Date	Chamber	Action
3/21/2025	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

30 ILCS 105/5.1030 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Compassionate Support for Bereaved Mothers Act. Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Heal Your Heart Act. Defines a bereaved mother as a mother whose child was, more likely than not, knowingly killed by an unknown or other person. Provides that the Act applies to any bereaved mother whose child was, more likely than not, knowingly killed within the State and whose child was a resident of the State at the time of death. Provides that a bereaved mother shall be entitled to free mental health counseling and psychiatric services for a period of up to one year following the death of the bereaved mother's child. Provides that a bereaved mother is entitled to take paid leave after the death of the bereaved mother's child. Provides that, as federal law permits, a bereaved mother living in subsidized housing, scatter site housing, or public housing units shall be eligible for relocation to another unit if the bereaved mother feels threatened or unsafe. Provides that the Act is repealed 5 years after becoming law. Makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act. Effective January 1, 2026.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/3/2025	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner
2/4/2025	House	First Reading
2/4/2025	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/24/2025	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
2/25/2025	House	Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
3/3/2025	House	To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee
3/4/2025	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
3/5/2025	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
3/21/2025	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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