HB4776

IDOT-SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY

Chamber Passed·4/14/26

Illinois HB4776 waives sovereign immunity for the Department of Transportation in federal court for compliance, discharge, or enforcement of.

Illinois HB4776 amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to waive sovereign immunity from civil suits in federal court. This waiver applies to the compliance, discharge, or enforcement of responsibilities assumed by the Department under the law. The waiver is consistent with specified provisions of Title 23 of the United States Code and does not create liability that exceeds the liability created under those provisions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Apr 14
Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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7
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19

8:00 AM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

History

Apr 16

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke

Apr 15

Senate

Arrive in Senate

Apr 15

Senate

Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading