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Yes: 231 • No: 63
IllinoisSB0328104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET
CIVIL LAW-TECH
Sponsored By: Don Harmon (Democratic)
Became Law
assignmentsexecutivejudiciary - civil
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Bill Overview
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Registering to do business means consent
When a foreign corporation files its application, it can start doing business in Illinois. Registering to do business counts as consent to Illinois general jurisdiction. New registrants consent at registration. Corporations already registered consent on their next annual report due date. Consent ends only when the company formally withdraws from Illinois.
Stricter rules for unregistered foreign companies
A foreign corporation doing business in Illinois without authority cannot sue in Illinois courts until it gets authority. Doing business without authority counts as consenting to Illinois general jurisdiction for 180 days after each act. The Attorney General must sue to stop companies whose authority was revoked. Not having authority does not void your contracts, and you can still defend a case.
Broader Illinois court reach for people and companies
Illinois courts have broad power over people and companies with strong ties here. This includes being served while present in Illinois, being domiciled or resident at key times, being organized here, having your main office here, or doing business here. Some foreign corporations that consent face general jurisdiction for certain toxic‑exposure cases, but only if at least one co‑defendant is otherwise properly in Illinois.
Easier to serve out-of-state defendants
If someone is subject to Illinois jurisdiction, you can personally serve them outside Illinois with the same effect as in‑state service. In product‑liability suits against defendants outside the U.S., you can serve the Illinois Secretary of State for a $5 fee. You must also mail the papers to the defendant, and file an affidavit and mailing certificate. Service counts from the day the Secretary of State is served.
Illinois can review foreign libel judgments
Illinois courts can decide whether to recognize a defamation judgment from outside the U.S. against an Illinois resident or Illinois‑based business. The publication must have been in Illinois. The Illinois party must have assets here or need to take steps in Illinois to comply. This applies to judgments made before, on, or after the law’s effective date.
More ways to sue nonresidents in Illinois
Illinois courts now hear cases when certain acts tie you to Illinois. Examples include doing business here, committing a tort here, owning Illinois real estate, or insuring Illinois risks. It also covers sex in Illinois linked to conception or failure to support a child, spouse, or ex who lives here. Contracts tied to Illinois, buying assets located here, fiduciary or trust roles here, and serving as an officer or director of an Illinois company also count. You can be sued here only on claims that arise from those acts.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Don Harmon
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Jay Hoffman
Democratic • House
Mary Edly-Allen
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 6/1/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs
Yes: 37 • No: 19
House vote • 5/31/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 77 • No: 40
House vote • 5/31/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee;
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/31/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive;
Yes: 9 • No: 4
House vote • 4/30/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee;
Yes: 20 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/10/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 56 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/9/2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary;
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/9/2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary;
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/19/2025
Do Pass Executive;
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0352
8/15/2025SenateEffective Date August 15, 2025
8/15/2025SenateGovernor Approved
8/15/2025SenateSent to the Governor
6/30/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
6/1/2025SenateSenate Concurs
6/1/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 037-019-000
6/1/2025Senate3/5 Vote Required
6/1/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 009-004-000
5/31/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive
5/31/2025SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
5/31/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
5/31/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
5/31/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Don Harmon
5/31/2025SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
5/31/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 - May 31, 2025
5/31/2025SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2
5/31/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
5/31/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 077-040-000
5/31/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
5/31/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
5/31/2025HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
5/31/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
5/31/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
5/30/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
5/30/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
House Amendment 2
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1
Senate Amendment 2