Bills & Legislation

INC TX-OVERTIME WAGES

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a deduction in an amount equal to any overtime wages paid to the taxpayer during the taxable year. Effective immediately.

Neil AndersonRepublican

TWP CD-PURCHASES/BIDS

Amends the Township Code. Provides that any purchases by a township for services, materials, or supplies in excess of $60,000 (rather than $30,000), other than professional services, shall be contracted for through: (i) a contract let to the lowest responsive bidder after advertising for bids at least once in a newspaper having several circulation in the township or (ii) a contract let without advertising for bids in the case of an emergency if authorized by the township board.

Neil AndersonRepublican

CD CORR-PRISONER REVIEW BOARD

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the annual report of the Prisoner Review Board transmitted to the Director of Corrections shall list how many C-Number Cases and Good Conduct Requests are considered, granted, and denied by the Board, disaggregated by offense, including, but not limited to, murder and offenses involving sexual conduct or sexual penetration, and indicate if the victims were under 18 years of age or members of law enforcement. Provides that the Prisoner Review Board's annual report shall be published on the Board's website no later than March 1 of each year.

Terri BryantRepublican

MUNI WATER SYSTEM PURCHASE ACT

Creates the Municipal Water System Repurchase Act. Provides that a municipality may repurchase an investor-owned utility if the municipality finds that (1) the investor-owned utility is repeatedly non-compliant with the service quality standards mandated by the Illinois Commerce Commission; (2) water or wastewater service rates charged by the investor-owned utility have increased beyond the rate of inflation without corresponding improvements in service quality; or (3) a majority of the electorate in the municipality votes in favor of repurchase in a binding referendum. Provides that, if a municipality adopts an ordinance to repurchase an investor-owned utility, then the municipality shall provide written notice to (1) the investor-owned utility; (2) the Illinois Commerce Commission; and (3) all affected customers. Provides that a municipality may not repurchase an investor-owned utility unless (i)the municipality files a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission and (ii) the Illinois Commerce Commission approves the petition. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission may approve the repurchase if it finds that (1) the municipality has complied with notice and hearing requirements; (2) the municipality used a reasonable method to determine the value of the investor-owned utility; (3) the repurchase of the investor-owned utility shall not cause unreasonable harm to customers or service continuity; and (4) the transition plan provides for uninterrupted utility service. Provides that, if the Illinois Commerce Commission approves a municipality's petition to repurchase an investor-owned utility, then the investor-owned utility shall transfer all facilities, records, and customer accounts to the municipality or its designated public entity. Provides that the purchase price for any system repurchased shall be determined by the fair market value of the system, including all physical assets and customer accounts, less depreciation, as determined by an independent valuation agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the Illinois Commerce Commission.

Emil Jones, IIIDemocrat

ASSIST LIVING-MANDATED REPORT

Amends the Abused and Neglected Long Term Care Facility Residents Reporting Act. Includes any facility licensed under the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act in the definition of "long term care facility". Amends the Adult Protective Services Act. Removes a supportive living facility from the definition of "domestic living situation".

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

AI DATA PRIVACY ACT

Creates the Artificial Intelligence Data Privacy Act. Prohibits a deployer from training an artificial intelligence on a user's data and retaining the training data indefinitely unless specified conditions are satisfied. Sets forth provisions concerning a private right of action. Provides that a violation of the Act constitutes an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make a conforming change. Effective January 1, 2027.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

INS CD-FAIR PHYSICIAN PAYMENT

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Sets forth provisions concerning minimum reimbursement rates that a health insurance company must provide for a physician providing health care services in the specified counties. Prohibits a physician from waiving minimum reimbursement protections as a condition of participation in a health benefit plan or for any other reason. Grants the Department of Insurance rulemaking authority and establishes penalty provisions for violations of the minimum reimbursement provisions.

Omar AquinoDemocrat

PROCUREMENT-ADMINISTRATION

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that a State agency may exercise administrative actions that are specifically provided for in a contract that has been entered into in accordance with the Code without prior procurement compliance monitor review. Removes language providing that each State purchasing officer owes a fiduciary duty to the State.

Omar AquinoDemocrat

WORKER PROTECTION UNIT

Amends the Attorney General Act. Provides that, prior to initiating an action, the Attorney General shall conduct an investigation and, in addition to other powers, may: (1) issue subpoenas for documents; (2) require written answers under oath to written interrogatories; (3) inspect the premises of an employer and inspect and make copies of employment-related records kept at the premises; and (4) conduct interviews with workers at an employer's premises during normal business or working hours. Sets forth additional provisions concerning investigations; interviews; subpoenas; obstruction; and search warrants.

Omar AquinoDemocrat

ELECTIONS-TECH

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

Omar AquinoDemocrat

$DHS-LAUREUS SPORT

Appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for a grant to Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA for program and operating expenses for youth-development based sports initiatives. Effective July 1, 2026.

Omar AquinoDemocrat

NON-ENGLISH TRANSACTIONS

Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Removes the requirement for an interpreter who assists a consumer in conducting a transaction or negotiation to sign a required form. Removes the requirement that a separate form be used if the consumer selects the retailer or an employee of the retailer as the consumer's interpreter. Makes conforming changes.

Omar AquinoDemocrat

DEVELOPMENT ON CHURCH LAND ACT

Creates the Faith-Based Housing and Mixed-Use By-Right Act. Provides that a unit of local government shall permit multifamily developments and mixed-use developments as allowable by-right uses on faith-based land. Provides that a unit of local government may not require a proposed multifamily or mixed-use development on faith-based land to obtain any discretionary approval in order to permit the proposed use and development or allow for the minimum development standards and limitations established by the Act. Provides that the by-right entitlement under the Act applies whether or not the faith-based organization continues to operate an existing religious, educational, or community facility on the same parcel or adjacent parcel, and regardless of whether the housing is owned, leased, operated, or developed by the faith-based organization or by a partner acting under agreement with the faith-based organization. Provides that nothing in the Act affects the authority of a unit of local government to apply to a development authorized by this Act requirements that are (1) generally applicable to comparable developments within the jurisdiction; (2) objective and ascertainable on the face of the ordinance or code provision; and (3) related to public health and safety. Provides that a unit of local government shall approve an application for a multifamily or mixed-use development on faith-based land if the development satisfies the unit of local government's generally applicable, objective land development and building regulations as limited by the Act. Limits the concurrent use of home rule powers. Effective immediately.

Sara FeigenholtzDemocrat

EMPLOYEE BLOOD DONATION-LEAVE

Amends the Employee Blood Donation Leave Act. Provides that an employee who does not have available paid leave is entitled to take one hour of unpaid leave every 56 days to donate blood. Provides that the leave to serve as an organ donor is unpaid unless the employer has a policy allowing the leave to be paid or unless the employee has available paid leave. Provides that, if the employer does not have a policy providing paid leave and the employee does not have enough available paid leave to cover the absence, the employee is entitled to up to 10 days of unpaid leave in any 12-month period in order to serve as an organ donor. Makes other changes.

Sara FeigenholtzDemocrat

PROP TX-30 YEAR HOMESTEAD

Amends the Property Tax Code. Establishes a homestead exemption for qualified homestead property that has been continuously owned, used, and occupied as the primary residence by the qualified taxpayer for at least 30 years any time prior to January 1 of the taxable year for which the exemption would apply. Requires taxpayers who have been granted an exemption to reapply on an annual basis. Provides that the assessor or chief county assessment officer may determine the eligibility of residential property to receive the homestead exemption by application, visual inspection, questionnaire, or other reasonable methods. Sets forth provisions concerning the review of exemptions granted under the provisions. Defines "qualified homestead property" and "qualified taxpayer". Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

Sara FeigenholtzDemocrat

CD CORR--OFFENSES USING KNIFE

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that: (1) if the person committed the offense while possessing a knife, 15 years shall be added to the term of imprisonment imposed by the court; (2) if, during the commission of the offense, the person used the knife, 20 years shall be added to the term of imprisonment imposed by the court; or (3) if, during the commission of the offense, the person personally used the knife that proximately caused great bodily harm, permanent disability, permanent disfigurement, or death to another person, 25 years or up to a term of natural life shall be added to the term of imprisonment imposed by the court. Effective immediately.

Sally J. TurnerRepublican

CRIM CD-CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 concerning child sexual abuse material. Provides that if the creator of the images or materials is a minor and the sole subject of the depiction, the minor is not subject to criminal penalties under the statute. Deletes provision that the charge of child sexual abuse material does not apply to the creator of a film, video, photograph, or other similar visual image or depiction in which the creator is the sole subject of the film, video, photograph, or other similar visual image or depiction. Effective immediately.

Sally J. TurnerRepublican

VEH-MOTORCYCLES/STREET RACING

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person who operates a motorcycle without proper registration plates shall have the motorcycle seized and auctioned of to State or motorcycle programs to reduce the purchase of new motorcycles for any State or motorcycle program. Provides that any person who owns a business that profits from selling merchandise promoting illegal street racing shall be fined $500 for a first offense and, for a second offense, shall be charged with a Class 4 felony and, for a third offense, shall be charged with a Class 3 felony.

Neil AndersonRepublican

VEH CD-PASSING SCHOOL BUS

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, for each violation of a provision of the Code or a local ordinance recorded by an automated traffic law enforcement system, the county or municipality having jurisdiction shall issue a written notice of the violation to the registered owner of the vehicle who shall be liable for the violation unless otherwise provided. Provides that the notice shall be delivered to the registered vehicle owner within 30 days after the municipality or county confirms the identity of the owner of the vehicle (rather than 30 days after the Secretary of State notifies the municipality or county of the identity of the owner of the vehicle), but in no event later than 90 days after the violation. Provides that there shall be a rebuttable presumption that a school bus was stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging pupils and the visual signals were in operation on the school bus when recorded images produced by an automated traffic law enforcement system show: (1) an activated stop signal arm; and (2) an electronic indicator indicating activation of school bus visual signals. Provides that the motor vehicle owner is subject to a mandatory civil penalty of $300 (rather than a penalty not exceeding $150) for a first time violation or $1,000 (rather than a penalty not exceeding $500) for a second or subsequent violation. Provides that the compensation paid for an automated traffic law enforcement system may not be based exclusively on the number of traffic citations issued or the revenue generated by the system. Provides that the driver of a vehicle upon a highway divided by a raised median or physical barrier (rather than a highway having 4 or more lanes which permits at least 2 lanes of traffic to travel in opposite directions) need not stop such vehicle upon meeting a school bus which is stopped in the opposing roadway across the divided highway.

Mike PorfirioDemocrat

DCFS-YOUTH TRANSITIONS

Amends the Children and Family Services Act. In provisions requiring the Department of Children and Family Services to establish rules concerning transition planning for youth aging out of care, requires the Department to consult with the Statewide Youth Advisory Board to determine the effectiveness of existing programs, to identify new programming that supports youth transitions to independence, and to advise on how information about transitional services is communicated to youth in a clear, timely, and age-appropriate manner. Requires the Department to develop, by July 1, 2027, procedures setting forth a process by which: (i) a youth or a youth's representative can request an accounting or explanation of financial decisions made by the Department or child welfare contributing agency for any monies held on behalf of the youth; and (ii) the Department or child welfare contributing agency acknowledges receipt of the request, provides a written response within a defined period, and outlines steps for review or correction when an error or dispute regarding the accounting is identified. Requires the Department to ensure that each youth in care, if applicable, receives age-appropriate financial guidance designed to build financial literacy and informed decision-making regarding the youth's Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income benefits, veterans benefits, or Railroad Retirement benefits. Contains provisions on the development of tailored youth-driven transition plans; notification to youth on the location of necessary documents and any financial accounts open in their name; the development of a curriculum guided program for youth transitioning out of care; written and verbal notice on a youth's scheduled Successful Transition to Adulthood Review (STAR) hearings; requirements on residential treatment centers, group homes, transitional living programs, and the Department to ensure a youth's attendance at a scheduled STAR hearing; and other matters. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. In provisions concerning STAR hearings, requires the Department to allow a minor the opportunity to express to the court the minor's goals, preferences, and concerns regarding the minor's transition to independence. Requires the court to review and ensure the Department is in compliance with its statutory obligation to support the minor's meaningful engagement in STAR hearings.

