Bills & Legislation

HOME RULE USE TAX COLLECTION

Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning the Home Rule County Use Tax Law, provides that, if a home rule county imposes a tax under the Home Rule County Use Tax Law, then the tax shall be collected by the Department of Revenue if the property is purchased at retail from a retailer in any county in this State other than the home rule county imposing the tax. Provides that the tax shall be remitted to the State or an exemption determination must be obtained from the Department before the title or certificate of registration for the property may be issued. Provides that the Department shall have full power to administer and enforce the Home Rule County Use Tax Law, to collect all taxes, penalties, and interest due under the Home Rule County Use Tax Law, to dispose of taxes, penalties, and interest collected under the Home Rule County Use Tax Law, and determine all rights to credit memoranda or refunds arising on account of the erroneous payment of tax, penalty, or interest. Provides that, if the Department determines that a refund shall be made under the Home Rule County Use Tax Law to a claimant instead of issuing a credit memorandum, then the Department shall notify the State Comptroller, who shall cause the order to be drawn for the amount specified, and to the person named, in the notification from the Department. Provides that, as soon as practicable, the Department shall pay over to the State Treasurer, ex officio, as trustee, for deposit into the Home Rule County Retailers' Occupation Tax Fund, all taxes, penalties, and interest collected under the Home Rule County Use Tax Law. Provides that a certified copy of an ordinance imposing or discontinuing the tax to be collected and enforced by the Department under the Home Rule County Use Tax Law shall be adopted and filed with the Department before the Department shall begin to collect the tax. Provides that the Department shall not begin collection and enforcement under the Home Rule County Use Tax Law before January 1, 2027. Provides that the home rule county that imposed the tax may collect a tax that the Department does not collect.

Cristina CastroDemocrat

COMM MENTAL HEALTH BOARD-COMP

Amends the Community Mental Health Act. Provides that the governing body of a community mental health board may from time to time fix, by ordinance, compensation for board members. Permits such compensation to be computed on a per diem basis, on an annual basis, or on a combined per diem and annual basis. Provides that until compensation is fixed by the governing board, members of the community mental health board shall serve without compensation. Provides that, after compensation is established, no change in the compensation of any member, or the basis therefore, shall take effect during the term of office for which such member has been appointed. Provides that compensation for board members shall be charged on the board and paid out of the Community Mental Health Fund. Prohibits a board member's spouse or immediate family member from receiving any compensation for the board member's service on the board.

Donald P. DeWitteRepublican

TRANSIT-DISABILITY

Amends the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Transit Innovation, Integration, and Reform Act. Provides that the member appointed to the Committee to represent individuals with disabilities shall either be an individual with a disability or an individual who has demonstrated experience advocating for and advancing the accessibility and transportation needs of individuals with disabilities. Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that one of the members of the Board of the Chicago Transit Authority shall be a person with a disability who lives within the Authority's service area and uses the services provided by the Authority. Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that one of the Directors of the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority shall be a person with a disability with expertise in transportation and shall be appointed with the advice and recommendation of a disability advocacy organization serving the Metropolitan Region. Provides that one of the directors of the Suburban Bus Board shall be the Commissioner of the City of Chicago's Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (rather than appointed by the Mayor of Chicago). Provides that one of the directors of the Commuter Rail Board shall be a person with a disability who uses the services provided by the Commuter Rail Division and appointed with the advice and recommendation of a disability advocacy organization serving the Metropolitan Region. Provides that the Chicago Transit Authority, the Suburban Bus Board, and the Commuter Rail Board shall each establish and maintain an ADA Advisory Committee to advise the Chicago Transit Authority, the Suburban Bus Board, or the Commuter Rail Board on accessibility and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as it relates to fixed route and paratransit service.

Ram VillivalamDemocrat

INC TAX-CHILD CARE

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the tax credit for employee child care shall be (i) 30% of the start-up costs expended by the corporate taxpayer to provide a child care facility for the children of its employees and (ii) 10% (currently, 5%) of the annual amount paid by the corporate taxpayer in providing the child care facility for the children of its employees. Creates an income tax credit for corporate taxpayers that are qualified small businesses in an amount equal to 10% of the federal tax credit claimed by the taxpayer for the taxable year for qualified child care expenditures. Effective immediately.

