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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Township Code. Provides that all townships with a population less than 500 are dissolved on January 1, 2029. Provides for the transfer of real and personal property, and any other assets, together with all personnel, contractual obligations, and liabilities of the dissolving township to the county containing the geographic boundaries of the dissolving township. Provides that, on and after the date of dissolution, all rights and duties of the dissolved township, excluding those of the township's road district, may be exercised by the county containing the geographic boundaries of the dissolving township solely on behalf of the residents of the geographic area within the boundaries of the dissolved township. Provides that the county board of the county containing the geographic boundaries of the dissolving township may levy a property tax within the boundaries of the dissolved township for the duties taken on by the county containing the geographic boundaries of the dissolving township. Provides that all road districts wholly within the boundaries of a dissolving township shall retain all the same powers and responsibilities of each road district that were held prior to the dissolution of the township. Provides that elected and appointed township officers and road commissioners shall cease to hold office on the date of dissolution of the township and road districts, no longer be compensated, and do not have legal recourse relating to the ceasing of their elected or appointed positions upon the ceasing of their offices. Requires the highway commissioner of a dissolved township to comply with specified provisions of the Illinois Highway Code. Requires the highway commissioner of a dissolved township to attend at least one county board meeting each month. Amends the Counties Code to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill mandates the dissolution of all townships with a population under 500 on January 1, 2029, transferring their property, assets, personnel, contractual obligations, and liabilities to the county they are located within, with the exception of road district matters. The county will then assume the dissolved township's duties, excluding those of the road district, and can levy a property tax within the former township's boundaries, not exceeding 25% of the dissolved township's previous levy, to cover these responsibilities and any transferred liabilities, ensuring these funds and assets benefit the residents of the former township's geographic area. Importantly, all road districts within these dissolving townships will retain their existing powers and responsibilities, and their highway commissioners will continue to operate independently, though they will be required to attend at least one county board meeting monthly and comply with specific Illinois Highway Code provisions regarding road tax levies. All elected and appointed township officials will cease their roles and compensation upon dissolution, with no legal recourse for the loss of their positions. Conforming changes are also made to the Counties Code.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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