$FY27 SOS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Elgie Sims

SB 4083 would implement fiscal year 2027 changes related to the Illinois Secretary of State’s operations, including potential funding and administrative measures affecting SOS serv

Referred to Assignments

Summary of SB 4083 (104th Illinois General Assembly)

Purpose and intent

SB 4083 is a bill introduced in the Illinois Senate with the stated fiscal year 2027 (FY27) orientation for the Secretary of State (SOS). The title suggests it concerns SOS-related matters and state fiscal provisions, though the exact policy focus is not included in the provided information. The bill has a co-sponsor: Sen. Elgie Sims.

Key provisions and changes (to be confirmed with the full text)

The available information does not include the bill’s full text or specific provisions. As such, the following areas are typically involved in SOS-focused bills and may be relevant candidates for SB 4083, but please note these are speculative without the text:

Administrative reforms or enhancements to Secretary of State operations (e.g., vehicle services, business services, professional licensing, or driver’s license processing).
Administrative or statutory adjustments to fees, fines, or revenue allocations associated with SOS programs.
Efficiency, technology upgrades, or cybersecurity measures for SOS agencies and online services.
Implementation of state-funded programs or grant distributions related to SOS activities in FY27.

Important: A precise enumeration of sections, new statutes or amendments, and any dollar figures or timelines requires the full bill text.

Who would be affected

Likely affected entities include:

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office and its agencies.
General public interacting with SOS services (e.g., vehicle registration, driver’s licenses, business filings).
Licensees or applicants subject to any fee changes or new requirements.
State agencies or funds impacted by any targeted appropriations or fiscal changes in FY27.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Filed with the Secretary and assigned to the Assignments Committee on February 25, 2026.

First Reading and reference: The bill underwent First Reading on the same day it was filed and was referred to Assignments, indicating it will be scheduled for committee consideration to determine its path forward (approval, amendment, or rejection).

Sponsor: Co-sponsored by Sen. Elgie Sims, Jr., which signals an endorsement from at least one Senate member and potential alignment with related policy objectives within the SOS portfolio.

Notes for readers

The complete and authoritative understanding of SB 4083 requires reviewing the full text, fiscal impact statement, and any amendments adopted during committee hearings.

If your interest is in the fiscal year 2027 impact, pay attention to sections detailing appropriations, revenue changes, or funding mechanisms related to the Secretary of State’s functions.

If you’d like, I can synthesize a more detailed summary once the full bill language is available, including exact provisions, amendments, fiscal notes, and timelines.