HB5166 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

DISSOLVE SPECIAL DISTRICTS ACT
Last Action
3/12/2026 - House: Assigned to Counties & Townships Committee
Hearings
Counties & Townships Committee Hearing Mar 20 2026 10:00AM Capitol Building Room 115 Springfield, IL
Counties & Townships Committee Hearing Mar 26 2026 10:00AM Capitol Building Room 115 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Dissolution of Special Districts Act. Establishes a method for the dissolution of special districts. Provides that a special district may dissolve upon the affirmative majority vote of its own governing body and the affirmative majority vote of a receiving unit of local government. Provides that, on or before the date of dissolution, all real and personal property, and any other assets, together with all personnel, contractual obligations, and liabilities of the dissolving special district shall be transferred to the receiving unit of local government. Provides that, on the date of dissolution, the dissolving special district is dissolved. Provides that, on and after the date of dissolution, all rights and duties of the dissolving special district may be exercised by the receiving unit of local government. Provides that, before the date of dissolution, the receiving unit of local government shall submit a service continuation plan confirming that the receiving unit of local government has the resources to continue providing the services provided by the dissolving special district. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/12/2026HouseAssigned to Counties & Townships Committee