Bills & Legislation

AUTO INS-NONDRIVING FACTORS

Creates the Nondriving Factors in Insurance Rate-Setting Study Act. Requires the Department of Insurance to conduct a comprehensive study of the use of nondriving factors in the setting of automobile and homeowners insurance premiums in Illinois. By January 1, 2027, requires the Department of Insurance to prepare and submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. Provides that the Act is repealed on January 1, 2028. Effective immediately.

Michael E. Hastings

INS-RATE FAIRNESS & CONS PROT

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Creates the Insurance Rate Fairness and Consumer Protection Article. Provides that the Article may be cited as the Insurance Rate Fairness and Consumer Protection Law. Provides that rates shall not be excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory, as specified. Provides that companies issuing policies within the applicability of the Article shall not incorporate catastrophe or extreme event losses from other states into the development of Illinois rates if fully credible loss experience is available within the State of Illinois. Effective immediately.

Michael E. Hastings

PERS CD-VETERAN PREFERENCE

Amends the Personnel Code. Provides that a veteran is qualified for a preference of 5 points if the veteran served in active service for a total consecutive or non-consecutive period of at least 3 years, including as a member of the Illinois National Guard in service to the State of Illinois and including for training or other purposes. Adds a definition.

Darby A. Hills

CHARLIE KIRK DAY

Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Designates the tenth day of September of each year as Charlie Kirk Day.

Neil Anderson

DAY OF HEALING

Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that the tenth day of October of each year is designated as the Day of Healing and shall be observed throughout the State as a holiday for contemplation of and participation in activities that have a positive impact on the community. Amends the Election Code, the Illinois Procurement Code, the School Code, and the Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act to include the Day of Healing as a holiday.

Willie Preston

EMERALD CITY TASK FORCE

Creates the Emerald City Task Force Act. Establishes the Emerald City Task Force in the Department of Natural Resources. Provides that the Task Force may consult with the Environmental Protection Agency. Lists the responsibilities of the Task Force. Requires the Task Force to submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly. Lists the membership of the Task Force. Provides that fines collected under certain provisions of the Insect Pest and Plant Disease Act shall be paid into the Emerald City Fund, a special fund that is created in the State treasury, and, subject to appropriation, may be expended by and for the Emerald City Task Force in the fulfillment of its purposes, the carrying out of its responsibilities, and any other requirements as determined by the Task Force. Allows the Fund to accept donations from individuals, corporations, or other entities, including by means of corporate sponsorship related to the Emerald City Task Force. Provides that Task Force members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable and necessary expenses from funds appropriated for that purpose. Grants the Department of Natural Resources rulemaking authority. Declares the purpose of the Act and purposes of the Task Force. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act and the Insect Pest and Plant Disease Act.

Adriane Johnson

INSURANCE RATE FAIRNESS

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Creates the Rates Article. Provides that the Article may be cited as the Insurance Rate Fairness and Consumer Protection Law. Sets forth provisions requiring insurers to receive prior approval for rate changes from the Department of Insurance on and after January 1, 2028. Provides that no insurer shall increase premiums by more than 10% per year for any policyholder without exceptional justification. Requires the Department to conduct market conduct examinations of insurers at least once every 3 years to ensure compliance with the Article. Establishes penalty and enforcement provisions for violations of the Article. Provides that the Department may adopt rules necessary to implement and enforce the requirements of the Article. Effective January 1, 2028.

Michael E. Hastings

INS-RENEWAL PREMIUM INCREASE

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that no company shall impose renewal premium increases of more than 10% for policies of fire and extended coverage insurance to which specified provisions apply. In a provision prohibiting a company from making changes in deductibles or coverage for any policy forms applicable to certain lines of business unless the company provides a specified notice, adds delivery by electronic means as a method for providing that notice. Provides that no company may impose renewal premium increases of more than 10% for policies of automobile insurance to which specified provisions apply unless the company mails to the named insured written notice or delivers notice by electronic means of the change in premium or change in deductible or coverage at least 30 days prior to the renewal. Effective January 1, 2028.

