HB5450 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

MUNI CD-ELECTIONS
Last Action
2/13/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
65 ILCS 5/3.1-55-30 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, no municipal official, municipal employee, or candidate for a municipal office shall engage in or permit the unauthorized use of any municipal property. Provides that no candidate for municipal office or political fundraising committee may use any municipal property or photographic or filmed image of municipal property for the purpose of influencing, in any way, the outcome of any election of any candidate for municipal office. Provides that specified expenditures made by political fundraising committees for the purpose of either financing communications expressly advocating for the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate for municipal office or soliciting funds for purpose of financing communications expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate for municipal office, if paid for and authorized by a candidate for municipal office or an authorized political committee of a candidate for municipal office or its agents, shall clearly state that the communication was paid for by the authorized political fundraising committee and shall contain a statement, either read by the candidate in a pre-recorded audio message or clearly printed, that the candidate has approved the communication.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/06/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee