SB2044 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

WEB-BASED SIGNATURES ACT
Last Action
08/15/2025 - Senate: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0406
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Web-Based Signatures Act. Provides that a unit of local government may allow a person to sign any document with a web-based signature if the unit of local government uses a secure web-based platform.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
New Act  
Adds reference to:
55 ILCS 5/5-1192 new  
60 ILCS 1/85-70 new  
65 ILCS 5/1-1-13 new  
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Counties Code, the Township Code, and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county, township, or municipality may allow a person to sign any document with a web-based signature if the county, township, or municipality uses a secure web-based platform.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
70 ILCS 410/12  from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 7112
70 ILCS 805/13.9 new  
70 ILCS 810/42.5 new  
70 ILCS 1205/8-1  from Ch. 105, par. 8-1
70 ILCS 1505/7.08 new  
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Amends the Park District Code. Provides that a park district may allow a person to sign any document with a web-based signature if the county, township, or municipality uses a secure web-based platform. Adds similar provisions to the Conservation District Act, the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act, the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act, and the Chicago Park District Act.

House Floor Amendment No. 2
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by House Amendment No. 1, with the following changes. Provides that the web-based signature requirement does not apply to a nominating or candidate petition or a referendum petition.
Actions
DateChamberAction
02/06/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Chris Balkema
02/06/2025SenateFirst Reading
02/06/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
03/06/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
03/06/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
03/06/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
03/18/2025SenateAssigned to Executive
03/20/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chris Balkema
03/20/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
03/21/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
04/01/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
04/03/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
04/03/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
04/03/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis
04/03/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
04/03/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
04/03/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
04/03/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Executive; 013-000-000
04/03/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 4, 2025
04/04/2025SenateSecond Reading
04/04/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 8, 2025
04/04/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
04/04/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
04/09/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
04/09/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
04/09/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
04/09/2025HouseArrived in House
04/09/2025HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
04/09/2025HouseFirst Reading
04/09/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
04/17/2025HouseAssigned to Cities & Villages Committee
04/29/2025HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
04/29/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
05/07/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Cities & Villages Committee; 008-000-000
05/07/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
05/07/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jason R. Bunting
05/07/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
05/07/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
05/13/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Cities & Villages Committee
05/13/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Cities & Villages Committee; 007-000-000
05/14/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
05/14/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
05/16/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
05/16/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
05/20/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jason R. Bunting
05/20/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
05/21/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Cities & Villages Committee
05/23/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Cities & Villages Committee; 009-000-000
05/23/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
05/23/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
05/23/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
05/23/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
05/23/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
05/23/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
05/23/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
05/23/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
05/23/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword
05/26/2025SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2
05/26/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2 - May 27, 2025
05/27/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Chris Balkema
05/27/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
05/27/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Chris Balkema
05/27/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
05/27/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive
05/27/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive
05/28/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 012-000-000
05/28/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 012-000-000
05/31/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 057-000-000
05/31/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 057-000-000
05/31/2025SenateSenate Concurs
05/31/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
06/27/2025SenateSent to the Governor
08/15/2025SenateGovernor Approved
08/15/2025SenateEffective Date January 1, 2026
08/15/2025SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0406