HB4776Introduced in the House
IDOT-SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
Introduced by Eva Dina Delgado, District 3
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that sovereign immunity from civil suit in federal court is waived consistent with specified provisions of Title 23 of the United States Code and limited to the compliance, discharge, or enforcement of a responsibility assumed by the Department of Transportation under the Law. Provides that the provision applies only to actions that are authorized under the law and does not create liability that exceeds the liability created under specified provisions of Title 23 of the United States Code.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
April 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading · April 14, 2026
75
Yes
34
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
111 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-007-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-034-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
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