/2025 |
| SB2287 | Mike Simmons | INS CD-MENTAL HEALTH CARE | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/7/2025 |
| SB2352 | Mike Simmons | PEOPLE OVER PARKING ACT | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/7/2025 |
| SB2353 | Mike Simmons | INS-OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH | S | Referred to Assignments | 2/7/2025 |
| SB2383 | Mike Simmons | NATURAL ORG REDUCE REG-ACT | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 4/11/2025 |
| SB2637 | Mike Simmons | $DPH-HIV/AIDS | S | Referred to Assignments | 3/12/2025 |
| HB1862 | Michelle Mussman | DHS-EMERGENCY HOUSING PGRAM | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 6/2/2025 |
| HB2391 | Tracy Katz Muhl | EPA-WASTEWATER INDUSTRY USE | H | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0219 | 8/15/2025 |
| HB2589 | Kelly M. Cassidy | HYPODERMIC NEEDLES-SALE | H | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0240 | 8/15/2025 |
| HB2675 | Martin J. Moylan | VEH CD-BIKE TRAIL SIGNAGE | H | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0243 | 8/15/2025 |
| HB3312 | Mary Beth Canty | UTILITY DATA ACCESS ACT | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 6/2/2025 |
| HB3564 | Nabeela Syed | HUMAN RIGHTS ACT-REAL ESTATE | S | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading October 15, 2025 | 10/14/2025 |
| Committee | Code | Chairman | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approp- Health and Human | APHH | Omar Aquino (D) | |
| Behavioral and Mental Health | SBMH | Laura Fine (D) | |
| Labor | SLAB | Robert Peters (D) | |
| Public Health | PBHE | Mike Simmons (D) | |
| Transportation | STRN | Ram Villivalam (D) |
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Bill: SB0088 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-COUNSELING Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 06/02/2025 |
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Bill: SB0594 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: HEALTH-TECH Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 05/09/2025 |
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Bill: SB0634 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH Chamber: S Last Action: Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 07/02/2025 |
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Bill: SB1173 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: ID CARD-HOMELESS AFFIRMATION Chamber: S Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0083 Last Action Date: 08/01/2025 |
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Bill: SB1262 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: STATE WEBSITES-TRANSLATIONS Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 06/02/2025 |
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Bill: SB1387 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: COMPTROLLER-RECURRING PAYMENT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/29/2025 |
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Bill: SB1388 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: RTA ACT-REDUCED FARES Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 06/02/2025 |
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Bill: SB1389 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: AGING-FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 04/11/2025 |
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Bill: SB1515 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: ATTORNEY GENERAL-BLACK WOMEN Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: SB1516 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: ID CARD-VICTIM WAIVER Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: SB1609 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: $EPA-EMERGING CONTAMINANTS Chamber: S Last Action: Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 07/02/2025 |
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Bill: SB1610 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: FEE WAIVER-FORMER INCARCERATED Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 06/02/2025 |
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Bill: SB1611 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: MEDICAID-ELIGIBILITY-COVERAGE Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: SB1728 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: HUMAN RIGHTS-LANDLORD-TENANT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/05/2025 |
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Bill: SB1906 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: PRESCRIPTION DRUG TASK FORCE Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB1907 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: AFFORDABLE DRUG MANUFACTURING Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB1968 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: HLTH CARE/PUB BENEFITS COUNCIL Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB1969 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: IHDA-DHS-SOCIAL SERVICES STAFF Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 06/02/2025 |
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Bill: SB1970 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: SCH BD-ELECTRIC SCH BUS GRANT Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 06/02/2025 |
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Bill: SB2109 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: PROBATE DISCOVER ASSISTS Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 06/02/2025 |
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Bill: SB2110 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: PAPER WASTE REDUCTION Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2111 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-BICYCLES-EXEMPTIONS Chamber: H Last Action: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Last Action Date: 10/14/2025 |
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Bill: SB2112 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-ALTER SPEED LIMITS Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2124 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: LET AMERICA READ ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2125 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: CONDO-DECONVERSION NOTICE Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 04/11/2025 |
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Bill: SB2285 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-BICYCLE DEFINITION Chamber: S Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0141 Last Action Date: 08/01/2025 |
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Bill: SB2286 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: INS-PREVENTIVE CARE PRIOR AUTH Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2287 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: INS CD-MENTAL HEALTH CARE Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2352 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: PEOPLE OVER PARKING ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2353 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: INS-OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2383 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: NATURAL ORG REDUCE REG-ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 04/11/2025 |
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Bill: SB2637 Chief Sponsor: Mike Simmons ABR - Short Description: $DPH-HIV/AIDS Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 03/12/2025 |
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Bill: HB1862 Chief Sponsor: Michelle Mussman ABR - Short Description: DHS-EMERGENCY HOUSING PGRAM Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 06/02/2025 |
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Bill: HB2391 Chief Sponsor: Tracy Katz Muhl ABR - Short Description: EPA-WASTEWATER INDUSTRY USE Chamber: H Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0219 Last Action Date: 08/15/2025 |
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Bill: HB2589 Chief Sponsor: Kelly M. Cassidy ABR - Short Description: HYPODERMIC NEEDLES-SALE Chamber: H Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0240 Last Action Date: 08/15/2025 |
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Bill: HB2675 Chief Sponsor: Martin J. Moylan ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-BIKE TRAIL SIGNAGE Chamber: H Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0243 Last Action Date: 08/15/2025 |
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Bill: HB3312 Chief Sponsor: Mary Beth Canty ABR - Short Description: UTILITY DATA ACCESS ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 06/02/2025 |
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Bill: HB3564 Chief Sponsor: Nabeela Syed ABR - Short Description: HUMAN RIGHTS ACT-REAL ESTATE Chamber: S Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading October 15, 2025 Last Action Date: 10/14/2025 |
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Committee:
Approp- Health and Human Code: APHH Chairman: Omar Aquino |
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Committee:
Behavioral and Mental Health Code: SBMH Chairman: Laura Fine |
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Committee:
Labor Code: SLAB Chairman: Robert Peters |
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Committee:
Public Health Code: PBHE Chairman: Mike Simmons |
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Committee:
Transportation Code: STRN Chairman: Ram Villivalam |