Bills & Legislation

SCH ED-SPECIAL ED FACILITIES

Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Allows the school district to initiate an impartial due process hearing within 14 (rather than 5) days of any written parent request for an independent educational evaluation to show that its evaluation is appropriate. Requires an independent educational evaluation at public expense to be completed within 60 school days (rather than 30 days) of a parent's written request unless the school district initiates an impartial due process hearing or the parent or school district offers reasonable grounds to show that such time period should be extended. Provides that if the due process hearing decision indicates that the parent is entitled to an independent educational evaluation, it must be completed within 60 school days (rather than 30 days) of the decision unless the parent or the school district offers reasonable grounds to show that such period should be extended.

Meg Loughran CappelDemocrat

NONOPIOID ALTERNATIVES

Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Allows the Department of Public Health to develop and publish on its website a nonopioid alternatives pamphlet, with certain requirements. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Prohibits a health insurance issuer to deny coverage of a nonopioid prescription drug in favor of an opioid prescription drug. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that coverage shall not be denied for a nonopioid prescription drug in favor of an opioid prescription drug. Requires that nonopioid drugs preferred on a specific list for the treatment or management of pain shall not be disadvantaged or discouraged with respect to coverage relative to any opioid or narcotic drug for the treatment or management of pain. Effective July 1, 2027.

Karina VillaDemocrat

TWSHP CD-CEMETERY BOARD

Amends the Township Code. Provides that, if a township owns or controls a cemetery lying within or without, or partly within and partly without, the territory of the township, and if the township has no township collector, then the township supervisor may appoint a cemetery board of managers (now, only the township collector may appoint a cemetery board of managers).

Steve McClureRepublican

VEH CD-EMERGENCY VEHICLES

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of the Code or any rule adopted under the Code, a nonresident who is employed as a public safety worker may operate in this State an authorized emergency vehicle if the nonresident possesses the license class required by the nonresident's state of residence to operate similar equipment and the nonresident has completed the Fire Service Vehicle Operator program of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.

Donald P. DeWitteRepublican

VEH CD-DISABILITY PLATE/DECAL

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if a permanently disabled applicant is issued registration plates or a parking decal or device under the Code, the applicant shall submit proof of the applicant's permanent disability once every 5 years. Defines "proof of the applicant's permanent disability".

Steve McClureRepublican

IHDA-HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAMS

Creates the Community Land Trust Home Ownership Act. Provides that the Illinois Housing Development Authority's homeownership programs, including loan products, grants, and other types of assistance, shall be made available to home buyers and owners seeking to purchase or maintain housing where a leasehold interest in real property is held by a community land trust or other 501(c)(3) organization for the purposes of promoting long-term affordability, preservation of affordable housing, or community revitalization efforts. Provides that any other type of seller, including for-profit or private sellers of homes, through leasehold agreements, such as installment contracts, contract for deeds, or any other type of purchase or ownership structure, shall not be eligible under the amendatory Act. Requires the Illinois Housing Development Authority, within 90 days after the effective date of the Act, to propose new or amended administrative rules that will make the Authority's homeownership programs consistent with the purposes of the Act. Effective immediately.

Graciela GuzmánDemocrat

ENVTL BARRIER-ENFORCEMENT DATA

Amends the Environmental Barriers Act. Requires the Attorney General to provide, by January 31, 2026 and every January 31 thereafter (rather than by July 31, 2020 and every July 31 thereafter), data on the Attorney General's website about annual enforcement efforts performed under the Act. Effective immediately.

Karina VillaDemocrat

ID CARD-HOMELESS AFFIRMATION

Amends the Illinois Identification Card Act. Removes a provision that requires the application of a homeless individual for an Illinois Identification Card to be accompanied by an affirmation by a qualified person, on a form provided by the Secretary of State, that the applicant is currently homeless.

Mike SimmonsDemocrat

PUBLIC EXPRESSION PROTECTION

Creates the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. Applies the Act to a civil cause of action, including an action in federal court under its supplemental or diversity jurisdiction, against a person based on the person's: (i) communication in a legislative, executive, judicial, administrative, or other governmental proceeding; (ii) communication on an issue under consideration or review in any of these proceedings; or (iii) exercise of a right guaranteed by the United States Constitution or the Illinois Constitution on a matter of public concern. Provides that the Act does not apply to a cause of action asserted: (i) against a governmental unit or an employee or agent of a governmental unit acting or purporting to act in an official capacity; (ii) by a governmental unit or an employee or agent of a governmental unit acting in an official capacity to enforce a law to protect against an imminent threat to public health or safety; or (iii) against a person primarily engaged in the business of selling or leasing goods or services if the cause of action arises out of a communication related to the person's sale or lease of the goods or services. Creates a procedure for a special motion for expedited relief for a party being sued for issues covered by the Act to dismiss or strike the action in whole or in part within 60 days of being sued. Requires the court to rule on a special motion for expedited relief within 60 days after a hearing, and the court must conduct a hearing not later than 60 days after the filing of such a motion unless it continues it for discovery under the Act or for other good cause. Makes other changes. Makes a conforming change in the Citizen Participation Act. Effective immediately.

Steve StadelmanDemocrat

TRAUMA-INFORMED RESPONSE

Creates the First Responder Trauma-Informed Response Training Act, which may be referred to as Anna's Law. Provides that, prior to the onboarding processes of a first responder, the individual must complete mandatory pass or fail trauma-informed response training, as established by the Department of Public Health. Provides that a first responder must also complete the pass or fail trauma-informed response training every 18 months after beginning work as a first responder. Provides that, if more than 18 months have elapsed after beginning work as a first responder and the first responder has not completed the retraining, the first responder may not perform trauma-related duties, such as responding to emergency calls, taking statements from victims, or interviewing victims. Provides that, if a first responder who is certified or licensed by the State or a subdivision of the State has not completed the required trauma-informed response retraining, the first responder may be decertified by the certifying entity or the first responder's license may be revoked by the licensing entity if retraining is not completed. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes in the Illinois Police Training Act and the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act, including requiring the Department of Public Health to adopt rules to implement the trauma-informed response training and providing that the rules may allow or require the use of a training program from a university, college, or not-for-profit entity.

Mary Edly-AllenDemocrat

TRANSPORTATION-TECH

Amends the Toll Bridge Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Neil AndersonRepublican

TRANSPORTATION-TECH

Amends the Heroes Way Designation Program Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Chapin RoseRepublican

TRANSPORTATION-TECH

Amends the Public-Private Partnerships for Transportation Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Patrick J. JoyceDemocrat

TRANSPORTATION-TECH

Amends the Public-Private Partnerships for Transportation Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

TRANSPORTATION-TECH

Amends the Automated Traffic Control Systems in Highway Construction or Maintenance Zones Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Celina VillanuevaDemocrat

SAFETY-TECH

Amends the Illinois Groundwater Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

David KoehlerDemocrat

SAFETY-TECH

Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the Executive Reorganization Implementation Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Omar AquinoDemocrat

STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

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

Linda HolmesDemocrat

REGULATION-TECH

Amends the Illinois Financial Services Development Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Patrick J. JoyceDemocrat

REGULATION-TECH

Amends the Blockchain Business Development Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

REGULATION-TECH

Amends the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Special Care Disclosure Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Meg Loughran CappelDemocrat

REGULATION-TECH

Amends the Accountable Care Organization Clinical Laboratory Testing Advisory Board Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Ram VillivalamDemocrat

LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the Drug School Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Mike PorfirioDemocrat

LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the Drug School Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Suzy Glowiak HiltonDemocrat

LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the Fair and Exposition Authority Reconstruction Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Lakesia CollinsDemocrat

HEALTH-TECH

Amends the Community Health Worker Certification and Reimbursement Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Suzy Glowiak HiltonDemocrat

LIQUOR-TECH

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Cristina CastroDemocrat

EMPLOYMENT-TECH

Amends the Labor Dispute Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Graciela GuzmánDemocrat

EMPLOYMENT-TECH

Amends the Collective Bargaining Freedom Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

David KoehlerDemocrat

EDUCATION-TECH

Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

EDUCATION-TECH

Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Omar AquinoDemocrat

EDUCATION-TECH

Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

EDUCATION-TECH

Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

David KoehlerDemocrat

EDUCATION-TECH

Amends the Educational Opportunity for Military Children Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Robert PetersDemocrat

CHILDREN-TECH

Amends the Early Education Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Sara FeigenholtzDemocrat

CIVIL LAW-TECH

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes a technical change in the short title Section.

Don HarmonDemocrat

CIVIL LAW-TECH

Amends the Principal and Income Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Napoleon Harris IIIDemocrat

ONE HEALTH TASK FORCE

Creates the One Health Framework Task Force Act. Establishes the One Health Framework Task Force in the Department of Public Health for the purpose of developing a strategic plan to promote interdisciplinary communication and collaboration between physicians, veterinarians, and other scientific professionals and State agencies, with the goal of promoting the health and well-being of the State's residents, animals, and environment. Declares goals and responsibilities of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall partner with or consult with certain entities in the State. Lists the members of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall convene and meet at the call of the chairperson. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall provide support to the Task Force. Provides that members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses from funds appropriated for that purpose. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a final report to the General Assembly and the Governor on or before January 1, 2027. Defines terms.

Julie A. MorrisonDemocrat

BUSINESS-TECH

Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

BUSINESS-TECH

Amends the Predatory Loan Prevention Act. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the short title.

Mary Edly-AllenDemocrat

BUSINESS-TECH

Amends the Illinois Fairness in Lending Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Steve StadelmanDemocrat

EPA-WATER MAIN INSTALLATION

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, in the case of water main installation projects, all water main-related appurtenances, and specifically fire hydrants and valves, shall be included in the Agency's written approval of specified public water supply plans. Requires fire hydrants and valves to be designed and installed in accordance with specified standards.

Donald P. DeWitteRepublican

OMA-SERVICE MEMBER ATTENDANCE

Amends the Open Meetings Act. Provides that, if a quorum of the members of the public body is physically present, a majority of the public body may allow a member of that body to attend the meeting by other means if the member is prevented from physically attending because of performance of active military duty as a service member. Defines "active military duty" and "service member". Effective immediately.

Mike PorfirioDemocrat

CRIM PRO-POST-CONVICT PETITION

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that a petitioner for post-conviction relief who was convicted of a felony offense committed when that person was under 21 years of age who seeks leave to file a successive post-conviction petition claiming that his or her sentence violates the proportionate penalties clause of the Illinois Constitution does not have to demonstrate cause. Effective immediately.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

INS CD-KLINEFELTER SYNDROME

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or a managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026 shall provide coverage for the cost of a karyotype test or related hormone testing to diagnose Klinefelter syndrome. Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code to require coverage under those provisions.

Laura FineDemocrat

OUT-OF-STATE INVOL ADM-REPEAL

Amends the Out-of-State Person Subject to Involuntary Admission on an Inpatient Basis Mental Health Treatment Act. Extends the repeal date of the Act from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2031. Effective immediately.

Michael W. HalpinDemocrat

SWIMMING POOL-EQUIPMENT

Amends the Swimming Facility Act. Provides that the rules adopted by the Department of Public Health shall permit sporting good equipment systems and fitness equipment systems to be installed in swimming facilities if the sporting good equipment system or fitness equipment system is designed for pool use and installed in accordance with the safe-use parameters specified by the manufacturer. Provides that sporting good equipment systems and fitness equipment systems that meet those requirements shall not be considered an obstruction.

Michael W. HalpinDemocrat