Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HB 2872 — CORP FEMALE DIRECTORS

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983. Requires publicly held domestic or foreign corporation whose principal executive office is located in Illinois to have a minimum of one female director on its board of directors by December 31, 2020. Provides for an increase in the number of female directors beginning in 2022. Provides for regulation by the Secretary of State. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. To Business and Industry Regulations Subcommittee

  3. Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Celina Villanueva

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (181)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2872 do?
Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983. Requires publicly held domestic or foreign corporation whose principal executive office is located in Illinois to have a minimum of one female director on its board of directors by December 31, 2020. Provides for an increase in the number of female directors beginning in 2022. Provides for regulation by the Secretary of State. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 2872?
HB 2872 is sponsored by Celina Villanueva (Democrat) and Anne Stava (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2872?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2872?
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