When constitutional procedures are ignored, confidence in our democracy is undermined. The process used to pass SB328 raises serious concerns about whether the rules were followed — and that’s why Senator Darby Hills has joined a legal challenge to stand up for transparency, accountability, and the families she represents.
“Following the law isn’t optional,” said Senator Hills. “The Constitution lays out a clear process for how bills should move through the legislature so the public can see what’s happening. That process wasn’t followed here — and that’s not okay.”
But it’s not just the process that’s flawed — the bill itself poses real harm. SB328 could flood Illinois courts with lawsuits that have no connection to the state, driving up costs and putting jobs at risk.
“This bill makes it easier for trial lawyers to abuse our legal system, and it makes it harder for businesses to stay and grow here,” said Hills. “That hurts working families, and it’s not the kind of policy Illinois needs.”
Senator Hills is urging Governor Pritzker to veto the bill and give lawmakers the chance to go back and do things the right way — by following the Constitution and passing legislation that truly works for Illinois families.
