SB0172

ELEC CD-FOREIGN NATIONALS

Introduced·1/17/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB0172 amends the Election Code to prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to ballot initiatives or independent expenditures and to.

Illinois SB0172 amends the Election Code to prohibit foreign nationals from making contributions to ballot initiative committees or independent expenditure committees. It also prohibits foreign nationals from making independent expenditures to influence public policy questions. The bill defines "foreign national" as someone who holds a non-U.S. citizenship status. Contributions exceeding $500,000 to independent expenditure committees will escheat to the State of Illinois.

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Current
Assignments Committee
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Sponsors

DD
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

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

Mar 21, 2025

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025