SB0026Introduced in the Senate
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Introduced by Don Harmon, District 39
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that acts submitting to the general jurisdiction of Illinois courts include (1) a corporation having its principal place of business in Illinois or (2) is a foreign business corporation that has consented to general jurisdiction in this State in accordance with the Business Corporation Act of 1983 but only if (i) the action alleges injury or illness resulting from exposure to a substance defined as toxic under the Uniform Hazardous Substances Act of Illinois whether the cause of action arises within or without the State, and (ii) as long as jurisdiction is proper as to one or more named co-defendants under the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a corporation consents to general jurisdiction upon registering to do business in Illinois after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983 to make conforming changes. Provides that a corporation that obtains or continues to maintain the right to transact business in Illinois consents to the exercise of general jurisdiction under the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a corporation consents to general jurisdiction upon registering to do business in Illinois after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that a corporation that has previously registered to business in Illinois consents to general jurisdiction upon the next date after the effective date of the amendatory Act on which the filing of its annual report is due regardless of whether or not it then files its annual report. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
July 2, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Executive Committee · May 29, 2025
8
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
12 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
| Theresa Mah | 24 | Yes |
| Curtis Tarver | 25 | Yes |
| Robert Rita | 28 | Yes |
| Nicholas Smith | 34 | Yes |
| Dan Ugaste | 65 | No |
| Maurice West | 67 | Yes |
| Ryan Spain | 73 | No |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Judiciary
Do Pass Judiciary; 007-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 4, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 4, 2025
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jay Hoffman
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Executive Committee; Rep. Kam Buckner
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 071-038-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 008-004-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Executive Committee
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 008-004-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Chair Rules placed on standard debate.
Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 075-037-000
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2 - May 29, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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