Glowiak Hilton backs SB3321 allowing local governments to hire outside payment software vendors

Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-23rd) gave her support to SB3321, voting Yes during the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026. The legislation, which permits local governments to contract with third-party payment software companies, was approved unanimously by the Illinois Senate in a 57-0 vote, records from the Illinois Senate show.

As outlined in the official bill summary, SB3321 is titled: "LOC GOV-CREDIT CARD AGREEMENTS."

This overview is based on a direct review of the bill’s text and may interpret language to clarify its intentions.

SB3321 modifies the Local Governmental Acceptance of Credit Cards Act to let local government bodies that take credit card payments sign contracts with third-party software providers for proper remittance on payments. The measure also states that if a governmental entity has an arrangement with a financial institution or payment service provider, the agreement cannot bar the use of the payment processing system outlined in the State Treasurer Act or any other approved system in use by the entity. The legislation takes effect immediately.

The bill’s legislative action is listed as 'House Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs'.

Hilton is a 1983 graduate of Illinois Institute of Technology with a BA degree.

A member of the Democratic Party, Hilton won election to the Illinois State Senate in 2023 and serves the 23rd Senate District, succeeding Diane Pappas.

In Illinois, legislation moves through a detailed legislative process beginning with an introduced bill in the House or Senate, then ongoing reviews by committees, discussions and voting by both bodies, before final action by the governor in the form of approval or veto. The General Assembly, operating on a two-year cycle, sees thousands of proposals each session, though only some ultimately become law.