Bills & Legislation

CONT SUB-PUB BLOCKER-SCH V

Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that any compound containing gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs is a Schedule V controlled substance.

Tom Weber

LANDLORD/TENANT-VARIOUS

Creates the Let the People Lift the Ban Act. Includes legislative findings and purpose. Defines terms. Excludes specified types of residences and occupancies from the Act. Includes provisions relating to rental agreements, tenant and landlord rights and obligations, tenant and landlord remedies, security deposits, retaliatory conduct, lockouts, and conflict with other provisions of law. Amends the Rent Control Preemption Act. Provides that a prohibition on a unit of local government enacting, maintaining, or enforcing an ordinance or resolution that would have the effect of controlling the amount of rent charged for leasing private residential or commercial property does not apply if the voters of the unit of local government have approved a referendum allowing rent control. Adds provisions about local rent control regulation, including regulation within a district, precinct, ward, or other similar subdivision of a unit of local government. Changes the home rule preemption of the Act to concurrent exercise of home rule powers by a unit rather than exclusive exercise by the State. Repeals the Retaliatory Eviction Act. Effective immediately.

Lilian Jiménez

SAFE GUN STORAGE

Creates the Safe Gun Storage Act. Provides that a firearm owner shall not store or keep any firearm in any premises where the firearm owner knows or reasonably should know a minor without the lawful permission of the minor's parent, guardian, or person having charge of the minor, an at-risk person, or a prohibited person is likely to gain access to the firearm unless the firearm is secured in a locked container, properly engaged so as to render the firearm inaccessible or unusable to any person other than the owner or other lawfully authorized user. Provides that if the firearm is carried by or under the control of the owner or other lawfully authorized user, then the firearm is deemed lawfully stored or kept. Provides that a violation of the Act is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500, except (i) if any person knows or reasonably should know that a minor, an at-risk person, or a prohibited person is likely to gain access to a firearm belonging to or under the control of that person, and a minor, an at-risk person, or a prohibited person obtains the firearm, the civil penalty shall not exceed $1,000 and (ii) if a minor, an at-risk person, or a prohibited person obtains a firearm and uses it to injure or cause the death of a person or uses the firearm in connection with a crime, the civil penalty shall not exceed $10,000. Provides that the court may order a person who is found in violation of the Act to perform community service or pay restitution in lieu of the civil penalties imposed under this Section if good cause is shown. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to preclude civil liabilities for violations of the Act. Provides that a violation of the Act is prima facie evidence of negligence per se in any civil proceeding if a minor, an at-risk person, or a prohibited person obtains a firearm and causes personal injury to the death of oneself or another or uses the firearm in the commission of a crime. Provides that an action to collect a civil penalty under the Act may be brought by the Attorney General or the State's Attorney of the county in which the violation occurred. Provides that any money received from the collection of a civil penalty under the Act shall be deposited in the Mental Health Fund. Defines terms. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026.

Maura Hirschauer

HIGHER ED-PREVENT SEX VIOLENCE

Amends the Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act. Makes changes concerning definitions. Requires a higher education institution's comprehensive policy to include digital sexual harassment and doxing. Makes changes concerning the components of the comprehensive policy and the notification of a survivor's rights and options, including providing a summary of the higher education institution's process for protecting survivors from retaliation. Provides that a confidential advisor is separate from the advisor specific to a complaint resolution procedure, and makes other changes concerning advisors. Makes changes concerning complaint resolution procedures, including prohibiting a higher education institution from distributing any evidence that includes a private or intentionally digitally altered sexual image by physical or electronic means and requiring a higher education institution to enact and implement a policy and process for early resolution of any retaliatory report, claim, counterclaim, or complaint made to the higher education institution by a respondent or any other individual against a survivor. Makes changes concerning training. Provides that a survivor has a cause of action against any higher education institution that fails to exercise due diligence in responding to sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, doxing, digital sexual harassment, or any other sex-based harassment that the higher education institution knew or should have known about. Sets forth the relief a prevailing survivor is entitled to. Effective immediately.

