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IL HB 1497

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PTELL-FREEZE

Illinois · 104th General Assembly, 2026 Session · lower

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Quick answers

Did IL HB 1497 pass?

Not yet. IL HB 1497 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-27): Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

What is IL HB 1497 about?

IL HB 1497 is a bill in the 104th General Assembly, 2026 Session titled “PTELL-FREEZE”.

Who sponsors IL HB 1497?

Brad Halbrook is the primary sponsor of IL HB 1497, joined by 14 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-27 — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Brad Halbrookprimary
  • Martin McLaughlincosponsor
  • Blaine Wilhourcosponsor
  • Amy L. Grantcosponsor
  • Dan Ugastecosponsor
  • Adam M. Niemergcosponsor
  • David Friesscosponsor
  • Chris Millercosponsor
  • Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyercosponsor
  • Travis Weavercosponsor
  • John M. Cabellocosponsor
  • Bradley Frittscosponsor
  • Nicole La Hacosponsor
  • Dennis Tipswordcosponsor
  • Daniel J. Ugastecosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-27

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

  2. 2026-02-26

    To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee

  3. 2026-02-24

    Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2025-07-07

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword

  5. 2025-03-21

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

  6. 2025-03-03

    To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee

  7. 2025-02-27

    Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour

  8. 2025-02-27

    Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin

  9. 2025-02-27

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  10. 2025-02-27

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts

  11. 2025-02-27

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  12. 2025-02-27

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

  13. 2025-02-27

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  14. 2025-02-20

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller

  15. 2025-02-20

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess

  16. 2025-02-20

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg

  17. 2025-02-18

    Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

    referral-committee

  18. 2025-02-18

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste

  19. 2025-02-18

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste

  20. 2025-02-18

    Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant

  21. 2025-01-28

    Referred to Rules Committee

  22. 2025-01-28

    First Reading

    reading-1

  23. 2025-01-21

    Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Brad Halbrook

    filing

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Official source

https://ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=1497&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=157567&SessionID=114

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