SB0127

GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS-LOBBYING

Introduced·1/17/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB0127 prohibits legislators and executive branch officials from engaging in compensated lobbying of certain governmental bodies.

Illinois SB0127 amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act to prohibit legislators from engaging in compensated lobbying of municipalities, counties, townships, or the executive branch of the State of Illinois. It also bars county, municipal, and township officials from lobbying on behalf of registered lobbyists. Violations are classified as a Class A misdemeanor. The changes take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Assignments Committee
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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

Apr 24

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026