Regan Deering (R)

Regan Deering (R)

Representative

January 2025 - Present

88th District

Member Details

Springfield Office:
221-N Stratton
Springfield, Il 62706
(217) 782-8163

District Office:
419 E. Ash Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 876-1968

Biography

Rep. Regan Deering was sworn into the 104th General Assembly as a State Representative in January 2025. Deering represents the 88th District which includes parts of DeWitt, Macon, McLean, and Piatt counties, in central Illinois. Before serving as a state legislator, Regan worked as an educator, teaching science to elementary school students in Chicago. Delving further into her passion for education, Regan became a small business owner, operating a tutoring and test prep location of the educational franchise Huntington Learning Center, in her hometown of Decatur. Having a passion for education and being a community advocate, she is serving on the Mt. Zion Community Unit School District’s school board and has volunteered as the Chair of the Decatur Public Schools Foundation. Deering also served as the Board President for Northeast Community Fund, a social service center in Decatur focusing on uplifting families by compassionately connecting them with resources and services. Regan has been a mentor in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program since 2017. Rep. Deering holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Duke University in North Carolina and a Master of Education (MEd) from DePaul University. Rep. Deering resides in Decatur with her husband, Brian and their three children.


Associated Senator:

Sally J. Turner

Filter Primary Sponsor Bills
Bill # Chief Sponsor ABR - Short Description Chamber Last Action Last Action Date
HB0054 Regan Deering SOIL HEALTH WEEK S Referred to Assignments 04/08/2025
HB0742 Margaret Croke REGULATION-TECH H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0004 06/16/2025
HB1040 John M. Cabello REPEAL PICA H Referred to Rules Committee 01/09/2025
HB1067 John M. Cabello VOID THE FOID H Referred to Rules Committee 01/09/2025
HB1082 Gregg Johnson MUNICIPALITIES-AUDITS H Passed Both Houses 05/29/2025
HB1092 Jed Davis PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB1117 Regan Deering INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS-GENDER H Referred to Rules Committee 01/09/2025
HB1118 Regan Deering SCH CD-EDUCATOR LICENSE-RENEW H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB1119 Regan Deering SCH CD-TEACHER-FIRST RESPONDER H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB1120 Kevin Schmidt VEH CD-BLOOD TYPE & RH FACTOR H Sent to the Governor 06/20/2025
HB1193 Steven Reick PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE-CPI H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB1226 Jay Hoffman VEH CD-EXAMS H Sent to the Governor 06/20/2025
HB1243 Maurice A. West, II SCH CD-ALT LEARN-PILOT PROGRAM H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB1317 Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer REPEAL ILLINOIS TRUST ACT H Referred to Rules Committee 01/28/2025
HB1411 Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer SCH CD-BULLYING PREVENTION-AGE S Referred to Assignments 04/23/2025
HB1456 Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer HLTH SRVCS REPEAL-NONCITIZENS H Referred to Rules Committee 01/28/2025
HB1468 Nicole La Ha PRIVACY-PUBLIC SAFETY/JUSTICE H Referred to Rules Committee 01/28/2025
HB1563 Charles Meier PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE-CPI H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB1640 Amy L. Grant EPA-UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS S Referred to Assignments 04/23/2025
HB1697 Natalie A. Manley 9-1-1 TELECOMMUNICATOR CPR H Passed Both Houses 05/31/2025
HB1713 Martin J. Moylan SCH CD-APPROVE CHICAGO SCH BD H Referred to Rules Committee 01/28/2025
HB1724 Amy Elik HIGHWAY SIGNAGE NAMING S Referred to Assignments 04/08/2025
HB1735 Regan Deering ELEC-NON-CITIZENS PROHIBITED H Referred to Rules Committee 01/28/2025
HB1901 Jennifer Sanalitro ELEC CD-EARLY VOTING HOURS H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB1938 Patrick Sheehan DECENNIAL COMMITTEES-EXCEPTION S Referred to Assignments 04/08/2025
HB2409 Michael J. Kelly PFAS-FIREFIGHTING PPE H Sent to the Governor 06/20/2025
HB2459 Natalie A. Manley PUBLIC ACCOUNTING LICENSURE H Sent to the Governor 06/20/2025
HB2677 Sharon Chung ESTATE TAX-SPECIAL USE H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB2733 Steven Reick DHS-TRANSITIONAL BENEFITS H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB2801 Regan Deering SCH CD-STEAM OPPORTUNITY LIST H Sent to the Governor 06/20/2025
HB2916 Regan Deering SNOW & ICE REMOVAL ACT H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB2980 Bradley Fritts CYCLE RIDER SAFETY-VARIOUS S Referred to Assignments 04/14/2025
HB3140 Tom Weber ISP-POLICE K-9 CARE PROGRAM H Passed Both Houses 05/31/2025
HB3148 Bradley Fritts FRAUD-AUTOPAY/DOCUMENT FEES S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 06/02/2025
HB3211 Michael J. Coffey, Jr. INTERSCHOLAR ATHLETICS-STUDENT H Referred to Rules Committee 02/18/2025
HB3236 Regan Deering INC TAX-MANUFACTURING H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB3323 Rita Mayfield DEPT OF AG-LOCAL FARM-MOTHER S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 06/02/2025
HB3405 Dave Severin MUNI CD-REMOVE WASTE CONTAINER S Referred to Assignments 04/14/2025
HB3543 Regan Deering COST OF LIVING TASK FORCE H Referred to Rules Committee 02/18/2025
HB3792 Regan Deering BALANCED BUDGET H Referred to Rules Committee 02/18/2025
HB4027 Tom Weber INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS-TEAM H Referred to Rules Committee 03/19/2025
HR0034 Dan Swanson READ WITH YOUR CHILD WEEK H Resolution Adopted 05/27/2025
HR0055 Tony M. McCombie SUPPORT-ISRAEL H Referred to Rules Committee 01/28/2025
HR0087 Sharon Chung NUTELLA DAY H Resolution Adopted 05/31/2025
HR0095 Chris Miller NO TAX INCREASES H Referred to Rules Committee 02/04/2025
HR0098 Stephanie A. Kifowit MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH H Resolution Adopted 05/22/2025
HR0175 Diane Blair-Sherlock DEAF HISTORY MONTH H Resolution Adopted 05/27/2025
HR0177 Regan Deering RELOCATE USDA TO CENTRAL IL H Referred to Rules Committee 03/11/2025
HR0226 Tony M. McCombie CONGRATS-REBECCA L. HOOKS H Resolution Adopted 04/07/2025
HR0244 Jehan Gordon-Booth RECOGNIZES-CATERPILLAR INC. H Resolution Adopted 04/09/2025
HR0292 Brad Halbrook CONDEMNS-GOV. JB PRITZKER H Referred to Rules Committee 05/06/2025
HR0316 Laura Faver Dias URGES-DSP HOURS RESTORATION H Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee 05/20/2025
SB1288 Sally J. Turner FOOD HANDLING-TRAINING S Sent to the Governor 06/18/2025
SB1420 Chapin Rose LOCAL HEALTH DEPT-RMSF H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 05/09/2025
SB1446 Cristina Castro FIRE MARSHAL-TRACK DEATHS S Sent to the Governor 06/18/2025
SB2075 Seth Lewis CYCLE RIDER SAFETY-VARIOUS S Passed Both Houses 05/31/2025
SB2102 Erica Harriss PROP TX-BUDGET FILING H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 06/01/2025
SB2108 Mike Porfirio ST POLICE-HAZMAT-MOTOR CARRIER S Passed Both Houses 05/31/2025
SJR0012 Chris Balkema IL ROUTE 66 100 YEARS S Adopted Both Houses 05/27/2025
Bill: HB0054
Chief Sponsor: Regan Deering
ABR - Short Description: SOIL HEALTH WEEK
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/08/2025
Bill: HB0742
Chief Sponsor: Margaret Croke
ABR - Short Description: REGULATION-TECH
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0004
Last Action Date: 06/16/2025
Bill: HB1040
Chief Sponsor: John M. Cabello
ABR - Short Description: REPEAL PICA
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 01/09/2025
Bill: HB1067
Chief Sponsor: John M. Cabello
ABR - Short Description: VOID THE FOID
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 01/09/2025
Bill: HB1082
Chief Sponsor: Gregg Johnson
ABR - Short Description: MUNICIPALITIES-AUDITS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Passed Both Houses
Last Action Date: 05/29/2025
Bill: HB1092
Chief Sponsor: Jed Davis
ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB1117
Chief Sponsor: Regan Deering
ABR - Short Description: INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS-GENDER
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 01/09/2025
Bill: HB1118
Chief Sponsor: Regan Deering
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-EDUCATOR LICENSE-RENEW
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB1119
