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January 26, 2026
Illinois legislators didn’t advance any meaningful legislation in January
Illinois legislators returned to Springfield in January to kick off the spring legislative session.
The Senate gaveled in on January 13-14, and the House met January 20-22.
Neither chamber advanced any substantial legislation—though the House passed a number of resolutions.
The bill-filing deadline for both chambers is February 6, with the governor set to give his budget address on February 18.
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