Illinois · 104th Regular Session · Bill
SB 2870: CIV PRO-COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2870 is a bill introduced in the Illinois Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: CIV PRO-COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION. Primary sponsor: Mike Halpin (Democratic), Jen Gong-Gershowitz (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 24, 2026): Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0639.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Halpin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Jen Gong-Gershowitz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Erica Harriss | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0639
- Effective Date July 24, 2026
- Governor Approved
- Sent to the Governor
- Passed Both Houses
- Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
- Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
- Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
- Second Reading - Short Debate
- Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
- Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 018-000-000
- Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
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