Bills & Legislation

JUV CT-FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL

Amends the Delinquent Minors Article of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Adds a Part concerning Fitness to Stand Trial. Specifies the unfitness standard for a minor. Sets forth procedures to raise the issue of the unfitness of a minor. Specifies the burden of proof and a presumption. Provides requirements for a fitness evaluation and hearing to determine the fitness of a minor. Provides the requirements for the services to attain fitness, the period to obtain fitness, initial and subsequent progress reports, periodic hearings, and in-court assistance to render a minor fit. Specifies time credit and sentencing guidelines for a minor who attains fitness. Provides for the legal disposition of a minor if fitness cannot be attained. Creates the Juvenile Discharge Hearing Task Force to examine the juvenile discharge hearing process, compare Illinois' process with those of other states with juvenile fitness standards, and recommend reforms to the process that ensures minors receive meaningful treatment for existing mental health needs. Provides that the recommendations shall include statutory language to update the juvenile hearing discharge process and whether the juvenile discharge hearing should take place on the same timeframe as discharge hearings for adult offenders. Provides that the Task Force may meet in person or virtually and shall issue a written report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly on or before July 1, 2027. Repeals task force provisions on January 1, 2028. Contains other provisions. Contains a severability provision. Effective July 1, 2026.

Lakesia CollinsDemocrat

DHFS-TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM

Amends the Hospital Services Trust Fund Article in the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning annual funding for the health care transformation program, provides that funds that had been budgeted but unexpended in State fiscal years 2021 through 2027 may be allocated in State fiscal year 2028 in an amount not to exceed $150,000,000.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

MAKE-READY INFRASTRUCTURE ACT

Creates the Make-Ready Infrastructure Rules Act. Sets forth findings. Defines terms. Provides that an electric utility shall propose a new rule, before the electric utility submits its next Multi-Year Integrated Rate Plan, that authorizes the electric utility to design and deploy all electrical distribution infrastructure on the utility side of the meter for all customers who have installed separately metered or submetered infrastructure to support electric vehicle charging stations, other than charging stations in single-family residences. Provides that an electric utility shall recover its revenue requirement for the design and deployment of such electrical distribution infrastructure through periodic Multi-Year Integrated Rate Plan proceedings or through other methods determined by the Commission by rule. Provides that the Commission shall require an electric utility to provide an accurate and full accounting of all the electric utility's expenses related to electrical distribution infrastructure and shall apply appropriate penalties to an electric utility that is not accurately tracking all expenses. Provides that the new proposed rule, once effective, shall be offered to customers as an alternative to the transmission line extension rules in place as of the effective date of the Act for electric vehicle infrastructure and any customer allowances established under the rule shall be based on the full useful life of the electrical distribution infrastructure. Makes other changes.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

RENT-SECURITY DEPOSITS

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Prohibits the total amount of a security deposit from exceeding the amount of the first full month's rent for the tenant's dwelling that is the primary residence of the tenant. Allows a landlord to only charge a tenant a security deposit upon the signing of an initial lease agreement. Prohibits a landlord from charging a tenant an additional security deposit or increase the total amount of a security deposit upon the renewal of a lease or upon an increase in rent. Prohibits a landlord from increasing rent by more than 3.5% in a 12-month period for a dwelling that is the primary residence of the tenant. Requires that a landlord provide a tenant with a minimum of 30 days' written notice before increasing rent. Provides that if written notice is not provided, the tenant is not liable for the difference between the initial rent and the increased rent. Provides that any person alleging a violation of these new provisions may bring a civil action, in accordance with applicable law, in any court of competent jurisdiction and the court may order injunctive relief, monetary relief, attorney's fees, and costs.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

CD CORR-END OF LIFE CARE

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Creates the End-of-life Care Peer Support Program. Provides that the program is available to terminally ill persons committed to the Department of Corrections. Provides that the program shall be administered by the Department of Corrections in partnership with certain health care providers. Provides that individual patients may accept or decline care or participation in the program. Provides that individual patients shall define the scope of peer support, including the option to opt out of certain aspects of support. Provides that patient care plans shall be developed with the individual patient, the patient's peer support attendants, and the interdisciplinary team. Provides that participating patients shall be subject to the least restrictive security measures possible, with access to comfort items such as blankets, memorabilia, music, and books. Provides that participating patients shall have the following rights: (1) the right to dignity, privacy, respect, and culturally competent care; (2) the right to request peer support services; (3) the right to refuse services; and (4) the right to request family visitation. Provides that all participants in the program, including patients and peer support attendants, shall have access to grief counseling and mental health care services as needed. Provides that the program shall be funded through: (1) the Individual Benefit Fund; (2) direct appropriations from the General Revenue Fund; and (3) federal appropriations if applicable.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

$DHS-LIVE FREE ILLINOIS-CHRC

Appropriates $10,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for a grant to Live Free Illinois to cover operational expenses for its Community Healing Resource Center Network. Effective July 1, 2026.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

PEN CD-SURS-TIER 2 RETIREMENT

Amends the State Universities Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a Tier 2 member who has at least 20 years of service in this system as a police officer or firefighter is entitled to a retirement annuity upon written application on or after the attainment of age 55 (instead of age 60) if a specified rule is applicable to the participant. Provides that the changes apply retroactively to January 1, 2011. Provides that any benefit increase that results from the amendatory Act is excluded from the definition of "new benefit increase".

Chapin RoseRepublican

INC TX- PAID TIME OFF

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for each taxpayer that is an eligible small employer in an amount equal to the amount paid during the taxable year by the eligible small employer to its employees as paid leave that is required by the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Provides that an eligible small employer is an employer that employs 50 or fewer employees during the taxable year and is subject to the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Effective January 1, 2027.

Chapin RoseRepublican

INS-MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Defines terms. Provides that "insurer" means a company, firm, partnership, association, order, society, or system that is obligated to pay at least part of the cost of repairing the exterior of an insured's motor vehicle under an insurance policy issued by the company, firm, partnership, association, order, society, or system. Provides that an insurer may not direct a body shop to repair an insured's motor vehicle until the insurer or its agent has given the insured written notice that meets certain requirements. Sets forth requirements for the content of the written notice. Provides that an insurer or its agent shall give an insured an opportunity to indicate in writing the type of body parts that the insured approves for use in the repair of the insured's motor vehicle. Provides that an insurer who violates certain requirements commits an improper claims practice. Provides that the requirements of the amendatory provisions apply only for 5 years after the model year of the applicable motor vehicle. Provides that the requirements of the amendatory provisions may be fulfilled on behalf of an insurer by the body shop that is directed by the insurer to repair the applicable motor vehicle. Makes a conforming change.

Chapin RoseRepublican

FISH-YOUTH AND ELDER LICENSES

Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Provides that the fee for a license for a resident of the State for sport fishing devices or spearing devices is $14.50 for individuals 18 to 64 years old (rather than $14.50 for individuals 16 to 64 years old). Provides that no fee for a license or a 3-year license shall be charged to residents under 18 years old or residents 65 years old or older (rather than one-half of the fee shall be charged to residents 65 years old or older). Deletes provisions regarding fees for residents 75 years old or older. Further provides that no fee for lifetime licenses shall be charged to residents 65 years old or older.

Chapin RoseRepublican

PROP TX-ASSESSMENT LIMIT

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the assessed value of residential property in any general assessment year shall not exceed the assessed value of the property in the last general assessment year multiplied by one plus the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index during the 12-month calendar year immediately preceding the general assessment year for which the reassessment is conducted. Provides that the limitation does not apply if the increase in assessment is attributable to an addition, improvement, or modification to the property. Preempts the power of home rule units to tax. Effective immediately.

Chapin RoseRepublican

TIF CITY OF PARIS

Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act of the Illinois Municipal Code. Extends the estimated date of completion of a redevelopment project and the retirement of obligations issued to finance redevelopment project costs for an ordinance adopted on January 1, 2006 by the City of Paris. Effective immediately.

Chapin RoseRepublican

INC TX- PAID TIME OFF

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for each taxpayer that is an eligible small employer in an amount equal to the amount paid during the taxable year by the eligible small employer to its employees as paid leave that is required by the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Provides that an eligible small employer is an employer that employs 50 or fewer employees during the taxable year and is subject to the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Effective January 1, 2027.

Chapin RoseRepublican

ESTATE TAX-INTEREST ON REFUNDS

Amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Provides that interest shall be paid upon any refund resulting from the overpayment of tax under the Act at the rate set forth under the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act if the overpayment is not refunded within the later of 30 days after the last date prescribed for the filing of a return under the Act or 30 days after the date of the overpayment.

Chapin RoseRepublican

JOB CREATION PILOT PROGRAM ACT

Creates the Job Creation Zone Pilot Program Act. Sets forth the boundaries of the job creation zone. Provides that applicants that pledge to hire at least 5 new employees at a designated location within the job creation zone are eligible for credits against their obligation to pay over withholding taxes under the Illinois Income Tax Act. Authorizes an applicant to request a credit award under the Act by making a formal written request or application with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Specifies that the amount of the credit may not exceed (i) 50% of the incremental income tax attributable to each new employee during the calendar year in which the new employee is hired and for the first 2 calendar years after the new employee is hired and (ii) 25% of the incremental income tax attributable to each new employee during the third and fourth calendar years after the new employee is hired. Grants the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity rulemaking powers to implement and enforce the Act. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Chapin RoseRepublican

$ICCB-COM COL ECONOMIC EMPOWER

Appropriates $1,000,000 to the Illinois Community College Board for the purpose of implementing the Community College Economic Empowerment Act. Effective July 1, 2026.

Patrick J. JoyceDemocrat

CRIM CD-AGGRAVATED BATTERY

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that the penalty for aggravated battery is a Class 2 felony (rather than a Class 3 felony) when the person knows the individual battered to be a judge, State's Attorney, or Assistant State's Attorney: (1) performing his or her official duties; (2) battered to prevent performance of his or her official duties; or (3) battered in retaliation for performing his or her official duties. Effective immediately.

Terri BryantRepublican

CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY ACT

Creates the Consumer Data Privacy Act. Establishes certain consumer rights relating to personal data, including the rights to confirm whether data is being processed, to correct any inaccuracies in the consumer's personal data, to delete personal data provided by the consumer, to obtain a copy of the consumer's personal data that was previously provided, and to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of data, or profiling of the consumer. Defines terms. Applies to persons who conduct business in Illinois or produce products or services that are targeted to Illinois residents and that during the a calendar year control or process person data of at least 100,000 consumers or 25,0000 consumers and derives over 50% of gross revenue from the sale of personal data. Makes requirements for persons or entities that control and process consumer data and also exempts certain persons or entities from the statutory provisions of the Act. Provides that the Attorney General has exclusive authority to enforce the consumer data privacy rights. Creates the Consumer Privacy Fund to be administered by the Office of the Attorney General. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from disclosure data protection impact assessments done under the Illinois Consumer Data Privacy Act. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act.

Sue RezinRepublican

INS-HEALTH/CORONARY SCAN

Amends the Accident and Health Article of the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2028 shall cover a medically necessary coronary calcium scan and scoring every 36 months for individuals over the age of 40. Defines "coronary calcium scan and scoring". Makes conforming changes in 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 Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Effective January 1, 2027.

Napoleon Harris IIIDemocrat

CD CORR-LONG-ACTING INJECT MED

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall create and implement, beginning on January 1, 2027, a pilot program to establish the effectiveness of long-acting injectable medications for substance use disorders for persons committed to its custody who have drug problems. Provides that the pilot program shall require long-acting injectable medications for substance use disorders to be used in at least one Department of Corrections facility. Provides that the Director of Corrections may expand the pilot program to include an additional facility or facilities as he or she deems appropriate. Provides that a minimum of 4,000 administrations of long-acting injectable medications for substance use disorders shall be included in the pilot program. Provides that the Department must report to the General Assembly on the effectiveness of the program on or before January 1, 2028.

Napoleon Harris IIIDemocrat

GOVT COMMUNICATION SECURITY

Creates the Government Communications Transparency and Security Act. Prohibits a government entity, government officer, or government employee from downloading, installing, accessing, activating, or using an end-to-end encryption platform with autodeletion on a government communication device. Prohibits an Internet service provider, telecommunications carrier, server operator, mobile application marketplace, or digital platform doing business in the State from enabling the download, installation, activation, or operation of an end-to-end encryption platform with autodeletion on a government communication device. Requires Internet service providers, telecommunications carriers, and digital platforms to implement reasonable technological measures to block access to, installation of, or operation of end-to-end encryption platforms with autodeletion on government communication devices. Establishes penalties for violations. Authorizes the Attorney General or an Illinois taxpayer to bring suit to enforce the Act, with recovery of attorney's fees and costs. Requires the Department of Innovation and Technology to adopt rules. Defines terms. Effective January 1, 2027.

Michael E. HastingsDemocrat

CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT ACT

Creates the Citizens Empowerment Act. Provides that electors may petition for a referendum at the next general election to dissolve a unit of local government. Sets forth the requirements for the petition, together with the form and requirements for the ballot referendum. Provides for the transfer of all real and personal property and any other assets, together with all personnel, contractual obligations, and liabilities of the dissolving unit of local government to the receiving unit of local government. Amends the Election Code to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Bill CunninghamDemocrat

$DHS-TASC-MENTAL HLTH CENTER

Appropriates $500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for a grant to Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities (TASC) to support pursuit of certification as a Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center beginning with the TASC offices in Rockford and Peoria. Effective July 1, 2026.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEDICAID-BRAIN INJURY WAIVER

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2027, certain services shall be eligible for reimbursement at approved programs through the Brain Injury waiver for eligible individuals over the age of 21, including, but not limited to: (1) case management; (2) nursing services; (3) medical oversight by consulting medical director; (4) physical therapy; and (5) occupational therapy. Requires the Department of Human Services to reimburse approved programs at the rates in effect for the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver program most recently approved. Effective January 1, 2027.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEDICAID-SUPPORTIVE LIVING

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning the supportive living facilities program, provides that sites for the operation of the program shall be selected by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services based upon criteria that may include the need for services in a geographic area, the availability of funding, the site's ability to meet the standards, and a need to increase access for Medicaid enrollees who need an alternative to nursing home care. Requires the Department to determine need utilizing the most recently available statewide report every 3 years, and to also consider the occupancy rates, vacancies, and waiting lists in surrounding operational supportive living program sites, and public comments. Provides that based on need, the Department shall make the final determination to establish geographic areas utilizing county or zip code-based geographic areas within a rate setting region as the basis for opening a competitive application process. Contains provisions on the analysis and other information required in the statewide report; primary market areas for supportive living program sites; and other matters. Effective immediately.

David KoehlerDemocrat

EPA-FEDERAL BACKSTOP

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In provisions concerning the regulation of air pollution, water pollution, drinking water, hazardous waste, and landfills, provides that the Illinois Pollution Control Board shall not adopt any standards that are less stringent than those existing in Board regulations. Provides that various provisions of the Act shall not be construed to limit the right of a person to submit to the Board, or for the Board to adopt, regulations more stringent than the regulations promulgated by the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Laura EllmanDemocrat

GUARDIANSHIP-VARIOUS

Amends the Guardianship and Advocacy Act. Changes references from the federal Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Act to the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000. Provides that a majority of members of the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, excluding vacancies, (instead of 6 members of the Commission) constitute a quorum. In a provision concerning regional authorities making their findings and recommendations public, provides that it shall include in any such public statement any reply made by the State agency, service provider, or other person investigated, if requested by the provider. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Makes changes to the definitions of "guardian" and "mental illness" and adds a definition of "under guardianship". Changes references from the Guardianship and Mental Health Advocacy Commission to the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission.

Julie A. MorrisonDemocrat

PROCUREMENT-MARKET BASKET

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. In provisions concerning competitive sealed bidding, provides that a contract for supplies may be awarded using a market basket analysis to evaluate the lowest price a vendor can offer for a representative sample of supplies.

Mike PorfirioDemocrat

SCH CD-COMPLIANCE COMPLAINT

Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to develop a standardized Uniform Compliance Complaint Form to be used statewide and made available on the website of every regional office of education and intermediate service center. Provides that the Uniform Compliance Complaint Form shall allow a complainant to allege a school district's or school's violation of the Code or a rule over which the regional superintendent of schools or intermediate service center's executive director has oversight. Provides that upon receipt of a written and signed complaint using the form, the regional office of education or intermediate service center shall conduct an independent investigation. Requires the regional office of education or the intermediate service center to issue a written decision to the complainant within 60 calendar days after receipt of the complaint. Provides that if the regional office of education or intermediate service center finds a violation of the Code or a rule, the regional office of education or intermediate service center shall issue a report requiring the district to develop a corrective action plan. Provides that any district or school official who knowingly provides false information during the investigation or refuses to cooperate with the regional office of education or the intermediate service center in its investigation is subject to a hearing regarding the official's professional educator license status. Allows a party to a complaint to appeal the decision of the regional office of education or the intermediate service center to the State Superintendent of Education within 30 days after the issuance of the written decision. Requires the State Board to adopt rules as are necessary to implement the provisions.

