Illinois · 104th Regular Session · Bill
SB 3838: BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 3838 is a bill introduced in the Illinois Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT ACT. Primary sponsor: Patrick Joyce (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Joyce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Javier Cervantes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Paul Faraci | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 52 |
| Mattie Hunter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Napoleon Harris III | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
- Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
- Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2026
- Do Pass Energy and Public Utilities; 010-004-000
- Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
- Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
- Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III
- Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
- Referred to Assignments
- First Reading
- Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce