Bills & Legislation

SOCIAL MEDIA TAX-REPEAL

Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983. Repeals provisions imposing a social media platform fee.

Travis WeaverRepublican

TARGETED AD TAX-REPEAL

Repeals the Targeted Advertising Services Tax Act. Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Travis WeaverRepublican

STUDENT CARDIAC SAFETY ACT

Creates the Student Cardiac Safety Act. Provides that beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, a qualified health care professional who performs a physical examination on a student athlete in any of grades kindergarten through 12 shall include a cardiovascular prescreening as part of the examination. Sets forth requirements for the prescreening. Requires a student athlete with a positive finding to be referred to a cardiologist for further evaluation and testing. Requires the Department of Public Health to compile and publish on its website an annual report concerning the prescreenings. Provides that beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, a qualified health care provider shall incorporate a cardiovascular prescreening into the annual well-child visit of each patient who is a student in any of grades kindergarten through 12. Requires the distribution of educational materials that provide information about diseases that can cause sudden cardiac arrest and heart failure. Requires the Department to implement policies, programs, training, and continuing education that increase a health care professional's knowledge of cardiovascular prescreening guidelines. Requires rulemaking.

Lindsey LaPointeDemocrat

SLF-BASIC HYGIENE PRODUCTS

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that services provided by supportive living facilities shall include the provision of basic hygiene products necessary for residents to meet required hygiene standards. Provides that "basic hygiene products" shall include, but not be limited to: (i) soap; (ii) shampoo; (iii) toothpaste and toothbrushes; (iv) deodorant; (v) toilet paper; (vi) skin care products necessary to maintain health; (vii) incontinence supplies when medically or functionally indicated; (viii) a bath mat for the tub or shower; (ix) a set of towels; and (x) a set of linen bed sheets. Requires basic hygiene products to be provided by the supportive living facility and included in the monthly rate paid under the supportive living facilities program. Provides that residents shall not be required to purchase basic hygiene products from their personal needs allowance. Provides that each supportive living facility may, subject to appropriation, provide residents with meals that shall be nutritionally adequate. Permits the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to establish a minimum per resident daily meal expenditure that shall be automatically adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the Midwest Region. Requires the Department to maintain the rate add-on implemented on January 1, 2023, for the provision of 2 meals per day at no less than $6.15 per day.

Lindsey LaPointeDemocrat

SPORTS WAGERING-EXCHANGE TAX

Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Repeals provisions concerning an exchange wager transaction tax. Effective immediately.

Travis WeaverRepublican

$SOS-COSMETOLOGY CIVICS

Appropriates $25,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Secretary of State for grants to Data Foundation Inc. to assist licensees under the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 in promoting voter registration and civic engagement. Effective immediately.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

FAIR RENTAL ENFORCEMENT ACT

Amends the Eviction Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that if a tenant fails to pay rent within the time stated in the notice and demand for payment of rent and the landlord commences an eviction or ejectment action, the summons and complaint for the eviction or ejectment action shall be served on the tenant within 5 business days after the landlord commences the action. Requires the tenant to file an appearance within 5 business days of receiving the summons and complaint for the eviction or ejectment action. Requires the court to hold the hearing on the eviction or ejectment action within 10 business days of the tenant filing an appearance, or, if the tenant fails to file an appearance, within 10 business days of the date on which the tenant was required to file an appearance. Provides that, if a judgment is entered in favor of the landlord, the judgment shall be served on the tenant within 5 business days of the entry of the judgment. Provides that possession of the premises shall be restored to the landlord immediately following the service of the judgment.

Tony M. McCombieRepublican

SPORTS WAGERING-FANTASY MKT

Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Repeals provisions concerning an exchange wager transaction tax. Repeals the following provisions concerning fantasy contests: (1) provisions providing that fantasy contests do not constitute gambling; (2) provisions concerning licensure of fantasy contest operators; and (3) provisions imposing a privilege tax on the privilege of holding a license to operate fantasy contests under the Act. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Repeals provisions providing that participants in certain fantasy contests shall not be convicted of gambling. Effective immediately.

Travis WeaverRepublican

FIRE PROT DIST-TRUSTEE REMOVAL

Amends the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that a trustee who is appointed by the presiding officer of a county board to the board of trustees of a multi-township or multi-municipality fire protection district located wholly within a county with a population of less than 3,000,000 may be removed from office by the presiding officer with the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the members of the county board if: (1) the trustee is notified of the proposed removal action by registered United States mail, with return receipt requested; (2) the trustee has had an opportunity to be heard before the county board publicly, in person or by counsel, upon not less than 10 days' notice; and (3) the notification includes an explanation of the proposal to remove the trustee, including a copy of any written charges against the trustee. Effective immediately.

John M. CabelloRepublican

MECHANICS LIEN-PRE-LIEN NOTICE

Amends the Mechanics Lien Act. Provides that, before recording a lien against an owner-occupied single-family residence, a contractor must determine whether a senior citizens homestead exemption has been granted under the Property Tax Code for that residence, and if such an exemption has been granted, the contractor must provide the owner with a Senior Citizen Pre-Lien Notice no less than 15 days before recording the lien. Sets forth the information to include in the Senior Citizen Pre-Lien Notice. Allows the owner to, within 15 days after receiving a Senior Citizen Pre-Lien Notice, dispute the lien in writing. Sets forth requirements statements for the contractor's affidavit. Allows the owner to bring an action in the circuit court requesting that a lien be discharged or reduced on the ground that the contractor failed to comply with the provisions or on the ground that the amount of the lien is excessive. Effective immediately.

Michael CrawfordDemocrat

LOC GOVT-DATA CENTER

Amends the Counties Code. Allows a county to establish standards for the construction of data centers by ordinance. Provides that the standards may include, without limitation, the size, height, and design of structures and the number of facilities that may be located within a geographic area. Provides that a county may regulate the siting of data centers in unincorporated areas of the county outside of the zoning jurisdiction of a municipality and may establish other specified standards. Sets forth provisions concerning notice and hearings. Provides that any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to data centers that is in effect prior to the effective date may remain in effect. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality may, by ordinance, regulate the siting of data centers within the municipality's zoning jurisdiction, including the 1.5-mile radius surrounding its zoning jurisdiction, and may establish other specified standards. Sets forth provisions concerning notice and hearings.

Christopher "C.D." DavidsmeyerRepublican

LOCAL DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING

Amends Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security shall, during Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028, award grants to units of local government in Alexander, Champaign, Cook, DuPage, Ford, Fulton, Kane, Lake, La Salle, Marshall, McLean, Pulaski, Tazewell, Vermilion, and Will Counties to reimburse those units of local government for expenses incurred to provide disaster relief services and disaster restoration services in response to the disasters declared in the proclamation issued by the Governor on August 18, 2026. Authorizes rulemaking by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security as necessary to facilitate the award of grants under the amendatory Act. Provides that the rules, at a minimum, shall include a prioritization system for awarding grants and shall require the unit of local government that is applying for financial assistance: (1) to provide to the Agency invoices quantifying the damage and the total cost of repairs within the unit of local government on account of the disasters declared in the proclamation issued by the Governor on August 18, 2026; (2) to demonstrate that the claimed damage is the result of the disasters declared in the August 18, 2026 gubernatorial disaster proclamation and not the result of unrelated events; and (3) to demonstrate that the grant funds will be used for public purposes. Defines "disaster relief services" and "disaster restoration services". Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that, during Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028 only, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security may expend moneys from the Budget Stabilization Fund in the amount authorized by appropriation in the applicable fiscal year for the purpose of providing for the award of grants in accordance with the amendatory Act. Makes conforming changes to the Budget Stabilization Act and the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.

Anthony DeLucaDemocrat

ULYSSES S. GRANT DAY

Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that April 27 of each year shall be designated as Ulysses S. Grant Day to be observed throughout the State as a day set apart to honor the 18th President of the United States of America who settled in Galena in 1860 and led the Union to victory in the Civil War as Commanding General before becoming President, championing national unity and defending civil rights for the newly freed. Effective immediately.

Tony M. McCombieRepublican

UNLAWFUL VISITATION INTRFERNCE

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Changes the penalties for unlawful visitation or parenting time interference. Provides that a violation is: (1) a petty offense, punishable by a fine of $500, for a first or second violation; and (2) a Class 4 felony if: (i) the defendant has 2 or more prior convictions for the offense; or (ii) the child was removed from the State of Illinois in violation of a court order.

Barbara HernandezDemocrat

DHS-DD BED REDUCTIONS

Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall make no further reductions in bed capacity at State-operated facilities for persons with developmental disabilities without the purpose of protecting the health or safety of recipients or employees of State-operated facilities for persons with developmental disabilities. Provides that nothing in the amendatory Act shall affect the authority of the Governor to issue emergency executive orders to protect the health or safety of recipients or employees of State-operated facilities for persons with developmental disabilities. Provides that if the Department wants to restructure or transition a State-operated facility for persons with developmental disabilities that results in reduced bed capacity in the State-operated facility, the Department shall: (1) make a reasonable effort, as determined by the Department, to transition any State-operated developmental disability beds to State-operated minimum security psychiatric inpatient beds; or (2) make a reasonable effort, as determined by the Department, to transition any State-operated developmental disability beds to State-operated forensic step-down units.

Charles MeierRepublican

$GEN ASSEMBLY-TECH

Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the General Assembly for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.

Don HarmonDemocrat

PEN CD-TIER 2 BENEFITS

Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Makes changes to Tier 2 benefits, including changing the amount of the automatic annual increase to 3% of the originally granted retirement annuity or 3% of the retirement annuity then being paid for the General Assembly and Judges Articles, changing the limit on the amount of salary for annuity purposes to the Social Security wage base, changing the calculation of final average salary to the Tier 1 calculation for persons who are active members on or after January 1, 2026, and changing the retirement age. Establishes an accelerated pension benefit payment option for the General Assembly, Chicago Teachers, and Judges Articles of the Code. Provides that, with regard to persons subject to the Tier 2 provisions, a security employee of the Department of Human Services, a security employee of the Department of Corrections or the Department of Juvenile Justice, an investigator for the Department of the Lottery, or a State highway worker is entitled to an annuity calculated under the alternative retirement annuity provisions of the State Employee Article of the Code. Authorizes the conversion of service to eligible creditable service. Provides that the Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act (Article 20 of the Code) is adopted and made a part of the Downstate Police, Downstate Firefighter, Chicago Police, and Chicago Firefighter Articles. Authorizes SLEP status under the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for a person who is a county correctional officer or probation officer and for a person who participates in IMRF and qualifies as a firefighter under the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act. In the Downstate Firefighter Article, includes a de facto firefighter in the definition of "firefighter". Defines "de facto firefighter". Provides that the monthly pension of a firefighter who is receiving a disability pension shall be increased at the rate of 3% of the original monthly pension. Makes changes to the minimum retirement annuity payable to a firefighter with 20 or more years of creditable service, the minimum disability pension, and the minimum surviving spouse's pension. Makes other changes. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State. Effective immediately.

Robert F. MartwickDemocrat

PROPERTY TAXES-TECH

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

Don HarmonDemocrat

HOUSING-TECH

Amends the State Housing Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Don HarmonDemocrat

METROPOLITAN MOBILITY AUTH ACT

Creates the Metropolitan Mobility Authority Act. Establishes the Metropolitan Mobility Authority. Provides that the Chicago Transit Authority, the Commuter Rail Division and the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority, and the Regional Transportation Authority are consolidated into the Metropolitan Mobility Authority and the Service Boards are abolished. Creates the Suburban Bus Operating Division, Commuter Rail Operating Division, and the Chicago Transit Operating Division. Reinserts, reorganizes, and changes some provisions from the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act and the Regional Transportation Authority Act into the new Act. Includes provisions concerning the operation of the Metropolitan Mobility Authority. Repeals the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act and the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Amends various Acts, Laws, and Codes to make conforming changes. Creates the Equitable Transit-Supportive Development Act. Establishes the Office of Equitable Transit-Oriented Development and the Transit-Supportive Development Fund. Provides that the Office and the Fund are to aid transit-supportive development near high-quality transit by providing specified funding to municipalities that have adopted the standards in the transit support overlay district for that area or that have adopted zoning and other changes that the Office determines have benefits greater than or equal to such a District, including transit support overlay districts. Includes provisions relating to Office standards, procedures, and reports. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change. Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code. Requires the Department to establish, staff, and support an Office of Public Transportation Support for the purpose of optimizing the operation of public transportation vehicles and the delivery of public transportation services on highways under the Department's jurisdiction in the Metropolitan Mobility Authority's metropolitan region. Describes the duties and operations of the Office. Amends the Toll Highway Act. Provides that the Chair of the Metropolitan Mobility Authority is a nonvoting member of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority.

