Bills & Legislation

SAFETY-TECH

Amends the Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the Property Assessed Clean Energy Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

EMPLOYMENT-TECH

Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

EMPLOYMENT-TECH

Amends the Child Labor Law of 2024. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

EMPLOYMENT-TECH

Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

EDUCATION-TECH

Amends the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the purpose of the Act.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS-TECH

Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the establishment of the Police Officers' Pension Investment Fund.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

EMPLOYMENT-TECH

Amends the Employee Classification Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the Energy Conservation Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

BLOOMINGTON-TREATED WASTEWATER

Amends the Sanitary District Act of 1917. Provides that the board of trustees of the Bloomington and Normal Water Reclamation District may enter into an agreement to sell, convey, or disburse treated wastewater to a private entity located within 50 miles of the District's boundaries. Provides that the Bloomington and Normal Water Reclamation District may accept wastewater for treatment from a private entity located within 50 miles of the district's boundaries. Provides that the Bloomington and Normal Water Reclamation District may acquire and accept, by gift, grant, purchase, or otherwise fee simple interest or any lesser interest as may be desired in real property necessary to carry out its powers under the provisions. Effective immediately.

ELEC CD-VOTER IDENTIFICATION

Amends the Election Code. Provides that any person desiring to vote shall present to the judges of election for verification of the person's identity an Illinois driver's license or an Illinois Identification Card. Provides that a person who claims to be a registered voter is entitled to cast a provisional ballot if the voter fails to provide the required Illinois driver's license or Illinois Identification Card. Provides that a provisional voter has 7 days to provide the county clerk or board of election commissioners with the provisional voter's Illinois driver's license or Illinois Identification Card. Effective immediately.

Tony M. McCombie

CONTROLLED SUB-SCHEDULE II

Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that any person, other than the person for whom a Schedule II controlled substance is prescribed, who receives the prescribed Schedule II controlled substance at a pharmacy shall provide: (1) identifying information of the person for whom the controlled substance is prescribed; and (2) photo identification given to the pharmacy, which shall keep a photo copy in the file of the person for whom the controlled substance is prescribed for a period of 90 days.

$AGING-HOME DELIVERED MEALS

Amends Public Act 103-589. Appropriates $25,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department on Aging for the Home Delivered Meals Program. Changes the amount appropriated to the Department of Human Services for Illinois Welcoming Centers to $114,400,000 (rather than $139,400,000). Effective immediately.

Tony M. McCombie

PAID LEAVE FOR ALL-EMPLOYEE

Amends the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Provides that the definition of "employee" means an individual who (i) meets the definition of "employee" in specified provisions of the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act and (ii) works at least 195 hours for an employer over a period of at least 90 days.

Tony M. McCombie

PAID LEAVE FOR ALL-EMPLOYEE

Amends the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Provides that the definition of "employee" means an individual who (i) meets the definition of "employee" in specified provisions of the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act and (ii) works at least 130 hours for an employer over a period of at least 90 days.

Tony M. McCombie

IL NATURAL GAS - CLEAN AND REL

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In a provision regarding greenhouse gases, extends deadlines by 5 years for reduced or zero carbon dioxide equivalent and copollutant emissions by certain electric generating units and large greenhouse gas-emitting units.

Tony M. McCombie

IL NATURAL GAS - CLEAN AND REL

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In a provision regarding greenhouse gases, extends deadlines by 10 years for reduced or zero carbon dioxide equivalent and copollutant emissions by certain electric generating units and large greenhouse gas-emitting units.

Tony M. McCombie

POWERING IL BY COAL

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In a provision regarding greenhouse gases, extends deadlines by 5 years for reduced or zero carbon dioxide equivalent and copollutant emissions by certain electric generating units and large greenhouse gas-emitting units that use coal as a fuel.

Tony M. McCombie

POWERING IL BY COAL

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Extends deadlines for reduced or zero carbon dioxide emissions by 10 years for certain EGUs and large greenhouse gas-emitting units.

Tony M. McCombie

BUY NORTH AMERICA

Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission, in consultation with the Illinois Power Agency, shall develop standards and guidelines to prohibit any Illinois ratepayer funds from being used by the Agency for the procurement under the Agency's long-term renewable resources procurement plan of solar panels that are not manufactured or assembled by a company located in North America.

Tony M. McCombie

TRANSPARENCY IN INVEST IN IL

Amends the Invest in Illinois Act. Provides that certain notices under the Act shall also be sent to the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. Provides that the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives may also object to agreements under the Act. Effective immediately.

Tony M. McCombie

KNIGHT-SILAS ACT

Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Knight-Silas Act. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that aggravated battery, other than by the discharge of a firearm, includes a battery committed by a person who, at the time of the commission of the offense, is 21 years of age or older and the battery was committed upon an individual whom the person committing the offense knows to be a person working under the Adult Protective Services Program or an Ombudsman under the State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program of the Department on Aging, or a Department of Children and Family Services employee: (1) performing his or her official duties; (2) battered to prevent performance of his or her official duties; or (3) battered in retaliation for performing his or her official duties. Provides that a violation is a Class 2 felony, except if the battery causes great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to an individual, a violation is a Class 1 felony. Defines "Department of Children and Family Services employee" and "ombudsman".

Tony M. McCombie

DHS-GAMBLING DISORDERS

Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. In provisions requiring the Department of Human Services to establish a public education program regarding gambling disorders, requires the program to (i) promote public awareness to create a gambling informed State regarding the impact of gambling disorders on individuals, families, and communities and the stigma that surrounds gambling disorders and (ii) use screening, crisis intervention, treatment, public awareness, prevention, in-service training, and other innovative means to decrease the incidents of suicide attempts related to a gambling disorder or gambling issues. Requires the Department to determine a statement regarding obtaining assistance with a gambling disorder, which each licensed gambling establishment owner shall post and each master sports wagering licensee shall include on the master sports wagering licensee's portal, Internet website, or computer or mobile application. Permits the Department: to provide advice to State and local officials on gambling disorders; to support gambling disorder prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery projects; to collaborate with other community-based organizations, substance use disorder treatment centers, or other health care providers engaged in treating individuals who are experiencing gambling disorder; and to perform other actions. Permits the Department to award grants to create or support local gambling prevention, recognition, and response projects. Makes other changes.

Daniel Didech

QUICK-TAKE COMPENSATION

Amends the Eminent Domain Act concerning quick-take procedures. Provides that at any time after the plaintiff has taken possession of the property, but no later than 2 years after the plaintiff has taken possession of the property, the court shall notify the interested parties of their right to apply for authority to withdraw any just compensation due to them.

Charles Meier

DRINKING WATER AUTHORITY-TECH

Creates the Northeast Regional Drinking Water Authority Act. Contains only a short title provision.

Robyn Gabel

ELEC CODE-DECEASED VOTER

Amends the Election Code. Provides that the county clerk of a county where a decedent last resided shall (rather than may) issue certifications of death records from the electronic reporting system for death registrations and shall (rather than may) use that system to cancel the registration of any person who has died during the preceding month. Requires a county coroner, medical examiner, or physician for a county or any other individual responsible for certification of death under the Vital Records Act to promptly transmit certified records to the county clerk within 7 days after the death. Requires the county clerk and coroner to report quarterly to its affiliated county board and certify its full compliance with the provisions and accuracy of the voter rolls. Allows an individual to request a copy of the county clerk's or coroner's report and allows for relief if the county clerk fails to provide an accurate report within specified timeframes.

Amy L. Grant

CRIM CD-DOMESTIC ASSAULT

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of domestic assault. Provides that a person commits the offense when, without lawful authority, he or she knowingly engages in conduct that places any family or household member in reasonable apprehension of great bodily harm, or permanent disability or disfigurement. Provides that if the defendant is arrested for domestic assault, upon release of the defendant from custody pending trial, the court, at the preliminary examination, shall order that the defendant refrain from contact or communication with the victim of the domestic assault and refrain from entering or remaining at the victim's residence for a minimum of 72 consecutive hours. Provides that domestic assault is a Class A misdemeanor. Defines "family or household member".

Amy L. Grant

MEDICAL COVERAGE-NONCITIZENS

Amends the Medical Assistance Article and the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Removes a provision requiring the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to cover kidney transplantation services for noncitizens under the medical assistance program. Removes provisions permitting the Department to provide medical services to noncitizens 42 years of age and older. Removes a provision requiring the Department to cover immunosuppressive drugs and related services associated with post kidney transplant management for noncitizens. Removes provisions concerning the adoption of emergency rules and other matters regarding medical coverage or services for noncitizens.

Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

ESTATE TAX-EXCLUSION AMT

Amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Increases the exclusion amount from $4,000,000 to $12,060,000 for persons dying on or after January 1, 2026. Effective immediately.