Mary Beth Canty

PROP TX-TAX SALES

Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning tax sales, provides that, for tax certificates sold after January 1, 2026, the accrued interest penalty is 0.75% of the certificate amount per month in counties with more than 3,000,000 inhabitants and 1.25% of the certificate amount per month in counties with 3,000,000 inhabitants or less. Makes conforming changes. Changes a fee to $350 (instead of $35) if a petition for tax deed has been filed and a fee to $40 (instead of $4) if a specified notice has been filed. Provides that, for any tax sale, either the collector shall employ an automated bidding system that is programmed to accept the winning bidder at random (instead of the lowest redemption price bid by an eligible tax purchaser, subject to certain limitations) or all tax sales shall be digitally recorded with video and audio. Provides that each county collector in a county with 100,000 (instead of 275,000) or more inhabitants shall adopt a single bidder rule sufficient to prohibit a tax purchaser from registering more than one related bidding entity at the tax sale.

Steven Reick

SCH CD-RADON TESTING

Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning radon testing, provides that every school building of a school district that is occupied or will be occupied shall be tested by January 1, 2029 and shall be retested every 5 years thereafter for radon (instead of recommending that every occupied school building of a school district be tested every 5 years for radon). Provides that all new schools of a school district shall be built using radon resistant new construction techniques in accordance with the American National Standards Institute/American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists CC-1000, Soil Gas Control Systems in New Construction of Multifamily, School, Commercial and Mixed-Use Buildings standard or a successor standard (instead of recommending that new schools of a school district be built using radon resistant new construction techniques, as shown in the United States Environmental Protection Agency document, Radon Prevention in the Design and Construction of Schools and Other Large Buildings). Removes a provision allowing a person to perform radon screening tests without a license. Makes changes concerning the exemption. Provides that if radon is found to exceed specified levels, then the school district shall (instead of may) hire a licensed radon professional to perform confirmatory measurements (instead of to perform measurements before any mitigation decisions are made). Sets forth provisions concerning mitigation. Provides that a school district may use life safety funds, if available, for radon testing and mitigation. Preempts home rule powers.

Ann M. Williams

FOID CARD-FINGERPRINTS/FEES

Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that each applicant for the issuance or renewal (rather than only the issuance) of a Firearm Owner's Identification Card shall (rather than may) provide a full set of the applicant's fingerprints in electronic format to the Illinois State Police, unless the applicant has previously provided a full set of the applicant's fingerprints to the Illinois State Police under the Act or the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Prohibits a live scan fingerprint vendor from charging more than $30 per set of fingerprints reviewed under the Act. Repeals a provision concerning a report that was to have been completed by January 1, 2022. Requires the Illinois State Police to deny the FOID card application of any person who fails to submit fingerprints. Changes the amounts of FOID card processing fees. Makes conforming changes in the Firearm Concealed Carry Act.

Maura Hirschauer

TIF-COMPLETION

Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act in the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, if the ordinance approving the redevelopment project area was adopted on or after July 1, 2025, then the estimated dates of completion of the redevelopment project and the retirement of obligations issued to finance redevelopment project costs may not be later than December 31 of the year in which the payment to the municipal treasurer is to be made with respect to ad valorem taxes levied in the 15th (currently, 23rd) calendar year after the year in which the ordinance approving the redevelopment project area was adopted. Effective immediately.

Maura Hirschauer

LIQUOR-DISTILLERIES

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Creates a distillery shipper's license, a class 3 craft distiller license, and a spirits showcase permit. Provides that a class 3 craft distiller license, which may be issued to a distiller or a non-resident dealer, shall allow the manufacture of no more than 100,000 gallons of spirits per year and shall allow the sale of spirits from the class 3 craft distiller's in-state or out-of-state class 3 craft distillery premises to retail licensees, class 3 brewers, and class 3 craft distillers as long as the class 3 craft distiller licensee meets certain requirements. Authorizes a class 3 craft distiller to self-distribute subject to certain requirements and limitations. Provides that a distillery shipper's license shall allow a person with an Illinois distiller license, a craft distiller license, a class 1 craft distiller license, a class 2 craft distiller license, or a class 3 craft distiller license or who is licensed to make spirits under the laws of another state to ship spirits directly to a resident of this State who is 21 years of age or older for that resident's personal use and not for resale. Provides that a spirits showcase permit shall allow an Illinois-licensed distributor to transfer a portion of its spirits inventory from its licensed premises to the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license; in the case of a class 3 craft distiller, to transfer only spirits the class 3 craft distiller manufactures from its licensed premises to the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license; and to sell or offer for sale at retail, only in the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license, the transferred or delivered spirits for on or off premises consumption, but not for resale in any form and to sell to non-licensees not more than 156 fluid ounces of spirits per person. Sets forth provisions concerning licensure application; fees; recordkeeping; and shipping and delivery of spirits. Preempts home rule powers. Makes conforming and other changes.

Kevin John Olickal

CTY CD-RETAIL TOBACCO STORE

Amends the Zoning Division of the Counties Code. Provides that a county may adopt an ordinance to regulate the location of retail tobacco stores in unincorporated areas near vulnerable areas, including schools, day care centers, and hospitals. Provides that a county may not adopt an ordinance that has the effect of prohibiting retail tobacco store in unincorporated areas.

Laura Faver Dias

ETHICS-LIG INVESTIGATIONS

Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides that the appointing authorities of the Legislative Ethics Commission shall (rather than may) appoint at least one commissioner from the general public. Allows the Legislative Inspector General to issue subpoenas without the advance approval of the Commission. Provides that within 60 days after the Legislative Ethics Commission's receipt of a summary report and response from the ultimate jurisdictional authority or agency head regarding a potential violation of this Act or potential wrongful acts within the jurisdiction of the Legislative Inspector General, the Legislative Inspector General (rather than the Commission) shall make available to the public the report and response or a redacted version of the report and response. Provides that the Legislative Inspector General (rather than the Commission) may make available to the public any other summary report and response of the ultimate jurisdictional authority or agency head or a redacted version of the report and response without prior approval from the Commission. Provides that the Commission shall adopt no rule requiring the Legislative Inspector General to seek the Commission's advance approval before publishing summary reports. Provides for the redaction of summary reports by the Legislative Inspector General and related requirements. Makes conforming and other changes.

Martha Deuter

MOBILE MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS

Amends the Community Emergency Services and Support Act. Modifies legislative findings. Provides that appropriate mobile response services must, among other things, subject to the care decisions of the individual receiving care, coordinate transportation for any individual experiencing a mental or behavioral health emergency to the least restrictive setting feasible (rather than provide transportation for any individual experiencing a mental or behavioral health emergency). Provides that adequate mobile mental health relief provider training includes, among other things, training in recognizing and working with people with neurodivergent and developmental disability diagnoses and in the techniques available to help stabilize and connect them to further services and training in the involuntary commitment process, in identification of situations that meet the standards for involuntary commitment, and in cultural competencies and social biases to guard against any group being disproportionately subjected to the involuntary commitment process or the use of the process not warranted under the legal standard for involuntary commitment. Provides that mobile mental health relief providers may only participate in the involuntary commitment process to the extent permitted under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Requires the system for gathering information developed by the Statewide Advisory Committee to determine the number of instances of mobile mental health relief providers initiating petitions for involuntary commitment. Provides that the exemption from civil liability for emergency care provided in the Good Samaritan Act applies to anyone providing care under the Act. Provides that each 9-1-1 public safety answering point and emergency service dispatched through a 9-1-1 public safety answering point must begin coordinating its activities with the mobile mental and behavioral health services established by the Division of Mental Health once all 3 of the following conditions are met, but not later than July 1, 2027 (rather than July 1, 2025). Adds definitions and modifies existing definitions. Effective immediately.

Kelly M. Cassidy

ELEC CD-SPENDING DISCLOSURE

Amends the Election Code. Sets forth provisions concerning independent expenditures; election spending; and coordinated expenditures. Replaces references to "electioneering communication" with "election spending". Defines terms. Makes other changes.

Kelly M. Cassidy

COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENT

Creates the Community Violence Intervention Workforce Development Act. Provides that the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention within the Department of Human Services shall establish the Community Violence Intervention Workforce Development Workgroup. Provides that the members of the Workgroup, other than the General Assembly members, shall be appointed by the Assistant Secretary of Firearm Violence Prevention, or the Assistant Secretary's designee. Provides that the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention shall convene a group of experts in the field of community violence intervention and conduct meetings and analysis as the Community Violence Intervention Workforce Development Workgroup. Provides that the Community Violence Intervention Workforce Development Workgroup shall complete the following tasks before December 31, 2026: (1) estimate the number of highest risk individuals currently being served with community violence intervention services and the number of high risk individuals that likely need these services; (2) determine the current and future workforce needs of the community violence intervention field in Illinois based on a goal of serving 75% of those with chronic exposure to gun violence in the next 5 years; (3) identify the critical job function and categories required by community violence intervention services; (4) develop estimates of the available workforce by job function and category to its best ability; (5) develop job descriptions and merit assessment tools by job function and category; (6) identify changes to grant and other State funding that can enable stronger recruitment, training, and evaluation of community violence intervention workers and services; and (7) make recommendations to the General Assembly by job function and category for changes to State law that will allow for the development and implementation of career paths and quality recruitment and retention of a community violence intervention workforce. Provides that the Workgroup is dissolved on January 1, 2027 and the Act is repealed on that date. Effective immediately.

Maura Hirschauer

VEH-CD-SCOTT'S LAW-PENALTIES

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Increases the penalties for failing to proceed with due caution and yield the right-of-way upon approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle or emergency scene as follows: for a first offense, a fine of not less than $350 (currently $250) or more than $15,000 (currently $10,000) plus a mandatory $500 fine to be deposited into the Scott's Law Fund and any mandatory court costs; for a second or subsequent offense, a fine of not less than $12,500 (currently $750) or more than $20,000 (currently $10,000) plus a mandatory $750 fine to be deposited into the Scott's Law Fund and any mandatory court costs; for damage to another vehicle, a Class 4 felony (currently Class A misdemeanor) and driving privileges suspended for not less than 6 months (currently 90 days) and not more than a year; for injury of another person, a Class 1 felony (currently Class 4 felony) and driving privileges suspended for 2 years (currently not less than 180 days and not more than 2 years); and for death of another person, a Class 1 felony (currently Class 4 felony) and driving privileges permanently revoked (currently suspended for 2 years).

Jackie Haas

VETERANS HOMES-ADMISSIONS

Amends the Department of Veterans' Affairs Act. Provides that no veteran who otherwise meets the eligibility requirements for admission into a Veterans Home shall be denied admission on account of a prior conviction for a crime of violence as defined in the Crime Victims Compensation Act if the veteran completed his or her sentence 20 or more years prior to applying for admission into the Veterans Home.

Jackie Haas

NUCLEAR POWER CERTIFICATE

Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions regarding a certificate of public convenience and necessity, makes changes to the limitations on the construction of a nuclear power reactor. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, construction may commence on an advanced nuclear reactor (rather than a new nuclear power reactor with a nameplate capacity of 300 megawatts of electricity or less) within the State under specified conditions. Defines "advanced nuclear reactor". Makes other changes.

Dave Vella

NUCLEAR MORATORIUM REPEAL

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Removes provisions prohibiting the construction of new nuclear power reactors with a nameplate capacity of more than 300 megawatts of electricity to be located within the State until the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security finds that the United States Government has identified and approved a demonstrable technology or means for the disposal of high level nuclear waste.

Dave Vella

TOBACCO-ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE

Amends the Tobacco Products Act. Defines "electronic cigarette", "nicotine", and "tobacco products". Imposes a tax on any person engaged in business as a distributor of tobacco products at the rate of (i) 18% of the wholesale price of tobacco products sold or otherwise disposed of to retailers or consumers located in this State before July 1, 2012; (ii) 36% of the wholesale price of tobacco products sold or otherwise disposed of to retailers or consumers located in this State prior to July 1, 2025; and (iii) 45% of the wholesale price of tobacco products sold or otherwise disposed of to retailers or consumers located in this State beginning on July 1, 2025. Makes the changes made to the definition of "electronic cigarette" by this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly apply on and after June 30, 2025, but no claim for credit or refund is allowed on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly for such taxes paid during the period beginning June 30, 2025 and the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly.

Camille Y. Lilly

INS CD-LIMIT COST SHARING

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident or health insurance that is issued, amended, delivered, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027 shall not charge insured persons a copayment as a method of cost-sharing or include a deductible greater than $1,000. Provides that yearly out-of-pocket expenses for insured persons must be less than or equal to $1,500. Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code to require coverage under those provisions.

Camille Y. Lilly

VEH CD-CDL DRIVER SCHOOL

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Prohibits a person, firm, association, partnership, or corporation from operating a commercial driver training school (rather than a driver training school) or engage in the business of providing any Entry-Level Driver Training or Skills, Road, or Pretrip curriculum for commercial driving for no fee or for a fee involving (1) the driving of motor vehicles or (2) the preparation of an applicant for examination given by the Secretary of State for a driver's license or commercial learner's permit, unless a license therefore has been issued by the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to quarterly review the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Training Provider Registry and the listing of State licensed commercial driving schools. Provides that any person that violates any provision of the Act in relation to the requirements stated in the Code of Federal Regulations shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $50,000 for the violation and an additional civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for each day during which the violation continues. Allows the State's Attorney of the county in which the violation occurred, the Attorney General, or the Secretary to institute a civil action for an injunction to restrain violations of the Act, any rule adopted under the Act, or any permit or term or condition of a permit or to require such other actions as may be necessary to address violations of the Act, any rule adopted under the Act, any permit or term or condition of a permit, or order. Provides that all funds collected shall be deposited into the Motor Carrier Safety Inspection Fund.

Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

LITTER-ANIMAL MANURE

Amends the Litter Control Act. Adds animal manure to the list of types of litter.

Kelly M. Cassidy

FOIA-NUCLEAR SECURITY

Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that documents that have been determined to be security sensitive under certain requirements related to the U.S. Nuclear Regulation Commission and National Materials Program are exempt from inspection and copying under the Act.

William "Will" Davis

FOX WATERWAY AGENCY-PROP TAX

Amends the Fox Waterway Agency Act. Removes language providing that the Fox Waterway Agency shall not have the authority to impose any property tax. Allows the board of directors to levy and collect a general property tax on any property within the corporate limits of the Agency for the purpose of paying the cost of operating and maintaining the waterway and any other corporate expenses of the Agency.

Joyce Mason

EDUCATION-ABUSE/NEGLECT POLICY

Amends the School Code. Requires a school board to adopt and implement, by no later than July 1, 2025, a policy addressing sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect of children. Amends the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act. Requires that the comprehensive health education program shall include physical abuse or neglect awareness and prevention education in grades pre-kindergarten through 12. Effective immediately.

Anna Moeller

EPA-CARBON CAPTURE-AQUIFER

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that no person shall conduct a carbon sequestration activity within a sequestration facility that overlies, underlies, or passes through a sole-source aquifer. Defines "sole-source aquifer". Effective immediately.

Carol Ammons

INC TX-COMMUTER CREDIT

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit and a credit against insurance premium taxes for business entities for the cost of providing certain commuter benefits to employees. Provides that the credit shall be equal to 50% of the cost of providing the eligible commuter benefits, but not to exceed $100 per individual employee per month. Effective immediately.

Justin Slaughter

LAW ENFORCEMENT-ARREST QUOTAS

Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a law enforcement officer may not be required to issue a specific number of citations within a designated period of time or be required to meet an arrest quota (rather than a law enforcement officer may not be required to issue a specific number of citations within a designated period of time). Defines "arrest quota". Modifies and adds criterion that may be used to evaluate a law enforcement officer. Provides that a person or exclusive bargaining representative who is or whose members are aggrieved by a violation of the provisions may bring a civil action in an appropriate circuit court for declaratory or injunctive relief with respect to the violation. Provides that, if the person or the exclusive bargaining representative is the prevailing party, the court shall award the prevailing party reasonable attorney's fees and costs and additional relief the court deems appropriate. Provides that enforcement of the provisions in circuit court does not affect a right or remedy available under any other law of this State. Makes other changes.

Justin Slaughter

KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE ACT

Creates the Keeping Children Safe Act. Prohibits a court from ordering family reunification treatments, programs, or services that, as a condition of enrollment or participation, require or result in any of the following: (i) a no contact order, (ii) an overnight, out-of-state, or multiday stay, (iii) a transfer of physical or legal custody of the child, (iv) the use of private youth transporters or private transportation agents engaged in the use of force, threat of force, physical obstruction, acutely distressing circumstances, or circumstances that place the safety of the child at risk, or (v) the use of threats of physical force, undue coercion, verbal abuse, isolation from the child's family, community, or other sources of support, or other acutely distressing circumstances. Applies the Act to any proceeding involving the support, custody, visitation, allocation of parental responsibilities, education, parentage, property interest, or general welfare of a child. Provides that the Act does not affect the authority granted to the courts and the Department of Children and Family Services under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987.

Anne Stava

IEMA-UPDATE

Amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. In provisions regarding the emergency management powers of the Governor, adds mobile support teams (MSTs) to provisions that include emergency services and disaster agencies, and changes other provisions. In provisions regarding MSTs, adds provisions with respect to mutual aid, powers of the Governor or the Director of Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security, and the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. Provides that the MSTs may be reimbursed and political subdivisions or body politics may (rather than shall) be reimbursed for certain expenses. Makes changes to provisions regarding the oath of office. Adds and changes definitions.

Anne Stava

INC TX-OPPORTUNITY ZONES

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a credit in an amount equal to the investment made by the taxpayer during the taxable year in a Qualified Opportunity Fund. Provides that no such credit may be taken for any taxable year that begins prior to January 1, 2025. Provides that excess credits may be carried forward or back. Provides that the aggregate amount of the Qualified Opportunity Fund tax credit shall be limited to $10,000 per taxpayer per calendar year. Provides that the credit is exempt from the Act's automatic sunset provision. Effective immediately.

Justin Slaughter

GRANT ACCOUNTABILITY

Amends the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, all subcontractors and subrecipients who receive State grants, whether directly or indirectly, are subject to the provisions of the Act, including auditing by the Auditor General and the transparency provisions of the Act.

Fred Crespo

IDPH-PHARMACY DESERTS

Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Defines "pharmacy desert". Requires the Department of Public Health to provide an annual report to the General Assembly by December 31 of each year that identifies the locations of pharmacy deserts within the State and provides information about health issues associated with pharmacy deserts. Provides that if the annual report contains information from the federal government that identifies the locations of pharmacy deserts in the State and provides information on health issues associated with pharmacy deserts, then the requirements of the provisions shall be satisfied. Effective immediately.

Justin Slaughter

CD CORR-DRUG DETECTION DOG

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Director of Corrections shall establish a canine unit pilot program within the Department of Corrections, which shall consist of a contraband screening program that includes the use of a leashed and controlled canine trained to detect illegal drugs only in mail sorting and screening areas of each correctional institution or facility housing 100 or more committed persons. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall, by rule, establish standards concerning the operation of the canine units, the chain of command, assignment of canine handlers, the uniforms to be worn by canine handlers, the shifts and assignments of canine handlers, the training of canines for drug detection, the equipment to be issued to canine handlers, the supply of contraband drugs to canine handlers in order to teach the canines drug detection, the transportation of the canines, canine care, handler responsibility for the care of the canines, canine selection, standards for the selection of canine handlers, the placement of the canines after the canines are no longer used in drug detection, veterinary care for the canines, evaluation of canine handlers and the canines in drug detection, and any other standards that the Department deems necessary for the effective operation of the canine drug detection program.

La Shawn K. Ford

REGISTERED OFFENDERS-REQUIRE

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that it is unlawful for a child sex offender to knowingly reside within 250 (rather than 500) feet of a school building or the real property comprising any school that persons under the age of 18 attend, a playground, child care institution, day care center, part day child care facility, (deletes day care home and group day care home), or a facility providing programs or services exclusively directed toward persons under 18 years of age. Provides that nothing in these provisions prohibits a person subject to these provisions from residing within 250 feet of a school building or the real property comprising any school that persons under 18 attend, a playground, child care institution, day care center, part day care child care facility, or a facility providing programs or services exclusively directed toward persons under 18 years of age if the property was established as his or her current address of registration prior to the date that entity was opened, or if the entity must obtain a license in order to provide programs or services, the date that the license was issued. Provides that once a current property is established as the site of registration, nothing in these provisions prohibits a person subject to these provisions from continuing to reside at the property if the person's floor or unit number changes. Amends the Sex Offender Registration Act and the Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registration Act. Deletes provisions that a person required to register under the respective Act who lacks a fixed residence must report weekly, in person, to the appropriate law enforcement agency where the sex offender is located. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Camille Y. Lilly

CRIM CD-PROSTITUTION-REPEAL

Amends the Statute on Statutes. Adds definitions of "prostitution", "prostitute", and "prostituted person" that apply throughout the statutes. Amends the Criminal Identification Act. Permits a person to seek to vacate and expunge Class A misdemeanor prostitution violations. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Repeals the criminal offense of prostitution. Provides a fine schedule based upon net income of a person convicted of solicitation of a sexual act, promoting prostitution, promoting juvenile prostitution, patronizing a prostitute, or patronizing a juvenile prostitute. Eliminates enhanced penalties for previous convictions of prostitution. Eliminates a prostitution conviction as a disqualifying offense for obtaining certain occupations. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes.

