Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action
November 21, 2025
Today, Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action:
Bill Number: HB 1437
Description: Extends various sunsets dates and makes minor changes to petition circulation timelines for certain local offices.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
Bill Number: HB 1863
Description: Creates the Boards and Commissions Review Act. Establishes a process to eliminate defunct and unutilized boards and commissions. Repeals over 50 defunct or inactive boards and commissions.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately, except for Section 40, which is effective July 1, 2026
Bill Number: HB 2394
Description: Increases the weight limit for electric and hydrogen-powered trucks to align with federal regulations. Allows for electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles to exceed the current vehicle weight limitation by 2,000 lbs.
Action: Signed
Effective: June 1, 2026
Bill Number: HB 3065
Description: Makes changes to several Illinois scholarship programs to update eligibility requirements and award prioritization.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
Bill Number: SB 243
Description: Makes various changes to the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act.
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2026
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