Ram VillivalamDemocrat

EMPLOYMENT-TECH

Amends the Labor Dispute Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Don HarmonDemocrat

GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Don HarmonDemocrat

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.

Laura EllmanDemocrat

END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS ACT

Creates the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act. Authorizes a qualified patient with a terminal disease to request that a physician prescribe aid-in-dying medication that will allow the patient to end the patient's life in a peaceful manner. Contains provisions concerning: the procedures and forms to be used to request aid-in-dying medication; the responsibilities of attending and consulting physicians; the referral of patients for determinations of mental capacity; the residency of qualified patients; the safe disposal of unused medications; the obligations of health care entities; the immunities granted for actions taken in good faith reliance upon the Act; the reporting requirements of physicians; the effect of the Act on the construction of wills, contracts, and statutes; the effect of the Act on insurance policies and annuities; the procedures for the completion of death certificates; the liabilities and penalties provided by the Act; the construction of the Act; the definitions of terms used in the Act; and other matters. Effective 6 months after becoming law.

Linda HolmesDemocrat

HEALTH-TECH

Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Don HarmonDemocrat

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT-TECH

Creates the Workforce Development Act. Contains only a short title provision.

Don HarmonDemocrat

EDUCATION-TECH

Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the School Code's construction.

Don HarmonDemocrat

EQUITABLE UNIVERSITY FUNDING

Creates the Adequate and Equitable Public University Funding Act. Provides that, after the effective date of the Act, all general operating expenses for public universities shall be distributed by the Board of Higher Education through a funding formula for eligible public institutions and shall be administered by the Board. Defines "eligible public institution". Sets forth provisions concerning the adequacy targets and resource profiles of eligible public institutions. Provides for the distribution of State appropriations and the calculation of the base funding minimum for each eligible public institution. Provides that the Board shall oversee an accountability and transparency framework for assessing the distribution and use of all funds appropriated by the funding formula and evaluating the funds' effects on institutional outcomes pertaining to student affordability, enrollment, persistence, and outcome metrics. Provides for reporting and the establishment of an Accountability and Transparency Committee. Provides that the Board shall establish a Funding Formula Review Panel tasked with studying and reviewing topics pertaining to the implementation and impact of the funding formula. Contains provisions concerning the Board's annual budget request and the collection of data. Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Removes certain provisions concerning budget proposals. Effective immediately.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

HEALTH-TECH

Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Don HarmonDemocrat

BUSINESS-TECH

Amends the Franchise Tax and License Fee Amnesty Act of 2007. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Don HarmonDemocrat

CIVIL LAW-TECH

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes a technical change in the short title Section.

Don HarmonDemocrat

STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Don HarmonDemocrat

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS-TECH

Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning prohibited transactions.

Don HarmonDemocrat

$IL ST POLICE-GRANTS-BALLISTIC

Appropriates $4,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois State Police for the partnership with the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police for grants for State and local police agencies for the purchase, expansion, and maintenance of equipment services that support the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) and other ballistic technology equipment for ballistic imaging. Effective July 1, 2026.

Rita MayfieldDemocrat

$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.

Sonya M. HarperDemocrat

$DCEO-YOUTHBUILD

Appropriates $2,200,000 from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to YouthBuild Lake County for costs associated with capital improvements. Effective July 1, 2026.

Rita MayfieldDemocrat

$ST BD ED-FAITH BY PLATE

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

Kevin John OlickalDemocrat

MUNI CD-DATA CENTER REFERENDUM

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, before a municipality grants an application for siting approval of a data center the corporate authorities of a municipality in which the facility will be located or the zoning board of appeals for the municipality shall hold at least one public hearing. Provides that notice of a public hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation. Provides that the siting of a data center shall be subject to back-door referendum. Provides that a back-door referendum shall be held within 60 days after the municipality publishes notice of the application for sitting approval of the data center, a petition is filed with the municipal clerk and signed by the necessary number of electors, asking that the application for siting approval of the data center be submitted to referendum. Sets forth the requirements of notice. Provides that the municipal clerk must certify the question for submission at a regularly scheduled election held in accordance with general election law. Sets forth the requirements of a back-door referendum. Defines "data center" and "application for siting approval of a data center".

