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HB 3119

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Court Boice and 19 co-sponsors

The act bars Illinois state and local contracts for critical infrastructure with firms majority-owned, controlled by, or headquartered in China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or desig

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 3119

HB 3119 — Prairie State Infrastructure Protection Act (introduced)

Short title: Prairie State Infrastructure Protection Act
Introduced: Feb 18–20, 2025 (Rep. Blaine Wilhour)
Current status: In committee upon adjournment (as of 2025-06-28)
Synopsis: Prohibits certain contracts involving critical infrastructure with companies associated with China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or other countries the Governor designates as threats; adds a new section to the Illinois Procurement Code; title includes an emergency declaration.

Purpose / intent

To restrict access to Illinois critical infrastructure by firms that are owned, controlled by, headquartered in, or otherwise associated with certain foreign countries identified as national security threats — namely China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or other countries the Governor designates. The bill aims to reduce risk of direct or remote access/control of state critical infrastructure by foreign-linked companies.

Key provisions

  • Creates the Prairie State Infrastructure Protection Act with provisions that:
    • Prohibit a business entity in the State from entering into a contract or agreement relating to specified critical infrastructure with a company that would be able to directly or remotely access or control that infrastructure if the company:
    • Is majority-owned or controlled by individuals who are citizens of China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or a country designated under the Act; or
    • Is owned/controlled by an entity (including a government entity) tied to those countries; or
    • Is headquartered in one of those countries (or a designated threat country).
    • Prohibitions apply regardless of whether the company or its parent is publicly traded or listed on public exchanges.
  • Amends the Illinois Procurement Code by adding Section 50-36.5:
    • Mirrors the above prohibitions specifically for governmental entities (state agencies and political subdivisions), barring them from entering into contracts relating to critical infrastructure with such companies.
  • Defines “critical infrastructure” to include: communication infrastructure, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and water treatment facilities.
  • Authorizes the Governor, in consultation with the Director of the Illinois State Police, to designate additional countries as threats; the Governor may also consult the Director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) in threat assessments.

Who would be affected

  • State and local governmental entities procuring goods, services, hardware, software, or contracts that relate to covered critical infrastructure.
  • Private business entities in Illinois that enter into contracts affecting critical infrastructure.
  • Companies (and their parents/affiliates/subsidiaries) that are headquartered in, majority-owned by, or controlled by parties from the named countries — including vendors of communications, cyber, electric grid, water, and hazardous-waste systems.
  • Vendors with remote access or control capabilities could be excluded even if securities are publicly traded.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Introduced by Rep. Blaine Wilhour (first reading Feb 18, 2025); referred to several committees (Rules; Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs; earlier referrals noted to Climate, Energy, & Environment and Transportation).
  • Public hearing recorded; status listed as “In committee upon adjournment” (6/28/2025).
  • Title indicates an emergency declaration, though the bill text included here does not detail an effective date clause beyond that title reference.

Practical implications and open questions

  • Would require vendor vetting and possibly revisions to procurement procedures and contract clauses for covered projects; no specific enforcement penalties or waiver mechanisms are detailed in the provided text.
  • “Company” and “critical infrastructure” definitions are specified but some language in the draft appears disorderly (e.g., overlapping definitions and formatting issues) — potential for clarification or amendment during committee review.
  • The Governor’s discretionary authority to designate additional countries could create evolving compliance obligations for suppliers and contracting entities.

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

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