Javier L. CervantesDemocrat

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PRACTICE

Amends the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987. Provides that a physician assistant may prescribe, dispense, order, administer, and procure drugs and medical devices without delegation of authority by a physician. Provides that a physician assistant may practice without a written collaborative agreement. Provides that a physician assistant who files with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation a notarized attestation of completion of at least 250 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 or equivalent continuing medical education or training and at least 2,000 hours of clinical experience in the specific field in which the physician assistant intends to practice after first attaining national certification shall not require a written collaborative agreement to practice. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; physician assistant title; collaboration requirements; written collaborative agreements, prescriptive authority, and physician assistants in hospitals, hospital affiliates, or ambulatory surgical treatment centers; inactive status; limitations; and grounds for disciplinary action. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to make corresponding changes.

Javier L. CervantesDemocrat

DNR-STATE MUSEUM TRUST FUND

Amends the Department of Natural Resources Act. Creates the Illinois State Museum Collection Trust Fund as a nonappropriated trust fund in the State treasury. Provides that the Illinois State Museum Collection Trust Fund shall receive all moneys from the deaccession of objects of scientific, historic, and artistic value in the possession of the State Museum and may receive moneys from other sources. Provides that the moneys in the Fund shall be used by the Department of Natural Resources for the State Museum to purchase and maintain objects for the State Museum. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Exempts from specified requirements of the Code expenditures from the Illinois State Museum Collection Trust Fund that are authorized by the Department. Makes other changes.

David KoehlerDemocrat

UTILITY-EXPEDITED ACQUISITION

Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions concerning the valuation of water and sewer utilities, provides that a large public utility that acquires a water or sewer utility may recommend that the large public utility adopt the existing rates of the water or sewer utility. Provides that the contractor or subcontractor shall submit evidence of meeting the requirements to be a responsible bidder to the large public utility (rather than water or sewer utility). Provides that the provisions are repealed on June 30, 2038 (rather than June 1, 2028). Provides that a large public utility, in its application to acquire a water or sewer utility or any other application requesting approval of an acquisition of a water or sewer utility, may request that the Illinois Commerce Commission expedite its review and issue an order within an expedited timeframe. Provides that, if, in its application, a large public utility requests an expedited review, the Commission shall issue a ruling approving or denying expedited review within 30 days of the filing of the application if the large public utility provides ample evidence supporting the need for expedited review. Provides that the large public utility, in its application, shall establish evidence that the expedited review is necessary which may include certain factors. Provides that, upon granting expedited review, and subject to the Commission's rules on interlocutory review, the Commission shall issue its final order no later than 5 months after the date the expedited review was granted. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

David KoehlerDemocrat

INC TX-STANDARD EXEMPTION

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, the additional standard exemption for taxpayers who have attained the age of 65 before the end of the taxable year and their spouses is $2,000 (currently, $1,000). Effective immediately.

Sue RezinRepublican

GROCERY-ONLINE MARKETS

Amends the Grocery Initiative Act. Provides that the Act also includes grants and financial assistance for mobile farmers markets and online farmers markets. Provides that, in addition to other purposes, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may award grants under the Act for technology upgrades, including software and point-of-sale systems.

John F. CurranRepublican

DHS-DSP WAGE&CILA RATE INCREAS

Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to file an amendment to the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Program for Adults with Developmental Disabilities that shall include an increase in the rate methodology sufficient to provide for a wage rate of 150% of the statewide, regional, or local minimum wage for services delivered on or after January 1, 2027, for all direct support personnel and all other frontline personnel who are not subject to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' average wage increases and who work in residential and community day services settings. Provides that for services delivered on or after January 1, 2027, the rates shall include adjustments to employment-related expenses as defined by rule by the Department. Requires the Department to adopt rules, including emergency rules, to implement the rate increases. Contains provisions on benchmark rates for therapy and counseling for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities; tiered rates for community day services; community integration supports for community day services; and benchmark rates for CILA transportation cost and for the supported employment program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to submit a Title XIX State Plan amendment to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that shall include an increase in the rate methodology sufficient to provide for a wage rate of 150% of the statewide, regional, or local minimum wage for services delivered on or after January 1, 2027, for all direct support personnel and all other frontline personnel at ID/DD and MC/DD facilities. Provides that the State Plan amendment shall provide wage increases for all residential non-executive direct care staff. Effective immediately.

David KoehlerDemocrat

CTY CD-COMPETITIVE BIDS

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that any purchase by a county with fewer than 2,000,000 inhabitants, or an elected official in a county with fewer than 2,000,000 inhabitants, including an elected official with control of the internal operations of the office, of services, materials, equipment, or supplies in excess of $60,000 (rather than $30,000), other than professional services, shall be contracted (1) by a contract let to the lowest responsible bidder after advertising for bids in a newspaper published within the county or, if no newspaper is published within the county, then a newspaper having general circulation within the county; (2) by a contract let without advertising for bids in the case of an emergency if authorized by the county board; or (3) by a contract let without advertising for bids in the case of the expedited replacement of a disabled, inoperable, or damaged patrol vehicle of the sheriff's department if authorized by the county board.

David KoehlerDemocrat

FINANCE-TECH

Amends the Public Radio and Television Grant Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Michael W. HalpinDemocrat

PEN CD-ACCEL BENEFIT PAYMENT

Amends the Downstate Police, Downstate Firefighter, Chicago Police, Chicago Firefighter, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), Chicago Municipal, and Chicago Laborers Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. Establishes an accelerated pension benefit payment in lieu of any pension benefit under which an eligible person may elect to receive an amount determined by the Fund to be equal to 60% of the present value of his or her pension benefits in lieu of receiving any pension benefit. Establishes an accelerated pension benefit payment for a reduction in annual retirement annuity and survivor's annuity increases, as applicable, under which a Tier 1 member may elect to receive an accelerated pension benefit payment equal to 70% of the difference of the present value of the automatic annual increases to a Tier 1 member's retirement annuity and survivor's annuity using the formula applicable to the Tier 1 member and the present value of the automatic annual increases to the Tier 1 member's retirement annuity using a specified formula and survivor's annuity using a specified formula. Amends the General Obligation Bond Act to authorize $700,000,000 to be sold to pay for the accelerated pension benefit payments. Provides that the Comptroller shall deduct the amount for the payment of principal and interest due on Local Pension Obligation Acceleration Bonds from any payment out of the Local Government Distributive Fund to the employer and shall pay the amount so deducted toward the principal and interest due on Local Pension Obligation Bonds. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

Chris BalkemaRepublican

REGULATORY SUNSET REPORTS

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Provides that, in the calendar year 2 years before a regulatory agency or program is scheduled for termination (rather than annually), the Governor's Office of Management and Budget shall study the performance of each regulatory agency and program scheduled for termination under the Act and report to the Governor the results of the study. Requires the Governor to review the report of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget and, no later than December 1st of the year preceding the year of termination (rather than in each even-numbered year), make recommendations to the General Assembly on the termination, modification, or continuation of regulatory agencies and programs.

Chris BalkemaRepublican

REVENUE-LIVING WAGE STUDY

Amends the Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Revenue shall conduct a study to determine the living wage in the State and shall make recommendations concerning how to increase the minimum wage to ensure residents of the State earn a living wage. Provides that, no later than July 1, 2027, the Department shall submit a report containing its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly. Repeals the provision on January 1, 2028.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

GINSENG HARVESTING-FORFEITURE

Amends the Ginseng Harvesting Act. Makes changes to definitions. Adds prohibitions against attempted violations in provisions concerning a harvest license and in provisions concerning trespass to harvest ginseng. Requires a person with a harvest license, grower's license, or dealer license to immediately produce the license when requested to do so by an officer or authorized employee of the Department of Natural Resources or any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or any other peace officer. Provides that the Department may suspend a person who violates the Act or commits other specified violations from engaging in any activity requiring a license under the Act for a period of time according to rules adopted by the Department (rather than not to exceed 5 years following the revocation). Provides that any device or equipment, including vehicles and conveyances, used or operated in violation of the Act or rules adopted under the Act or attempted to be used in violation of the Act or rules adopted under the Act is subject to seizure and confiscation by the Department. Lists procedures for seizure, notice, court adjudication, and sale of property. Provides for return of lost property to its rightful owner. Directs that proceeds of sales shall be deposited into the Wildlife and Fish Fund. Requires reporting under the Seizure and Forfeiture Reporting Act and makes conforming changes in that Act.

John F. CurranRepublican

VEH-AUTO TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCE

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows a municipality with a population of 1,000,000 or more to use an automated traffic law enforcement system to record and enforce violations related to traffic obstruction. Provides that for each violation recorded by an automated traffic law enforcement system, the municipality having jurisdiction shall issue a written notice of violation to the registered owner by mail within 30 days after the Secretary of State identifies the owner, but no later than 90 days after the violation. Sets forth defenses for a violation. Provides that unless the driver received a Uniform Traffic Citation from a police officer at the time of the violation, the motor vehicle owner is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $100, or the completion of a traffic education program, or both, plus an additional penalty of not more than $100 for failure to pay the original penalty or complete a required program in a timely manner. Requires each intersection monitored by an automated traffic law enforcement system to have a posted sign visible to approaching traffic indicating that automated enforcement is in use. Provides that compensation paid for an automated traffic law enforcement system must be based on the value of the equipment or services provided and may not be based on the number of citations issued or the revenue generated. Prohibits a member of the General Assembly and officer or employee of a municipality or county from knowingly accepting employment or receiving compensation or fees for services from a vendor that provides automated traffic law enforcement system equipment or services to municipalities or counties. Allows the Secretary to adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions. Makes other changes.

Celina VillanuevaDemocrat

CAP CITY REDEVELOPMENT ZONE

Creates the Capital City Redevelopment Zone Act. Sets forth qualifications for an area to be designated as a Capital City Redevelopment Zone. Provides procedures and requirements for the initiation of a Capital City Redevelopment Zone by a municipality. Requires a municipality that has adopted an ordinance designating an area as a Capital City Redevelopment Zone to apply to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for certification of the zone. Sets forth requirements for certification. Provides for procedures and requirements for the review of Capital City Redevelopment Zone applications and the certification, amendment, and decertification of a Capital City Redevelopment Zone. Provides for adoption of tax increment financing. Describes the powers and duties of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides requirements for administration of a Capital City Redevelopment Zone. Provides requirements for notice of cessation of business operations for businesses within a Capital City Redevelopment Zone. Provides for an income tax deduction. Sets forth accounting requirements regarding tax exemptions and other benefits under the Act. Provides for a capital city construction jobs income tax credit. Specifies the requirements that apply to taxpayers seeking capital city construction job tax credits. Creates the Capital City Development Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides for grants to eligible developers. Makes findings. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes. Adds references to the Capital City Redevelopment Zone Act in the Corporate Accountability for Tax Expenditures Act, the Illinois Income Tax Act, the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Property Tax Code, and the Environmental Protection Act. Effective immediately.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

DCEO-VARIOUS

Repeals the Opportunities for At-Risk Women Act. Amends the Illinois Council on Women and Girls Act. Provides that the Council on Women and Girls may create the Opportunities for At-Risk Women Subcommittee to research and analyze organizations that support at-risk women in the State. Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that provisions requiring the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's official website to contain a comprehensive list of State, local, and federal economic benefits available to businesses in each of the State's counties and municipalities are repealed on July 1, 2026. Provides that the following reports shall be filed on or before January 31 of each year (instead of January 1): a report on entrepreneurial assistance centers; reports on the Enterprise Zone Loan Fund and the Large Business Attraction Fund; and reports concerning cannabis social equity. Amends the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority Act. Makes changes concerning the membership of the Board of the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Extends the sunset for the apprenticeship education expense tax credit, the research and development tax credit, the angel investment tax credit, and the River Edge Redevelopment Zone tax credit. Effective immediately.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

ILAPA-JCAR-UNRESPONSIVENESS

Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. In provisions regarding the second notice period for rulemaking, provides that the second notice period shall be extended for a period not to exceed an additional 45 days if the agency has received a statement of unresponsiveness from the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. Lists the requirements for a statement of unresponsiveness. Provides that failure to provide a substantive response within 7 days after a statement of unresponsiveness is issued shall constitute a withdrawal of the rulemaking. In provisions regarding the contents of the written notice to the Joint Committee, requires a statement certifying that no procedure, policy, schedule, or other feature of the agency will prevent the agency from substantively engaging with the Joint Committee regarding suggestions made during the second notice period. Effective immediately.

Bill CunninghamDemocrat

VID GM&CRIM CD-GAMBLING DEVICE

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Changes the definition of "gambling device" to include any vending or other electronic machine or device, including, without limitation, a machine or device that awards credits and contains a circuit, meter, or switch capable of removing and recording the removal of credits that offers a person entry into any contest, competition, sweepstakes, scheme, plan, or other selection process that involves or is dependent upon an element of chance for which the person may receive a gift, award, or other item or service of value if that offer is incidental to or results from: (A) the purchase of an item or service of value; or (B) the purchase or gratuitous receipt of a coupon, voucher, certificate, or other similar credit that can be redeemed for or applied towards an item or service of value from such machine or device or elsewhere. Provides that a person shall not be convicted of gambling if the person participates in a game of skill or chance where money or other things of value can be won but no payment or purchase is required to participate, except where conducted through the use of a gambling device or by means of the Internet. Provides that a gambling offense involving such a gambling device is a Class 4 felony. Amends the Video Gaming Act. Removes a provision allowing for the use of a game device without a license if the game device is used in an activity that is not gambling under the Criminal Code of 2012. Effective immediately.

Bill CunninghamDemocrat

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.

Donald P. DeWitteRepublican

FRANCHISE TAX-REPEAL

Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983. Provides that, in the case of a domestic or foreign corporation, no payment is required for a franchise tax that would have been due and payable on and after January 1, 2029. Provides that all amounts remaining in the Corporate Franchise Tax Refund Fund shall be transferred to the General Revenue Fund no later than December 31, 2030. Makes changes in provisions concerning the statute of limitations. Repeals provisions concerning franchise taxes payable by domestic and foreign corporations on January 1, 2030. Effective immediately.

Dave SyversonRepublican

MOTOR VEH-DEATH-GREAT BOD HARM

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person who kills an individual without lawful justification commits first degree murder if, in performing the acts which cause the death he or she commits both aggravated driving under the influence and speeding 26 or more miles per hour over the speed limit, and such acts are the proximate cause of the death of the individual. Provides that the penalty for reckless homicide in which the defendant was operating a motor vehicle and committed aggravated driving under the influence resulting in the death of an individual is a Class 2 felony, for which a person, if sentenced to a term of imprisonment, shall be sentenced to a term of not less than 6 years and not more than 28 years. Provides that in cases involving reckless homicide in which the defendant was operating a motor vehicle at a speed 100 or more miles per hour over the maximum speed limit resulting in the death of an individual, the penalty is a Class 2 felony, for which a person, if sentenced to a term of imprisonment, shall be sentenced to a term of not less than 6 years and not more than 28 years. Provides that the penalty for aggravated battery caused by the defendant operating a motor vehicle at a speed 100 or more miles per hour over the maximum speed limit in which the defendant caused great bodily harm to an individual is a Class 2 felony for which the person shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 20 years. Contains a severability clause. Effective immediately.

Laura FineDemocrat

DCEO-VARIOUS

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that provisions requiring the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's official website to contain a comprehensive list of State, local, and federal economic benefits available to businesses in each of the State's counties and municipalities are repealed on July 1, 2026. Provides that the following reports shall be filed on or before January 31 of each year (instead of January 1): a report on entrepreneurial assistance centers; reports on the Enterprise Zone Loan Fund and the Large Business Attraction Fund; and reports concerning cannabis social equity. Amends the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority Act. Makes changes concerning the membership of the Board of the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Extends the sunset for the apprenticeship education expense tax credit, the research and development tax credit, the angel investment tax credit, and the River Edge Redevelopment Zone tax credit. Effective immediately.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

AI MODEL SAFETY

Creates the Artificial Intelligence Safety Act. Provides that a developer of a frontier artificial intelligence model shall not be held liable for critical harms caused by the frontier model if the developer did not intentionally or recklessly cause the critical harms and the developer publishes a safety and security protocol and transparency report on its website. Provides that a developer shall be deemed to have complied with these requirements if the developer: (1) agrees to be bound by safety and security requirements adopted by the European Union; or (2) enters into an agreement with an agency of the federal government that satisfies specified requirements. Sets forth requirements for safety and security protocols and transparency reports. Provides that the Act shall no longer apply if the federal government enacts a law or adopts regulations that establish overlapping requirements for developers of frontier models.

Bill CunninghamDemocrat

EPA-FORMER WASTE DISPOSAL SITE

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that no person shall use, or cause or allow the use of, any site on which a former waste disposal operation is located in a manner that is inconsistent with the closure of the waste disposal operation. Lists prohibited uses.

Mary Edly-AllenDemocrat

INS-FINANCIAL REGULATION FEES

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Makes changes to the annual financial regulation fee charged and collected from every domestic company and foreign or alien company, except fraternal benefit societies. Provides that those financial regulation fees shall not exceed $500,000 (instead of $250,000) in the aggregate in any single year. Provides that, beginning on the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Department of Insurance may amend the imposed fees by rule.

Mark L. WalkerDemocrat

NOT-FOR-PROFIT INSURANCE CAP

Creates the Not-for-Profit Health Insurance Reserve Cap Act. Prohibits a not-for-profit health insurance company from maintaining reserves in excess of 125% of the minimum solvency standards required by the Department of Insurance by the end of each calendar year. Requires each not-for-profit health insurance company to submit an annual financial report to the Department detailing the company's reserve levels. Provides that any excess reserves shall be utilized for all the specified purposes during the applicable calendar year. Provides that the Department shall monitor and enforce compliance with the Act.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MUNI CD-SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Deletes a provision concerning the express prohibition of a municipality's adoption of any ordinance or resolution or the exercise of any power that prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the installation of a solar energy system or low-voltage solar-powered devices. Provides that a municipality may regulate or prohibit the installation of a solar energy system or low-voltage solar-powered devices in a way that is consistent with the municipality's comprehensive plan or zoning authority.

David KoehlerDemocrat

CD CORR-DEPT JUV JUSTICE-GUARD

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that, notwithstanding other provisions of law to the contrary, any person serving as a guard of youth at a Department of Juvenile Justice Youth Center must: (1) be over the age of 21 and (2) have a high school diploma or equivalent. Provides that no social work experience or college education is required to serve as a guard of youth at a Department of Juvenile Justice Youth Center.

Terri BryantRepublican

DEPT VET AFF-SERVICE OFFICERS

Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Requires all service officers and any supervisors, including the field manager, within the field division to be currently serving reservists or national guardsmen in good standing or honorably discharged veterans from service in the Armed Forces of the United States, active or reserve component. Removes a requirement that service officers and supervisors serve during a time of hostilities with a foreign country and meet one or more listed conditions.

Michael W. HalpinDemocrat

DIGITAL AD TAX ACT

Creates the Digital Advertising Tax Act. Imposes a tax on the portion of a person's annual gross revenue that is derived from digital advertising services in the State if the person's total revenue derived from digital advertising in the State exceeds $150,000,000. Provides that the tax is imposed at the rate of 10% of the annual gross revenues derived from digital advertising services in the State. Effective immediately.

Robert PetersDemocrat

CD CORR-SENTENCE CREDITS

Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Credit for Change Act. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Eliminates provisions that a person must serve various percentages for particular offenses. Provides that the rules and regulations shall provide that the individual in custody shall receive one day of sentence credit for each day of service in prison other than when a sentence of natural life imprisonment has been imposed. Provides that each day of sentence credit shall reduce by one day the incarcerated person's period of incarceration set by the court. Provides that within 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Department of Corrections shall recalculate each incarcerated person's release date irrespective of the incarcerated person's conviction or sentencing date by crediting each person one day sentence credit for each day the incarcerated person has spent in prison on the current sentence. Provides that the Department shall award sentence credit accumulated prior to the effective date of the amendatory Act in a specified amount to a committed person serving a sentence for an offense committed after June 19, 1998, if the Department determines that the committed person is entitled to this sentence credit, based upon certain specified factors. Provides that the Department, in consultation with the Advisory Board, shall make available to all persons in its custody current materials about sentence credits, containing detailed information regarding eligibility, earning, revocation, calculation, and documentation of credit, in the following formats: (1) in print; (2) on the Department's website; and (3) in a visible location on the premises of each Department facility where notices are customarily posted. Makes technical changes. Effective January 1, 2027.

Robert PetersDemocrat

$DCEO-BARRINGTON HILLS

Appropriates $150,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Barrington Hills. Effective immediately.

Darby A. HillsRepublican

MENTAL HEALTH TRANSPARENCY

Creates the Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Program Transparency Act. Provides that, within 6 months after the effective date of the Act, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, in coordination with the Department of Human Services, shall compile a report concerning all substance use disorder and mental health programs in the State. Provides that the report shall identify each State-funded substance use disorder and mental health program in the State and provide specified information about each program. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, in coordination with the Department of Human Services, shall collaborate with relevant State agencies to ensure the timely and accurate collection of information required for the report. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, in coordination with the Department of Human Services, shall submit the report to the General Assembly. Requires both Departments to make the report accessible to the public on their respective websites no later than 6 months after the effective date of the Act. Effective immediately.

Dave SyversonRepublican

$CHICAGO CULTURAL DISTRICT

Appropriates $500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to create the Chicago Cultural district. Effective July 1, 2026.

Celina VillanuevaDemocrat

SCH CD-TECHNOLOGY GUIDANCE

Amends the School Code. Provides that the State Board of Education shall develop statewide guidance for school districts and educators on the use of technology-based learning resources in elementary and secondary education. Provides that the State Board of Education shall develop and publish the guidance by July 1, 2027 and provide continuous updates as it deems necessary. Allows the State Superintendent of Education to convene stakeholders for a statewide council to consult on the further development of guidance, resources, and other support for school districts and educators on the use of technology-based learning resources in schools.

Laura EllmanDemocrat

PUBLIC HEALTH-NOTIFY & REPORT

Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Public Health to issue a notification to public officials when a hospital, medical facility, nursing home, rehabilitation center, or any other health care facility licensed by the State fails any kind of federally required or State-required inspection or fails to pay State taxes. Provides that the Department shall publish a report quarterly, on a publicly accessible website, of all hospitals, medical facilities, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and any other health care facilities licensed by the State that have failed any kind of federally required or State-required inspection or failed to pay State taxes.

Mike SimmonsDemocrat

DHS-SNAP OVERPAYMENT ERRORS

Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that notwithstanding any other law and subject to federal approval, if required, the Department of Human Services shall not collect or initiate any debt collection action to recoup any overpayment in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that was made to a SNAP recipient as a result of agency error. Requires the Department to apply for any federal waivers or approvals necessary to implement the amendatory Act.

Mike SimmonsDemocrat

MAKE POLLUTERS PAY ACT

Creates the Make Polluters Pay Act. Amends the Drug Take-Back Act. Provides that any person who violates the act is liable for a civil penalty of $10,000 (rather than $7,000). Amends the Consumer Electronics Recycling Act. Provides that any person who violates the Act is liable for a civil penalty of $10,000 (rather than $7,000) Amends the Paint Stewardship Act. Provides that any person who violates the Act is liable for a civil penalty of $10,000 (rather than $7,000).

Mike SimmonsDemocrat

RENTAL FEE TRANSPARENCY

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Provides that each recurring nonoptional fee must be on the real estate listing or an accompanying link to a website for the residential property and on the first page of the lease agreement in a clear and conspicuous manner as part of the total cost of the rent. Provides that if such a fee is not explicitly included in the cost of rent, a landlord may not charge the fee on a recurring basis, and the tenant is not liable for the fee on a recurring basis. Provides that all one-time nonoptional fees must be detailed on the first page of a lease agreement in a clear and conspicuous manner, and a landlord may not charge the fee, and the tenant is not liable for payment of the fee if a fee is not explicitly contained. Prohibits a landlord from requiring a tenant to acquire or maintain an insurance policy intended to provide coverage for damage or injury occurring in common areas of residential property. Provides that any person alleging a violation of any provision of the Landlord and Tenant Act may bring a civil action against a person or entity who is alleged to have violated the Act seeking actual damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees and costs.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

HUMAN RIGHTS-AI-VIOLATIONS

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Makes it a civil rights violation under the Act to use artificial intelligence in a real estate transaction without providing notice to the other person engaging in the real estate transaction that the owner, real estate broker or salesman, or agent of one of them is using artificial intelligence to conduct the real estate transaction. Makes it a civil rights violation to fail to inform an applicant for a loan or credit card if the financial institution used artificial intelligence to process the application. Makes it a civil rights violation to fail to inform a person seeking a place of public accommodation that the place of public accommodation uses artificial intelligence to determine whether the person seeking a place of public accommodation is permitted to enjoy the full and equal enjoyment of its facilities, goods, and services. Requires that the Department of Human Rights adopt any rules necessary for the implementation and enforcement of the Act.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that the Underground Storage Tank Fund shall be accessible by owners and operators who intend to remove underground storage tanks installed over 30 years before removal if the eligibility requirements of specified provisions are satisfied and (1) neither the owner nor the operator is the United States Government; (2) the tank does not contain fuel which is exempt from the Motor Fuel Tax Law; (3) the costs were incurred as a result of removing an underground storage tank installed over 30 years prior to removal; (4) the owner or operator registered the tank and paid all fees in accordance with the statutory and regulatory requirements of the Gasoline Storage Act; (5) the owner or operator notified the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Office of the State Fire Marshal of the owner's or operator's intent to remove the underground storage tank; and (6) the costs have not already been paid to the owner or operator under a private insurance policy, other written agreement, or court order.

Julie A. MorrisonDemocrat

VEH CD-FIREARM PROTECTION

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code by creating the Confidence in Firearm Protection Law Chapter. Provides that the Secretary of State shall suspend an individual's driver's license and the individual's ability to register or renew registration for a motor vehicle of the first division or a motor vehicle of the second division registered at not more than 8,000 pounds upon receiving an authenticated report that the individual has failed to comply with the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act after suspension or revocation of the individual's Firearm Owner's Identification Card. Requires the Illinois State Police to forward to the Secretary of State an authenticated document certifying the requirements have been met to suspend the individual's driver's license or ability to register or renew registration for a motor vehicle of the first division or a motor vehicle of the second division registered at not more than 8,000 pounds no more than 7 days after the suspension or revocation of the individual's Firearm Owner's Identification Card. Requires the Secretary of State, prior to suspending a driver's license or the ability to register or renew registration of a motor vehicle of the first division or a motor vehicle of the second division registered at not more than 8,000 pounds, to serve written notice upon an individual that the individual's driver's license or ability to register or renew registration shall be suspended in 60 days from the date on the notice unless the individual meets the requirements of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Allows a driver to contest these suspensions by administrative hearing. Allows the Secretary of State and the Illinois State Police to adopt necessary rules to establish standards, policies, and procedures related to the provisions. Requires the Secretary of State and the Illinois State Police to create a mechanism by which data concerning the provisions may be electronically shared.

Julie A. MorrisonDemocrat

CHATBOT RESPONSE LIABILITY ACT

Creates the Chatbot Response Liability Act. Provides that a proprietor of a chatbot that is used as an alternative to a human representative or that provides any substantive response, information, advice, or action may not disclaim liability if the chatbot provides materially misleading, incorrect, contradictory, or harmful information that results in financial loss or other demonstrable harm or that results in bodily harm to the covered user or any third party. Provides that a proprietor of a chatbot shall provide clear, conspicuous, and explicit notice to covered users that the covered users are interacting with an artificial intelligence chatbot program rather than a human. Sets forth requirements for proprietors of companion chatbots, including parental consent for the use of companion chatbots by minors. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules to determine commercially reasonable and technically feasible methods for proprietors of companion chatbots to comply with the Act. Effective one year after becoming law.

Sue RezinRepublican

CRIM CD-BRIBERY&LEG MISCONDUCT

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that bribery and legislative misconduct include the receipt of property or personal advantage after the improper act has been performed (rather than just the intent to influence the improper act). Provides that the provisions do not apply to the promise, tender, acceptance, or receipt of any campaign contributions that are permissible under the Election Code.

Jil TracyRepublican

ETHICS-REVOLVING DOOR

Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides that an employer shall not knowingly offer employment, compensation, or fees for services to a person if that person is prohibited by the Act's revolving door prohibitions from accepting employment, compensation, or fees for services from that employer. Grants the Executive Ethics Commission and the Legislative Ethics Commission jurisdiction over employers who make offers of employment, compensation, or fees for services in violation of this prohibition. Authorizes an ethics commission to impose a penalty of up to 3 times the total annual compensation that was offered in violation of this prohibition.

Jil TracyRepublican

LOBBYIST-OFFERS/PROMISES

Amends the Lobbyist Registration Act. Provides that a lobbyist or lobbying entity may not promise anything of value to an official, State employee, or a candidate for a State executive or State legislative office for the person's support, action, or inaction for a specific legislative action or executive action, including, but not limited to, campaign contributions, endorsement of candidacy, or any in-kind contributions supporting an official, State employee, or candidate for a State executive or State legislative office. Prohibits a lobbyist or lobbying entity from soliciting an official or State employee to violate similar provisions of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides that nothing in the provisions prevents the making or accepting of voluntary contributions otherwise in accordance with law.

Jil TracyRepublican

SNAP SMART CHIP-ENABLED CARDS

Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Human Services to reduce the risk of SNAP recipients becoming the victims of benefits fraud by transitioning to and issuing as soon as practicable electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards embedded with a smart chip or Near Field Communication technology that enables cardholders to make a payment transaction by either inserting an EBT card into a card reader or by "tapping" an EBT card onto a payment terminal or card reader that is enabled to accept and process contactless payments.

Mike SimmonsDemocrat