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HB4943 - 104th General Assembly
TELECOMMUNICATIONS THEFT
Last Action
House Sponsors
Rep. Jay Hoffman - Michael J. Coffey, Jr. - Brad Stephens - Patrick Sheehan - Nicole La Ha, Jawaharial Williams, Kyle Moore, Dan Ugaste, Jason R. Bunting, Matt Hanson, Dave Vella, Norine K. Hammond, John M. Cabello, Jeff Keicher, Patrick Windhorst, Brandun Schweizer, Kevin Schmidt, Charles Meier, Jennifer Sanalitro, Jackie Haas, Mary Gill and Joyce MasonSenate Sponsors
(Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.)Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
815 ILCS 325/2from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 322
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Law. Provides that it is a violation of the Act for any person to possess, purchase, attempt to purchase, sell, or attempt to sell, or for any recyclable metal dealer to purchase or attempt to purchase, telecommunications wire in any amount unless the seller is an authorized agent, a representative or employee of a licensed contractor of a public utility, a provider of telecommunications services, as described in the Public Utilities Act, or a provider of broadband service, interconnected VoIP services, or wireless services, as described in the Public Utilities Act. Provides that the Recyclable Metal Theft Task Force shall review the effectiveness of its efforts in deterring and investigating the problem of recyclable metal theft specific to telecommunications wires, burned wire, and any other equipment used to provide (i) telecommunications services, as described in the Public Utilities Act, or (ii) broadband service, interconnected VoIP services, or wireless services, as described in the Public Utilities Act. Provides that the Task Force shall consider and develop long-term solutions, both legislative and enforcement-driven, for the rising problem of theft of these wires and equipment in this State. Provides that the Task Force shall be composed of one representative of a wireless telecommunications carrier. Provides that the Task Force shall, by October 31 of each year, report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor. Changes the definition of the term "recyclable metal". Defines the terms "burned wire" and "telecommunications wire".
House Floor Amendment No. 2
Deletes reference to:
Adds reference to:
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Further amends the Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Law. Provides that a recyclable metal dealer shall not pay cash in payment for telecommunications wire having a value of $100 or more. Makes a change to provisions concerning restricted purchases. Makes a change to the definition of "telecommunications wire". Removes provisions concerning the Recyclable Metal Theft Task Force.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/04/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman |
| 2/06/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 2/06/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/18/2026 | House | Assigned to Public Utilities Committee |
| 3/18/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman |
| 3/18/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/20/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Public Utilities Committee |
| 3/24/2026 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee; 017-000-000 |
| 3/24/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled |
| 3/24/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/25/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman |
| 3/25/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/26/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Public Utilities Committee |
| 4/07/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Public Utilities Committee; 015-000-000 |
| 4/08/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore |
| 4/08/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste |
| 4/08/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting |
| 4/08/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson |
| 4/08/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella |
| 4/08/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted |
| 4/08/2026 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/08/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/08/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr. |
| 4/09/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond |
| 4/09/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello |
| 4/09/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens |
| 4/09/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher |
| 4/09/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst |
| 4/09/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan |
| 4/09/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha |
| 4/09/2026 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 098-000-000 |
| 4/09/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer |
| 4/09/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt |
| 4/09/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier |
| 4/09/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro |
| 4/09/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas |
| 4/09/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill |
| 4/09/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | Arrive in Senate |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |