SB0053

LOBBYIST-OFFERS/PROMISES

Introduced·1/13/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB0053 amends the Lobbyist Registration Act to prohibit lobbyists from offering anything of value to officials or candidates.

Illinois SB0053 amends the Lobbyist Registration Act by adding a section that prohibits lobbyists or lobbying entities from promising anything of value to an official, State employee, or a candidate for a State executive or State legislative office. This includes campaign contributions, endorsements, or in-kind contributions. The bill also prohibits lobbyists from soliciting officials or State employees to violate the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. The provisions do not prevent the making or accepting of voluntary contributions otherwise in accordance with law.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 22

Senate

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

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

May 1

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis