BanningPoliticiansfromBecomingLobbyists

Signed into lawMost House Dems voted against

Part of the HEAT plan: legislators can't become lobbyists right after leaving office, and can't be paid to lobby anywhere while they serve.

What we say

We're making sure politicians focus on the people they were elected to serve — not lobbyists and special interests — by preventing legislators from becoming lobbyists immediately after their term and blocking them from being paid by special interests to lobby while still in office.

Key facts

Applies to legislators whose terms begin on or after Jan 1, 2027
Includes a cooling-off period after leaving office
Bans being paid to lobby in another state while serving

Date arc

Passed the HouseDate pending

SignedJul 21, 2026

Bill numbers

HB 4062-4064

Public act

PA 74 of 2026 (HB 4062)

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Signed into lawMost House Dems voted against

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