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SB 1935

REGULATORY SUNSET-STUDY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Neil Anderson and 2 co-sponsors

The bill requires two-year-prior performance studies of sunset agencies, annual Governor reports, and even-numbered-year recommendations to terminate, modify, or continue, based on

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
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Bill Summary · SB 1935

SB1935 — Regulatory Sunset-Study (Illinois)

Purpose and scope

SB1935 amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to strengthen the evaluation process for regulatory agencies and programs that are scheduled to sunset. The bill requires the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) to study the performance of each regulatory agency or program two calendar years prior to its termination and to report annually to the Governor. The Governor would then review these results and, in even-numbered years, make recommendations to the General Assembly on whether to terminate, modify, or continue the agency or program.

A key added consideration is whether the profession, occupation, business, industry, or trade that is regulated is subject to regulation in other states or territories, which could influence the termination decision.

Key provisions

  • Sec. 5 (Study and report)

    • In the calendar year two years before an agency/program’s scheduled termination, GOMB shall study its performance.
    • GOMB must report annually to the Governor with results and an analysis of whether regulation is necessary to protect public health, safety, or welfare.
    • GOMB shall provide recommendations on termination, modification, or continuation of each agency/program.
    • The Governor shall review the GOMB report and, in each even-numbered year, make recommendations to the General Assembly on termination, modification, or continuation.

  • Sec. 6 (Factors to be studied)

    • A broad set of factors to guide the evaluation, including:
    • Scope of practice and any subspecialties developed since the last review.
    • Whether regulation is mirrored in other states/territories.
    • Public interest impact, statutory constraints, and administrative efficiency.
    • Recommendations for statutory changes to align with public interests.
    • Impact on public service, economy, and service availability.
    • Burden on regulated entities to report problems and participate in rulemaking.
    • Public participation in rulemaking vs. industry-only input; alignment with statutory authority.
    • Effectiveness and timeliness of handling formal complaints.
    • Needs for changes in enabling laws.
    • Evidence of significant harm from regulated practices.
    • Qualifications for entry (hours, curricula, exams, updates).
    • Equity considerations (costs to licensees, barriers for disadvantaged groups, English language, geographic distribution of training/test sites, and impact on individuals with criminal justice histories).
    • Enforcement actions and whether harms arise from enforcement vs. noncompliance with requirements.

Who is affected

  • Regulatory agencies and their programs scheduled for sunset under the Regulatory Sunset Act.
  • The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) as the evaluating body.
  • The General Assembly, which receives recommendations in even-numbered years.
  • Regulated professions, occupations, businesses, and industries, including applicants and licensees, who may experience changes in regulatory requirements or processes.

Timeline and procedures

  • Trigger: Two calendar years before sunset for each program/agency.
  • Annual reporting: GOMB to Governor with study results.
  • Even-numbered years: Governor to provide General Assembly with termination/modification/continuation recommendations.
  • Current status: Introduced February 6, 2025; co-sponsors include Sen. Chris Balkema (primary), Sen. Neil Anderson (co-sponsor), and Sen. Jil Tracy (co-sponsor). Public hearing activity occurred in April 2025.

Sponsors and status

  • Primary sponsor: Sen. Chris Balkema
  • Co-sponsors: Sen. Neil Anderson, Sen. Jil Tracy
  • Status: Added as co-sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy; ongoing committee activity noted in April–May 2025.

Potential impact

SB1935 increases the rigor and deliberation of the sunset review process by requiring structured, data-driven evaluation and consideration of cross-state regulation. It emphasizes public interest and equity, could influence whether programs are terminated or continued, and may shape enabling-law adjustments in response to findings.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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