Governor of Illinois

JB Pritzker

Democrat · Illinois

43rd Governor of Illinois, in office since 2019. Billionaire Hyatt Hotel heir. Re-elected in 2022. One of the wealthiest governors in U.S. history. Focus on progressive social policies, clean energy transition, and rebuilding Illinois' economy.

Record

Progressive governor who made Illinois an abortion sanctuary state. Signed sweeping assault weapons ban. Ambitious clean energy transition plan. Battles legacy fiscal challenges from decades of pension underfunding. Criminal justice reform advocate.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

• SB 3385 — VEH CD-PLATES-ENGINEERS (Signed into law, Jul 31, 2026)
• SB 4041 — OHARE SOUND MITIGATION (Signed into law, Jul 31, 2026)
• SB 3487 — HOSPITAL LICENSING-VACCINATION (Signed into law, Jul 31, 2026)
• SB 3224 — ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND (Signed into law, Jul 31, 2026)
• SB 3291 — WILL DEPOSITORY-CIRCUIT CLERK (Signed into law, Jul 31, 2026)
• SB 2762 — INS-SEIZURE DETECTION DEVICE (Signed into law, Jul 31, 2026)
• SB 3545 — RECORDS-PRETRIAL SERVICES (Signed into law, Jul 31, 2026)
• SB 3524 — CHILD SUPPORT CHANGES (Signed into law, Jul 31, 2026)

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• 🥊 @Pylej1 Jul 22, 2026

  Like his combative response to ICE aggression in IL

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