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HB4981Introduced in the House

DCEO-BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

IntroducedHouse Rules

Introduced by Mary Gill, District 35

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall establish an office to serve as a single point of contact for the purpose of guiding businesses through the various registrations required by Illinois law and any unit of local government. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall prepare a report on the various registration or licensing requirements for small business and provide the report to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2026. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Gill

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee

  5. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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