Illinois Legislative News: May 26, 2026
Third Reading Consulting Group
As the Illinois General Assembly approaches its May 31 spring session adjournment date, legislative activity has begun to accelerate significantly. With the May 22 opposite chamber third reading deadline passed, several notable bills cleared both the House of Representatives and Senate and are heading to the governor’s desk.
Departing from its usual practice of working through Memorial Day weekend, the General Assembly recessed over the weekend and reconvened in Springfield on Monday afternoon to begin the final week of session. Legislators have a strong incentive to pass the budget before the end of May or else face a 60% supermajority vote threshold for the passage of bills with an immediate effective date. Expect an extremely busy final seven days of session that will likely not adjourn until the early morning hours on June 1.
Important Upcoming Dates – Statewide
May 31 – Adjournment
November 3 – Illinois General Election