Lakesia CollinsDemocrat

VEH CD-VOLUN FIREFIGHTER PLATE

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that permanent vehicle registration plates shall be issued, at no charge, to municipally owned, fire district owned, or Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) owned vehicles operated by volunteer firefighters for any fire department, fire protection district, or MABAS. Requires the registration plates to display the designation "Volunteer Firefighter" and the specific fire department, fire district, fire unit, or MABAS division number or letter.

Sue RezinRepublican

PEN CD-SERS-ALTERNATE ANNUITY

Amends the General Provisions and State Employee Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the alternative retirement annuity under the State Employee Article applies to a security employee of the Department of Human Services subject to the Tier 2 provisions. Provides that a security employee of the Department of Human Services subject to the Tier 2 provisions may convert up to 8 years of service credit established before the effective date of the amendatory Act as a security employee of the Department of Human Services under the State Employee Article into eligible creditable service by filing a written election with the Board under that Article, accompanied by a specified payment. Excludes a benefit increase resulting from the amendatory Act from the definition of "new benefit increase". Effective immediately.

Terri BryantRepublican

PEN CD-POLICE/FIRE-RECIPROCITY

Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act (Article 20 of the Code) is adopted and made a part of the Downstate Firefighter and Downstate Police Articles, but only with respect to a person who, on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, is entitled under the Downstate Firefighter Article or Downstate Police Article to begin receiving a retirement annuity or survivor's annuity and who elects to proceed under the Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State.

Terri BryantRepublican

PESTICIDE-NEONICOTINOIDS

Amends the Illinois Pesticide Act. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2027, a pesticide containing a neonicotinoid may not be used on an ornamental plant, except in accordance with specified restrictions. Specifies that "restricted use pesticide" includes any pesticide that contains a neonicotinoid unless applied by a licensed applicator or certified technician working in structural pest control. Defines "neonicotinoid", "ornamental plant", and "zoophilous species". Grants rulemaking powers to the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Public Health, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Effective immediately.

Julie A. MorrisonDemocrat

MHDD CD-DISCLOSURE EXCEPTION

Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. In provisions requiring specified medical and mental health professionals to notify the Department of Human Services whenever they determine a person who is under their professional care poses a clear and present danger to himself or herself, provides that the identity of the reporter shall not be disclosed to the subject of the report unless ordered by the Firearm Owner's Identification Card Review Board or a court with appropriate jurisdiction in accordance with the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Department of Human Services and its employees or agents shall not be held liable for damages in any civil action arising from the disclosure or non-disclosure of the information released in accordance with the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Adds similar provisions to the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.

Lakesia CollinsDemocrat

SMART START GRANTS-HEAD START

Amends the Smart Start Illinois Act. Expands eligibility under the Smart Start Child Care Workforce Compensation Program to Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

Graciela GuzmánDemocrat

$DCEO-GRANT-EMPLOYEE OWNERS

Appropriates $700,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Illinois Center for Employee Ownership for the purpose of expanding education, outreach, and technical assistance related to employee ownership transitions and supporting small businesses in evaluating and pursuing succession through employee ownership. Effective July 1, 2026.

Lakesia CollinsDemocrat

FOREST PRESERVE-REVENUE

Amends the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Provides that the Board of the Kendall County Forest Preserve District may impose a tax upon all persons engaged in the business of selling, including leasing, tangible personal property, other than personal property titled or registered with an agency of this State's government, at retail in the county on the gross receipts from the sales made in the course of business to provide revenue to be used by the forest preserve district in that county for general forest preserve district purposes. Provides that the tax may not be imposed on tangible personal property taxed at the 1% rate under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that the tax shall not be imposed on sales of aviation fuel for so long as the revenue use requirements are binding on the board. Provides that the tax and all civil penalties that may be assessed as an incident of the tax shall be collected and enforced by the Department of Revenue. Amends the State Finance Act. Designates the Special Forest Preserve District Retailers and Service Occupation Tax Fund as a special fund in the State Treasury. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Linda HolmesDemocrat

INS GUARANTY-JURISDICTION

Amends the Illinois Insurance Guaranty Fund Article of the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that certain provisions concerning the purpose of the Article and the Illinois Insurance Guaranty Fund's power to contract with the Office of Special Deputy Receiver are inoperative 5 years after the effective date of the amendatory Act (instead of 5 years after the effective date of Public Act 102-396). Provides that venue in a suit against the Fund arising under the Article shall be in Cook County, and the Fund shall not be required to give any appeal bond in an appeal that relates to a cause of action under the Article. Effective immediately.

Julie A. MorrisonDemocrat

ELEC CD-BOARD CONTRIBUTIONS

Amends the Election Code. Provides that no member of the State Board of Elections or affiliated person shall contribute, either financially or in services or goods or any other way, to any political party, candidate, or organization engaged in political activity. Defines terms. Effective immediately.

Jil TracyRepublican

DHS-BOARDS&COMM CLEANUP

Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. In provisions concerning appeals of the Department of Human Services' determination of services charges, removes all references to the Board of Reimbursement Appeals and instead provides that appeal hearings shall be conducted in accordance with specified Department rules and provisions under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act and that a final administrative decision is subject to judicial review. Makes conforming changes to the Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act. Repeals the Regional Integrated Behavioral Health Networks Act and the Afterschool Youth Development Project Act. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act by repealing a provision on the establishment of the Advisory Committee on Geriatric Services. Amends the Bureau for the Blind Act. In a provision concerning the Blind Services Planning Council, extends the term limits for Council members to 4 (rather than 3) years in subsequent terms after their initial term; and provides that no member shall serve more than 3 (rather than 2) terms.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

VEH CD-HUSBANDRY IMPLEMENT DEF

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Changes the definition of "implement of husbandry" to exclude any farm wagon, wagon trailer, or similar vehicle having a gross weight of more than 80,000 (rather than 36,000) pounds. Effective immediately.

Patrick J. JoyceDemocrat

VEH CD-FLEET PLATES-LOCAL GOV

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows a unit of local government that engages in the operation of fleet of motor vehicles to register and license the fleet for operations in the State.

Neil AndersonRepublican

JUV CT-EXTENDED JUR JUV PROS

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that the State's Attorney may file a written petition, at any time prior to commencement of the minor's trial, to designate the proceeding as an extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecution when the petition alleges the commission by a minor 15 (rather than 13) years of age or older of any offense that would be a felony if committed by an adult. Provides that, upon filing of a petition, the judge shall conduct a hearing at which he or she shall first determine whether there is probable cause to believe that the allegations in the petition and motion are true. Provides that, if probable cause is found, the judge may enter an order designating the proceeding as an extended jurisdiction juvenile proceeding if the judge makes a finding based on clear and convincing evidence that sentencing under the Unified Code of Corrections may be appropriate for the minor based on an evaluation of certain factors. Provides that the judge shall consider: (1) the minor's age, impetuosity, and level of maturity at the time of the offense, including the ability to consider risks and consequences of behavior, and any presence of cognitive or developmental disability, or both, including if a comprehensive mental health evaluation of the minor was conducted by a qualified mental health professional, the outcome of the evaluation; and (2) the history of the minor, including the minor's family, home environment, educational and social background, including any history of parental neglect, domestic or sexual violence, sexual exploitation, physical abuse, or other childhood trauma, including adverse childhood experiences. Makes other changes.

Laura FineDemocrat

TELEDENTISTRY EXAMINATIONS

Amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act. In provisions concerning teledentistry, provides that an initial examination for new patients, excluding patients seeking orthodontic treatment, may be conducted through teledentistry if the authorizing dentist establishes a bona fide dentist-patient relationship by reviewing the patient's medical and dental history and verifying both the patient's identity and physical location to ensure that dental care is being administered within the State. Provides that an initial examination for orthodontia treatment shall be performed in person only. Requires an in-person clinical examination to be performed immediately before providing or authorizing services or treatments to patients that are not reversible. Provides that, for ongoing dentist-patient relationships, dentists shall strongly encourage patients to be seen in person at least annually. Makes other changes.

Michael E. HastingsDemocrat

TRANSIT OPPORTUNITY ZONE ACT

Creates the Transit-Oriented Overlay and Opportunity Retail Integration Zoning Act. Provides that the area located within a one-mile radius of a transit-oriented development is an ORI zone. Provides that the ORI zone is created automatically by operation of law. Provides that, if a conflict exists between the provisions of the ORI zone and a county or municipality, then the provisions of the ORI zone shall control. Provides that, within the ORI zone, the following uses shall be permitted by right: (1) retail, restaurant, and personal service establishments; (2) office, professional, medical, and administrative uses; (3) residential uses of all types, including single-family, multifamily, and mixed-use residential; (4) light manufacturing, research and development, storage warehousing, maker spaces, and innovation or technology-oriented industrial uses that do not involve heavy industrial processes; (5) institutional, educational, cultural, and governmental uses; (6) lodging and hospitality uses; (7) structured and accessory parking facilities; and (8) any other substantially similar use. Provides that a county or a municipality may enforce objective development standards applicable within the ORI zone. Provides that, if a county or municipality does not approve a proposal for a development in an ORI zone for a use that is permitted within an ORI zone within 90 days after receiving the application for the project, then the development proposal is deemed approved. Limits home rule powers. Effective January 1, 2026.

Emil Jones, IIIDemocrat

ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTIONS

Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that prescriptions for drugs in Schedule II of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act may be transferred only once and may not be further transferred, consistent with federal regulations. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that the prescriber shall not be required to issue prescriptions electronically if the prescriptions need to be filled outside of typical retail pharmacy operating hours or may be difficult to obtain because of drug shortages or pharmacy inventory limitations. Effective immediately.

Steve McClureRepublican

VEH-THC 2HR BLOOD TEST LIMIT

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Prohibits a person from driving or being in actual physical control of any vehicle within the State while the person has, within 2 hours of driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle, a tetrahydrocannabinol concentration in the person's whole blood or other bodily substance, unless extenuating circumstances exist preventing the transportation of the driver from the scene to an authorized location where blood can be drawn due to the medical condition of the driver or safety issues at the accident location, but in no event shall the period exceed 3 hours after driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle. Removes language providing that the 2-year time limit does not apply to the lawful consumption of cannabis by a qualifying patient who is in possession of a valid registry card, unless that person is impaired by the use of cannabis.

Steve McClureRepublican

TOLL HWY ACT-CASH OPTION

Amends the Toll Highway Act. Requires the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to establish an option to pay with tangible legal United States currency at every toll plaza and toll location point.

Steve McClureRepublican

INC TX-EARLY CHILDHOOD

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for taxpayers who are employed as an early childhood teacher or an early childhood assistant during the taxable year and who have a federal adjusted gross income for the taxable year of $75,000 or less. Provides that, for taxable years beginning on January 1, 2026 and beginning before January 1, 2027, the amount of the credit is $1,000. Provides that, for subsequent taxable years, the credit amount shall be adjusted by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for the preceding calendar year. Effective immediately.

Sue RezinRepublican

PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, beginning in taxable year 2026, the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption shall be increased each year by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index. Effective immediately.

Sue RezinRepublican

FOIA-LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS

Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Specifies that the Act is not intended to circumvent the process used by the courts to address whether arrest and booking records, mug shots, body-worn camera footage, in-car camera footage, 9-1-1 audio files, crime scene photographs, or other similar law enforcement records are to be made publicly available, except when those records may be relevant to a current or potential case or claim by the requester. Increases the cap on the fee that may be imposed for black and white copies from 15 cents per page to 25 cents per page. Makes changes to the fees public bodies may charge for time spent by personnel in searching for and retrieving a requested record or examining the record for necessary redactions. Exempts from disclosure under the Act specified law enforcement records, except when those records may be relevant to a current or potential case or claim by the requester.

Donald P. DeWitteRepublican

STRENGTHENING FATHERS&FAMILIES

Creates the Commission on Strengthening Fathers and Families Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to promote the recognition of the importance of the participation of both parents in the lives of their children. Creates the Strengthening Fathers and Families Initiative (Initiative) with the goal of increasing the awareness of the problems created when a child grows up without the presence and support of a caring and loving father, identifying strategies that are successful in overcoming identified obstacles that discourage the active engagement of fathers, and other specified goals. Requires the Initiative to also promote positive interactions between fathers and their children, while promoting positive interactions between fathers and the mothers of their children. Creates the Commission on Strengthening Fathers and Families to carry out the purposes, goals, and initiatives of the Act. Contains provisions on the Commission's membership, goals, and duties, including, but not limited to, (i) developing a comprehensive plan that promotes the positive involvement and engagement of fathers and that advances family strengthening strategies, (ii) evaluating State programs, governmental policies, and community initiatives related to fatherhood and family strengthening, (iii) making recommendations to the Governor, the Deputy Governor of Health and Human Services, and the General Assembly, (iv) developing criteria for grants to fatherhood and family strengthening projects, and (v) receiving grants, contributions, and other funds for projects and activities related to advancing father involvement and engagement, and family strengthening. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall provide staffing support to the Commission. Creates the Fatherhood and Family Strengthening Fund to hold grants, contributions, and other funds received by the Commission to be expended for the purposes of the Act. Amends the State Finance Act to add the Fatherhood and Family Strengthening Fund to the list of State funds.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

DCEO-DATA CENTERS

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that a new or existing data center is a qualifying data center for purposes of the Act only if it provides in its application details regarding the water stewardship strategy used by it. Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's annual report to the General Assembly and the Governor on data center investments to provides details regarding the water stewardship strategies used by each recipient business.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

INC TX-GILTI AND SAFE HARBOR

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Repeals provisions concerning an addition modification related to the business interest deduction taken under specified provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Effective immediately.

Chris BalkemaRepublican

BIPA-SECURITY PURPOSES

Amends the Biometric Information Privacy Act. Changes the definition of "biometric identifier". Defines "biometric lock", "biometric time clock", "person", and "security purpose". Waives certain requirements for collecting, capturing, or otherwise obtaining a person's or a customer's biometric identifier or biometric information under certain circumstances relating to security purposes. Provides that nothing in the Act may be construed to apply to information captured by a biometric time clock or biometric lock that converts a person's biometric identifier or biometric information to a mathematical representation. Provides that any person aggrieved by a violation of the Act may commence an action in State court or federal court within one year from its occurrence. Requires the aggrieved person to provide the private entity 30 days' written notice identifying the specific provisions of the Act that have been violated. Provides the private entity 30 days to cure the noticed violation. Exempts a private entity if its employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement that provides for different policies regarding the retention, collection, disclosure, and destruction of biometric information. Effective immediately.

Chris BalkemaRepublican

IMMUNITY ENGINEERS-ARCHITECTS

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides immunity for any licensed engineer or licensed architect or other person working under the direct supervision of the licensed person who provides services without compensation in emergency response activities.

Donald P. DeWitteRepublican

DUI CAUSING 1 DEATH-4-20 YRS

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a violation of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, or intoxicating compounds, or any combination thereof, involving a motor vehicle, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or watercraft accident that results in the death of one person and great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement of one or more other persons is a Class 2 felony punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than 4 years and not more than 20 years. Provides that the Act may be referred to as Lindsey's Law.

Steve McClureRepublican