SB1573Introduced in the Senate
ELECTRONIC NOTARY FEE WAIVER
Introduced by Li Arellano, District 37
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Notary Public Act. Provides that a fee of $25 for a commission as an electronic notary public shall be waived for a period of 2 years. Provides that a bond of $25,000 for a commission as an electronic notary shall be waived for a period of 2 years, except that a bond of $5,000 shall still be required. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0621
July 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 21, 2026
111
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
112 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 |
| 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 |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Judiciary
Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 24, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 008-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Arellano
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 020-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 24, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0621
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