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IL HB5166
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lawrence Walsh
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AI Summary
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Creates the Dissolution of Special Districts Act, establishing a new method for dissolving special districts in Illinois in addition to existing dissolution methods
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Requires affirmative majority votes from both the dissolving special district's governing body and the receiving unit of local government (municipality, township, or county) to approve dissolution
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Transfers all real and personal property, assets, personnel, contractual obligations, and liabilities from the dissolving special district to the receiving local government on or before the dissolution date
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Mandates the receiving unit of local government submit a service continuation plan before dissolution, confirming it has adequate resources to continue providing the services previously offered by the special district
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
DISSOLVE SPECIAL DISTRICTS ACT
Last Action
Assigned to Counties & Townships Committee
3/12/2026