Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB4164      — $STATE APPELLATE DEFENDER

Last action — 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 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Appropriates moneys from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the State Appellate Defender for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Assignments

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

Sponsors

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does SB4164      do?
Appropriates moneys from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the State Appellate Defender for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors SB4164     ?
SB4164      is sponsored by Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB4164     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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