Bills & Legislation

MEMORIAL-DALE W. CULLY

Mourns the death of Dale William Cully of Jacksonville.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

CONGRATS-GEOFFREY S. PORTER

Congratulates Geoffrey S. Porter on his 80th birthday on October 16, 2026.

Curtis J. Tarver, IIDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DJ SAM CHATMAN

Mourns the death of DJ Sam Chatman of Chicago.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BRENNEN C. SAELE

Mourns the passing of Brennen Chase Saele of New Lenox.

Anthony DeLucaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LAURA E. S. CULLINAN

Mourns the passing of Laura Elizabeth Schachtrup Cullinan of Peoria.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

CONGRATS-JOHN BUCKNER

Congratulates Executive Director John Buckner on his retirement from the Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County (SRACLC). Thanks him for his extraordinary leadership and unwavering dedication. Wishes him a healthy, happy, and well-deserved retirement.

Laura Faver DiasDemocrat

COMMENDS-JOLIET/THRIVEWORKS

Commends the City of Joliet and the City of Joliet Fire Department for their partnership with Thriveworks to provide mental health services to the residents of Joliet.

Jessica Dixon HeitmanDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DJ SAM CHATMAN

Mourns the passing of DJ Sam Chatman of Chicago.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

CONGRATS-CHARLES M. HILL SR.

Congratulates Charles M. Hill Sr. on the occasion of his retirement from the Illinois Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association Governing Committee and the Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund (IMSIF) Board of Directors. Thanks him for his hard work and lifelong dedication to public service.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

CONGRATS-MICHAEL KRELOFF

Congratulates Michael "Mike" Kreloff on his 80th birthday. Commends him for his decades of dedicated public service and legal advocacy on behalf of the people of Illinois. Wishes him continued health and happiness.

Jennifer Gong-GershowitzDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MIKE DITKA

Mourns the passing of former Chicago Bears player and head coach Michael Keller "Mike" Ditka of Chicago.

John M. CabelloRepublican

MEMORIAL-MIKE DITKA

Mourns the passing of former Chicago Bears tight end and head coach Mike Ditka.

Patrick SheehanRepublican

CONGRATS-FRANK J. CHRISTENSEN

Congratulates Frank J. Christensen on his retirement as general president of the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC). Commends his decades of dedicated leadership to organized labor, working families, and elevator safety. Wishes him continued health and happiness in his future endeavors.

Diane Blair-SherlockDemocrat

IND. COSTUME STORE DAY

Declares October 10, 2026 as Independent Costume Store Day in Illinois and encourages all Illinoisans to celebrate and support the independent costume stores and costume professionals serving our communities.

Ann M. WilliamsDemocrat

COMMENDS-ENOCH MUHAMMAD

Commends Enoch Muhammad on his dedicated service to community development and advancement for more than three decades. Wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

CELEBRATE-WORLD POLIO DAY

Commends the global efforts to eradicate polio and celebrates World Polio Day to emphasize the continued need for vigilance, partnership, and sustained investment until polio is eradicated worldwide.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CHARISSA H. BERRINI

Mourns the passing of Charissa Helena (Bilotto) Berrini of New Lenox, formerly of Blue Island.

Robert "Bob" RitaDemocrat

CONGRATS-PATTI GRATTON

Congratulates Executive Director Patti Gratton on the occasion of her retirement from the Community Workshop and Training Center (CWTC). Thanks her for her service to CWTC and the State of Illinois.

Ryan SpainRepublican

CONGRATS-NICHOLAS BROOKS

Congratulates Nicholas Brooks on the occasion of achieving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout. Wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.

Sue SchererDemocrat

HONOR-WHITE STAR FAMILIES

Honors veterans who have lost their lives to PTSD and other invisible wounds of military service and acknowledges that their service, courage, and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Honors the families of these fallen service members as White Star Families, expressing our deepest gratitude and respect for the unique sacrifices they have endured and affirms that they remain a valued and integral part of the military family. Encourages all citizens, organizations, and communities across Illinois to listen without judgment, offer compassion, support White Star Families, and assist in connecting veterans and their families with vital mental health resources.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