Jed DavisRepublican

ALGORITHMIC PRICING DISCLOSURE

Creates the Algorithmic Pricing Transparency Act. Provides that any person or entity that sells or offers to sell goods or services through an online platform to consumers in the State shall provide a clear and conspicuous disclosure if the baseline price for a specific consumer is personalized and generated using surveillance pricing. Provides that a consumer may opt out of surveillance pricing and a covered entity shall provide the consumer with a non-personalized baseline price for the goods or services. Prohibits a covered entity from using specified personal information to generate algorithmic pricing. Provides that price changes that are the result of specified allowable conduct are not prohibited under the Act. Exempts insurers and providers of financial services from the requirements of the Act. Provides that a violation of the Act is an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Preempts home rule. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make a conforming change. Restricts private rights of action to enforce the Algorithmic Pricing Transparency Act. Effective January 1, 2028.

Maura HirschauerDemocrat

$DHS-MCLEAN COUNTY

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

Sharon ChungDemocrat

ILLINOIS BABY BOND TRUST

Amends the State Treasurer Act. Establishes the Illinois Baby Bond Trust. Provides that the State Treasurer shall be responsible for the receipt, maintenance, administration, investing, and disbursements of moneys from the trust. Sets forth additional provisions concerning the deposit and distribution of moneys in the trust. Provides that, upon the birth of a designated beneficiary, the State Treasurer shall transfer $5,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the trust to be credited toward the accounting of the designated beneficiary. Provides that, upon a designated beneficiary's eighteenth birthday, if the beneficiary is a resident of the State, the beneficiary shall become eligible to receive the total sum of the accounting to be used for a qualified expense. Defines "qualified expense" as an expenditure associated with: (i) education of a designated beneficiary; (ii) ownership of a home by a designated beneficiary; (iii) ownership of a business by a designated beneficiary; or (iv) any investment in financial assets or personal capital that provides long-term gains to wages or wealth. Effective January 1, 2029.

Kimberly Du BucletDemocrat

AI WORK TRANSITION COMMISSION

Creates the Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Workforce Transition Act. Establishes the Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Workforce Transition. Provides that the Commission shall direct specified State agencies to conduct assessments of the actual and projected impact of generative artificial intelligence systems and frontier artificial intelligence systems on Illinois industries, occupations, regions, and workers. Provides that the Commission shall identify, review, and make recommendations regarding State and federal workforce development, education, apprenticeship, unemployment insurance, and income support programs with consideration of the assessments. Requires specified State agencies to designate a senior staff liaison to the Commission and to conduct assessments, analyses, and data collection activities directed by the Commission. Provides that the Commission shall prepare and file an initial comprehensive report and biennial update reports concerning findings and recommendations. Sets forth provisions concerning membership; administrative support; meetings; and confidentiality. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2034. Effective immediately.

Kimberly Du BucletDemocrat

$DCEO-AI WORKFORCE TRANSITION

Appropriates $150,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Workforce Transition and to conduct the assessments required under the Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Workforce Transition Act. Effective July 1, 2026.

Kimberly Du BucletDemocrat

TRUST ACT-LAW ENFORCEMENT

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

John M. CabelloRepublican

$IDOT-ROAD FUND REAPPROP

Appropriates $1,260,000,000 to the Department of Transportation to be used for transportation related purposes in municipalities, counties, townships and road districts for projects related to (1) State and local asset management, (2) ADA improvements, (3) bike and pedestrian infrastructure improvements, (4) multi-modal connections, (5) capital safety improvement, and (6) match for federal grant opportunities. Effective July 1, 2026.

Ryan SpainRepublican

END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS CHANGES

Amends the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act. Deletes provisions requiring a health care professional or health care entity unable or unwilling to carry out aid in dying to refer the individual to another health care professional or health care entity. Repeals provisions concerning the signing of a death certificate and the contents of a death certificate for a death under the Act. Effective September 12, 2026.

William E HauterRepublican

REAL HOUSING ACT

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

William "Will" DavisDemocrat

ELEC CD-OBJECTION RULINGS

Amends the Election Code. In provisions concerning objections to petitions for nomination, provides that, unless a proceeding for judicial review has been commenced, the electoral board must transmit a certified copy of its ruling to the election authority to whom the ballot is certified and the appropriate county clerk before the date on which ballots must be printed.

Bradley FrittsRepublican