Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 16 D cosponsors

SB2843      — COURT OF CLAIMS-PROCEDURE

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  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.

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In plain language

This bill updates procedures for handling uncontested claims against the State in the Court of Claims.

The bill creates an administrative process for vendors to resolve uncontested claims arising from state contracts. It requires state agencies to respond to these claims within 30 days and establishes new filing fees.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers in businesses that provide services to the state may see quicker payments if their companies file uncontested claims.
  • Small Business: If you are a small business vendor, this bill could speed up payment for your services to the state.

Summary

Amends the Court of Claims Act. Creates an administrative process for uncontested claims for vendors arising from contracts with the State. Requires a State agency to confirm or reject an uncontested claim that is from a lapsed appropriation and valued at less than $2,500 within 30 days after being notified in writing by the Attorney General. Provides that if the State agency does not confirm or reject the claim within that 30-day period, then the State agency forfeits the right to reject or contest the claim. Requires the Comptroller, subject to appropriation, then issue payment to the vendor within 30 days of the court entering such an award. Provides that if the court determines that it is unable to process such an uncontested claim because the bill or invoice contains a defect, the court must notify the vendor in writing of the defect no later than 30 days after the bill or invoice was first submitted. Provides that if one or more items on a bill or invoice are disapproved, but not the entire bill or invoice, then the portion that is not disapproved must be transmitted to the Comptroller for payment. Changes the filing fees required under the Act as follows: a fee of $15 for a petition seeking more than $500 but less than $10,000; and $35 for a petition seeking more than $10,000 or more. Requires that the court must allow claimants to submit documentation to amend and cure defects. Makes other changes. Authorizes the Court of Claims to adopt rules to implement the Act.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  11. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  16. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  17. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  18. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  19. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

  20. To Government Operations

  21. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  22. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  23. Assigned to Executive

  24. Referred to Assignments

  25. First Reading

  26. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (167)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2843      do?
Amends the Court of Claims Act. Creates an administrative process for uncontested claims for vendors arising from contracts with the State. Requires a State agency to confirm or reject an uncontested claim that is from a lapsed appropriation and valued at less than $2,500 within 30 days after being notified in writing by the Attorney General. Provides that if the State agency does not confirm or reject the claim within that 30-day period, then the State agency forfeits the right to reject or contest the claim. Requires the Comptroller, subject to appropriation, then issue payment to the vendor within 30 days of the court entering such an award. Provides that if the court determines that it is unable to process such an uncontested claim because the bill or invoice contains a defect, the court must notify the vendor in writing of the defect no later than 30 days after the bill or invoice was first submitted. Provides that if one or more items on a bill or invoice are disapproved, but not the entire bill or invoice, then the portion that is not disapproved must be transmitted to the Comptroller for payment. Changes the filing fees required under the Act as follows: a fee of $15 for a petition seeking more than $500 but less than $10,000; and $35 for a petition seeking more than $10,000 or more. Requires that the court must allow claimants to submit documentation to amend and cure defects. Makes other changes. Authorizes the Court of Claims to adopt rules to implement the Act.
Who sponsors SB2843     ?
SB2843      is sponsored by Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Christopher Belt (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Mike Porfirio (Democrat), David Koehler (Democrat), Paul Faraci (Democrat), Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), Meg Loughran Cappel (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat), Karina Villa (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), and Robert Peters (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2843     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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