Will County Gazette

State Representative Patrick Sheehan has issued a series of statements on recent legislative developments in Illinois, including the signing of his own bill to enhance local code enforcement and his opposition to new state mandates on student mental health screenings and financial aid for undocumented immigrants.

On August 18, 2025, Sheehan announced the enactment of House Bill 1842, stating, "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Rep. Sheehan’s Bill to Strengthen Local Code Enforcement Signed into Law

Homer Glen, IL…State Representative Patrick Sheehan is proud to announce that House Bill 1842, a measure designed to enhance the fairness, transparency, and effectiveness of https://t.co/K7U64hQH3C".

The following day, Sheehan addressed a newly signed law requiring annual mental health screenings for students across Illinois. In his August 19 post, he wrote: "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Rep. Sheehan Comments on New Statewide Student Mental Health Screening Mandate

Homer Glen, IL…State Representative Patrick Sheehan (R-Homer Glen) is speaking out against a new Illinois law signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker that mandates annual mental https://t.co/ugRoxLICX7".

On August 20, Sheehan commented on another recent law signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker regarding financial benefits for undocumented immigrants. He stated: "Governor Pritzker has signed a new law that opens the door for undocumented immigrants to receive the same financial benefits as Illinois citizens and legal residents.

Let’s be clear: every student deserves a chance to succeed, but that opportunity should not come at the expense https://t.co/9qUdOXqtwK".

Sheehan was elected as a Republican representative for Illinois’ 37th House District in 2024, succeeding Tim Ozinga.