Michael E. HastingsDemocrat

USE OF DRY NEEDLING

Amends the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act, the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act, and the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. In provisions concerning the use of dry needling, provides that "dry needling", also known as intramuscular therapy, means an advanced needling skill or technique limited to the treatment of myofascial pain, using a single use, single insertion, sterile filiform needle (rather than a single use, single insertion, sterile filiform needle without the use of heat, cold, or any other added modality or medication), that is inserted into the skin or underlying tissues to stimulate trigger points. Provides that "dry needling" does not include the teaching or application of acupuncture in accordance with traditional and modern practices of East Asian medical theory (rather than the teaching or application of acupuncture described by the stimulation of auricular points, utilization of distal points or non-local points, needle retention, application of retained electric stimulation leads, or other acupuncture theory).

Michael E. HastingsDemocrat

AUTO CONTRACT-SIMPLE CANCEL

Amends the Automatic Contract Renewal Act. Provides that any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation that sells or offers to sell any products or services to a consumer pursuant to a contract, where such contract automatically renews, shall provide the consumer with the option to cancel the contract, at any time, using a simple cancellation mechanism in the same medium that the consumer used to consent to the contract. Provides that an entity shall provide a clear and conspicuous notice, in a manner that may be retained by the consumer, of any material change to the terms of a contract containing an automatic renewal offer at least 3 days prior to the change to the terms. Sets forth additional requirements concerning the cancellation of automatic renewal offers, continuous service offers, and free trial or promotional period offers entered into online, including requiring an entity to provide a one-step online cancellation link. Makes other changes.

Michael E. HastingsDemocrat

2ND CHANCE PROBATION/WEAPONS

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the following are discretionary (rather than mandatory) preconditions to Second Chance Probation: (1) making full restitution to the victim or property owner; (2) obtaining or attempting to obtain employment; (3) paying fines and costs; (4) attending specified educational courses; and (5) performing community service. Eliminates a provision which requires a defendant to submit to periodic drug testing at a time and in a manner ordered by the court, but no less than 3 times during the period of probation, with the cost of the testing to be paid by the defendant. Authorizes defense counsel to offer input on the duration of the First Time Weapon Offense Program. Deletes provisions requiring the State's Attorney consent for a defendant to participate in Second Chance Probation or the First Time Weapon Offense Program.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

POLICE-FACIAL RECOGNITION ACT

Creates the Facial Recognition Technology in Law Enforcement Act. Provides that a law enforcement agency that uses facial recognition technology shall conduct a compliance audit regarding implementation of the policies established under the Act. Requires the Illinois State Police to publish a report that may contain recommendations for updates in local policies regarding the use of facial recognition technology, overall rates of implementation of policies outlined in the Act, and an assessment of the accuracy and reliability of facial recognition technology used by law enforcement agencies in this State. Provides that facial recognition technology shall not be used by law enforcement agencies or law enforcement officers to analyze an image or recording of individuals (1) engaged in activity that is protected under the United States Constitution or the Illinois Constitution unless there is reasonable suspicion that the individual is actively committing a crime, is about to commit a crime, or has already committed a crime; (2) for the purpose of real or live-time identification of an image or recording; or (3) solely based on an individual's political or social beliefs, the individual's engagement in lawful activities, or the individual's race, color, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender, disability, national origin, or housing status. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Requires the Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to publish a model statewide policy and curriculum regarding the use of facial recognition technology and other emerging technologies. In provisions concerning the decertification of law enforcement officers, requires administrative law judges presiding over decertification hearings to be trained in, among other things, technological tools that law enforcement officers use in criminal procedures. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that results generated by facial recognition technology shall not serve as the sole basis to establish probable cause for a warrant for arrest or a search warrant. Effective immediately.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