Justin Slaughter

UNIFORM RACIAL CLASSIFICATION

Amends the Uniform Racial Classification Act. Provides that whenever a State agency is required by law to compile or report statistical data using racial or ethnic classifications, that State agency shall use Asiatic or Moorish as a racial classification. Provides that a State agency is not required to use that classification for reporting workforce or hiring data until after July 1, 2026.

Justin Slaughter

$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.

Hoan Huynh

KINDERGARTEN READINESS PROGRAM

Creates the Adaptive Kindergarten Readiness Pilot Program Act. Provides that, no later than July 1, 2026, the Secretary of State shall establish and oversee an Adaptive Kindergarten Readiness Pilot Program to provide preschool children with access to educational technology programs that use family engagement to improve kindergarten readiness. Provides that, during the 2026-2027 academic year, the Pilot Program shall provide a cohort of eligible children with access to an educational technology program that satisfies specified goals concerning kindergarten readiness. Sets forth provisions concerning the selection of a provider for the Pilot Program; provider duties; and reporting requirements. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2028. Effective July 1, 2025.

Edgar González, Jr.

TRANSIT-TO-TRAILS PROGRAM

Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program through which the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities for projects that facilitate travel by public transportation to public outdoor recreation sites for outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, boating, picnicking, hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, or other nature-based activities. Provides that the Secretary shall offer grants through the Transit-to-Trails program on an annual basis. Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules necessary to implement and administer the program. Provides that, in considering grant applications, the Department shall prioritize projects with demonstrated intent to enhance access to outdoor recreation opportunities for populations in greatest need of improved access to outdoor nature-based recreation. Requires the Department to provide technical assistance in preparing grant applications to applicants upon request. Provides that implementation of the grant program is subject to appropriation by the General Assembly.

Justin Slaughter

CAP DEV BD-SUBS

Amends the Capital Development Board Act and the State Prompt Payment Act. Provides that the Capital Development Board may issue direct payment to subcontractors for work performed on State-funded projects if: (1) the subcontractor has submitted an affidavit and supporting documentation verifying the amount due for work performed, including a copy of the subcontract agreement and evidence of work completion; (2) the prime contractor has failed to pay the subcontractor within 30 days after the prime contractor receives payment from the Board; and (3) the subcontractor has provided written notice of non-payment to the Capital Development Board and the prime contractor and has allowed the prime contractor a 10-day response period.

Kam Buckner

IN-STATE TUITION-MILITARY FAM

Amends the Public Higher Education Act. Provides that if a student resides with a parent in the State and that parent is an active military member at the time the student enrolls, registers, or submits an enrollment deposit to a public institution of higher education in the State, the student shall be guaranteed the in-State tuition rate for the entirety of the student's enrollment at that public institution of higher education regardless of whether the parent is later reassigned to military service that relocates the parent outside of the State.

Harry Benton

CONSUMER REPORTING SERVICE

Amends the Consumer Installment Loan Act. Provides that the certified database provider shall indemnify the licensee against all claims and actions arising from illegal or willful or wanton acts on the part of the certified database provider. The certified database provider may charge a fee not to exceed the lesser of $1 or 0.1% of the loan principal for each loan entered into the certified database. Prohibits the database provider from charging any additional fees or charges to the licensee. Effective immediately.

Jawaharial Williams

WAGE PAYMENT-SEVERANCE PAY

Amends the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. Provides that the definition of "wages" includes any severance, back pay, front pay, or any concomitant relief owed to an employee pursuant to a separation or severance agreement between the 2 parties, policy of the employer, judicial ruling, or administrative ruling. Provides that the definition applies to former, current, or future employees. Makes a conforming change to the definition of "employee".