Michael E. Hastings

LOCAL MASS TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT

Amends the Local Mass Transit District Act. Provides that the board of trustees of any local mass transit district may: (1) initiate transit-oriented developments and trail-oriented developments; (2) partner with public bodies, private entities, non-profit organizations, or institutions for the purpose of these developments; (3) acquire real property or facilities for the purpose of these developments; (4) own, maintain, design, construct, reconstruct, improve, repair, operate, or lease any facilities for the purpose of these developments; (5) use funds and property of these districts for the purpose of these developments; and (6) borrow money, issue bonds, apply for grants, and enter into lease agreements or intergovernmental agreements for the purpose of these developments.

Christopher Belt

$STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Appropriates $32,196,800 from the General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Elections for operational expenses, grants, and reimbursements for the 2026 fiscal year. Appropriates $1,000,000 from the Elections Special Projects Fund to the State Board of Elections for operational expenses, grants, and reimbursements. Appropriates $3,511,000 from the Personal Property Tax Replacement Fund to the State Board of Elections for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Appropriates $11,661,100 from the Help Illinois Vote Fund to the State Board of Elections for implementation of the Help America Vote Act of 2002. Effective July 1, 2025.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$STATE TREASURER

Appropriates specified amounts from various funds to the State Treasurer for specified purposes. Effective July 1, 2025.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT AGENCIES

Appropriates from the General Revenue Fund to the Legislative Support Agencies for FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$ATTORNEY GENERAL

AN ACT making appropriations to the Office of the Attorney General for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Effective July 1, 2025.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$ JUDICIAL INQUIRY BOARD

Appropriates $847,900 from the General Revenue Fund to the Judicial Inquiry Board for its ordinary and contingent expenses.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$STATE COMPTROLLER

Makes various Fiscal Years 2026 appropriations to the Office of the State Comptroller. Effective July 1, 2025.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$SUPREME COURT-EXPENSES

Appropriates $628,298,600 to the Supreme Court for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the judicial system and various judicial programs. Effective July 1, 2025.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$SECRETARY OF STATE-FY26

Makes appropriations from various funds to the Office of the Secretary of State for its ordinary and contingent expenses in State fiscal year 2026. Effective July 1, 2025.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$OFFICE PRETRIAL SERVICES

Appropriates $60,549,700 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services for operational expenses, awards, grant, permanent improvements, and pretrial services reimbursements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Makes other appropriations to the Office. Effective July 1, 2025.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

FINANCE-FUND TRANSFERS

Amends the State Finance Act. Provides for the transfer of certain moneys into the Audit Expense Fund. Effective immediately

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$COURTS COMMISSION-OCE

Appropriates $400,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Courts Commission for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$SUPREME COURT

Appropriates $4,500,000 from the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Fund to the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission for Historic Preservation purposes. Appropriates $900,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission for deposit into the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Fund. Effective July 1, 2025.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY26 CAP

Makes appropriations and reappropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. Effective immediately.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY26 MI

Appropriations and Reappropriations for capital projects for the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. Effective Immediately.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$STATE'S ATT APPELLATE PROSEC

Appropriates $36,365,100 to the Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$DEPT AGR-ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN

Appropriates $2,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Agriculture to be used as a grant to an Illinois higher education institution's integrated bioprocessing research laboratory for the expansion of alternative protein research. Effective immediately.

Mattie Hunter

$AGING-FAMILY CAREGIVER

Appropriates $6,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department on Aging for distribution to Area Agencies on Aging for services provided under the Family Caregiver Act. Effective July 1, 2025.

Kimberly A. Lightford

$DECO-OFFICE OF TOURISM

Makes supplemental appropriations to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Effective July 1, 2025.

Sara Feigenholtz

DEPT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY

Creates the Department of Government Efficiency Act. Provides that the Department of Government Efficiency is created to oversee, audit, and recommend improvements to all State agencies' operations, budgets, and practices. Sets forth the membership and powers and duties of the Department, including the power to conduct mandatory annual audits in all State agencies, review and recommend repealing programs or expenditures that prioritize ideology over taxpayer benefits, establish clear key performance indicators for every State agency, consolidate overlapping programs and services, and implement technological solutions to improve transparency and streamline operations. Requires all State agencies to submit initial efficiency plans to the Department of Government Efficiency within 12 months after the Department's establishment. Sets forth provisions concerning findings of the General Assembly, the mission of the Department, implementation of the Act, and reporting. Effective immediately.

Andrew S. Chesney

$ILLINOIS POWER AGENCY

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Power Agency for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$AUDITOR GENERAL-OCE

Appropriates the sum of $8,620,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Auditor General to meet the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Office of the Auditor General. Appropriates $35,592,488 to the Auditor General from the Audit Expense Fund for administrative and operations expenses and audits, studies, investigations, and expenses related to actuarial services. Effective July 1, 2025.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$DNR-RIVER STUDY

Appropriates $1,500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Natural Resources for a comprehensive study of the Kaskaskia River watershed in coordination with the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Effective July 1, 2025.

Chapin Rose

VEH CD-SCHOOL-ACTIVITY BUS USE

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a multifunction school-activity bus may additionally be used for transportation to a college, university, student job site developed through a partnership with the school, a college or career fair, or an experience that the school determines will contribute to a student's college or career readiness. Amends the School Code to make conforming changes and to provide that a student in any of grades 7 through 12 (instead of grades 9 through 12) may be transported in a multifunction school-activity bus for specified purposes.

Laura M. Murphy

$DHS-2-1-1 SERVICES

Appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for Statewide 211. Effective July 1, 2025.

Doris Turner

$AG-CROP INS REB INIT

Appropriates $6,100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Agriculture for costs associated with the Crop Insurance Rebate Initiative to provide incentives for at least 1,000,000 acres of eligible land. Effective July 1, 2025.

Laura Ellman

JOINT & SEVERAL TORT LIABILITY

Amends and reenacts provisions of the Civil Practice Article of the Code of Civil Procedure concerning actions on account of bodily injury or death or physical damage to property based on negligence or product liability based on strict tort liability. Provides that the court shall not instruct the jury of the consequence of any findings of fault of any plaintiff or defendant under specified provisions of the Code. Deletes language providing that the court shall instruct the jury in writing that the defendant shall be found not liable if the jury finds that the contributory fault of the plaintiff is more than 50% of the proximate cause of the injury or damage for which recovery is sought. In the Section concerning joint liability, deletes language providing that: any defendant whose fault is less than 25% of the total fault attributable to the plaintiff, the defendants sued by the plaintiff, and any third party defendant except the plaintiff's employer, is severally liable for non-medical damages; and any defendant whose fault is 25% or greater of the total fault attributable to the plaintiff, the defendants sued by the plaintiff, and any third party defendants except the plaintiff's employer, is jointly and severally liable for non-medical damages. Adds language providing that: any defendant whose fault is less than 25% of the proximate cause of the injury or damage for which recovery is sought by the plaintiff is severally liable for non-medical damages; and any defendant whose fault is 25% or greater of the proximate cause of the injury or damage for which recovery is sought by the plaintiff is jointly and severally liable for non-medical damages. Contains applicability provisions.

Jil Tracy

PUNITIVE DAMAGES-LEGAL MALPRAC

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that the prohibition on the recovery of punitive damages in a legal malpractice action includes damages sought as compensatory damages which were assessed against the legal malpractice plaintiff or failed to be obtained by the legal malpractice plaintiff.

Jil Tracy

$LEARN9-FACILITY RENOVATION

Appropriates $5,000,000 to the LEARN 9 Campus Waukegan for facility renovation. Effective July 1, 2025.

Adriane Johnson

$AG-WRB PRGM

Appropriates $2,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the Attornery General for ordinary and contingent expenses and operational porgrams of the Workplace Rights Bureau. Effective July 1, 2025.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$DNR-DUCKS UNLIMITED

Appropriates $2,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Natural Resources for grants to Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to fund wetland protection, enhancement, and restoration projects in the State of Illinois, to fund education and outreach for media, volunteers, members, and the general public regarding waterfowl and wetlands conservation in the State of Illinois, and to cover reasonable cost for Ducks Unlimited plate advertising and administration of the wetland conservation projects and education program.

Patrick J. Joyce

$STATE APPELLATE DEFENDER

Appropriates $38,275,200 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the State Appellate Defender for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$DHS GRANT-IL PRISON PROJECT

Appropriates $2,000,000 to the Department of Human Services for a grant to the Illinois Prison Project for the purposes of legal support, representation, and education for incarcerated persons in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Effective July 1, 2025.

Willie Preston

$DHS-CHICAGO SURVIVORS

Appropriates $4,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for a grant to Chicago Survivors for family and community services. Effective immediately.

Robert Peters

$DNR-MUSEUMS IN THE PARK

Appropriates $20,000,000 to the Department of Natural Resources for a grant to Museums in the Park for operational expenses and infrastructure improvements. Effective immediately.

Robert Peters

$DCEO-CONSERVATION CORPS

Appropriates the amount of $647,600 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for the administration and operation of Greencorps Chicago and Forest Preserve Experience programs within the Conservation Corps program. Effective July 1, 2025.

Willie Preston

GAMING-PRIZE&GIFT KIOSKS

Amends the Video Gaming Act. Provides that an applicant or licensee is not in violation of the Act or any of the Illinois Gaming Board rules, and shall not be subject to disciplinary action, delay of any Board consideration, or denial of any license for operating a game device if operation of the gaming device is in compliance with and not considered gambling under the Criminal Code of 2012. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a gambling offense involving a specific gambling device is a Class 4 felony. Prohibits a municipality from imposing any restriction or prohibition related to an activity which is lawful under under a provision that set forth activities that a person may not be convicted of gambling for participating. Includes specified vending or other electronic machines or devices in the definition of gambling device. Amends the Prizes and Gifts Act. Provides that it is unlawful for a person to operate on any premises a prize and gift kiosk that fails to meet the specified technical standards. Prohibits a prize and gift kiosk from being connected directly or indirectly to the Internet in order to participate in the game or contest or to receive or retrieve any data related to the kiosk or device unless the connected device is a redemption vault. Provides that is unlawful for a prize and gift kiosk to offer the sale of anything other than a bona fide product. Provides that it is unlawful to operate a prize and gift kiosk without a self contained fill system which permits the operation of the device solely determined on a fee basis or the amount of revenue generated but does not include a system based on time, number of spins or spin equivalent, or other non-revenue based system, and automatically ceases to operate upon the completion of a predetermined cycle. Provides that it is unlawful to operate a prize and gift kiosk without a route boost plus internal monitoring system that accounts and records (i) cash in, (ii) winnings, (iii) entries used, (iv) power failures, disconnections from the monitoring system, and malfunctions, and (v) remote activations and disabling. Requires a prize and gift kiosk to be registered with the Department of Revenue and to remit the annual fee as set by the Department of Revenue. Effective immediately.

Willie Preston

$DPH-HIV/AIDS

Provides legislative findings. Appropriates specified amounts to the Department of Public Health for grants, expenses, and administrative costs of programs relating to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and human immunodeficiency virus; the Getting to Zero-Illinois plan to end the HIV epidemic by 2030; the prevention, screening, and treatment services to address sexually transmitted infection cases; and the PrEP4Illinois Program to provide client navigation for pre-exposure prophylaxis services and medication access. Contains other provisions. Effective July 1, 2025.

Mike Simmons

$DEPT AG-SWCD

Appropriates $10,500,000 to the Department of Agriculture from the Partners for Conservation Fund for grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts for ordinary and contingent administrative expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.

David Koehler

$METRO MOBILITY AUTHORITY

Appropriates $1,500,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Metropolitan Mobility Authority Additional Operating Funding Fund. Effective July 1, 2025.

Ram Villivalam

AGG BAT-GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that, if and only if House Bill 3458 of the 104th General Assembly as introduced becomes law, it is a defense to aggravated battery when the individual battered is a member of the General Assembly and the General Assembly member responded to an incident in which the General Assembly member interacted with a person whom a reasonable person could believe was having a mental health episode and the person with whom the member of the General Assembly interacted has a documented mental illness and acted abruptly.

Andrew S. Chesney

$ISAC

Appropriates $250,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for the payment of scholarships to students who qualify for the Journalism Student Scholarship Program.

Steve Stadelman