VEH CD-ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2027, an electric vehicle owner may register an electric vehicle with any qualifying registration, and an additional $320 surcharge shall be collected in addition to the applicable registration fee. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2028, the Secretary shall annually adjust the electric vehicle registration surcharge by an amount equal to the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for the 12 months ending in March of the year in which the increase takes place. Establishes the Road Usage Charge Program to be implemented by Secretary of State to be used in lieu of the fees levied for electric vehicle owners. Requires the Secretary to adopt rules to implement the Program. Allows the Secretary to impose a penalty for failure to timely pay a road usage charge according to the terms of the Program or tampering with a device necessary for the Program. Provides that if enrolled in the Program, the owner of an electric vehicle shall: report mileage driven; pay the road usage fee for each payment period; and comply with all other provisions and other requirements of the Program. Provides that beginning July 1, 2027, the road usage charge rate is 1.5 cent per mile and the road usage charge cap is $320 for an annual registration. Requires the Secretary to annually adjust the road usage charge rate and the road usage charge cap by an amount equal to the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for the 12 months ending in March of the year in which the increase takes place. Provides that revenue generated by the Program and relevant penalties shall be distributed in the same manner revenue from the motor fuel tax is distributed after covering the costs to administer the Program.

Ram VillivalamDemocrat

INC TX-CHILD TAX CREDIT

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes changes to the amount of the child tax credit based on the taxpayer's adjusted gross income. Effective immediately.

Omar AquinoDemocrat

DISABILITY-DECISION MAKING

Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Requires that a guardian ad litem in a petition seeking a guardianship of an adult with alleged disability to inquire with the respondent before the hearing on whether a supported decision-making agreement is an appropriate alternative to guardianship or a limited guardianship is an appropriate alternative to plenary guardianship. Requires that the court make the same inquiry at the hearing and advise the respondent of the right to modify an adjudication of disability using a limited guardianship or termination of guardianship with a supported decision-making agreement. Amends the Supported Decision-Making Agreement Act. Allows the existence of a supported decision-making agreement to be entered into evidence for purposes other than as evidence of capacity or incapacity. Requires that a support decision-making agreement must be written in plain language and include the following: (1) a list of the areas in which both the principal requests support and the supporter agrees to provide support; (2) the supporter's agreement that the supporter is not disqualified from acting as a supporter under the Act; (3) the supporter's agreement that the supporter will complete the training required by the Act; (4) a statement that a supporter is not authorized to make a decision for the principal; and ( 5) information about how to report suspicion that an adult with a disability is being abused, neglected, or exploited by the supporter. Requires that a supported decision-making agreement must be signed by the principal and each supporter. Provides that the principal may use reasonable modifications, such as assistive technology or physical assistant, to sign the agreement. Provides that a supported decision-making agreement should be reviewed by the principal and all supporters every 2 years and, updated as needed, in the same manner as an initial supported decision-making agreement is executed. Makes other changes.

Sara FeigenholtzDemocrat

ENHANCED DRIVER'S LICENSE/ID

Amends the Issuance of Licenses, Expiration, and Renewal Article of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the Secretary of State to issue enhanced driver's licenses and enhanced identification cards. Prohibits the Secretary from issuing an enhanced driver's license or enhanced identification card to any person who is: (1) under 16 years of age; (2) not a resident of the State; or (3) not a citizen of the United States of America. Provides that an enhanced driver's license or enhanced identification card may include radio frequency identification technology that is limited to a randomly assigned number. Provides that the fee for an enhanced driver's license shall be $30. Defines "enhanced driver's license" and "enhanced identification card".

Laura FineDemocrat

EPA-CCR MANAGEMENT

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Defines "CCR management unit" as any area of land at any facility with a CCR surface impoundment, on which any noncontainerized accumulation of CCR is received, is placed, or is otherwise managed, and that is not itself a CCR surface impoundment. Provides that the term "CCR management unit" does not include CCR used in a manner that meets the definition of coal combustion by-product, unless the owner or operator, or the Agency, determines that the CCR is causing or contributing to a statistically significant concentration of one or more constituents above the groundwater protection standard established by the Board. Provides that no later than February 8, 2027, the owner or operator of a CCR surface impoundment must submit to the Agency a copy of the Facility Evaluation Reports Part 1 and 2. Provides that the Board shall adopt rules establishing permit requirements, reporting, financial assurance, and closure and post-closure care requirements for CCR management units. Provides that the owner or operator of a CCR management unit shall pay an initial fee of $75,000 for each CCR management unit by July 1, 2027 and an annual fee of $25,000 for each CCR management unit that has not completed closure; and $15,000 for each CCR management unit that has not completed post-closure care, beginning July 1, 2028.

Celina VillanuevaDemocrat

PROP TX-BOARD OF REVIEW

Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning appointed boards of review in counties under township organization with less than 3,000,000 inhabitants, provides that 3 citizens of the State shall comprise the board of review (currently, 3 citizens of the county). Effective immediately.

