2025-2026 Regular Session • Illinois Legislature
HB3116: UNIV OF IL-ADMIT IN-STATE STU
Legislative Summary
Amends the University of Illinois Act. Beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year, provides that the Board of Trustees shall give priority admission to residents of this State. Based upon academic year, sets forth the percentage of the University's freshman class of undergraduate students that must be State residents. Effective immediately.
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Bill History
2/6/2025
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Blaine Wilhour
House of Representatives
2/18/2025
First Reading
House of Representatives
2/18/2025
Referred to Rules Committee
House of Representatives
3/4/2025
Assigned to Higher Education Committee
House of Representatives
3/21/2025
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House of Representatives
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(2/6/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Rules(House of Representatives)
Sponsors
Republican: 1
Primary Sponsor

Blaine Wilhour
Republican