HB1753

FINANCIALLY DISTRESSED CITIES

Introduced·1/24/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB1753 expands the criteria for a municipality to be designated as financially distressed and outlines procedures for financial review and.

HB1753 amends the Financially Distressed City Law to expand the criteria for a municipality to be designated as financially distressed. It allows the State Comptroller to conduct a preliminary review and establish a review team to assess a municipality's financial condition. If a financial emergency is identified, the Governor can certify the municipality as financially distressed, enabling it to receive assistance. The bill also allows the Financial Advisory Authority to take legal action against the municipality if it materially violates the law's provisions.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

5:00 PM

Cities & Villages Committee Hearing

Apr 8, 2025

4:00 PM

Cities & Villages Committee Hearing

History

Apr 11, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 11, 2025

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 7, 2025

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Cities & Villages Committee