Norine K. Hammond

USE/OCC TX-MOTOR CARRIERS

Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that motor carriers that sell items of tangible personal property to purchasers for use or consumption in addition to rendering service as a motor carrier are engaged in a profession or service occupation as a motor carrier and are not considered retailers or servicemen within the meaning of those Acts. Effective immediately.

Norine K. Hammond

MANUFACTURING-ENERGY-EXEMPTION

Amends the Gas Use Tax Law. Exempts certain business enterprises from taxation under the Act. Amends the Gas Revenue Tax Act. Provides that the definition of "gross receipts" does not include consideration received from certain business enterprises. Amends the Electricity Excise Tax Law. Provides that the tax under the Act is not imposed with respect to any use by the purchaser in the process of manufacturing or assembling tangible personal property for wholesale or for retail sale or lease. Effective immediately.

Norine K. Hammond

DHFS-PERSONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCE

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that beginning January 1, 2026, for a person who is a resident in a facility licensed under the ID/DD Community Care Act, the Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act, or the MC/DD Act for whom payments are made under the Article throughout a month and who is determined to be eligible for medical assistance, the State shall pay an amount in addition to the minimum monthly personal needs allowance authorized under the Social Security Act so that the person's total monthly personal needs allowance from both State and federal sources equals $90. Provides that beginning January 1, 2027, the personal needs allowance described in the amendatory Act shall increase annually at the same rate as the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment to take effect on January 1 of each year.

Norine K. Hammond

EASEMENT-FULTON COUNTY

Authorizes the Director of Natural Resources, on behalf of the State of Illinois, to execute and deliver a permanent easement to real property located in Fulton County to KSS Conservation Partners, LLC. Effective immediately.

WILDLIFE CD-UAV TRACKING

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that tracking wounded wild birds or wounded wild mammals by use of unmanned aircraft is permissible under certain conditions, including that: (1) the wild bird or wild mammal is wounded when a properly licensed hunter has struck the animal with a projectile fired from a legal hunting device during the open season; (2) any person operating the unmanned aircraft has obtained permission from the public or private landowner, or the landowner's authorized representative, before launching or landing the unmanned aircraft from or on the landowner's property; (3) the person operating the unmanned aircraft does not possess or control a firearm, bow, or other implement whereby wildlife could be killed or taken while afield, whether acting singly or as a group of persons while the unmanned aircraft is in flight, except this prohibition does not apply to a person lawfully carrying a concealed firearm under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act if the concealed firearm is not used to take wildlife; and (4) the unmanned aircraft is operated in a manner that does not harass any wildlife. Exempts an operator of an unmanned aircraft that meets these conditions from hunting permit requirements if the operator is not the taker of the wounded animal. Effective July 1, 2025.

Norine K. Hammond

IEMA-DISASTER PROCLAMATION

Amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. Provides that procedural requirements regarding the Governor taking possession of property for and on behalf of the State must take place in cases where the sum that the owner is willing to accept as just compensation is less than $25,000 (currently, $1,000). Provides that if the Governor issues a proclamation declaring a disaster, the Governor may extend the proclamation or make an additional proclamation regarding the same disaster, but the extension or additional proclamation shall be void and have no legal effect unless within 5 days of the extension or additional proclamation (i) he or she receives written approval to extend the proclamation or make an additional proclamation from 3 legislative leaders or (ii) the General Assembly adopts a joint resolution approving the extension or additional proclamation. Provides that a disaster proclamation issued, or a disaster proclamation regarding the same disaster, shall be void and have no legal effect if at any time the General Assembly adopts a joint resolution declaring the proclamation to be void. Provides that after a disaster proclamation is issued a member of the General Assembly may at any time file a request with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate for a session to consider the proclamation if the request is signed by no fewer than 20 members of the General Assembly. Provides that upon such a filing, the House of Representatives and Senate shall convene within 5 calendar days and vote on a resolution declaring the proclamation void.

Dan Ugaste

CIV PRO-JOINT LIABILITY

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that any defendant whose fault is less than 50% (rather than 25%) of the total fault of all tortfeasors shall be severally liable for all other damages. Provides that any defendant whose fault is 50% (rather than 25%) or greater of the total fault of all tortfeasors shall be jointly and severally liable for all other damages. Provides that the changes made by the amendatory Act apply to actions filed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act.

