Ellman casts Yes vote on HB0952 amending Legislative Accessibility Act with technical update

During the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026, Sen. Laura Ellman (D-21st) voted Yes on HB0952, a measure seeking to amend the Legislative Accessibility Act through a technical update. The bill was approved in the Illinois Senate with a unanimous 57-0 vote, as reported by the Illinois Senate.

The legislation's official description notes: "STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH."

The explanation offered below is a summary of the actual bill language and may contain interpretation to clarify its provisions.

Essentially, the bill makes a technical correction to Section 1 of the Legislative Accessibility Act, specifically addressing the section's short title. The change is intended to ensure alignment with legislative drafting best practices, without modifying the law's intent or core content. Details of the correction are not specified, and the bill does not list an effective date.

The official record for HB0952 states: 'Third Reading - Passed'.

Ellman earned a BS from Grinnell College in 1987.

The Democratic senator began representing Illinois' 21st Senate District in 2019 after succeeding Michael Connelly.

Bills in Illinois follow a multi-phase legislative process—starting with introduction in one of the chambers, proceeding to committee evaluation, floor discussions, and votes in both the Senate and House, then moving to the governor for approval or veto. The General Assembly meets biennially and, although thousands of bills are introduced each cycle, only a small proportion become law.