Illinois SB 2871: PROP TX-DISABILITIES-RENEWAL
Status: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (as of 2026-05-22)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: SB 2871
Sponsors: Laura Ellman
Bill Text
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