Dan Ugaste

SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Requires a trade union to provide sexual harassment prevention training to its workers. Provides that any trade union providing sexual harassment prevention training shall use the model sexual harassment prevention training program created by the Department of Human Rights, provide that training at least once a year to all workers, and maintain a log indicating each worker's yearly training status. Provides that a trade union worker is not required to participate in a sexual harassment prevention training program each time the worker is hired for a new job if the worker has already participated in a sexual harassment prevention training program during that calendar year.

Dan Ugaste

CIV PRO-AFFIDAVIT OF MERIT

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a defendant in an action alleging malpractice or negligence against an architect, engineer, or surveyor may request an affidavit of merit within 56 days after the complaint or notice of the action is served on the defendant. Provides that within 56 days after a request for an affidavit of merit is made, the plaintiff in the action shall file an affidavit of merit signed by an individual who the plaintiff reasonably believes meets certain requirements. Provides that the court may grant one extension of time for filing an affidavit of merit. Provides for the dismissal of an action, with or without prejudice. Provides that a defendant's objection to an affidavit of merit shall be raised in a motion filed within 90 days after the affidavit of merit is served. Provides that if the court determines that an affidavit of merit does not fully comply with the requirements, the court shall allow the plaintiff 56 days to file one or more affidavits of merit that correct the deficiencies identified by the court. Provides that a defendant shall participate in discovery in the action as required by court rules. Provides that an affidavit of merit is not required in an action for breach of contract against an architect, engineer, or surveyor that does not involve the standard of care.

Dan Ugaste

PATRONIZING MINOR PROSTITUTION

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Deletes an affirmative defense to the charge of patronizing a minor engaged in prostitution that the accused reasonably believed that the person was of the age of 18 years or over or was not a person with a severe or profound intellectual disability at the time of the act giving rise to the charge.

Nicole La Ha

PRIVACY-PUBLIC SAFETY/JUSTICE

Creates the Public Safety and Justice Privacy Act. Defines terms. Provides that governmental agencies, persons, businesses, and associations shall not publicly post or display publicly available content that includes a first responder's, member or former member of the Illinois General Assembly's, prosecutor's, public defender's, or probation officer's ("officials") personal information, provided that the governmental agency, person, business, or association has received a written request from the person that it refrain from disclosing the person's personal information. Provides injunctive or declaratory relief if the Act is violated. Includes procedures for a written request. Provides that it is a Class 3 felony for any person to knowingly and publicly post on the Internet the personal information of an official or an official's immediate family under specified circumstances. Excludes criminal penalties for employees of governmental agencies who publish information in good faith during the ordinary course of carrying out public functions. Provides that the Act and any rules adopted to implement the Act shall be construed broadly to favor the protection of the personal information of officials. Amends various Acts and Codes allowing an official to list a business address rather than a home address. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Nicole La Ha

SEX OFFENDER REG-HUM TRAFFICK

Amends the Sex Offender Registration Act. Includes trafficking in persons, involuntary servitude, and involuntary sexual servitude of a minor in the definition of "sex offense" under the Act.

Nicole La Ha

WILDLIFE RIFLE-DEER HUNTING

Amends the Wildlife Code. Repeals the definition of "single shot". Provides that the term "wildlife rifle" means a rifle that can hold up to 3 rounds in the magazine and chamber combined. Replaces references to single shot rifles with references to wildlife rifles. Provides that it is unlawful to possess or to be in close proximity to a rifle that is not a centerfire wildlife rifle while deer hunting. Deletes language providing that it is unlawful while deer hunting to possess or be in close proximity to a rifle that is not centerfire or to be in possession of or in close proximity to a magazine that is capable of making a rifle not a single shot.

Travis Weaver

CHILD LABOR-JOB DUTIES

Amends the Child Labor Law. Provides that a minor may work at an otherwise prohibited workplace if none of the minor's job duties: (1) require any education, formal training, certification, or license; (2) involve the use of any equipment or machinery that poses a substantial risk of causing any serious bodily injury or death; (3) involve the use of or proximity to hazardous materials; or (4) require the minor to work hours past curfew. Provides that every employer of a minor shall record the name of the parent or guardian who gives the minor permission to work. Provides that any employer, upon termination of the employment of a minor, shall immediately send by certified mail notification to the parent or guardian on record that the minor's employment has been terminated and immediately return the certificate issued to the issuing officer. Defines terms.

Travis Weaver