Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HB3116      — UNIV OF IL-ADMIT IN-STATE STU

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess

  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 February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Amends the University of Illinois Act. Beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year, provides that the Board of Trustees shall give priority admission to residents of this State. Based upon academic year, sets forth the percentage of the University's freshman class of undergraduate students that must be State residents. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess

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

  3. Assigned to Higher Education Committee

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Blaine Wilhour

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)

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Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB3116      do?
Amends the University of Illinois Act. Beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year, provides that the Board of Trustees shall give priority admission to residents of this State. Based upon academic year, sets forth the percentage of the University's freshman class of undergraduate students that must be State residents. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB3116     ?
HB3116      is sponsored by Blaine Wilhour (Republican) and David Friess (Republican).
What is the current status of HB3116     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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