Linda HolmesDemocrat

DHFS-FFS SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENTS

Amends the Hospital Provider Funding Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, if an Illinois freestanding psychiatric hospital reopens a previously closed hospital facility within 4 calendar years of that hospital facility's closure, and the previously closed hospital facility qualified for fee-for-service supplemental payments, then the Illinois freestanding psychiatric hospital shall receive an annual payment equal to $200 per covered inpatient day contained in paid fee-for-service claims and $200 per paid fee-for-service outpatient claim for dates of service of the closed hospital facility in Calendar Year 2019 in the Department of Healthcare and Family Services' Enterprise Data Warehouse as of May 11, 2020. Provides that "closed hospital facility" includes hospitals that have been terminated from participation in the medical assistance program. Effective immediately.

Mike SimmonsDemocrat

MEDICAID-SAFETY-NET HOSPITALS

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Extends the period of eligibility within which a hospital, that would have qualified for the rate year beginning October 1, 2011 or October 1, 2012, shall be a Safety-Net Hospital. Effective immediately.

Mike SimmonsDemocrat

DCEO-SMALL BUSINESS GRANT

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 establish a Small Business Grant Program to provide grants to eligible small businesses.

Mike SimmonsDemocrat

HUMAN RIGHTS-LANDLORD-TENANT

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Makes it a violation of the Real Estate Transactions Article of the Act to unlawfully discriminate using credit score and history, including insufficient credit history. Limits these provisions to landlord and tenant agreements only in which a tenant or prospective tenant is seeking to use a rental subsidy.

Mike SimmonsDemocrat

LANDLORD-TENANT-RENT

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Provides that "rent" means any money or other consideration given for the right to use, possess, or occupy property.

Mike SimmonsDemocrat

EVICTION MORATORIUM

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Creates an eviction moratorium for residential real estate for a 12-month period against a tenant or a member of the tenant's household who: (1) has been unable to work for any period of time because of detention by immigration authorities within the previous 12 months; or (2) has experienced termination of benefits under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, or Social Security within the previous 12 months; and (3) the detention or benefit termination has materially affected the tenant's ability to pay the agreed rent. Provides that the court may issue a residential eviction order if a covered tenant poses a direct threat to the health and safety of other tenants or an immediate and severe risk to property. Prohibits a residential landlord from commencing or continuing a residential eviction action a tenant who has provided the landlord with a declaration that the tenant is a covered tenant under the Act during the 12-month period. Prohibits a residential landlord from charging any fees, penalties, or other charges related to the nonpayment of rent by a covered tenant during the 12-month period. Provides that nothing in the Act may be construed as relieving any individual of the obligation to pay rent or comply with any other obligation that an individual may have under a lease or rental agreement. Provides that the Illinois Housing Development Authority may adopt rules to create the required form for a declaration.

Mike SimmonsDemocrat

IDOT-BICYCLE GRID NETWORK

Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of transportation shall develop a statewide bicycle grid network of State bicycle routes to include greenspace and protected bicycle routes connecting major cities, suburbs, and townships across the State. Allows the Department to adopt rules on how best to accomplish the development of a bicycle grid network and the necessary steps to develop a bicycle grid network.

Mike SimmonsDemocrat

CD CORR-INCOMING PUBLICATIONS

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that, beginning on July 1, 2026, the Department of Corrections shall adhere to a standardized process for all incoming publications. Provides that the process shall not prohibit a committed person's access to physical, hard copy publications, and allow members of the public to mail committed persons publications. Provides that, even if the Department adopts a policy that requires or contracts with a vendor for the digitization or photocopying of incoming mail or publications, the Department shall still provide access to physical, hardcopy publications. Effective immediately.

Mike SimmonsDemocrat

CONSUMERS-PAYDAY ADVANCES

Creates the Payday Advance Consumer Protection Act. Provides that no person shall engage in the business of providing payday advance services without licensure under the Act. Provides that the Division of Financial Institutions of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall administer the Act. Sets forth requirements for initial licensure; renewals; revocations; grounds for discipline; and administrative procedures. Provides that any payday advance provider that offers payday advance services to a consumer in the State shall comply with specified consumer protection provisions. 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 July 1, 2027.

Mike SimmonsDemocrat