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

• IL HB 3019 — Healthcare Protection Expansion Act (Signed into law, Aug 4, 2025)
• IL SB 1560 — Universal School Mental Health Screenings (Signed into law, Jul 31, 2025)
• IL Pharma — PBM Reform and Independent Pharmacy Grant Program (Signed into law, Jul 1, 2025)

Executive orders & directives

• IDHS reorg — Reorganization of Illinois Department of Human Services (In effect, Feb 14, 2025)

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