STUDENT ATHLETE-TRANSFER RULES

Amends the Interscholastic Athletic Organization Act. Provides that an association or other entity that has as one of its purposes promoting, sponsoring, regulating, or in any manner providing for interscholastic athletics or any form of athletic competition among schools and students within this State shall allow, in its rules and regulations, student-athletes in grades 9 through 12 to transfer to another school and be granted full athletic eligibility at the receiving school if both the sending school's and receiving school's principals or official representatives provide written consent to the association or entity for the transfer. Sets forth what the consent must include. Provides that if the student transfers in a given school year after the official start date of the athletic season for the activity the student was participating in at the sending school, the student is ineligible to participate in that athletic activity for the remainder of the school year. Provides that the receiving school shall enforce any period of ineligibility imposed upon the student by the sending school or that would have been imposed upon the student by the sending school had the student not transferred, even if the student is otherwise eligible under the provisions, which shall be for the remaining duration of the period of ineligibility or 365 days after the date of the transfer, whichever is less.

Janet Yang RohrDemocrat

CANNABIS-IL FREEDOM FUND

Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Creates the Illinois Freedom Program as a subprogram within the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Program for the purpose of issuing direct cash payments to eligible individuals who have been disproportionately impacted by historical cannabis enforcement. Creates the Illinois Freedom Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that the creation and operation of the Illinois Freedom Program shall not reduce, reallocate, delay, or otherwise diminish the amount of cannabis tax revenue distributed to existing R3 Area grantees. Authorizes the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, in cooperation with the R3 Program Board, to adopt rules to implement and administer the Illinois Freedom Program and the Illinois Freedom Fund. Amends the State Finance Act. Provides for the transfer of certain amounts from the Criminal Justice Information Projects Fund to the Illinois Freedom Fund. Effective July 1, 2027.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

UNFIT DEFENDANT-CHOATE MHDC

Amends the Fitness For Trial, To Plead Or To Be Sentenced Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall permit the Clyde L. Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center at Anna to receive direct temporary admissions under the Article for the purpose of detaining and treating a defendant until the Department of Human Services can provide permanent placement for the defendant. Provides that, upon a court's placement order of the defendant, an evaluation of the defendant by the Department of Human Services shall be conducted to determine the most appropriate secure facility to receive the defendant. Provides that the Department shall notify the sheriff and the court if the Department does not have placement for the defendant at the time the evaluation has been completed. Provides that, if the Department does not have immediate placement for the defendant following the court's placement order, the sheriff may request the court to order temporary placement of the defendant at Clyde L. Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center at Anna to receive treatment and evaluation services until a permanent bed and placement availability is determined by the Department. Establishes the scope of the evaluation. Provides that once placement availability is determined, the Department shall notify the sheriff who shall promptly transport the defendant to the designated facility. Provides that each defendant received for temporary admission shall, whenever possible, be assigned to a permanent facility within 30 days after admission to the Center. Provides that a review of an admitted individual's treatment and psychiatric status shall be conducted at regular intervals while awaiting permanent placement by the Department. Provides that, if the Department fails to comply with providing permanent placement for the defendant within 30 days after admission to the Center, the Department is subject to a civil penalty and additional penalties every additional 30 days until a permanent placement can be determined. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall adopt any necessary rules to implement the provision. Amends the Attorney General Act to make conforming changes.

Charles MeierRepublican

CRIM PRO-TRANSPORT-TREATMENT

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 concerning a defendant's commitment for mental health treatment. Provides that, if the Department of Human Services does not provide placement within 20 days of the transmittal by the circuit court clerk of the court's placement order, the Department shall provide payment to the sheriff, as prescribed by the sheriff, including, but not limited to, housing and mental health services for each day after 20 days have passed from the time the defendant was first placed in the sheriff's custody. Provides that the sheriff shall not be held liable for any issues encountered after the 20th day the defendant remains in his or her care. Deletes a provision requiring the Department to admit the defendant to a secure facility within 60 days of the transmittal of the court's placement order, unless the Department can demonstrate good faith efforts at placement and a lack of bed and placement availability. Deletes language providing that, if placement cannot be made within 60 days of the transmittal of the court's placement order and the Department has demonstrated good faith efforts at placement and a lack of bed and placement availability, the Department shall provide an update to the ordering court every 30 days until the defendant is placed. Provides that, if within 45 (rather than 60) days of the transmittal of the court's placement order, the Department fails to provide the sheriff with notice of bed and placement availability at the designated facility, the sheriff shall contact the Department to inquire about when a placement will become available at the designated facility as well as bed and placement availability at other secure facilities.

