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IL SB4065
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly Lightford
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AI Summary
- Municipalities with populations over 5,000 could exercise home rule powers under the Illinois Constitution by passing an ordinance with a majority vote of corporate authorities
- Home rule status could be rescinded through either a majority vote of corporate authorities or voter referendum, with an effective date at least 6 months after adoption
- Municipalities whose population falls to 5,000 or below may continue exercising home rule powers until a referendum is held at the next general election
- If voters reject becoming a home rule unit after population decline, the municipality loses its home rule powers
- Effective date: January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
MUNI CD-HOME RULE POWERS
Last Action
Referred to Assignments
2/24/2026
Committee Referrals
Assignments2/24/2026
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