Daniel Didech

JUV CT-FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that if a minor's guardian has submitted an application for the Family Support Program and that application is pending review or under active review to determine if the minor is eligible for the Family Support Program, and the minor is placed in the custody or guardianship of the Department of Children and Family Services under the Abuse, Neglected, or Dependent Minors Article of the Act on the basis of a petition alleging that the minor is dependent because the minor was left at a psychiatric hospital beyond medical necessity, the minor's application shall be expedited for review to determine if the minor is eligible for the Family Support Program. Provides that if the application review determines that the minor is eligible for the Family Support Program, the court shall conduct a hearing within 14 days upon notification to all parties that an application for the Family Support Program services has been approved and services are available.

Suzanne M. Ness

PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL FACILY

Creates the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) Act. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to establish an Illinois Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) program that is family-driven, youth-guided, and trauma-informed, and includes youth and family involvement in all aspects of care planning. Requires the Department to submit a State Plan Amendment, by January 1, 2026, to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to establish coverage of federally authorized, medically necessary inpatient psychiatric services delivered by a certified PRTF to medical assistance beneficiaries under 21 years of age. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules to implement the PRTF program that at a minimum shall include: (i) certification and participation requirements for PRTF providers in compliance with all applicable federal laws, regulations, requirements, and policies; (ii) monitoring and oversight of PRTF services; (iii) a limit on allowable beds at any one PRTF, not to exceed 40 total beds; and other matters. Requires the Department to establish, and update as needed, a methodology for completing a statewide PRTF capacity analysis for the purposes of identifying capacity needs for PRTF services under the Illinois Medical Assistance Program. Requires the Department to establish a PRTF Advisory Committee responsible for reviewing and providing guidance on the Department's policies and implementations of the PRTF program. Requires the Department to publish on its website counts of reported emergency safety interventions and serious occurrences by State fiscal year and quarter. Makes conforming changes to the Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act of 2013, the Child Care Act of 1969, and other various Acts. Effective immediately.

Lindsey LaPointe

POLICE-ENFORCEMENT UNIT

Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board shall determine whether an applicant has met the requirements of the Act and is qualified to be employed as a law enforcement officer and issue a certificate to applicants qualified to be employed as a law enforcement officer. Provides that the Board may hire investigators for the purposes of complying with the Act. Provides that the Board's investigators shall be law enforcement officers. Provides that the Board shall not waive the training requirement unless the investigator has had a minimum of 5 years experience as a sworn law enforcement officer in the State. Provides that any complaint filed against the Board's investigators shall be investigated by the Illinois State Police. Provides that the Board shall create, within the Board, a Statewide Enforcement Unit. Provides that the Statewide Enforcement Unit shall be responsible for the investigation of matters concerning automatic and discretionary decertification of full-time and part-time law enforcement officers, and the prosecution of matters under those provisions. Provides that before a law enforcement agency may appoint a law enforcement officer or a person seeking a certification as a law enforcement officer in the State, the chief executive officer, sheriff, appointing authority, or designee must: (1) perform a criminal background check including reviewing criminal history and national decertification indices, and all disciplinary records by any previous law enforcement or correctional employer, including complaints or investigations of misconduct, including the outcome of any investigation regardless of the result, and the reason for separation from employment; (2) check the Officer Professional Conduct Database; (3) verify from the local prosecuting authority in any jurisdiction in which the applicant has served as to whether the applicant is on any impeachment disclosure lists; and (4) inquire into whether the applicant has any past or present affiliations with terrorist organizations. Makes other changes.

Justin Slaughter

FELONY-RUNNING FOR OFFICE

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Removes provisions providing that a person is not eligible to take the oath of office for a municipal office if that person has been convicted of certain crimes. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a person convicted of a felony, bribery, perjury, or other infamous crime (rather than a felony) for an offense committed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act while he or she was serving as a public official is ineligible to hold any local public office (in addition to being ineligible to hold an office created by the Constitution of the State) unless the person's conviction is reversed or until the completion of his or her sentence and his or her eligibility to hold office is restored. Amends the Officials Convicted of Infamous Crimes Act and the Election Code making conforming changes.

Curtis J. Tarver, II

USE/OCC TX-BROADBAND

Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Creates an exemption for equipment and materials placed in service on or after January 1, 2026 that are incorporated into or used in the business of providing broadband services. Effective immediately.

Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

FRAUD-MOTOR FUEL PRICE

Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that it is an unlawful practice for any person to sell, offer to sell, or attempt to sell motor fuel if the price of the motor fuel is falsely represented to a consumer through advertising labels or signs that indicate a different price for the motor fuel than the price at the point of distribution.

Amy Briel