Illinois House Bill 4943
Session 104th
Telecommunications Theft
Active
Passed Senate on May 21, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
4943
State
Illinois
Session
104th
Motion Text
Third Reading
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Summary
Amends the Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Law. Provides that it is a violation of the Act for any person to possess, purchase, attempt to purchase, sell, or attempt to sell, or for any recyclable metal dealer to purchase or attempt to purchase, telecommunications wire in any amount unless the seller is an authorized agent, a representative or employee of a licensed contractor of a public utility, a provider of telecommunications services, as described in the Public Utilities Act, or a provider of broadband service, interconnected VoIP services, or wireless services, as described in the Public Utilities Act. Provides that the Recyclable Metal Theft Task Force shall review the effectiveness of its efforts in deterring and investigating the problem of recyclable metal theft specific to telecommunications wires, burned wire, and any other equipment used to provide (i) telecommunications services, as described in the Public Utilities Act, or (ii) broadband service, interconnected VoIP services, or wireless services, as described in the Public Utilities Act. Provides that the Task Force shall consider and develop long-term solutions, both legislative and enforcement-driven, for the rising problem of theft of these wires and equipment in this State. Provides that the Task Force shall be composed of one representative of a wireless telecommunications carrier. Provides that the Task Force shall, by October 31 of each year, report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor. Changes the definition of the term "recyclable metal". Defines the terms "burned wire" and "telecommunications wire".
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Engrossed
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House Amendment 001
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05/21/2026
House
Passed Both Houses
05/21/2026
Senate
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
05/21/2026
Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
05/19/2026
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
05/19/2026
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2026
05/19/2026
Senate
Second Reading
05/14/2026
Senate
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
05/13/2026
Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
05/13/2026
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 14, 2026
05/13/2026
Senate
Do Pass Criminal Law; 010-000-000
05/08/2026
Senate
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
05/05/2026
Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
04/30/2026
Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
04/29/2026
Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
04/29/2026
Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
04/22/2026
Senate
Assigned to Criminal Law
04/15/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
04/13/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
04/10/2026
Senate
Referred to Assignments
04/10/2026
Senate
First Reading
04/10/2026
Senate
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
04/10/2026
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
04/10/2026
Senate
Arrive in Senate
04/09/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
04/09/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
04/09/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
04/09/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
04/09/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
04/09/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
04/09/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
04/09/2026
House
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 098-000-000
04/09/2026
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
04/09/2026
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
04/09/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
04/09/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
04/09/2026
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
04/09/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
04/09/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
04/08/2026
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
04/08/2026
House
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
04/08/2026
House
Second Reading - Short Debate
04/08/2026
House
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
04/08/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
04/08/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
04/08/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
04/08/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
04/08/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore
04/07/2026
House
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Public Utilities Committee; 015-000-000
03/26/2026
House
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Public Utilities Committee
03/25/2026
House
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
03/25/2026
House
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
03/25/2026
House
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
03/24/2026
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
03/24/2026
House
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
03/24/2026
House
Do Pass / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee; 017-000-000
03/20/2026
House
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Public Utilities Committee
03/18/2026
House
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
03/18/2026
House
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
03/18/2026
House
Assigned to Public Utilities Committee
02/06/2026
House
Referred to Rules Committee
02/06/2026
House
First Reading
02/04/2026
House
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
Sources
IL Legislature
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