Bills & Legislation

$FY27 EIG OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Office of Executive Inspector General for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $10,980,500; Other State Funds $2,089,600; Total $13,070,100.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 EEC OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Executive Ethics Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $12,234,200; Other State Funds $3,293,400; Total $15,527,600.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 CDB OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Capital Development Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $57,543,600.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 CSC OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Civil Service Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $565,300.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 ICC OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Commerce Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $95,343,800; Federal Funds $250,000; Total $95,593,800.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 DHHC OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $720,000; Other State Funds $400,000; Total $1,120,000.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 EPA OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Environmental Protection Agency for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $536,333,587; Federal Funds $127,209,103; Total $663,542,690.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 CEI OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Commission on Equity and Inclusion for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $5,596,500.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 GAC OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Guardian and Advocacy Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $15,277,400; Other State Funds $2,997,900; Total $18,275,300.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 HRC OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Human Rights Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $6,244,600.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 CJIA OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $100,538,850; Other State Funds $232,067,751; Federal Funds $164,461,967; Total $497,068,568.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 IELRB OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $4,465,600.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 SFA OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $89,539,400.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 ICDD OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $220,000; Other State Funds $0; Federal Funds $5,263,500; Total $5,483,500.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 PPB OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Procurement Policy Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $587,000.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 WCC OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $32,734,700.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 DGRE OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Department of Gaming Regulation and Enforcement for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $299,454,900.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 LCC OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Liquor Control Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $13,876,400.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 LETSB OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $133,287,910; Federal Funds $8,000,000; Total $141,287,910.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 MPEA OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Act for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $312,202,000.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 PRB OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Prisoner Review Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $6,458,800; Other State Funds $185,000; Total $6,643,800.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 PTAB OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Property Tax Appeal Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $13,833,400.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 ISBE OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois State Board of Education for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $10,720,733,500; Other State Funds $93,575,900; Federal Funds $4,398,349,500; Total $15,212,658,900.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 IEMA OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $27,747,500; Other State Funds $619,453,700; Federal Funds $1,299,411,423; Total $1,946,612,623.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 SERS OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Employees' Retirement System for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $2,018,336,320.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 ILRB OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Labor Relations Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $2,855,100.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 SPMB OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Police Merit Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $2,432,900.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 SFM OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Office of the State Fire Marshal for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $76,527,220; Federal Funds $1,000,000; Total $77,527,220.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 BHE OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Board of Higher Education to meet its operational expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $60,637,601; Other State Funds $22,525,000; Federal Funds $5,500,000; Total $88,662,601.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 CSU OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Chicago State University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $41,747,900; Other State Funds $3,307,000; Total $45,054,900.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 EIU OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Eastern Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $49,884,200; Other State Funds $7,000; Total $49,891,200.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 GSU OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Governors State University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $27,650,500.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 NEIU OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Northeastern Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $42,401,300.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$FY27 WIU OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Western Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $59,116,600; Other State Funds $10,000; Total $59,126,600.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

$DHS-FCS

Appropriates $750,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for Family and Community Services and related distributive purposes, including a grant to Southern Illinois University Rural Health and Mental Health Support for a services to Farm Owners.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

CMS-SETTLEMENT-AMOUNT APPROVAL

Amends the Department of Central Management Services Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that any public liability claim filed against the State of Illinois or any public liability claim filed against a State employee on the basis of an occurrence in the course of the employee's State employment must be approved by the Governor, in cases of settlements exceeding $250,000 (rather than $100,000).

Celina VillanuevaDemocrat

$U OF I-EXTENSION PROGRAM

Appropriates $20,000,000 to the University of Illinois for the purpose of increasing the extension service trust fund allocation for the University of Illinois Extension program. Effective July 1, 2026.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

$DCEO-JTED

Appropriates $20,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants to the Job Training and Economic Development Program. Effective July 1, 2026.

Robert PetersDemocrat

SCH CD-WORLD LANGUAGE

Amends the School Code. Changes the term "foreign language" to "world language" throughout the Code. Provides that a school district may establish a counselor-guided process, with the consent of a student's parent or guardian, under which the student may be exempted from one or both years of the world language requirement to receive a high school diploma beginning with the 2028-2029 school year. Sets forth requirements for the counselor-guided process. Provides that a student who has used the counselor-guided process may not be prohibited from enrolling in world language coursework in a subsequent school year. Provides that the school district shall provide equitable access to world language instruction and appropriate academic support to enable the student to meet postsecondary admission requirements if the student's goals change. Provides that nothing in the provisions may be construed to limit a student's ability to earn credits through world language coursework, demonstrate proficiency, or satisfy other graduation requirements through allowable substitutions under the Code. Provides that implementation of the counselor-guided process, the development or modification of a student's course plan, and a student's enrollment or reenrollment in world language coursework shall be carried out in accordance with the school district's existing course offerings and scheduling constraints and may not be construed to waive, eliminate, or otherwise alter the 2-year world language requirement. Makes conforming changes in various Acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois. Effective July 1, 2028.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

ASSISTED LIVING-HOSPICE CARE

Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. In provisions concerning terminally ill residents who receive or would qualify for hospice care, provides that establishments shall ensure that those residents receive care from a licensed health care professional available on-site 7 days per week, 24 hours per day to meet the medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial care needs of the resident.

David KoehlerDemocrat

COMMEMORATIVE-JESSE JACKSON

Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Designates the Reverend Jesse Jackson's date of birth, the eighth day of October, as a legal holiday on which to hold appropriate exercises in commemoration of him. Provides that, when the eighth day of October falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be held and considered the holiday. Amends the Election Code, the Illinois Procurement Code, the School Code, and the Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act to include Jesse Jackson's birthday as a holiday. Effective immediately.

Napoleon Harris, IIIDemocrat

MUNI ASSIST PERMIT REFORM ACT

Creates the Municipal Assistance and Permit Review Reform Act. Provides that, by January 1, 2027, each State agency that requires authorization or environmental review of municipal construction or public works projects shall develop a web portal to be posted on the agency's website for the purpose of enhancing review and promoting timely issuance of permits required. Specifies the information an agency must make available on its web portal. Provides that, if an applicant submits a completed permit application to an agency for a covered project in accordance with all applicable State and federal law and there is no final action by the agency, then (1) the application is automatically approved after 180 days if notice and opportunity for public hearing are not required by State or federal law; and (2) the application is automatically approved after 270 days if notice and opportunity for public hearing are required by State or federal law. Amends the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. Removes language providing that a governmental agency of the State is not required to use or permit the use of electronic records or electronic signatures. Provides that the State Board of Elections is exempt from the requirement to accept electronic records and signatures. Effective immediately.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

$CITY OF HARVEY

Appropriates $30,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants to the City of Harvey to pay for operational expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

MUNI CD-MIDDLE HOUSING

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality shall provide for at least one residential zoning district in which detached single-family dwellings are permitted on lots with an area of not more than 2,500 square feet. Provides that a municipality may not require a minimum lot area of more than 2,500 square feet for detached single-family dwellings in any residential zoning district that permits detached single-family dwellings. Provides that, 8 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, a municipality shall, on any lot located in a residential zoning district that permits single-family dwellings, allow (1) on an area of not more than 2,500 square feet, at least one detached single-family dwelling unit; (2) on any lot with an area of more than 2,500 square feet and not more than 5,000 square feet, up to 4 dwelling units; (3) on any lot with an area of more than 5,000 square feet and not more than 7,500 square feet, up to 6 dwelling units; and (4) on any lot with an area of more than 7,500 square feet, up to 8 dwelling units, including cottage clusters. Provides that a municipality must allow an existing principal residential structure to be converted to any middle-housing type if (1) the structure is not expanded by more than 50% of its existing floor area or more than 1,200 square feet, whichever is greater; and (2) the conversion complies with applicable building codes and preservation or landmark laws. Provides that municipalities may not adopt or enforce standards for bulk, lot area, yards, height, automobile parking, density, floor-area ratio, lot coverage, access, unit size, building separation, and design that (1) impose requirements on middle housing that are more restrictive than those applicable to detached single-family dwellings; (2) require automobile parking mandates for residential dwellings of less than 1,500 square feet and require automobile parking mandates no greater than specified requirements; and (3) require any form of discretionary review, unless the same review is required for detached single-family dwellings. Limits home rule powers.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

CTY/MUNI BUILDING CODES-STAIRS

Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, no building code adopted by a county or municipality may prohibit residential buildings from having a single stairway serving as an exit for all units if the building: (1) has not more than 6 stories above grade plane; (2) is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in the interior exit stairway; (3) has all dwelling unit doors serving as an exit equipped with self-closing devices; (4) is equipped with smoke detection throughout all common areas and individual dwelling units; (5) has at least one emergency escape and rescue opening for each individual dwelling unit; and (6) has not more than 4 individual dwelling units on a floor. Limits home rule powers.

Sara FeigenholtzDemocrat

MUNI CD-IMPACT MITIGATION FEES

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that municipalities authorized to levy impact fees must calculate fees using the statewide formula structure issued by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides that municipalities may adopt fees lower than the formula-derived levels. Provides that the Department shall issue, update annually, and make publicly available specified mandatory information to be used in the calculation of standardized impact mitigation fees. Provides that the Department shall issue a model impact fee ordinance that municipalities authorized to levy impact fees must adopt verbatim or with only technical deviations. Provides that each municipality authorized to levy impact fees must, before imposing any fee, publish a schedule identifying: (1) the formula-generated maximum fee per unit type; (2) the State-issued multipliers and assumptions used; (3) any allowable municipal adjustment factors applied; and (4) any municipal reductions adopted. Provides that municipalities authorized to levy impact fees must annually report to the Department, including: (1) fees collected; (2) fund expenditures; (3) fund balances; (4) number and type of housing units approved; and (5) any use of adjustment factors. Requires the Department to adopt rules to implement the provisions. Provides that, beginning 30 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, any impact fee imposed on residential development must be calculated in accordance with the provisions. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.

Cristina CastroDemocrat

MUNI CD-BUILDING PLANS/INSPECT

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality shall complete its initial plan review within (1) 15 business days after receipt of a complete application for a one-family residential project or 2-family residential project or (2) 30 business days after receipt of a complete application for any multifamily, mixed-use, or commercial project. Provides that, if a municipality fails to complete its plan review within the deadlines established under the provisions, then the applicant may retain a qualified third-party plan reviewer. Provides that a municipality shall accept any plan review submitted by a qualified third-party plan reviewer as meeting the municipality's requirements if the review demonstrates compliance with the applicable building codes. Provides that, if a municipality fails to conduct a required inspection within 2 business days, then the applicant may retain a qualified third-party inspector. Provides that a municipality may require reasonable documentation demonstrating that a qualified third-party plan reviewer or qualified third-party inspector meets the qualification requirements, including proof that the qualified third-party plan reviewer's or qualified third-party inspector's licensure or certification is current and active. Provides that a municipality may not charge plan review or inspection fees for any portion of the review process or inspection process performed by a qualified third-party plan reviewer or qualified third-party inspector. Provides that a qualified third-party plan reviewer or qualified third-party inspector shall disclose any potential conflict of interest to the applicant and the municipality before accepting an engagement. Limits home rule powers.

Laura EllmanDemocrat

MUNI CD-RESIDENTIAL PARKING

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, the corporate authorities of a municipality shall not require more than 0.5 automobile parking spaces per multifamily dwelling unit or more than one automobile parking space per single-family home. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, the corporate authorities of a municipality shall not establish minimum automobile parking requirements for (A) residential dwellings of less than 1,500 square feet; (B) affordable housing projects under the Illinois Affordable Housing Act; (C) assisted living establishments; (D) ground level nonresidential spaces in mixed-use buildings; or (E) buildings undergoing a change of use from nonresidential to residential. Provides that requirements for automobile parking spaces permanently marked for the exclusive use of individuals with disabilities are not subject to the provisions. Provides that, if the provisions conflict with a developer's contractual agreement or approved site plan with the corporate authorities of a municipality that was executed or approved on or before the effective date of the amendatory Act, then the contractual agreement or approved site plan is not subject to the provisions. Provides that nothing in the provisions prevents a municipality from enacting or enforcing an ordinance or resolution that establishes a maximum automobile parking requirement that is more stringent than or equal to the automobile parking requirements of the provisions. Provides that nothing in the provisions prohibits a developer from constructing additional automobile parking that is not available to the public. Limits home rule powers.

Javier L. CervantesDemocrat

MUNI CD-HOME RULE POWERS

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, upon adoption of an enacting ordinance by a majority vote of the corporate authorities then holding office, a municipality with a population of more than 5,000 may exercise the powers and authorities provided to home rule units under Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution. Effective January 1, 2027.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

SCH CD-DRIVER ED-TRAFFIC STOPS

Amends the Driver Education Act of the School Code. Provides that driver education course instruction shall demonstrate the proper actions to be taken during a law enforcement traffic stop by drivers and passengers (instead of just the proper actions to be taken during a law enforcement traffic stop). Provides that, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, the traffic stop instruction shall include the constitutional rights of drivers and passengers during a traffic stop, including, but not limited to, the right to remain silent, the right to refuse consent to a vehicle search unless law enforcement has lawful cause, the right to respectfully ask if one is free to leave, and the right to refuse to answer questions regarding immigration status, citizenship, or national origin, which instruction may be offered in a culturally responsive manner that reflects and affirms the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and needs of students in order to enhance understanding and support safe, informed interactions during traffic stops.

Willie PrestonDemocrat