HB5166

DISSOLVE SPECIAL DISTRICTS ACT

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Illinois HB5166 establishes a method for dissolving special districts, requiring majority votes from both the dissolving district and the receiving.

Illinois HB5166, known as the Dissolution of Special Districts Act, sets forth a process for dissolving special districts. A special district can dissolve if both its governing body and the receiving local government approve by majority vote. Before dissolving, the dissolving district must transfer all assets, personnel, and liabilities to the receiving local government. The receiving government must also submit a service continuation plan to ensure it can maintain the services previously provided by the dissolving district.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

May 6

1:30 PM

Senate Executive Committee Hearing

Mar 26

10:00 AM

House Counties & Townships Committee Hearing

History

Jun 26

House

Governor Approved

Jun 26

House

Effective Date June 26, 2026

Jun 26

House

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0513