Shell Bills (sometimes referred to as vehicle bills) are a mechanism used by the Illinois General Assembly to provide placeholders for legislation yet to be determined. Essentially shell bills allow lawmakers to introduce legislation after the bill filing deadline established by chamber rules has passed. It’s important to first note that each bill introduced must be read by title on three different days in each chamber before it is passed. The first reading introduces the bill and the second reading allows for floor amendments. A bill is voted on when called for third reading.
