State • Illinois

SB 2784: JUDGES-6TH & 7TH JUD CIRCUITS

Doris TurnerIntroduced

SB 2784 status: Introduced — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0809 (updated Aug 7, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

JUDGES-6TH & 7TH JUD CIRCUITS. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Minimal fiscal impact related to one additional judicial salary.

Risks

  • Slight increase in state judicial budget obligations.

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Increases judicial capacity by adding an associate judge in the 7th circuit.
  • Refines administrative procedures for judicial subcircuit vacancies.

Risks

  • Subcircuit adjustments may be perceived as shifting local political representation in the 19th circuit.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

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Confidence

high

high

Analysis status

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Warning

Structural changes to judicial subcircuits can alter the demographic or partisan makeup of the judicial bench in the 19th circuit over time.

Limitation

Effects are geographically limited to the 6th, 7th, and 19th judicial circuits.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0809

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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