Illinois · Senate Bill 3897 · 104th General Assembly

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SB 3897 Sponsored by Suzy Glowiak Hilton Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 6, 2026
  2. In committee Feb 6, 2026
  3. Passed the Senate Apr 16, 2026
  4. Passed the House May 22, 2026
  5. To the governor Jun 18, 2026
  6. Became law Jul 31, 2026

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Changes the repeal date of the Cemetery Oversight Act, the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act, the Detection of Deception Examiners Act, the Home Inspector License Act, the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002, the Registered Interior Designers Act, and the Landscape Architecture Registration Act to January 1, 2032 (rather than January 1, 2027).…

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Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Changes the repeal date of the Cemetery Oversight Act, the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act, the Detection of Deception Examiners Act, the Home Inspector License Act, the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002, the Registered Interior Designers Act, and the Landscape Architecture Registration Act to January 1, 2032 (rather than January 1, 2027). Amends the Auction License Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning necessity of license; expiration, renewal, and restoration; nonresident auctioneer reciprocity; and illegal discrimination. Repeals provisions concerning actions for compensation. Amends the Registered Interior Designers Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the Board of Registered Interior Design Professionals; application requirements for registration; expiration, renewal, and restoration; and appropriations, investments, and audits. Amends the Landscape Architecture Registration Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the reproducible seal; the Registered Landscape Architecture Registration Board; disposition of funds; violations and civil penalties; and grounds for discipline. Amends the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning insurance and the segregation of accounts; renewals, restoration, and persons in military service; illegal discrimination; and appointment of a hearing officer. Amends the Detection of Deception Examiners Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning applications for original licenses; investigations; and applicants who are Examiners. Amends the Home Inspector License Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the necessity of licensure; renewal; endorsement; and illegal discrimination. Amends the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002. Makes changes in provisions concerning necessity of a license; illegal discrimination; and investigations, notice, and hearings. Amends the Appraisal Management Company Registration Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning disciplinary actions. Repeals provisions concerning bonds of registrants. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Every action

40 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Licensed Activities · Senate Licensed Activities
  5. CommitteePostponed - Licensed Activities · Senate Licensed Activities
  6. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
  7. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  8. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities · Senate Licensed Activities
  9. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  10. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 005-003-000 · Senate Licensed Activities
  11. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
  12. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
  13. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  14. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
  15. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  16. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities · Senate Licensed Activities
  17. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities · Senate Licensed Activities
  18. SenateSecond Reading
  19. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 15, 2026
  20. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 008-000-000 · Senate Licensed Activities
  21. SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  22. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Glowiak-Hilton
  23. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  24. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
  25. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  26. HouseArrived in House
  27. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  28. HouseFirst Reading
  29. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  30. CommitteeAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee · House Labor & Commerce
  31. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 017-008-000 · House Labor & Commerce
  32. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  1. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  2. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 068-031-000
  4. SenatePassed Both Houses
  5. SenateSent to the Governor
  6. SenateGovernor Approved
  7. SenateEffective Date July 31, 2026
  8. SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0746

Roll calls

6 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 4 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 56–0
Apr 16, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 56 No 0 Not voting 3
Democrats: 37 yes, 0 no Republicans: 19 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 56

Not voting · 3

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 68–31
May 22, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 68 No 31 Not voting 19
Democrats: 64 yes, 0 no Republicans: 4 yes, 31 no
How each member voted

Yes · 68

No · 31

Not voting · 1

Excused · 18

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 11, 2026 Senate Licensed Activities Licensed Activities - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 5

No · 3

Not voting · 1

 Passed 5–3
Mar 11, 2026 Senate Licensed Activities Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Licensed Activities - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 8

Not voting · 1

 8–0
Apr 15, 2026 Senate Licensed Activities Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 - Licensed Activities - Recommend Do Adopt
Members

Yes · 8

Not voting · 1

 Passed 8–0
May 6, 2026 House Labor & Commerce Labor & Commerce - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 17

No · 8

Not voting · 3

 Passed 17–8

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

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