HB5501

PROCUREMENT-UNIVERSITIES

Chamber Passed·4/15/26

Illinois HB5501 revises procurement rules for state universities.

Illinois HB5501 modifies procurement regulations for state universities, allowing them to use competitive sealed bidding for contracts over $100,000. It also permits universities to use electronic means for bid submissions and to establish a procurement committee for oversight.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Apr 15
Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

DDD
3
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25

4:00 PM

House Higher Education Committee Hearing

History

Jun 1

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026