SB2748
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What this bill does
Creates the Charitable Organization Beneficiary Act. Requires a holder of property in which a charitable organization that is exempt from taxation as a 501(c)(3) entity is a designated beneficiary in a nonprobate instrument (excluding wills or trusts) to notify each charitable organization within 30 business days that it may have a right to the property. Creates a process in which the charitable organization may request that it be given information about the property or that the property be delivered to the charitable organization or both. Provides duties and obligations of the holder of the property. Provides the holder of the property protection from liability for a good faith reliance on the information it receives from a designated beneficiary. Provides remedies against a holder of property for a failure or refusal to provide the requested information or transfer of property if the provisions of the Act are followed. Defines terms.
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Current stage: In Committee · Last action 63 days ago · SLOW
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.
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Gubernatorial Action
The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.
Sponsor Context
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Action History
11 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-02-05 — Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Porfirio. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Robert F. Martwick Rule 2-7(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Michael W. Halpin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-01-14 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Karina Villa Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-01-16 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Adriane Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Assigned toJudiciary Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2026-02-04 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. David Koehler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-04 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Paul Faraci Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-04 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Michael E. Hastings Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-05 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Porfirio Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |