Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB3870      — ELEC CD-FOREIGN CONTRIBUTIONS

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill prohibits foreign-influenced businesses from making political contributions.

This legislation amends the Election Code to stop foreign-influenced business entities from contributing to political purposes. It includes certification requirements and outlines enforcement measures.

Summary

Amends the Election Code. Provides that a foreign-influenced business entity shall not make a contribution or donation to any person or entity with the express or implied condition that the contribution or donation, or any part of the contribution or donation, be used for specified political purposes. Sets forth certification requirements. Provides that the provisions shall not be construed to establish liability on the part of any candidate, political committee, or other recipient of certification. Provides for enforcement of the provisions. Defines terms. Effective July 1, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  6. To Elections

  7. Assigned to Executive

  8. Referred to Assignments

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sally J. Turner

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3870      do?
Amends the Election Code. Provides that a foreign-influenced business entity shall not make a contribution or donation to any person or entity with the express or implied condition that the contribution or donation, or any part of the contribution or donation, be used for specified political purposes. Sets forth certification requirements. Provides that the provisions shall not be construed to establish liability on the part of any candidate, political committee, or other recipient of certification. Provides for enforcement of the provisions. Defines terms. Effective July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors SB3870     ?
SB3870      is sponsored by Sally J. Turner (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3870     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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