Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

SB2740      — MUNI CD-HOME RULE POWERS

Last action — Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. 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 Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, upon adoption of an enacting ordinance by a majority vote of the corporate authorities then holding office, a municipality with a population of more than 5,000 may exercise the powers and authorities provided to home rule units under Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution. Effective January 1, 2027.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  2. Referred to Assignments

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2740      do?
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, upon adoption of an enacting ordinance by a majority vote of the corporate authorities then holding office, a municipality with a population of more than 5,000 may exercise the powers and authorities provided to home rule units under Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution. Effective January 1, 2027.
Who sponsors SB2740     ?
SB2740      is sponsored by Linda Holmes (Democrat) and Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2740     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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