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IL HB4185

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Hernandez

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Official Insignia and Uniform Sales Act, prohibiting the knowing manufacture, sale, marketing, promotion, advertising, or distribution of counterfeit official insignia or uniforms of public employees

  • Defines "counterfeit official insignia or uniform" as items resembling official government employee uniforms, badges, emblems, or identification cards closely enough to deceive an ordinary person

  • Establishes penalties as a petty offense with fines up to $500 for a first offense and up to $1,000 for second or subsequent offenses

  • Provides defenses for legitimate uses including mementos, decorative purposes, theatrical/film/television productions, collections, exhibits, and other recreational purposes

  • Exempts casual apparel distributed by government entities for public support or fundraising efforts from the definition of "uniform"

Legislative Description

INSIGNIA AND UNIFORM SALES

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Civil2/11/2026
Rules10/28/2025

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