Rep. Matt Hanson
(D-Aurora)
83rd District
Springfield Office:
266-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1426
District Office:
1605 W. Wilson, Suite 112
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 425-3965
Bills & Committees
Biography
Engineer, BNSF Railway; officer in SMART-TD Local 171; B.S. in Business Administration, University of Richmond; graduated high school in Hong Kong; member, Historic Preservation Commission in Aurora and METRA Citizens Advisory Board; former member, Kane County Board and Kane County Forest Preserve Commission; active volunteer in his church and community.
Hanson-Backed Compassionate State Budget Signed into Law
A state budget focused on affordability is now law thanks to state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, who helped pass a balanced budget prioritizing direct relief for Illinoisans and investing in the resources Washington is trying to slash.
Hanson Invites Community to End-of-Session Town Hall, Co-Hosted with Senator Holmes
MONTGOMERY, Ill. — State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is co-hosting an end-of-session community town hall with state Senator Linda Holmes on Monday, June 15 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m at the Geneva Public Library.
Hanson Ends Legislative Session with Balanced Budget, Lowered Costs, Important Reforms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, wraps up this year’s spring legislative session by passing landmark legislation that moves Illinois forward and a responsible, balanced budget, without any extreme cuts or tax impositions on working families.
Hanson Passes Bill Expanding Law Enforcement Discretion in Juvenile Domestic Situations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, introduced, supported and passed legislation that expands options for law enforcement when faced with juveniles accused of domestic abuse, battery or exploitation.
Hanson Railroad Safety Initiative for School Districts Sent to Governor
Prioritizing the safety of children and young drivers, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, introduced, championed, and passed a bill requiring school districts to include railroad safety messaging in their respective handbooks.
Hanson Sends Major Affordability Initiatives to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to restore affordability for Illinois households, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is advancing a series of bills to the governor’s desk cutting costs on everyday purchases and utilities, banning gimmicks that raise prices, and requiring businesses to fairly compensate consumers.
Hanson Delivers Big Wins for Property Tax Relief, Economic Growth, Voting Rights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Illinois taxpayers foot the fallout of Washington’s agenda that’s raised everyday prices, hindered trade and commerce nationwide, and threatened the erasure of constitutional rights, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is taking steps to secure direct property tax relief for Illinois working families, improve the state’s economy and enshrine fundamental rights in the State Constitution.
Hanson Invites Community to Earth Day Cleanup and Shred Events on Saturday, April 25, 2026
State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is inviting his district to join him in spring cleaning with two separate events: an Earth Day litter and debris cleanup and a community shred event, both taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The cleanup will be at Montgomery Dam Park from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The free, drive-thru shred event will be at the
Montgomery Police Department from 9 a.m. to Noon, or until trucks reach capacity.
Hanson-Backed Bill to Improve Consumer Savings Passes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As prices of everyday essentials continue to rise across the country, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is working to provide some immediate relief to Illinois customers by passing a new measure to ensure discounts offered by businesses are honored or easily accessible.
Hanson Hosts Virtual Grant Workshop with DCEO and United Way
MONTGOMERY, Ill. — State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, hosted a workshop last week to help inform the community attendees about funding opportunities and grant resources available to them through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and local United Way organizations.