SJRCA0009Introduced in the Senate
CONAMEND-ARTIFICAL PERSONS
Introduced by Mary Edly-Allen, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Proposes to amend the General Provisions Article of the Illinois Constitution. Clarifies that artificial persons exist only by grant of the State and shall have no powers or privileges except those expressly provided by the Illinois Constitution or the laws of the State. Revokes all powers previously granted to any artificial person under the laws of the State. Re-grants powers to artificial persons, to the extent that those powers do not include the power to conduct any election activity or ballot-issue activity. Provides that any election activity or ballot-issue activity conducted by an artificial person is ultra vires and void. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Where it stands
Referred to Assignments
February 2, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary
Referred to Assignments
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