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HB4162Introduced in the House

HOUSE SPEAKER PORTRAIT

IntroducedHouse Rules

Introduced by Martin McLaughlin, District 52

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the Official Speaker of the House of Representatives Portrait Act. Specifies that portraits of the Speakers of the House of Representatives of Illinois, painted or otherwise created as visual images, displayed in the State Capitol shall be the official State portraits of the Speakers of the House of Representatives of Illinois. Prohibits the use of State funds to finance or pay for a portrait or other image of any person who has served as Speaker of the House of Representatives of Illinois and who has been convicted of a felony relating to or arising out of or in connection with his or her service as an elected official.

Where it stands

Referred to Rules Committee

October 15, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Martin McLaughlin

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

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