Maura Hirschauer supports HB5130, advancing rulemaking changes in Illinois House

State Rep. Maura Hirschauer (D-49th) cast a Yes vote on HB5130, legislation designed to revise the rulemaking process under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, during the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026, according to the Illinois House. The House approved the measure with a unanimous vote of 116-0.

As outlined in the bill’s official summary, its description is: "ILAPA-JCAR-UNRESPONSIVENESS."

The summary below breaks down the contents of the bill and includes some explanation to aid understanding of its provisions.

Essentially, HB5130 revises the rulemaking framework in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act by permitting the second notice period to be extended by up to 45 days if the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) delivers a statement of unresponsiveness. Such a statement is issued when an agency fails to provide a substantive answer to JCAR's feedback. If the agency does not offer a substantive response within seven days of receiving this statement, the rulemaking attempt is withdrawn. The bill further directs agencies, when notifying JCAR in writing, to certify that no internal plans, policies or schedules will hinder meaningful interaction regarding feedback during the second notice window.

The official action reported for HB5130 was 'Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs'.

Hirschauer holds a bachelor’s degree from Colby College.

A Democrat, Hirschauer started serving in the Illinois State House in 2021 representing the state's 49th District, succeeding former state representative Karina Villa.

Illinois bills undergo a multi-step lawmaking process beginning with submission in the House or Senate, committee consideration, floor debate, and passage in both chambers prior to submission to the governor for approval or veto. The General Assembly functions on a two-year schedule; hundreds of bills may be introduced in each session, but only a small number are enacted as law.