Charles MeierRepublican

MHDD ACT-SODC READMISSIONS

Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act. Provides that notwithstanding any other law or rule to the contrary, a State-operated developmental center funded, certified, or licensed by the Department of Human Services shall readmit, upon request, any former resident who transferred to and currently receives services at a licensed community-integrated living arrangement, if the former resident consents or if the former resident has a guardian with placement authority and that guardian consents based on a determination that the former resident's medical needs cannot be met by the program of services administered by the community-integrated living arrangement. Provides that if a State-operated developmental center is unable to readmit a former resident on account of the State-operated developmental center's planned closure or reduction in bed capacity, then the former resident may choose to be admitted to any other State-operated developmental center, subject to bed availability. Effective immediately.

Charles MeierRepublican

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

DATA CENTER ENERGY ACCOUNT

Creates the Data Center Energy Accountability Act. Provides that, beginning in compliance year 2028, each covered data center shall account for its annual electricity demand on an hourly basis by reporting the volume of generation that was consumed in each year, month, day, and hour. Requires each covered data center to also self-generate, or procure, and then retire eligible environmental attribute certificates equal to 100% of the covered data center's annual State electricity consumption. Provides that eligible environmental attribute certificates that are retired in order to comply with the Act must have been produced by electric generation facilities and batteries that have a commercial operation date that is no more than 7 years older than the compliance year for which the environmental attribute certificates are retired. Sets forth tracking and verification requirements for the Illinois Power Agency. Provides that environmental attribute certificates shall not be eligible under the Act if the retirement of the environmental attribute certificates would result in the double counting or double claiming of otherwise eligible energy. Provides that, upon interconnection, the owner of a covered data center shall be required to notify the Agency of its status as a regulated facility pursuant to the requirements of the Act. Provides that, if a covered data center is unable to meet the requirements of the Act for a given compliance year, a covered data center shall make an alternative investment payment for each megawatt-hour shortfall in the applicable year. Creates the Electron Accelerator Fund as a special fund in the State treasury, to be administered by the Agency. Sets forth requirements for the Fund. Provides that, if deemed appropriate by the Agency, the Agency shall file a utility disconnection proceeding with the Commission if a covered data center does not responsibly comply with the Act. Sets forth rulemaking abilities for the Agency. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change. Effective immediately.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

ACCEPT FINGERPRINT RECORDS ACT

Creates the Standard Acceptance of Records from Fingerprint Vendors Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, a State agency, school district, or unit of local government must accept a fingerprint-based criminal history record check from any certified live scan fingerprint vendor if the State agency, school district, or unit of local government requires an individual to complete a fingerprint-based criminal history record check (1) to continue employment with the State agency, school district, or unit of local government or (2) to obtain employment, licensure, or a grant from the State agency, school district, or unit of local government. Provides that, on and after the effective date of the Act, a State agency, school district, or unit of local government may not enter into, amend, or renew a contract with a fingerprint vendor that prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the State agency, school district, or unit of local government from accepting a fingerprint-based criminal history record check from any other certified live scan fingerprint vendor. Effective immediately.

Tony M. McCombieRepublican

EDGE-PHARMACIES/GROCERIES

Creates the EDGE Essentials for Pharmacies and Grocery Stores Act. Creates an income tax credit for taxpayers proposing an eligible pharmacy or eligible grocery store project in Illinois. Provides that the taxpayer may elect to apply the credit against the taxpayer's withholding tax liability. Amends the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act. Provides that a business that is party to an agreement with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity pursuant to the EDGE Essentials for Pharmacies and Grocery Stores Act may receive the benefits of the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act without submitting an application for designation as a High Impact Business. Amends the Grocery Initiative Act. Provides that grants for equipment upgrades may be provided to grocery stores owned and operated by local governmental units and may include reimbursement for investment in point-of-sale systems to accommodate SNAP and WIC transactions. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Will GuzzardiDemocrat

COMPENSATORY PARENTING TIME

Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Provides that if parenting time allocated pursuant to a court order is denied to a parent due to a report or allegation of child abuse or neglect and a subsequent investigation of the alleged conduct by the Department of Children and Family Services under the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act results in an unfounded report, the court shall order makeup parenting time to the parent against whom the allegation was made in an amount equal to the amount of allocated parenting time the parent was denied. Applies the provisions whether the denial of parenting time occurred by verbal refusal, interference, or the filing of a motion or emergency order that resulted in the suspension or termination of the parent's allocated parenting time, unless the investigation by the Department results in an indicated report. Requires makeup parenting time to be awarded within 6 months of the date the unfounded report is issued by the Department. Provides that nothing shall prevent the court from holding a party in contempt for wrongful denial of allocated parenting time in addition to granting makeup parenting time.

