Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB4118      — HIGHER ED-NONCITIZEN BENEFITS

Last action — Referred to Rules Committee

  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 September 11, 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 Public Higher Education Act, the Board of Higher Education Act, and the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that a resident of the State who is not lawfully present in the United States is not eligible, on the basis of residence within the State, for any postsecondary educational benefit unless a citizen or national of the United States is eligible for such a benefit without regard to whether the citizen or national is such a resident. Provides that any benefit conferred to a nonresident of the State who is lawfully present in the United States may not be lesser in amount, duration, or scope than the benefit conferred to a State resident who is unlawfully present in the United States.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules Committee

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Brad Halbrook

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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Subjects

immigration education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4118      do?
Amends the Public Higher Education Act, the Board of Higher Education Act, and the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that a resident of the State who is not lawfully present in the United States is not eligible, on the basis of residence within the State, for any postsecondary educational benefit unless a citizen or national of the United States is eligible for such a benefit without regard to whether the citizen or national is such a resident. Provides that any benefit conferred to a nonresident of the State who is lawfully present in the United States may not be lesser in amount, duration, or scope than the benefit conferred to a State resident who is unlawfully present in the United States.
Who sponsors HB4118     ?
HB4118      is sponsored by Brad Halbrook (Republican).
What is the current status of HB4118     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced September 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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