SB2704 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

PROBATE-SMALL ESTATES
Last Action
4/27/2026 - House: Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Hearings
Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing May 6 2026 8:00AM Capitol Building Room 114 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
755 ILCS 5/25-1  from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 25-1
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Small Estates Article of the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that the following shall not be considered an excluded motor vehicle in determining the value of a decedent's personal estate: (i) motor vehicles used as living quarters; (ii) motor homes, mini motor homes, and van campers; (iii) a non-self-propelled vehicle; (iv) a commercial vehicle; (v) an implement of husbandry; or (vi) a bus or commuter van.
Actions
DateChamberAction
10/14/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner
10/14/2025SenateFirst Reading
10/14/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
1/27/2026SenateAssigned to Judiciary
2/05/2026SenateDo Pass Judiciary; 005-000-000
2/05/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 17, 2026
2/25/2026SenateSecond Reading
2/25/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026
4/14/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026
4/16/2026SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
4/17/2026HouseArrived in House
4/17/2026HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
4/17/2026HouseFirst Reading
4/17/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
4/27/2026HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee