# Call on Governor J.B. Pritzker to direct Illinois Commerce Commission to cease all utility disconnections for non-payment universally and to adopt flexible, temporary credit and collection procedure

[Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Health and Human Relations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/health-and-human-relations) › [33rd Ward: Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33)

- Record number: **R2025-0021047**
- Type: Resolution; category: Illinois, State Of
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33rd Ward)
- Co-sponsors (1): [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Health and Human Relations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/health-and-human-relations)
- Introduction Date: Nov 14, 2025
- Final Action Date: Feb 18, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=F3CEBA75-7FC1-F011-BBD2-001DD80AA671)

## Roll call: Adopted Feb 18, 2026

**49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent.** On motion of Alderperson Rodriguez-Sanchez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the resolution was Adopted. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Feb 18, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/AADBA854-DDF6-F011-8406-001DD8080DE8).

**Yea (49)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

**Absent (1)**: [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (claude-opus-5-5) from the ordinance text only: [TRANSMITTAL - HHR - R2025-0021047.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/a62c68c0-a2f4-4e90-b44d-ac0ec8a43eab.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

This is a committee report about a resolution asking Governor J.B. Pritzker to direct the Illinois Commerce Commission to stop all utility shutoffs for non-payment. It also asks the Commission to adopt flexible, temporary credit and collection procedures. The Committee on Health and Human Relations recommends that the full City Council pass the resolution.

- The resolution calls on Governor J.B. Pritzker to direct the Illinois Commerce Commission to stop all utility disconnections for non-payment.
- It also asks for flexible, temporary credit and collection procedures.
- The Committee on Health and Human Relations met on January 27, 2026 and recommended passage.
- 12 committee members were present, with 0 voting against.
- The report was submitted by Committee Chair Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez.

**Who**: Utility customers who could face disconnection for non-payment would be affected if the Governor and the Illinois Commerce Commission acted on this request.

## Timeline

- Nov 14, 2025: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Jan 27, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Health and Human Relations. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Feb 18, 2026: Adopted, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/AADBA854-DDF6-F011-8406-001DD8080DE8). On motion of Alderperson Rodriguez-Sanchez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the resolution was Adopted.

## Documents

- [TRANSMITTAL - HHR - R2025-0021047.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/a62c68c0-a2f4-4e90-b44d-ac0ec8a43eab.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [w33 - r21047.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/d26684ce-a9f7-49e0-8cdc-ca3d92e34b18.pdf) (Legislation)

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