SB1573 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

ELECTRONIC NOTARY FEE WAIVER
Last Action
3/26/2026 - Senate: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 312/2-103  from Ch. 102, par. 202-103
5 ILCS 312/2-105  from Ch. 102, par. 202-105
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Notary Public Act. Provides that a fee of $25 for a commission as an electronic notary public shall be waived for a period of 2 years. Provides that a bond of $25,000 for a commission as an electronic notary shall be waived for a period of 2 years, except that a bond of $5,000 shall still be required. Effective immediately.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
5 ILCS 312/2-105  from Ch. 102, par. 202-105
Deletes all changes to provisions in the Illinois Notary Public Act regarding surety bonds.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/04/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
2/04/2025SenateFirst Reading
2/04/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
2/03/2026SenateAssigned to Judiciary
2/19/2026SenateDo Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000
2/19/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 24, 2026
2/25/2026SenateSecond Reading
2/25/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026
3/11/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
3/11/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
3/24/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
3/25/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 008-000-000
3/26/2026SenateRecalled to Second Reading
3/26/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Arellano
3/26/2026SenateSecond Reading
3/26/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading