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HB 960ILLINOISSession 104thState Billpassed chamber

Passed

Illinois House Bill 960 amends the Civil Administrative Code regarding state procurement procedures

Original title: STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

Last action · June 1, 2026: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to AssignmentsSponsors: Diane Blair-Sherlock and 5 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Illinois House Bill 960 amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to introduce technical updates concerning state procurement procedures and agency contracting rules.

Why it matters

Modifies administrative code provisions that govern how state agencies award public contracts and process competitive bids.

Background

The Illinois General Assembly passes legislation to update and clarify state statutes, including administrative and procurement codes. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

State contractors

Contractors bidding on state projects are subject to updated procurement rules, bid evaluation standards, and notice requirements.

Directly affected

State agencies

Procuring agencies must comply with revised filing timelines, documentation rules, and failed-bid reporting obligations.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 960 change?

It amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to make a technical change concerning a short title and updates provisions within the Illinois Procurement Code.

Which agencies are required to explain consecutive failed bids under the bill?

The Department of Transportation, the Capital Development Board, and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority must detail why four consecutive bids from a bidder were not awarded.

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Where This Stands

Currently passed chamber. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Law.

Procedural history

33 actions

Jun 1, 2026SenateCommittee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 22, 2026Senate
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
May 19, 2026SenateCommittee
Assigned to Executive
May 19, 2026Senate
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
May 12, 2026Senate
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Ram Villivalam
Apr 21, 2026SenateCommittee
Referred to Assignments

Show 27 earlier actions

Apr 21, 2026SenateIntroduced
First Reading
Apr 21, 2026Senate
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
Apr 21, 2026SenateIntroduced
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Apr 21, 2026Senate
Arrive in Senate
Apr 17, 2026HouseFloor
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 104-000-000
Apr 17, 2026House
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Apr 17, 2026HouseFloor
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Apr 16, 2026HouseCommittee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Apr 16, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Apr 16, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
Apr 16, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Apr 16, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal
Apr 15, 2026HouseCommittee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Apr 15, 2026HouseIntroduced
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Apr 15, 2026House
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Apr 15, 2026House
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Apr 15, 2026House
Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000
May 31, 2025HouseCommittee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Apr 11, 2025HouseFloor
Third Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2025
Mar 27, 2025HouseFloor
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
Mar 27, 2025HouseFloor
Second Reading - Short Debate
Mar 12, 2025House
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **
Mar 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000
Mar 4, 2025HouseCommittee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Jan 9, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Rules Committee
Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced
First Reading
Dec 17, 2024HouseIntroduced
Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Discoveries

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Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Procurement Code Integration

The bill synchronizes multiple historical Public Acts affecting procurement sections while introducing specific reporting duties for failed bids.

Illinois Procurement Code Civil Administrative Code of Illinois

Connected Entities

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Procurement Policy Board, Legislative Audit Commission and 13 more

OrganizationIllinois State Toll Highway Authority“State agency referenced in bidding and procurement provisions.”Map →

OrganizationProcurement Policy Board“Board receiving filed written explanations.”Map →

OrganizationLegislative Audit Commission“Commission receiving filed written explanations.”Map →

PersonRam Villivalam“Cosponsor of House Bill 960.”Map →

PersonLisa Davis“Cosponsor of House Bill 960.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Transportation“State agency referenced in bidding and procurement provisions.”Map →

PersonNatalie Manley“Cosponsor of House Bill 960.”Map →

OrganizationGeneral Assembly“Legislative body representing the People of the State of Illinois.”Map →

OrganizationCommission on Equity and Inclusion“Commission receiving filed written explanations.”Map →

PersonWayne Rosenthal“Cosponsor of House Bill 960.”Map →

OrganizationIllinois Power Agency“Agency whose director may create alternative bidding procedures.”Map →

otherIllinois Procurement Code“Statute amended by the bill.”Map →

otherCivil Administrative Code of Illinois“Statute amended by the bill.”Map →

PersonDiane Blair-Sherlock“Sponsor of House Bill 960.”Map →

PersonNicolle Grasse“Cosponsor of House Bill 960.”Map →

OrganizationCapital Development Board“State agency referenced in bidding and procurement provisions.”Map →

Sources

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ftp.ilga.gov

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