SB0213

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY MEDIA

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Illinois SB0213 mandates state agencies to allocate at least 5% of their advertising budget to local news organizations.

SB0213 amends the Strengthening Community Media Act to require state agencies to direct at least 5% of their advertising spending to local news organizations. These organizations must meet specific criteria, such as publishing at least one piece about the community per week and having a significant digital audience in Illinois. State agencies can seek exemptions if their advertising objectives are better served elsewhere.

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Roll Call Votes

109 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 23, 2025

2:00 PM

State Government Administration Committee Hearing

Apr 9, 2025

3:00 PM

Executive Committee Hearing

History

Aug 1, 2025

Senate

Governor Approved

Aug 1, 2025

Senate

Effective Date January 1, 2026

Aug 1, 2025

Senate

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0077