HB1810, supporting access for incarcerated individuals with disabilities, receives Yes vote from Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-81st) cast a Yes vote on HB1810, legislation aimed at creating equitable access for incarcerated individuals with disabilities, during the 104th General Assembly session on May 31, 2026, according to the Illinois House. The measure cleared the House 80-36.
As noted in the bill's official summary, it is described as: "INCARCERATED-DISABILITIES."
The following breakdown is based on the bill's actual language and includes explanations for clarity around its intent and requirements.
Fundamentally, under the full title Equitable Access to Education, Employment, and Training for Incarcerated Individuals with Disabilities Act, the bill seeks to ensure that individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in correctional custody can access educational, work, and vocational programs. It provides for waivers on the Test of Adult Basic Education and comparable exams to help these individuals participate in opportunities earnable through sentence credit. The Department of Corrections staff must receive yearly training on recognizing and assisting those with disabilities, in addition to developing suitable alternative assessments. The measure prioritizes adherence to federal disability regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, and allows for grievance filings if access or accommodations are denied. The Act is set to become effective immediately upon enactment.
The measure's status shows 'Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs.'
Stava-Murray earned her BA from Dartmouth College in 2008.
First elected in 2019, Stava-Murray is a Democrat representing Illinois' 81st House District, succeeding former state Rep. David S. Olsen.
Illinois legislation follows a multi-tiered review process, starting with introduction in the House or Senate, progressing through committee consideration, floor debate, and voting in both bodies before heading to the governor for final approval or veto. The General Assembly meets biennially, and though thousands of measures may be introduced each session, only a portion advance to become law.