Chief Sponsor: Regan Deering
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-TEACHER-FIRST RESPONDER
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB1120
Chief Sponsor: Kevin Schmidt
ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-BLOOD TYPE & RH FACTOR
Chamber: H
Last Action: Sent to the Governor
Last Action Date: 06/20/2025
Bill: HB1193
Chief Sponsor: Steven Reick
ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE-CPI
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB1226
Chief Sponsor: Jay Hoffman
ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-EXAMS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Sent to the Governor
Last Action Date: 06/20/2025
Bill: HB1243
Chief Sponsor: Maurice A. West, II
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-ALT LEARN-PILOT PROGRAM
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB1317
Chief Sponsor: Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
ABR - Short Description: REPEAL ILLINOIS TRUST ACT
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 01/28/2025
Bill: HB1411
Chief Sponsor: Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-BULLYING PREVENTION-AGE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/23/2025
Bill: HB1456
Chief Sponsor: Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
ABR - Short Description: HLTH SRVCS REPEAL-NONCITIZENS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 01/28/2025
Bill: HB1468
Chief Sponsor: Nicole La Ha
ABR - Short Description: PRIVACY-PUBLIC SAFETY/JUSTICE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 01/28/2025
Bill: HB1563
Chief Sponsor: Charles Meier
ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE-CPI
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB1640
Chief Sponsor: Amy L. Grant
ABR - Short Description: EPA-UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/23/2025
Bill: HB1697
Chief Sponsor: Natalie A. Manley
ABR - Short Description: 9-1-1 TELECOMMUNICATOR CPR
Chamber: H
Last Action: Passed Both Houses
Last Action Date: 05/31/2025
Bill: HB1713
Chief Sponsor: Martin J. Moylan
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-APPROVE CHICAGO SCH BD
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 01/28/2025
Bill: HB1724
Chief Sponsor: Amy Elik
ABR - Short Description: HIGHWAY SIGNAGE NAMING
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/08/2025
Bill: HB1735
Chief Sponsor: Regan Deering
ABR - Short Description: ELEC-NON-CITIZENS PROHIBITED
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 01/28/2025
Bill: HB1901
Chief Sponsor: Jennifer Sanalitro
ABR - Short Description: ELEC CD-EARLY VOTING HOURS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB1938
Chief Sponsor: Patrick Sheehan
ABR - Short Description: DECENNIAL COMMITTEES-EXCEPTION
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/08/2025
Bill: HB2409
Chief Sponsor: Michael J. Kelly
ABR - Short Description: PFAS-FIREFIGHTING PPE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Sent to the Governor
Last Action Date: 06/20/2025
Bill: HB2459
Chief Sponsor: Natalie A. Manley
ABR - Short Description: PUBLIC ACCOUNTING LICENSURE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Sent to the Governor
Last Action Date: 06/20/2025
Bill: HB2677
Chief Sponsor: Sharon Chung
ABR - Short Description: ESTATE TAX-SPECIAL USE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB2733
Chief Sponsor: Steven Reick
ABR - Short Description: DHS-TRANSITIONAL BENEFITS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB2801
Chief Sponsor: Regan Deering
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-STEAM OPPORTUNITY LIST
Chamber: H
Last Action: Sent to the Governor
Last Action Date: 06/20/2025
Bill: HB2916
Chief Sponsor: Regan Deering
ABR - Short Description: SNOW & ICE REMOVAL ACT
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB2980
Chief Sponsor: Bradley Fritts
ABR - Short Description: CYCLE RIDER SAFETY-VARIOUS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/14/2025
Bill: HB3140
Chief Sponsor: Tom Weber
ABR - Short Description: ISP-POLICE K-9 CARE PROGRAM
Chamber: H
Last Action: Passed Both Houses
Last Action Date: 05/31/2025
Bill: HB3148
Chief Sponsor: Bradley Fritts
ABR - Short Description: FRAUD-AUTOPAY/DOCUMENT FEES
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: HB3211
