Bills & Legislation

$YOUTH GUIDANCE

Appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for a grant to Youth Guidance. Effective July 1, 2026.

Celina Villanueva

$DCEO-SCHREIBER CAMPUS

Appropriates $5,000,000 to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the LEARN John & Kathy Schreiber Campus for facility renovation. Effective July 1, 2026.

Adriane Johnson

RARE DISEASE COMMISSION

Amends the Rare Disease Commission Act. Changes the sunset date of the Act from January 1, 2027 to January 1, 2032. In provisions regarding administrative support, adds that the administrative and other support to the Rare Disease Commission provided by the Department of Public Health includes printing services related to the distribution of the Commission's annual report. Effective immediately.

Linda Holmes

$IROQUOIS COUNTY CUSD #9

Appropriates $16,500,000 from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to Iroquois County Community Unit School District #9 for costs associated with facility additions and upgrades.

Chris Balkema

PLANNING COMM-SCHOOLS

Amends the Counties Code, the Township Code, and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, if development or redevelopment plans created through a plan commission, regional planning commission, planning commission, or planning department are residential in nature and have the potential to increase the enrollment of a school district or districts, then the plan shall be sent in writing by the plan commission, planning department, or both, whichever is applicable, to the school district or districts associated with where the development is going to take place. Provides that the school district or districts shall have the opportunity to meet with the plan commission, planning department, or both, whichever is applicable, to discuss the impact the development or redevelopment could have on the school district or districts where the development or redevelopment is going to take place. Effective immediately.

Darby A. Hills

BEREAVEMENT CARE

Creates the Bereavement Care for All Act. Directs the Department of Public Health to develop a statewide Bereavement Care Strategic Plan and a centralized Bereavement Care Resource and Navigation Hub. Requires the State Board of Education to develop model guidance for school districts regarding grief-informed education. Directs State-funded professional licensing boards to evaluate integration of grief-informed training and education into continuing education requirements. Directs the Department of Public Health to develop screening tools in schools and healthcare settings to identify bereaved children and adults and connect them with appropriate resources. Requires the Department of Public Health to improve data collection regarding bereavement prevalence and disparities and submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly. Authorizes the Department of Public Health to adopt rules. Contains findings. Defines terms.

Lakesia Collins

$ST BD ED-FAITH BY PLATE

Appropriates $5,000,000 to the State Board of Education to implement Public Act 103-1076, referred to as the Faith by Plate Act. Effective July 1, 2026.

Ram Villivalam

$COMPTROLLER-PAYROLL SYSTEMS

Appropriates $26,000,000 from the Capital Development Fund to the State Comptroller for the technology modernization of the payroll system and other statewide legacy systems, the maintenance of information technology systems and infrastructure, and other costs. Effective July 1, 2026.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$DHS-MCLEAN COUNTY

Appropriates $1,000,000, or so much of that amount as may be necessary, from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for payment to McLean County for all costs associated with providing behavioral and mental health treatment and services in the county. Effective July 1, 2026.

David Koehler

PACE PROGRAM-COOK COUNTY

Amends the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Act. Provides that the geographic area consisting of the following zip codes in Cook County shall be a designated service area under the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly program: 60610, 60613,60614, 60640, and 60657.

Sara Feigenholtz

FARMER TAX BENEFIT ACT

Creates the Farmer Tax Benefit Act. Provides that, for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2027, landowners may apply to the Department for an income tax credit in an amount equal to either (i) 100% of the fair market value of a qualified donation of a land protection agreement or (ii) 50% of the fair market value of the qualified donation of a fee simple interest or a remainder interest in qualified real property. Specifies that the total aggregate amount of tax credits issued under the Act in any State fiscal year shall not exceed $7,500,000. Further provides that the amount of the credit that may be claimed by a landowner for any single qualified donation shall not exceed $500,000. Contains additional provisions concerning allocation of the credit by the Department of Natural Resources and other powers of the Department of Natural Resources, allowable credit use, the Illinois Land Protection Tax Credit, legislative findings, and other related matters. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Robert F. Martwick

$DCEO-CLEAN ENERGY JOBS

Appropriates the amount of $1,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Clean Energy Jobs and Justice Fund for costs associated with contingent and operational expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.

Celina Villanueva

CRIM PRO-REVOC PRETRIAL RELEAS

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that when a defendant has previously been granted pretrial release for a felony or Class A misdemeanor and has been placed on electronic monitoring as a condition of release, that pretrial release shall be revoked upon a finding of probable cause that the defendant has committed a felony that is alleged to have occurred during the defendant's pretrial release after a hearing on the court's own motion or upon the filing of a verified petition by the State. Provides that pretrial detention shall continue pending resolution of the defendant's charges. Provides that the language that states at each subsequent appearance of the defendant before the court, the judge must find that continued detention is necessary to reasonably ensure the appearance of the defendant for later hearings or to prevent the defendant from being charged with a subsequent felony or Class A misdemeanor does not apply to a defendant whose pretrial release has been revoked pursuant to the new provision.

John F. Curran

TRUST ACT-LAW ENFORCEMENT

Amends the Illinois TRUST Act. Specifies that provisions of the Act that prohibit the enforcement of federal civil immigration laws by State law enforcement agencies and officials do not apply if the State law enforcement agency or official is presented with a valid, enforceable federal warrant. Specifies that nothing in those provisions prohibits communication between federal agencies or officials and law enforcement agencies or officials. Deletes prohibitions against agreements to detain individuals for federal civil immigration violations. Deletes various specified prohibitions against assisting with immigration enforcement. Repeals the Court Access, Safety, and Participation Act.

Chapin Rose

CONTROLLED SUB-PMP-INTERSTATE

Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act concerning the Prescription Monitoring Program. Provides that interstate data sharing agreements shall be mutual. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall only share data if the reciprocal state provides equal access to data of the reciprocating state to all authorized users, licensed health care entities, and application vendors regardless of their method of connection to the Prescription Monitoring Program for interstate data sharing. Effective immediately.

Mike Porfirio

$SIU-CORN-TO-ETHANOL RESEARCH

Appropriates $15,000,000 to the Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees for the expansion of the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville to expand its research capabilities and to increase biomanufacturing workforce training. Effective July 1, 2026.

Patrick J. Joyce

VOTER PARTICIPATION TASK FORCE

Creates the One Hundred Percent Citizen Participation in Elections Task Force Act. Establishes the One Hundred Percent Citizen Participation in Elections Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall study and report specified information, including efforts and strategies to achieve 100% citizen participation in elections in the State by November 2030. Sets forth provisions concerning membership; organization; staffing and support; and reporting. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2030. Effective immediately.

Adriane Johnson

REAL HOUSING ACT

Specifies that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Reducing Expenses and Advancing Local (REAL) Housing Act. Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Creates the Middle Housing Incentive Program. Amends the Department of Labor Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Authorizes the Department to establish workforce development initiatives. Amends the Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Extends the Veteran Property Tax Relief Reimbursement Pilot Program to July 1, 2030 (rather than July 1, 2028). Describes administrative responsibilities of the Department. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Veterans Property Tax Relief Reimbursement Pilot Program Fund and the Middle Housing Incentive Program Fund as special funds in the State treasury. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code and the Counties Code. Provides that a county or municipality may opt in, by resolution, to participate in the receipt of Local Government Distributive Fund revenues exceeding 8% of State income tax collections. Authorizes by-right overlay districts for middle housing and other housing-related innovations. Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act. Makes changes to the definition of "redevelopment costs." Amends the Use Tax Act, the Services Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Changes the rate of tax on qualified residential development building materials to 1.25% (rather than 6.25%). Amends the Property Tax Code. Makes changes concerning the distribution of moneys collected from the Real Estate Transfer Tax. Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Modifies the definition of "public works". Amends the Illinois Housing Development Act. Establishes grant-making and reporting requirements for the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Amends the Real Estate License Act of 2000. Limits commissions charged in residential real estate transactions. Amends the Security Deposit Return Act, the Security Deposit Interest Act, and the Landlord and Tenant Act. Makes changes regarding screening reports of prospective tenants and upfront rental costs of residential units. Makes conforming changes in the Condominium Property Act and the Common Interest Community Association Act regarding middle housing. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2028.

Donald P. DeWitte

$FY27 DHS OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Human Services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $6,938,335,133; Other State Funds $1,658,445,289; Federal Funds $2,012,020,769; Total $10,608,801,191.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 DOI OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Insurance for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $172,345,700.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 DOIT OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Innovation and Technology for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $393,399,200; Other State Funds $714,216,700; Total $1,107,615,900.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 LABOR OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Labor for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $14,822,800; Other State Funds $6,250,000; Federal Funds $6,400,000; Total $27,472,800.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 DOLC OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of the Lottery for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $3,298,355,000.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 DMA OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Military Affairs for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $25,882,300; Other State Funds $6,100,000; Federal Funds $43,210,700; Total $75,193,000.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 HFS OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $8,781,379,200; Other State Funds $37,892,170,000; Federal Funds $775,000,000; Total $47,448,549,200.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 DECE OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Early Childhood for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $2,087,963,000; Other State Funds $299,200,000; Federal Funds $2,037,234,200; Total $4,424,397,200.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 DPH OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Public Health for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $286,257,200; Other State Funds $364,858,708; Federal Funds $733,950,369; Total $1,385,066,277.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 DOR OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Revenue for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $36,408,900; Other State Funds $620,134,100; Federal Funds $500,000; Total $657,043,000.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 ISP OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois State Police for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $477,708,200; Other State Funds $460,651,300; Federal Funds $60,000,000; Total $998,359,500.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 IDOT OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Transportation for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $5,760,285,739; Federal Funds $14,911,796; Total $5,775,197,535.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 DVA OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $123,805,089; Other State Funds $131,666,257; Federal Funds $2,691,400; Total $258,162,746.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 IAC OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Arts Council for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $24,511,800; Other State Funds $70,000; Federal Funds $1,325,000; Total $25,906,800.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 ALPLM OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $11,314,500; Other State Funds $13,013,300; Total $24,327,800.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 GOMB OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $5,280,000; Other State Funds $764,163,400; Total $769,443,400.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 EIG OCE

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

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 EEC OCE

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

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 CDB OCE

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

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 CSC OCE

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

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 ICC OCE

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

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 DHHC OCE

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

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 EPA OCE

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

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 CEI OCE

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

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 GAC OCE

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

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 HRC OCE

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

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 CJIA OCE

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

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 IELRB OCE

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

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 SFA OCE

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

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 ICDD OCE

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

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 PPB OCE

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

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

$FY27 WCC OCE

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

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.