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Emanuel "Chris" Welch introduced HB0398 in the Illinois House on Jan. 9, 2025, during the general assembly session 104, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

According to the Illinois General Assembly site, the legislature summarized the bill's official text as follows: "Amends the Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title."

The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.

In essence, this bill amends the Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act by making a technical change to the section concerning the short title. No substantive provisions or additional regulations are introduced or altered as part of this amendment.

Emanuel "Chris" Welch has proposed another 312 bills since the beginning of the 104th session.

Welck graduated from Northwestern University in 1993 with a BS and again in 1997 from The John Marshall Law School with a JD.

Emanuel "Chris" Welck is currently serving in the Illinois State House, representing the state's 7th House District. He replaced previous state representative Cory Foster in 2013.

Bills in Illinois follow a multi-step legislative process, beginning with introduction in either the House or Senate, followed by committee review, floor debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching the governor for approval or veto. The General Assembly operates on a biennial schedule, and while typically thousands of bills are introduced each session, only a fraction successfully pass through the process to become law.

You can read more about bills and other measures here.

Bill Number	Date Introduced	Short Description
HB0398	01/09/2025	Amends the Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
HB0080	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0081	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the Architect of the Capitol for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0082	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the Attorney General for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0083	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the Auditor General for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0084	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Board of Higher Education for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0085	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Capital Development Board for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0086	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Capital Development Board for FY26 capital projects. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0087	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Central Illinois Economic Development Authority for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0088	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to Chicago State University for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0089	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Civil Service Commission for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0090	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Commission on Equity and Inclusion for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0091	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0092	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the Comptroller for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0093	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Court of Claims for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0094	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Agriculture for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0095	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Central Management Services for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0096	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Children and Family Services for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0097	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0098	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Corrections for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0099	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Employment Security for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0100	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0101	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0102	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Rights for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0103	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0104	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Innovation and Technology for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0105	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Insurance for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0106	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Juvenile Justice for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0107	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Labor for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0108	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Military Affairs for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0109	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Natural Resources for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0110	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Public Health for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0111	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Revenue for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0112	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois State Police for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0113	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of the Lottery for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0114	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Transportation for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0115	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Veterans' Affairs for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0116	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department on Aging for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0117	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Early Childhood for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0118	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Drycleaner Environmental Response Trust Fund Council for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0119	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to Eastern Illinois University for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0120	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Eastern Illinois Economic Development Authority for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0121	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Environmental Protection Agency for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0122	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Environmental Protection Trust Fund Commission for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0123	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Executive Ethics Commission for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0124	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Attorney General for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0125	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Comptroller for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0126	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Governor for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0127	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Secretary of State for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0128	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Treasurer for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0129	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the General Assembly for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0130	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the General Assembly Retirement System for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0131	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the Governor for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0132	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Governor's Office of Management and Budget for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0133	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to Governors State University for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0134	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0135	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Human Rights Commission for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0136	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Arts Council for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0137	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Commerce Commission for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0138	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Community College Board for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0139	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan Board for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0140	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0141	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0142	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0143	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0144	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0145	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Finance Authority for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0146	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Gaming Board for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0147	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Labor Relations Board for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0148	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0149	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Medical District Commission for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0150	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Power Agency for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0151	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Racing Board for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0152	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0153	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to Illinois State University for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0154	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0155	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Violence Prevention Authority for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0156	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0157	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0158	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Judges Retirement System of Illinois for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0159	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Judicial Inquiry Board for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0160	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Law Enforcement Training Standards Board for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0161	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Legislative Audit Commission for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0162	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Legislative Ethics Commission for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0163	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the Legislative Inspector General for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0164	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Legislative Information System for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0165	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Legislative Printing Unit for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0166	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Legislative Reference Bureau for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0167	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0168	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Liquor Control Commission for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0169	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Upper Illinois River Valley Development Authority for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0170	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to Northeastern Illinois University for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0171	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to Northern Illinois University for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0172	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Pollution Control Board for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0173	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Prisoner Review Board for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0174	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Procurement Policy Board for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0175	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Property Tax Appeal Board for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0176	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the Secretary of State for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0177	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Southern Illinois Economic Development Authority for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB0178	01/09/2025	Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to Southern Illinois University for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.