SB2784

JUDGES-6TH & 7TH JUD CIRCUITS

Final Passage·5/31/26

Illinois SB2784 converts at-large judgeships in the 6th judicial circuit to resident judgeships and adds an associate judge in the 7th circuit.

Illinois SB2784 amends the Circuit Courts Act to convert at-large judgeships in the 6th judicial circuit to resident judgeships for Champaign or Macon County, depending on the incumbent's residence. The first two vacancies after January 7, 2022, will convert to Champaign County, with the remaining vacancies going to Macon County. The bill also amends the Associate Judges Act to add one additional associate judge in the 7th circuit. This Act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 31
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Calendar

May 28

10:00 AM

House Executive Committee Hearing

May 6

10:00 AM

House Executive Committee Hearing

History

Jun 29

Senate

Sent to the Governor

May 31

Senate

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Doris Turner

May 31

Senate

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments