Bills & Legislation

PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, beginning in taxable year 2029, 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

BORDER COMMUNITY ZONES

Creates the Border Community Act. Provides that a municipality may, by ordinance, apply to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to be certified as a border community if all or part of the territory of the municipality is located within 10 miles of the border between Illinois and another state and the municipality meets other stated criteria. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to provide that an investment credit available to a River Edge Redevelopment Zone is also available within a border community. Creates a border community construction jobs credit. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act to provide an exemption for building materials to be incorporated into real property in a border community. Amends the Property Tax Code to create a property tax abatement for property located in a border community.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

SCH CD-BULLYING ACCOUNTABILITY

Amends the School Code. Sets forth measures to be taken when an offense of bullying occurs and is reported to a public school, including a charter school, depending on the severity of the bullying offense, including hearing requirements, compulsory, school-based, restorative-justice requirements, community service requirements, and counseling requirements for minor offenders; hearing requirements, administrative fee requirements, and education session requirements for parents or guardians of minor offenders; and victim support. Requires the State Board of Education to annually report to the School Crime Supplement to the National Crime Victimization Survey of the National Center for Education Statistics any incidents of bullying, the number of hearings relating to incidents of bullying, restorative-justice program outcomes, disciplinary actions, and follow-up metrics by demographics. Requires the State Board to conduct an annual audit of schools that participate in the restorative measures to determine anti-bullying metrics for the report. Makes other changes.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

$DCEO-BCOE

Appropriates $2,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to Black Contractors, Owners, and Executives to expand the organization statewide to help black business owners grow their businesses. Effective July 1, 2026.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

EDUC-ATTACKS ON SCH PERSONNEL

Amends the School Code. Provides that beginning July 1, 2026, each school district shall determine a plan for responding to all incidents of battery committed by students against teachers and other school personnel, which shall include reporting and documentation procedures, student safety plans, behavioral intervention plans, and remedies for injured teachers and school personnel. Effective immediately.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

COMM COLLEGE-BA DEGREE PRORGAM

Amends the Public Community College Act. Allows the board of trustees of a community college district to establish and offer a baccalaureate degree program and confer a bachelor's degree if specified conditions are met. Requires the board of trustees to demonstrate that the community college district has the expertise, the resources, and sufficient student demand to offer a baccalaureate degree. Sets forth the application requirements. Prohibits a community college district from using semester credit hours generated in a baccalaureate degree program for certain grants. Sets forth limitations on community college districts for establishing baccalaureate programs. Requires a community college district that offers a baccalaureate degree program to submit an annual report to the Illinois Community College Board. Requires the Illinois Community College Board and the Board of Higher Education to conduct a statewide evaluation of all baccalaureate degree programs established under the amendatory Act and report the results of the evaluation on or before 5 years after the effective date of the amendatory Act, in addition to being made publicly available online. Effective immediately.

Michael W. HalpinDemocrat

JACKSON CNTY-CONSERVANCY DIST

Amends the River Conservancy Districts Act. Provides that a trustee on a board representing a river conservancy district that embraces Jackson County may be removed for incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office by the appropriate appointing presiding officer or officers, without the advice and consent of the corporate authorities, by filing a written order of removal with the appropriate county or municipal clerk or clerks.

Terri BryantRepublican

MUNI CD-REMOVE WASTE CONTAINER

Amends the Streets and Public Ways Article of the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of each municipality may remove from streets, ditches, and other municipal property containers placed by motorists on streets, ditches, or other municipal property for the purpose of containing human waste.

Terri BryantRepublican

TWP CD-AUDIT

Amends the Township Code. In provisions concerning the audits of townships that receive revenue of less than $850,000 during any fiscal year, provides that, in addition to the other audit requirements imposed by law, the township boards shall have the accounts and all records of the township thoroughly audited by a certified public accountant or subjected to a financial statement review (rather than only by a certified public accountant) within 6 months after (i) the end of each term of office of the township supervisor and (ii) a vacancy occurs in the office of township supervisor. Makes conforming changes.

Terri BryantRepublican

SOLAR ENERGY-VARIOUS

Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. In provisions concerning colocation of photovoltaic community renewable generation projects, changes references from "community renewable generation project" to "photovoltaic community renewable generation project" and "community solar projects" to "photovoltaic community renewable generation projects". Requires a project labor agreement for the new construction of certain facilities related to community-driven community solar projects. In a provision applying prevailing wage requirements to facilities for which a renewable energy credit delivery contract is signed, removes an exception for multi-family residential buildings with aggregate geothermal system tonnage, including colocated projects, of no more than 29 tons. Amends the Energy Transition Act. Provides that the Department of Corrections and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall jointly develop activities to support the recruitment of eligible candidates to the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program. Provides that the activities shall include coordinating on sharing with community-based providers the contact information of persons preparing to be released into the community, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, if the person preparing to be released consents to the person's contact information being shared. Makes other changes.

Steve StadelmanDemocrat

VIDEO GAMING-VARIOUS

Amends the Video Gaming Act. Provides that each licensed establishment, licensed truck stop establishment, licensed large truck stop establishment, licensed fraternal establishment, or licensed veterans establishment at which video gaming terminals are available shall have a payout device approved by the Illinois Gaming Board. Provides that no cash award for the maximum wager on any individual hand shall exceed the W-2G reporting requirements set by the Internal Revenue Service (rather than $1,199). Provides that cash awards shall be awarded in denominations rounded to the nearest 5 cent credit, with rounding conducted upward or downward as applicable. Sets forth circumstances under which a sales agent or broker may not be compensated. Provides, with exceptions, that a terminal operator shall not enter into any contract or agreement for the sharing, splitting, or payment of net terminal income with any other person. Sets forth prohibitions for sales agents and brokers in relation to current or potential licensed establishments, licensed truck stop establishments, licensed large truck stop establishments, licensed fraternal establishments, and licensed veterans establishments. Provides that no current or potential licensed establishments, licensed truck stop establishments, licensed large truck stop establishments, licensed fraternal establishments, and licensed veterans establishments shall accept anything of value from a terminal operator or sales agent and broker, as any incentive or inducement to locate video gaming terminals in that establishment and licensed establishments, licensed truck stop establishments, licensed large truck stop establishments, licensed fraternal establishments, and licensed veterans establishments. Provides that no public officer may be granted a license under the Act. Sets forth investigation provisions. Makes other changes.

Bill CunninghamDemocrat

LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING

Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Restructures the rules and standards of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board for basic training schools. Provides that the Board shall be responsible for establishing basic curriculum for law enforcement officers, county correctional officers, and court security officers. Provides that the Board shall certify in-service courses to be delivered by Mobile Training Units, the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Executive Institute, and other providers. Provides that the curriculum for probationary law enforcement officers shall include courses concerning foundations of law enforcement, human behaviors, investigations, fundamentals of criminal law, law enforcement patrol, law enforcement officer tactics, and officer wellness. Requires the Board to establish minimum basic training requirements that probationary county corrections officers and probationary court security officers must satisfactorily complete before the probationary county corrections officers and probationary court security officers are eligible for permanent employment as county corrections officers or probationary court security officers. Provides that the Board shall adopt rules and minimum standards for the 30 hours of in-service trainings that officers must complete every 3 years. Provides that, annually, a law enforcement officer must satisfactorily complete trainings in law updates, firearm requalification, and officer wellness and mental health. Requires notice of the inactivation to be provided by the Board to the current and prior employer. Provides that a person hired to serve as a court security officer must obtain from the Board a certificate (i) attesting to the officer's successful completion of the training course; (ii) attesting to the officer's satisfactory completion of a training program of similar content and number of hours that has been found acceptable by the Board under the provisions of this Act; or (iii) attesting to the Board's determination that the training course is unnecessary because of the person's extensive prior law enforcement experience.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

LAND CONSERVATION ACT

Creates the Agricultural Land Conservation Act. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2027, a Farmland Conversion Fee of $275 per acre shall be paid by the buyer or lessee of a transaction for any agricultural land that will be removed from production for the specific purpose of developing an industrial park, a commercial area, a single-family or multi-family dwelling or for being put to any other use that removes the agricultural land from production. Provides that the fee shall be collected by the Department of Agricultural. Provides for the creation of the Farmland Conversion Fee Fund as a special fund in the State Treasury. Provides that all Farmland Conversion Fees collected by the Department of Agriculture shall be contributed to the Fund. Further provides that moneys in the Fund may be exclusively used for the following purposes: (i) supporting education and programs that support healthy soil clean water, and climate-smart agricultural practices; (ii) supporting operations funding for soil and water conservation districts; (iii) covering costs associated with administering the Act; (iv) any other purposes that the Department of Agriculture determines are consistent with the purposes of the Act. Provides that, before expending moneys for any other purposes, the Department of Agriculture shall, subject to the availability of moneys in the Fund, ensure that during each State fiscal year, $10,000,000 is distributed to soil and water conservation districts, for the purpose of supporting their operations funding. Provides that $500,000 shall be distributed to the Department of Agriculture for the purposes of collecting fees and administering the program created under the Act. Provides for penalties. Effective immediately.

David KoehlerDemocrat

END TEAR GAS EXPOSURES ACT

Creates the Building Remedies to End Abusive Tear Gas and Harmful Exposures Act. Establishes the Chemical Agent Review Board within the Department of Public Health, and sets forth the Board's membership and duties. Prohibits deployment or possession of lachrymatory agents in the State, except for limited purposes. Requires the Department to adopt rules for approval of pepper spray formulations, including safety standards, testing protocols, and restrictions on delivery mechanisms. Directs the Department to maintain a public database of approved formulations and adverse event reports. Provides for reporting of chemical irritant deployments other than for personal self-defense. Creates a private right of action and enforcement authority for the Attorney General and certain organizations, with remedies including damages, civil penalties, and injunctive relief. Establishes the Illinois Human Rights Enforcement Fund. Includes home rule limitation and severability provisions and transition and compliance periods. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Robert PetersDemocrat

SOCIAL MEDIA AGE RESTRICTION

Creates the Social Media Age Restriction Act. Provides that an operator of a social media platform shall take reasonable steps, including the implementation of an age assurance system, to prevent a child from creating or maintaining an account on the social media platform. Provides that an operator may enter into an agreement with application distribution services or device manufacturers to allow for user information to be shared for age assurance purposes. Provides that the provision does not apply to a parent or guardian who allows a child to use an account held by the parent or guardian. Sets forth provisions concerning a 30-day cure period and civil penalties. Provides that an operator shall have 180 days after the effective date of the Act to comply with the requirements of the Act. Effective immediately.

Sue RezinRepublican

ANIMAL WELFARE-BREEDERS

Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Defines "professional breeder". Provides that an animal shelter shall not accept a dog or cat from an animal shelter licensed under the Act or an out-of-state animal control facility, rescue group, or animal shelter that is duly licensed in their state or is a not-for-profit organization unless it obtains documentation attesting that the dog or cat was not obtained through compensation or payment made to a cat breeder, dog breeder, dog dealer, or dog broker. Provides that an animal shelter shall not obtain a dog or cat by any means other than owner surrender, transfer from an animal control facility, an order by law enforcement, a court order, or an animal shelter in compliance with provisions concerning reporting of animals. Provides that a pet shop operator or dog dealer (rather than just a pet shop operator) may offer for sale a dog or cat only if the dog or cat is obtained from an animal control facility, animal shelter, or professional breeder (rather than just an animal control facility or an animal shelter) located in-state or out-of-state, that is in compliance with provisions concerning animal control facilities and animal shelters supplying to pet shop operators and requirements of professional dog breeders. Removes provisions concerning the requirement that a pet shop operator shall keep a record of each dog or cat offered for sale. Sets forth requirements for professional dog breeders. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's obligations under certain amendatory provisions are subject to appropriation.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

CANNABIS-VARIOUS

Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Allows the Department of Professional Regulation to disclose to the Office of the Executive Inspector General confidential information collected during investigations. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Specifies that "prescription and nonprescription medicines and drugs" includes, in the specified circumstances, cannabis. Redefines "adult use cannabis" for purposes of these tax Acts. Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Limits the authority to tax cannabis. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Changes the name of the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program to the Opioid Alternative Patient Program. Deletes a provision that provided for the repeal of that program and a provision that granted emergency rulemaking powers for purposes of the program. Makes changes to various definitions and causes some definitions to become inoperative. Authorizes the Department of Public Health to enter into intergovernmental agreements. Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Makes changes to various definitions. Removes certain references and repeals certain provisions related to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Provides for mergers of certain licenses and medical patient prioritization. Provides for Adult Use Dispensing Organization licensee relocation. Provides for rescission of a conditional license. Makes changes to provisions regarding Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses. Adds to requirements for Responsible Vendor Program Training modules. Adds new prohibitions and exceptions to provisions regarding changes to a dispensing organization. Requires prioritizing qualifying patients, provisional patients, and dedicated caregivers. Adds certain State agencies and local health officials to provisions regarding investigations. Makes changes to provisions regarding Cultivation Center Licenses. Authorizes the Department and the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to develop and implement an integrated system to issue an agent identification card. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

FREESTANDING EMERGENCY CENTERS

Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall issue an annual Freestanding Emergency Center license to a facility if the facility complies with specified requirements, except that: (i) the Freestanding Emergency Center may be located in a municipality with a population greater than 50,000 inhabitants and (ii) the Freestanding Emergency Center may, if operated as provider-based under specified federal regulations, describe itself or hold itself out to the general public as a hospital emergency department in its advertising and marketing activities.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

IEMA-SMALL BUSINESS GRANT

Amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. Authorizes the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to make grants to small businesses for eligible security improvements that assist the small business in preventing, preparing for, or responding to threats, attacks, or acts of terrorism. Provides that a small business eligible for a grant under the program must meet certain requirements. Creates the IEMA At-Risk Small Business Security Grant Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security is authorized to use moneys appropriated from the Fund to make grants to small businesses for target hardening activities, security personnel, and physical security enhancements and for the payment of administrative expenses associated with the Illinois At-Risk Small Business Security Grant Program, except that, beginning on the effective date of this amendatory Act, the Agency shall not award grants under the specified Section to those entities whose primary purpose is to provide medical or mental health services. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes.

Ram VillivalamDemocrat

$DHS-FCS

Appropriates $750,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for Family and Community Services and related distributive purposes, including a grant to Southern Illinois University Rural Health and Mental Health Support for a services to Farm Owners.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

CMS-SETTLEMENT-AMOUNT APPROVAL

Amends the Department of Central Management Services Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that any public liability claim filed against the State of Illinois or any public liability claim filed against a State employee on the basis of an occurrence in the course of the employee's State employment must be approved by the Governor, in cases of settlements exceeding $250,000 (rather than $100,000).

Celina VillanuevaDemocrat

$U OF I-EXTENSION PROGRAM

Appropriates $20,000,000 to the University of Illinois for the purpose of increasing the extension service trust fund allocation for the University of Illinois Extension program. Effective July 1, 2026.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

$DCEO-JTED

Appropriates $20,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants to the Job Training and Economic Development Program. Effective July 1, 2026.

Robert PetersDemocrat

SCH CD-WORLD LANGUAGE

Amends the School Code. Changes the term "foreign language" to "world language" throughout the Code. Provides that a school district may establish a counselor-guided process, with the consent of a student's parent or guardian, under which the student may be exempted from one or both years of the world language requirement to receive a high school diploma beginning with the 2028-2029 school year. Sets forth requirements for the counselor-guided process. Provides that a student who has used the counselor-guided process may not be prohibited from enrolling in world language coursework in a subsequent school year. Provides that the school district shall provide equitable access to world language instruction and appropriate academic support to enable the student to meet postsecondary admission requirements if the student's goals change. Provides that nothing in the provisions may be construed to limit a student's ability to earn credits through world language coursework, demonstrate proficiency, or satisfy other graduation requirements through allowable substitutions under the Code. Provides that implementation of the counselor-guided process, the development or modification of a student's course plan, and a student's enrollment or reenrollment in world language coursework shall be carried out in accordance with the school district's existing course offerings and scheduling constraints and may not be construed to waive, eliminate, or otherwise alter the 2-year world language requirement. Makes conforming changes in various Acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois. Effective July 1, 2028.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

ASSISTED LIVING-HOSPICE CARE

Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. In provisions concerning terminally ill residents who receive or would qualify for hospice care, provides that establishments shall ensure that those residents receive care from a licensed health care professional available on-site 7 days per week, 24 hours per day to meet the medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial care needs of the resident.

David KoehlerDemocrat

COMMEMORATIVE-JESSE JACKSON

Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Designates the Reverend Jesse Jackson's date of birth, the eighth day of October, as a legal holiday on which to hold appropriate exercises in commemoration of him. Provides that, when the eighth day of October falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be held and considered the holiday. Amends the Election Code, the Illinois Procurement Code, the School Code, and the Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act to include Jesse Jackson's birthday as a holiday. Effective immediately.

Napoleon Harris IIIDemocrat

MUNI ASSIST PERMIT REFORM ACT

Creates the Municipal Assistance and Permit Review Reform Act. Provides that, by January 1, 2027, each State agency that requires authorization or environmental review of municipal construction or public works projects shall develop a web portal to be posted on the agency's website for the purpose of enhancing review and promoting timely issuance of permits required. Specifies the information an agency must make available on its web portal. Provides that, if an applicant submits a completed permit application to an agency for a covered project in accordance with all applicable State and federal law and there is no final action by the agency, then (1) the application is automatically approved after 180 days if notice and opportunity for public hearing are not required by State or federal law; and (2) the application is automatically approved after 270 days if notice and opportunity for public hearing are required by State or federal law. Amends the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. Removes language providing that a governmental agency of the State is not required to use or permit the use of electronic records or electronic signatures. Provides that the State Board of Elections is exempt from the requirement to accept electronic records and signatures. Effective immediately.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

$CITY OF HARVEY

Appropriates $30,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants to the City of Harvey to pay for operational expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

MUNI CD-MIDDLE HOUSING

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality shall provide for at least one residential zoning district in which detached single-family dwellings are permitted on lots with an area of not more than 2,500 square feet. Provides that a municipality may not require a minimum lot area of more than 2,500 square feet for detached single-family dwellings in any residential zoning district that permits detached single-family dwellings. Provides that, 8 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, a municipality shall, on any lot located in a residential zoning district that permits single-family dwellings, allow (1) on an area of not more than 2,500 square feet, at least one detached single-family dwelling unit; (2) on any lot with an area of more than 2,500 square feet and not more than 5,000 square feet, up to 4 dwelling units; (3) on any lot with an area of more than 5,000 square feet and not more than 7,500 square feet, up to 6 dwelling units; and (4) on any lot with an area of more than 7,500 square feet, up to 8 dwelling units, including cottage clusters. Provides that a municipality must allow an existing principal residential structure to be converted to any middle-housing type if (1) the structure is not expanded by more than 50% of its existing floor area or more than 1,200 square feet, whichever is greater; and (2) the conversion complies with applicable building codes and preservation or landmark laws. Provides that municipalities may not adopt or enforce standards for bulk, lot area, yards, height, automobile parking, density, floor-area ratio, lot coverage, access, unit size, building separation, and design that (1) impose requirements on middle housing that are more restrictive than those applicable to detached single-family dwellings; (2) require automobile parking mandates for residential dwellings of less than 1,500 square feet and require automobile parking mandates no greater than specified requirements; and (3) require any form of discretionary review, unless the same review is required for detached single-family dwellings. Limits home rule powers.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

CTY/MUNI BUILDING CODES-STAIRS

Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, no building code adopted by a county or municipality may prohibit residential buildings from having a single stairway serving as an exit for all units if the building: (1) has not more than 6 stories above grade plane; (2) is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in the interior exit stairway; (3) has all dwelling unit doors serving as an exit equipped with self-closing devices; (4) is equipped with smoke detection throughout all common areas and individual dwelling units; (5) has at least one emergency escape and rescue opening for each individual dwelling unit; and (6) has not more than 4 individual dwelling units on a floor. Limits home rule powers.

Sara FeigenholtzDemocrat

MUNI CD-IMPACT MITIGATION FEES

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that municipalities authorized to levy impact fees must calculate fees using the statewide formula structure issued by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides that municipalities may adopt fees lower than the formula-derived levels. Provides that the Department shall issue, update annually, and make publicly available specified mandatory information to be used in the calculation of standardized impact mitigation fees. Provides that the Department shall issue a model impact fee ordinance that municipalities authorized to levy impact fees must adopt verbatim or with only technical deviations. Provides that each municipality authorized to levy impact fees must, before imposing any fee, publish a schedule identifying: (1) the formula-generated maximum fee per unit type; (2) the State-issued multipliers and assumptions used; (3) any allowable municipal adjustment factors applied; and (4) any municipal reductions adopted. Provides that municipalities authorized to levy impact fees must annually report to the Department, including: (1) fees collected; (2) fund expenditures; (3) fund balances; (4) number and type of housing units approved; and (5) any use of adjustment factors. Requires the Department to adopt rules to implement the provisions. Provides that, beginning 30 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, any impact fee imposed on residential development must be calculated in accordance with the provisions. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.

Cristina CastroDemocrat

MUNI CD-BUILDING PLANS/INSPECT

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality shall complete its initial plan review within (1) 15 business days after receipt of a complete application for a one-family residential project or 2-family residential project or (2) 30 business days after receipt of a complete application for any multifamily, mixed-use, or commercial project. Provides that, if a municipality fails to complete its plan review within the deadlines established under the provisions, then the applicant may retain a qualified third-party plan reviewer. Provides that a municipality shall accept any plan review submitted by a qualified third-party plan reviewer as meeting the municipality's requirements if the review demonstrates compliance with the applicable building codes. Provides that, if a municipality fails to conduct a required inspection within 2 business days, then the applicant may retain a qualified third-party inspector. Provides that a municipality may require reasonable documentation demonstrating that a qualified third-party plan reviewer or qualified third-party inspector meets the qualification requirements, including proof that the qualified third-party plan reviewer's or qualified third-party inspector's licensure or certification is current and active. Provides that a municipality may not charge plan review or inspection fees for any portion of the review process or inspection process performed by a qualified third-party plan reviewer or qualified third-party inspector. Provides that a qualified third-party plan reviewer or qualified third-party inspector shall disclose any potential conflict of interest to the applicant and the municipality before accepting an engagement. Limits home rule powers.

Laura EllmanDemocrat

MUNI CD-RESIDENTIAL PARKING

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, the corporate authorities of a municipality shall not require more than 0.5 automobile parking spaces per multifamily dwelling unit or more than one automobile parking space per single-family home. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, the corporate authorities of a municipality shall not establish minimum automobile parking requirements for (A) residential dwellings of less than 1,500 square feet; (B) affordable housing projects under the Illinois Affordable Housing Act; (C) assisted living establishments; (D) ground level nonresidential spaces in mixed-use buildings; or (E) buildings undergoing a change of use from nonresidential to residential. Provides that requirements for automobile parking spaces permanently marked for the exclusive use of individuals with disabilities are not subject to the provisions. Provides that, if the provisions conflict with a developer's contractual agreement or approved site plan with the corporate authorities of a municipality that was executed or approved on or before the effective date of the amendatory Act, then the contractual agreement or approved site plan is not subject to the provisions. Provides that nothing in the provisions prevents a municipality from enacting or enforcing an ordinance or resolution that establishes a maximum automobile parking requirement that is more stringent than or equal to the automobile parking requirements of the provisions. Provides that nothing in the provisions prohibits a developer from constructing additional automobile parking that is not available to the public. Limits home rule powers.

Javier L. CervantesDemocrat

MUNI CD-HOME RULE POWERS

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, upon adoption of an enacting ordinance by a majority vote of the corporate authorities then holding office, a municipality with a population of more than 5,000 may exercise the powers and authorities provided to home rule units under Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution. Effective January 1, 2027.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

SCH CD-DRIVER ED-TRAFFIC STOPS

Amends the Driver Education Act of the School Code. Provides that driver education course instruction shall demonstrate the proper actions to be taken during a law enforcement traffic stop by drivers and passengers (instead of just the proper actions to be taken during a law enforcement traffic stop). Provides that, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, the traffic stop instruction shall include the constitutional rights of drivers and passengers during a traffic stop, including, but not limited to, the right to remain silent, the right to refuse consent to a vehicle search unless law enforcement has lawful cause, the right to respectfully ask if one is free to leave, and the right to refuse to answer questions regarding immigration status, citizenship, or national origin, which instruction may be offered in a culturally responsive manner that reflects and affirms the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and needs of students in order to enhance understanding and support safe, informed interactions during traffic stops.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

$SOS-LIBRARY GRANTS

Appropriates $3,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Secretary of State for a recurring, permanent program for the awarding of grants to Illinois academic libraries for open education resources. Effective July 1, 2026.

Sara FeigenholtzDemocrat

INS-PRIOR AUTH HIV DRUG ACCESS

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that, on and after the effective date of the amendatory Act, coverage for all abortifacients, hormonal therapy medication, human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis, and post-exposure prophylaxis drugs approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, and follow-up services related to that coverage, shall include screenings for pre-PrEP HIV and sexually transmitted infections. Provides that the coverage shall also include kidney function analysis, routine laboratory testing, and routine provider visits associated with those screenings. Amends the Prior Authorization Reform Act. Prohibits a health insurance issuer from requiring prior authorization for the following prescription drug types and their therapeutic equivalents approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration: human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure prophylaxis medication or human immunodeficiency virus treatment medication. Effective January 1, 2028.

Sara FeigenholtzDemocrat

$AGRIC-ALT-PROTEIN-RESEARCH

Appropriates $1,000,000 to the University of Illinois for the expansion of biomanufacturing and alternative protein research and development at the University's integrated bioprocessing research laboratory. Effective July 1, 2026.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

CTA POLICE DEPARTMENT

Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that the Chicago Transit Authority shall establish the CTA Transit Police Department composed solely of sworn law-enforcement officers. Provides that all security functions shall be performed exclusively by officers of the CTA Transit Police Department. Provides that the CTA Transit Police Department shall deploy 3-officer safety teams moving continuously through trains, stations, and buses, with priority given to high-crime locations. Provides that the Authority shall implement a pilot program deploying AI-based weapon-detection scanners in at least 5 and not more than 10 high-crime stations and major bus hubs. Provides that the Authority shall implement a limited facial recognition pilot program restricted to identifying individuals (i) with active violent-felony warrants or (ii) who the Authority has prohibited from accessing services provided by the Authority. Effective immediately.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

$DCEO-HYDROPONICS

Appropriates the amount of $10,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants for the establishment of hydroponic agriculture facilities in existing vacant commercial buildings. Effective July 1, 2026.

Seth LewisRepublican

DCEO-HYDROPONIC GRANT PROGRAM

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall, subject to appropriation, establish the Hydroponic Initiative Grant Program to help increase access to and the availability of healthy food in areas designated as food deserts in the State and assist areas with significant levels of vacant developed commercial space, as determined by the Department, by providing grants to persons for the establishment of hydroponic agriculture facilities within vacant developed commercial space. Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to grant awards for market or site feasibility studies, for purchases of ownership of vacant developed commercial space, for capital improvements, planning, renovations, durable and non-durable equipment purchases, or other costs as determined by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Allows for rulemaking by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Defines terms. Effective immediately.

Seth LewisRepublican

ICC REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that, subject to the provisions of the Public Contract Fraud Act, the Illinois Commerce Commission is authorized during fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to acquire real property located in Springfield, as necessary to carry out the duties vested in the Commission. Provides that real property may be acquired subject to any third-party interests in the property that do not prevent the Commission from beneficially using the property. Provides that the Executive Director of the Commission may enter into contracts relating to construction, reconstruction, or renovation projects for any buildings or lands acquired by the Commission, and contracts to equip, lease, repair, operate, and maintain real property as appropriate to carry out the duties of the Executive Director. Provides that the Executive Director, on behalf of the Commission, may enter into agreements for the purpose of exercising the Commission's authority. Provides that the exercise of the authority vested in the Commission to acquire property under the provision is subject to appropriation. Effective immediately.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

GAS APPLIANCE LABELING

Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that no person shall sell, attempt to sell, or offer to sell to a consumer in the State a non-externally vented natural gas appliance that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2027 unless a label on the gas appliance bears a specified warning message. Provides that the Attorney General may adopt rules setting forth additional requirements for the placement and formatting of the label. Provides that a person who violates the provision commits an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act.

Omar AquinoDemocrat

EQUAL PAY-WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT

Amends the Equal Pay Act of 2003. Provides that, no later than 2 years after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Department of Labor shall adopt rules that require specified employers doing business in the State to file an annual report, that will be made available to the public on a dedicated page of the Department's website, regarding workforce management policies, practices, and performance with respect to the employer. Describes the information required to be reported. Sets forth provisions concerning the standardization of data and exemptions to the provision.

Omar AquinoDemocrat

PATIENT BILL & OUTSOURCED CARE

Amends the Fair Patient Billing Act. Makes changes to findings and defined terms provisions. Provides that a hospital shall not deny any protection or benefit of the Act on the basis of a patient's citizenship or immigration status or assets or prospective assets. Provides that a patient who inquires about a denial of financial assistance in whole or in part must be permitted to appeal the decision within at least 90 days. Requires a hospital to use only a uniform financial assistance form developed and provided by the Attorney General no later than December 31, 2026. Provides that every hospital bill and every collection notice must notify the patient, in the patient's preferred language, of the availability of hospital financial assistance and charity care. Establishes further provisions concerning hospitals pursuing collection actions; outsourced health care services; patient responsibilities; and applicability of the Act. Amends the Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act. Sets forth provisions concerning uninsured patient discounts for specified income levels. Prohibits hospitals from making the availability of a discount under the Act contingent upon the uninsured patient first applying for coverage under public health insurance programs. Provides that patients may not be denied a discount under the Act on the basis of citizenship or immigration status or assets or prospective assets. Makes other changes concerning uninsured patient discounts, outsourcing health care services, and patient responsibilities. Effective immediately.

Omar AquinoDemocrat

DIGITAL AGE ASSURANCE

Creates the Children's Social Media Safety Act. Provides that, no later than January 1, 2028, an operating system provider shall: (1) provide an accessible interface at account setup that requires an account holder to indicate the birth date, age, or both; (2) provide an operator who has requested a signal with respect to a particular user a signal that identifies the user's age by category; and (3) send only the minimum amount of information necessary to comply with the provision. Provides that an operator shall not offer a platform in the State without conducting age verification as required under the Act to determine whether a user is a minor. Provides that, for all users that the operator has actual knowledge to be a minor, the operator shall use specified default settings for the minor. 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.

Laura EllmanDemocrat

PROP TX-CIRCUIT BREAKER

Creates the Circuit Breaker Property Tax Relief Act. Provides that an individual: (i) who is domiciled in this State; (ii) who is eligible for and receives either the general homestead exemption or the general alternative homestead exemption; (iii) who has experienced property tax bill spikes; and (iv) who has an income that meets a specified income eligibility limitation is eligible for a grant of a portion of the person's property tax bill spike. Provides that the maximum amount of grant to which a claimant is entitled is 50% of the claimant's tax bill spike. Creates the Circuit Breaker Property Tax Relief Fund for the purpose of making grants to claimants. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Patrick J. JoyceDemocrat

UTILITIES-REGULATORY TAKINGS

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that all decarbonization pilots, pathways, or infrastructure plans under a Future of Gas proceeding pursuant to the final Order of the Commission in Docket No. 24-0158 shall undergo a Regulatory Takings Assessment prior to approval. Requires the Assessment shall be conducted by an independent third party and evaluated and confirmed by intervenors and stakeholders. Provides that the Assessment shall evaluate certain factors. Provides that a mandate in a decarbonization pilot, pathway, or infrastructure plan shall not be approved if the mandate risks creating a taking without compensation that is equivalent to at least 80% of depreciated asset value. Provides that the Commission shall coordinate with the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure the alignment of air pollution standards and shall require, by rule, uniform metrics across decarbonization pilots, pathways, and infrastructure plans, including bill impacts and equity analyses. Provides that rulemaking pursuant to the amendatory Act shall be completed by June 1, 2026 and rules adopted pursuant to the amendatory Act shall be applied to all Phase 2C proposals, as specified under the final Order of the Commission in Docket No. 24-0158.

Javier L. CervantesDemocrat