HB 5501 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

PROCUREMENT-UNIVERSITIES

Summary

Creates the Public University Procurement Code. Sets forth procurement rules and procedures for public universities. Amends the Procurement Code to make conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2026.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

Jun 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 16, 2026 Last action Jun 1, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Engrossed · 5 edits · Apr 15, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was amended to update the effective date for new procurement rules from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027, and to introduce specific requirements for the Capital Development Board regarding single-prime construction projects. The changes mandate that the Board must justify the use of single-prime contracts based on cost savings, project complexity, and workforce participation goals before approval.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include detailed procedural requirements for the Capital Development Board when selecting single-prime delivery methods for construction projects, while the general applicability of the Public University Procurement Code was extended by one year.

TIMELINE

The effective date for the new Public University Procurement Code was delayed from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027, allowing universities more time to prepare for the new rules.

REQUIREMENT

New requirements were added for the Capital Development Board to submit a written justification for using single-prime procurement, including specific factors like cost savings, project complexity, and minority/women/disability/veteran participation.

The Board is now required to submit an annual report to the General Assembly and Governor detailing the bidding, award, and performance of all single-prime projects.

Contracts for single-prime projects must now include clauses preventing the termination of identified subcontractors without the written consent of the Capital Development Board.

ENFORCEMENT

A new review process was established where the chief procurement officer must approve the Board's single-prime determinations, ensuring the justification is adequate before contracts are awarded.

Floor votes · House Apr 15, 2026

How they voted

109–0

Passed · 7 other

Total votes 116

Apr 15, 2026

D Democratic76

72 Yea 4

94% Yea

R Republican40

37 Yea 3

92% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Jun 1, 2026

Committee

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

upper

May 15, 2026

Upper · Passed

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

upper

May 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

upper

Apr 28, 2026

Committee

Assigned to Executive

upper

Apr 16, 2026

Committee

Referred to Assignments

upper

Apr 16, 2026

Introduced

Arrive in Senate

upper

Apr 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-001

lower

Apr 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted

lower

Apr 8, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee; 009-000-000

lower

Apr 7, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Higher Education Committee

lower

Mar 26, 2026

Committee

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

lower

Mar 26, 2026

Introduced

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

lower

Mar 25, 2026

Amended

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled

lower

Mar 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Do Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 008-002-000

lower

Mar 24, 2026

Committee

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

lower

Mar 24, 2026

Introduced

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

lower

Mar 18, 2026

Committee

Assigned to Higher Education Committee

lower

Feb 13, 2026

Committee

Referred to Rules Committee

lower

2 primary · 2 co-sponsors