Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 4 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB4625      — LOW POP TWP DIST DISSOLUTION

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  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 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

Dissolves townships with populations under 500 by January 1, 2029, transferring their responsibilities to the county.

The bill mandates the dissolution of small townships by 2029 and transfers their assets and responsibilities to the respective counties. It also outlines the continuation of road district powers and the responsibilities of local officials after dissolution.

What this means for you
  • Residents: Residents of dissolved townships will receive services from their county, maintaining local governance continuity.
  • Local Government: Local township officials will lose their positions and responsibilities upon dissolution, with no recourse regarding their termination.

Summary

Amends the Township Code. Provides that all townships with a population less than 500 are dissolved on January 1, 2029. Provides for the transfer of real and personal property, and any other assets, together with all personnel, contractual obligations, and liabilities of the dissolving township to the county containing the geographic boundaries of the dissolving township. Provides that, on and after the date of dissolution, all rights and duties of the dissolved township, excluding those of the township's road district, may be exercised by the county containing the geographic boundaries of the dissolving township solely on behalf of the residents of the geographic area within the boundaries of the dissolved township. Provides that the county board of the county containing the geographic boundaries of the dissolving township may levy a property tax within the boundaries of the dissolved township for the duties taken on by the county containing the geographic boundaries of the dissolving township. Provides that all road districts wholly within the boundaries of a dissolving township shall retain all the same powers and responsibilities of each road district that were held prior to the dissolution of the township. Provides that elected and appointed township officers and road commissioners shall cease to hold office on the date of dissolution of the township and road districts, no longer be compensated, and do not have legal recourse relating to the ceasing of their elected or appointed positions upon the ceasing of their offices. Requires the highway commissioner of a dissolved township to comply with specified provisions of the Illinois Highway Code. Requires the highway commissioner of a dissolved township to attend at least one county board meeting each month. Amends the Counties Code to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan

  5. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  7. Referred to Rules Committee

  8. First Reading

  9. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (178)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4625      do?
Amends the Township Code. Provides that all townships with a population less than 500 are dissolved on January 1, 2029. Provides for the transfer of real and personal property, and any other assets, together with all personnel, contractual obligations, and liabilities of the dissolving township to the county containing the geographic boundaries of the dissolving township. Provides that, on and after the date of dissolution, all rights and duties of the dissolved township, excluding those of the township's road district, may be exercised by the county containing the geographic boundaries of the dissolving township solely on behalf of the residents of the geographic area within the boundaries of the dissolved township. Provides that the county board of the county containing the geographic boundaries of the dissolving township may levy a property tax within the boundaries of the dissolved township for the duties taken on by the county containing the geographic boundaries of the dissolving township. Provides that all road districts wholly within the boundaries of a dissolving township shall retain all the same powers and responsibilities of each road district that were held prior to the dissolution of the township. Provides that elected and appointed township officers and road commissioners shall cease to hold office on the date of dissolution of the township and road districts, no longer be compensated, and do not have legal recourse relating to the ceasing of their elected or appointed positions upon the ceasing of their offices. Requires the highway commissioner of a dissolved township to comply with specified provisions of the Illinois Highway Code. Requires the highway commissioner of a dissolved township to attend at least one county board meeting each month. Amends the Counties Code to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB4625     ?
HB4625      is sponsored by Joe C. Sosnowski (Republican), Patrick Sheehan (Republican), Brandun Schweizer (Republican), Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (Republican), and Rita Mayfield (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB4625     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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