SB0171 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

BUSINESS ENTERPRISE-VETERANS
Last Action

4/11/2025 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors

Sen. Craig Wilcox
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act. Modifies the provisions of the Act to apply to veterans and veteran-owned businesses. Modifies a Section concerning the short title. Changes the title of the Act to the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities Act, and makes conforming changes throughout various statutes referencing the title of the Act. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Removes a provision concerning procurement preferences for veterans and veteran-owned businesses. Applies administrative penalties for falsely certified businesses to minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and businesses owned by persons with a disability. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes in various statutes concerning minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and businesses owned by persons with a disability. Effective immediately.
Actions

DateChamberAction
1/17/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Craig Wilcox
1/17/2025SenateFirst Reading
1/17/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
1/28/2025SenateAssigned to Executive
2/19/2025SenateTo Procurement
3/21/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
4/11/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments