Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

HB4435      — CORPORATE ELECTION ACTIVITIES

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill limits corporate involvement in elections and public policy matters.

This legislation clarifies that corporations cannot participate in the nomination or election of public office candidates, or in public policy questions. It amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983 to restrict these activities.

Summary

Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983. Provides that nothing in the Act shall grant or recognize the power of a corporation to engage in activities related to the nomination or election of candidates for public office or the initiation, submission, or consideration of questions of public policy.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sharon Chung

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4435      do?
Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983. Provides that nothing in the Act shall grant or recognize the power of a corporation to engage in activities related to the nomination or election of candidates for public office or the initiation, submission, or consideration of questions of public policy.
Who sponsors HB4435     ?
HB4435      is sponsored by Sharon Chung (Democrat) and Lindsey LaPointe (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB4435     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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