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 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.
Hanson Passes Homeowner, Auto Insurance Cost Relief Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is taking action to lower home and auto insurance costs by passing a new bill that ensures Illinois customers are not padding profits of big corporations or covering corporate losses in high-risk states like Florida or Texas.
Hanson Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Opposing Trump’s Tariffs
MONTGOMERY, Ill. — State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against some of Trump’s tariff policies this morning, lifting the financial burden from consumers and businesses worldwide:
North Aurora Water Tower Construction Advancing Thanks to State Funding Secured by Hanson, Holmes
NORTH AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, and Senator Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, recently visited the site of a new water tower in North Aurora, a project they worked to include within the state’s 2026 budget to ensure accessible drinking water for residents and businesses.
Hanson-Sponsored ‘Clean Slate’ Law Expands Career and Housing Opportunities
MONTGOMERY, Ill. – A “Clean Slate” law signed today will expand housing, employment and education opportunities for Illinoisans, thanks to legislation co-sponsored by state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, that creates an automatic sealing process for thousands of non-violent arrest records.
Hanson-Backed Legislation to Address Rising Energy Costs Signed Into Law
MONTGOMERY, Ill. — A new law signed on Thursday will provide Illinoisans immediate and long-term utility bill relief by bringing down energy costs, thanks to legislation supported by state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery.
Hanson’s Transit Reform Law Creates Safe, Efficient and Reliable Public Transportation
CHICAGO – Public transportation across Illinois will be safer, more reliable, and more efficiently managed under a major transit reform package law co-sponsored and passed by state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery.