As the Illinois House of Representatives concludes its fall veto session and prepares for the spring legislative session in early January, State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is sounding the alarm about the potential pitfalls of the upcoming Lame Duck session.

Scheduled to take place just days before the new legislative term begins on January 8, the Lame Duck session allows retiring lawmakers or those not re-elected to return to Springfield for one final round of legislative activity. Halbrook warns that this period often sees rushed and controversial legislation.

Halbrook cited the passage of the Safe-T Act during a previous Lame Duck session as an example of rushed policymaking with significant consequences. He urged his colleagues to exercise caution and avoid passing measures that could further harm Illinois residents or drive people out of the state.

As the new year approaches, Halbrook is calling on lawmakers to prioritize accountability and transparency in their actions, ensuring that decisions made during this transitional period reflect the best interests of Illinois residents.