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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Capital City Downtown Medical District Act. Provides that the Capital City Downtown Medical District is created in the City of Springfield to help build and sustain a vibrant and thriving downtown zone in the State's capital city by encouraging economic development, by increasing the number of people who reside, who are employed, who visit, and who study within the District, and by increasing the economic activity in the heart of downtown Springfield through commercial development, including mixed-use housing development, workforce housing, student housing, and middle-income housing within walking distance of government, healthcare, commercial, and educational facilities in and near the District. Provides that the Capital City Downtown Medical District Commission is created. Allows for rulemaking necessary to enforce the provisions of the Act by the Capital City Downtown Medical District Commission. Makes other conforming changes. Repeals the Mid-Illinois Medical District Act. Amends the State Finance Act and the Eminent Domain Act. Removes provisions concerning the Mid-Illinois Medical District Act.
AI Summary
This bill expands the boundaries of the Mid-Illinois Medical District and modifies the powers of its governing body, the Mid-Illinois Medical District Commission. The Commission will now hold a specific meeting in February of even-numbered years to elect its officers, and annual meetings for budgeting and other business, rather than just annual meetings for all purposes. Importantly, the Commission is prohibited from using eminent domain, a legal process to acquire private property for public use, for properties located within a specific area defined by 11th Street on the east, Madison Street on the north, Walnut Street on the west, and South Grand Avenue on the south. The bill also authorizes the Commission to construct or facilitate the construction of various facilities, including housing, educational buildings, and research facilities, and requires that the Commission's master plans be delivered to the advisory council and Springfield city council for their review, rather than requiring their approval.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026 (on 03/11/2026)
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