IL FALLEN HEROES MONTH
Summary
Declares June 2026 as Illinois Fallen Heroes Month in the State of Illinois to honor the service and sacrifice of fallen heroes across our State. Encourages citizens, schools, businesses, veterans' organizations, and government entities across the State to observe Illinois Fallen Heroes Month through ceremonies, tributes, and acts of remembrance that honor the legacy and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for our nation. Affirms that these observances serve as a solemn counterpart to Illinois Military Appreciation Month, ensuring that we both honor those who continue to serve our communities and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 5, 2026
Last action May 28, 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
35
Key actions
2
Committee
3
May 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
May 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommends Be Adopted Veterans' Affairs Committee; 013-000-000
lower
May 12, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee
lower
May 6, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 27 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brandun Schweizer
RRepublican
Co
Adam Niemerg
RRepublican
Co
Amy Elik
RRepublican
Co
Blaine Wilhour
RRepublican
Co
C.D. Davidsmeyer
RRepublican
Co
Dan Swanson
RRepublican
Co
Gregg Johnson
DDemocratic
Co
Jackie Haas
RRepublican
Co
Kevin Schmidt
RRepublican
Co
Kyle Moore
RRepublican
Co
Lindsey LaPointe
DDemocratic
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