SB0143

JUDICIAL CAMPAIGN REFORM

Introduced·1/17/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB0143 establishes a public financing program for judicial campaigns, setting contribution limits and penalties for violations.

Illinois SB0143, known as the Judicial Campaign Reform Act, creates a voluntary public financing program for judicial campaigns in Illinois. The Act establishes the Illinois Judicial Election Democracy Trust Fund to support eligible candidates for the Supreme Court and Appellate Court. To qualify, candidates must collect a minimum number of qualifying contributions and adhere to contribution limits.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
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Committee decision

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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