This week, Senate Republicans again urged Governor J.B. Pritzker to veto Senate Bill 328, a controversial proposal that would cement Illinois’ status as a judicial hellhole, increasing burden on job creators and working families.

Senate Bill 328 would allow out-of-state plaintiffs to sue out-of-state businesses in Illinois court, even when the cases have no connection to the state, simply because the business is registered in Illinois. This radical shift would flood the courts with out-of-state cases, slow down justice for Illinoisans, and saddle employers with skyrocketing legal costs.

These concerns were only compounded by how the legislation was originally passed. Rather than correcting a technical error in the original bill, Democrat lawmakers used a procedural maneuver known as gut and replace. This tactic allowed them to swap out the contents of an unrelated bill just hours before the end of session, avoiding the Illinois Constitution’s Three Readings Rule and limiting public input.

In response, Republican legislative leaders have filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the bill’s passage. That case is currently moving forward in Sangamon County Court, with oral arguments expected in August.

Governor Pritzker has until August 29 to veto Senate Bill 328. If he takes no action, the bill will automatically become law. Senate Republicans are urging the governor to stand for transparency and reject legislation that places special interests above the needs of Illinois families.