Chief Sponsor: Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
ABR - Short Description: INTERSCHOLAR ATHLETICS-STUDENT
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 02/18/2025
Bill: HB3236
Chief Sponsor: Regan Deering
ABR - Short Description: INC TAX-MANUFACTURING
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB3323
Chief Sponsor: Rita Mayfield
ABR - Short Description: DEPT OF AG-LOCAL FARM-MOTHER
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: HB3405
Chief Sponsor: Dave Severin
ABR - Short Description: MUNI CD-REMOVE WASTE CONTAINER
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/14/2025
Bill: HB3543
Chief Sponsor: Regan Deering
ABR - Short Description: COST OF LIVING TASK FORCE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 02/18/2025
Bill: HB3792
Chief Sponsor: Regan Deering
ABR - Short Description: BALANCED BUDGET
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 02/18/2025
Bill: HB4027
Chief Sponsor: Tom Weber
ABR - Short Description: INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS-TEAM
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/19/2025
Bill: HR0034
Chief Sponsor: Dan Swanson
ABR - Short Description: READ WITH YOUR CHILD WEEK
Chamber: H
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 05/27/2025
Bill: HR0055
Chief Sponsor: Tony M. McCombie
ABR - Short Description: SUPPORT-ISRAEL
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 01/28/2025
Bill: HR0087
Chief Sponsor: Sharon Chung
ABR - Short Description: NUTELLA DAY
Chamber: H
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 05/31/2025
Bill: HR0095
Chief Sponsor: Chris Miller
ABR - Short Description: NO TAX INCREASES
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 02/04/2025
Bill: HR0098
Chief Sponsor: Stephanie A. Kifowit
ABR - Short Description: MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH
Chamber: H
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 05/22/2025
Bill: HR0175
Chief Sponsor: Diane Blair-Sherlock
ABR - Short Description: DEAF HISTORY MONTH
Chamber: H
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 05/27/2025
Bill: HR0177
Chief Sponsor: Regan Deering
ABR - Short Description: RELOCATE USDA TO CENTRAL IL
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/11/2025
Bill: HR0226
Chief Sponsor: Tony M. McCombie
ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-REBECCA L. HOOKS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 04/07/2025
Bill: HR0244
Chief Sponsor: Jehan Gordon-Booth
ABR - Short Description: RECOGNIZES-CATERPILLAR INC.
Chamber: H
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 04/09/2025
Bill: HR0292
Chief Sponsor: Brad Halbrook
ABR - Short Description: CONDEMNS-GOV. JB PRITZKER
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 05/06/2025
Bill: HR0316
Chief Sponsor: Laura Faver Dias
ABR - Short Description: URGES-DSP HOURS RESTORATION
Chamber: H
Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
Last Action Date: 05/20/2025
Bill: SB1288
Chief Sponsor: Sally J. Turner
ABR - Short Description: FOOD HANDLING-TRAINING
Chamber: S
Last Action: Sent to the Governor
Last Action Date: 06/18/2025
Bill: SB1420
Chief Sponsor: Chapin Rose
ABR - Short Description: LOCAL HEALTH DEPT-RMSF
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 05/09/2025
Bill: SB1446
Chief Sponsor: Cristina Castro
ABR - Short Description: FIRE MARSHAL-TRACK DEATHS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Sent to the Governor
Last Action Date: 06/18/2025
Bill: SB2075
Chief Sponsor: Seth Lewis
ABR - Short Description: CYCLE RIDER SAFETY-VARIOUS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Passed Both Houses
Last Action Date: 05/31/2025
Bill: SB2102
Chief Sponsor: Erica Harriss
ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-BUDGET FILING
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 06/01/2025
Bill: SB2108
Chief Sponsor: Mike Porfirio
ABR - Short Description: ST POLICE-HAZMAT-MOTOR CARRIER
Chamber: S
Last Action: Passed Both Houses
Last Action Date: 05/31/2025
Bill: SJR0012
Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema
ABR - Short Description: IL ROUTE 66 100 YEARS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Adopted Both Houses
Last Action Date: 05/27/2025

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