All Roll Calls
Yes: 193 • No: 7
IllinoisHB4896104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House
CIV PRO-TENANTS IN COMMON
Sponsored By: Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Establishes a process for a tenant in common or tenants in common who have inherited real property under the intestate provisions of the Probate Act of 1975 to obtain legal title to that property. Provides that the petitioner or petitioners must have been in actual possession for 7 years and have paid all taxes on the property during those 7 years. Requires that the petitioner or petitioners must file a signed declaration with the recorder of deeds at least 2 years before an action under the new provisions may be commenced stating intent to acquire title using the process under the new provisions, send notice to any other person or persons with an ownership interest in the property, and publish a notice of the action in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction where the property is located. Permits persons with ownership to oppose the petition. Makes other changes.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Dave Vella
Democratic • House
Mary Beth Canty
Democratic • House
Robert F. Martwick
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/14/2026
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 57 • No: 0
House vote • 4/16/2026
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 105 • No: 0
House vote • 4/15/2026
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee;
Yes: 18 • No: 0
House vote • 3/19/2026
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee;
Yes: 13 • No: 7
Actions Timeline
Passed Both Houses
5/14/2026HouseThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
5/14/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 5, 2026
4/30/2026SenateSecond Reading
4/30/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 29, 2026
4/28/2026SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments
4/28/2026SenateAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
4/22/2026HouseReferred to Assignments
4/21/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/21/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
4/21/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/21/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/21/2026SenateAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
4/17/2026HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 105-000-000
4/16/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/16/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
4/16/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 018-000-000
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
4/14/2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
4/10/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
4/10/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/19/2026HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-007-000
3/19/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Civil Committee; by Voice Vote
3/19/2026House
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Enrolled
House Amendment 1
House Amendment 2
Introduced
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