Barbara HernandezDemocrat

STATE EMPLOYEES MEDICARE PLANS

Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provisions of the Act, the Department of Central Management Services, in consultation with and subject to the approval of the Chief Procurement Officer, shall contract or make otherwise available a Medicare plan to supplement Medicare Parts A and B and to provide coverage compliant with Medicare Part D for Medicare-primary members and their Medicare-primary dependents. On January 1, 2027, requires the Department to begin procurement of supplemental Medicare plans to be effective on January 1, 2028. Provides that the Department shall award contracts to provide a minimum of 2 supplemental Medicare plan options if 2 or more responsive bidders submit bids. Effective immediately.

Katie StuartDemocrat

DIGITAL ASSET TAX ACT-REPEAL

Repeals the Digital Asset Tax Act. Effective immediately.

John M. CabelloRepublican

RECYCLING MASCOT-LOOP THE CART

Declares Loop the Cart the official recycling mascot for the State of Illinois and commends the great work that has been done by the Chicago Metro Recycling Education and Outreach (REO) collaboration and the reach of the Feed The Cart campaign over the past two years in recognition of Loop's first birthday on October 20, 2026. Recognizes Loop as a unifying and positive ambassador of recycling messaging, affirming and amplifying the State's commitment to achieving its waste diversion goals.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

CPL MELVIN C WHEELER JR HWAY

Designates the portion of Illinois Route 108 passing through the city limits of Carrollton as the "CPL Melvin Carter Wheeler Jr. Memorial Highway".

Christopher "C.D." DavidsmeyerRepublican

IDNR-RETURN TAFT CAMPUS

Urges the Governor's Office of the State of Illinois to direct the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to begin transferring the land of the Lorado Taft Field Campus from Northern Illinois University (NIU) back to the State.

Tony M. McCombieRepublican

IND. COSTUME STORE DAY

Declares October 10, 2026 as Independent Costume Store Day in Illinois and encourages all Illinoisans to celebrate and support the independent costume stores and costume professionals serving our communities.

Lindsey LaPointeDemocrat

CONGRATS-DONNA FREITAG

Congratulates Donna Freitag on the occasion of achieving 50 years of dedicated service to the Lake County Farm Bureau. Thanks her for her continued commitment and dedication.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

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

COMMENDS-ROBERT H. FARLEY

Commends Robert Hugh Farley for his unwavering commitment to protecting children, his extraordinary contributions to law enforcement in Illinois and around the world, and the enduring legacy he leaves through the countless professionals he has trained and the many lives he has helped safeguard.

Bob MorganDemocrat

CONGRATS-T. & M. BRAXTON

Congratulates Tom and Michelle Braxton on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. Extends warm wishes for their continued happiness in the years to come.

Natalie A. ManleyDemocrat

MEMORIAL-KATHLEEN TALBERT

Mourns the passing of Kathleen Taylor Talbert.

Michael CrawfordDemocrat

MEMORIAL-HELEN PATTRICK

Mourns the passing of Helen Pattrick.

Michael CrawfordDemocrat

CONGRATS-GALE GRAVES

Congratulates Gale Graves on being named the 2026 Gurnee Days Honoree.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

CONGRATS-CHRISTOPHER WIDO

Congratulates Christopher Wido, head baseball coach at Morton College, on leading the Panthers to a record-setting 41-win season and the 2026 Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Championship. Extends best wishes for his continued success in the years to come.

Elizabeth "Lisa" HernandezDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-CONSTITUTION WEEK

Recognizes the week of September 17 through September 23, 2026 as Constitution Week.

Jeff KeicherRepublican

MEMORIAL-REV. DAVID COLEMAN

Mourns the death of Reverend David Coleman Sr.

Sonya M. HarperDemocrat