# Illinois SB3973: ICC REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION

Illinois SB3973, ICC REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) Senate bill sponsored by Doris Turner (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-05-22 (Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois SB3973
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: ICC REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-02-06
- Last action: 2026-05-22, Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
- Sponsor: Doris Turner (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: assignments, judiciary
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (5 yes, 3 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that, subject to the provisions of the Public Contract Fraud Act, the Illinois Commerce Commission is authorized during fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to acquire real property located in Springfield, as necessary to carry out the duties vested in the Commission. Provides that real property may be acquired subject to any third-party interests in the property that do not prevent the Commission from beneficially using the property. Provides that the Executive Director of the Commission may enter into contracts relating to construction, reconstruction, or renovation projects for any buildings or lands acquired by the Commission, and contracts to equip, lease, repair, operate, and maintain real property as appropriate to carry out the duties of the Executive Director. Provides that the Executive Director, on behalf of the Commission, may enter into agreements for the purpose of exercising the Commission's authority. Provides that the exercise of the authority vested in the Commission to acquire property under the provision is subject to appropriation. Effective immediately.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Doris Turner (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-11 | Senate | Do Pass Judiciary; | pass | 5 | 3 |   |

## Actions (12)

- 2026-05-22: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-05-15: Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-05-08: Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-04-17: Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-12: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 24, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-12: Second Reading (Senate)
- 2026-03-11: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-11: Do Pass Judiciary; 005-003-000 (Senate)
- 2026-03-03: Assigned to Judiciary (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: First Reading (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB3973.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB3973.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3973-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).