Article Summary

Gov. JB Pritzker signed 266 bills on Friday, one of which has already sparked a lawsuit backed by Republicans.

Pritzker also vetoed a measure that was supported by Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, saying it could have benefited “extremist” groups.

Another law will create a statewide office to oversee and assist public defenders.

This summary was written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) – The governor signed 266 laws on Friday, moving closer to finalizing his part in approving — or rejecting — over 430 laws sent to him by lawmakers this spring.

The new laws include measures to make public defenders more independent, tighten safety regulations at warehouses and increase the age for required annual drive

See Full Page