HB4776 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

IDOT-SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
Last Action
4/15/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 2705/2705-635 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that sovereign immunity from civil suit in federal court is waived consistent with specified provisions of Title 23 of the United States Code and limited to the compliance, discharge, or enforcement of a responsibility assumed by the Department of Transportation under the Law. Provides that the provision applies only to actions that are authorized under the law and does not create liability that exceeds the liability created under specified provisions of Title 23 of the United States Code.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/02/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/24/2026HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
3/19/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-007-000
3/19/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
4/07/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/07/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/14/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
4/14/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
4/14/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
4/14/2026HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-034-000
4/14/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
4/15/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/15/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/15/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
4/15/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/15/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
4/16/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke