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The POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD adopted amendments to Primary Drinking Water Standards (35 IAC 611; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 13118) effective 2/17/26 at 50 Ill Reg 2531, that implement "identical in substance" updates to the U.

The SECRETARY OF STATE adopted amendments to Certificates of Title, Registration of Vehicles (92 IAC 1010; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 12451) effective 2/11/26 at 50 Ill Reg 3508, that institute a process for adding a beneficiary (to whom ownership will pass upon the death of the curr

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The POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD proposed a new Part titled Management of Used EV Batteries (35 IAC 1220; 50 Ill Reg 2313) establishing rules for storage of used electric vehicle (EV) batteries, and instituting registration and reporting requirements for sites that store 5,000 kilogra

The DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES proposed amendments to the Part titled Office of Inspector General Investigations of Alleged Abuse, Neglect, or Financial Exploitation in State-Operated Facilities and Community Agencies (59 IAC 50; 50 Ill Reg 2263) implementing Public Acts 103-76

The DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH proposed amendments to Emergency Medical Services, Trauma Centers, Pediatric Emergency and Critical Care Centers, and Stroke Centers Hospital Code (77 IAC 515; 50 Ill Reg 2401).

The CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER FOR GENERAL SERVICES adopted amendments to the Part titled Chief Procurement Officer for General Services Standard Procurement (44 IAC 1; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 6643) effective 2/9/26 at 50 Ill Reg 2498, that define "headquartered in Illinois" for pu

The DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION proposed amendments to Rules of Practice in Administrative Hearings (68 IAC 1110; 50 Ill Reg 2220) implementing Public Acts 103-26 and 103-1056, which included amendments to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.

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The DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH adopted amendments to Home Health, Home Services, and Home Nursing Agency Code (77 IAC 245; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 7878) effective 1/30/26 at 50 Ill Reg 2147, that update incorporated federal and State regulations and other documents.

The DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY has proposed a new Part titled Illinois Dig Once Act (14 IAC 549; 50 Ill Reg 1997) implementing Public Act 103-378, which attempts to minimize disruptions caused by repeated excavations during road construction projects.

The DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY adopted an amendment to the Part titled Wages (56 IAC 2730; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 11988) effective 2/2/26 at 50 Ill Reg 2143, aligning the Part with the Internal Revenue Code.

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The DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION adopted amendments to the Part titled The Structural Engineering Practice Act of 1989 (68 IAC 1480; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 10903) effective 1/20/26 at 50 Ill Reg 1961, raising application fees for structural engineering lice

The ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD adopted amendments to Collective Bargaining and Impasse Resolution (80 IAC 1130; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 12603) effective 1/26/26 at 50 Ill Reg 1943, implementing an amendment to the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act.

The CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD adopted a new Part titled General Grantmaking (CDB) (44 IAC 7060; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 14148) and repealed the Part titled Grant Agreement Procedures (71 IAC 41; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 14152), both effective 1/26/26 at 50 Ill Reg 1937 and 1941, in

and/or non-profit organizations.

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The DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE adopted amendments to Property Tax Code (86 IAC 110; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 8538) effective 1/14/26 at 50 Ill Reg 1645, that add a new list of multi- township assessment districts (MTADs) effective 1/1/26 through 12/31/29 and update previous lists that h

The OFFICE OF THE TREASURER adopted amendments to the Part titled Secure Choice Savings Program (74 IAC 721; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 11631) effective 1/14/26 at 50 Ill Reg 1685, implementing PA 104-100, which took effect on 8/1/25.

and/or non-profit organizations.

The OFFICE OF THE TREASURER proposed amendments to Rules for Charitable Trust Stabilization Committee (74 IAC 650; 50 Ill Reg 1621) that add provisions for the Hunger Relief Program, which provides grant awards specifically to food pantries, soup kitchens, and other food assistan

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The OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL proposed amendments to the Parts titled Small Equipment Grant Program (41 IAC 291; 50 Ill Reg 951) and Fire Station Rehabilitation and Construction Grant Program (41 IAC 296; 50 Ill Reg 968) that clarify and update application, review, and awa

The DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES adopted amendments to the Part titled Administration of Social Service Programs (89 IAC 130; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 10711) effective 1/12/26 at 50 Ill Reg 1113, removing a requirement that service providers for DHS-funded Emergency, Transitional a

and/or non-profit organizations.

The ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY adopted amendments to the Part titled State Housing Appeals Board (47 IAC 395; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 6024) effective 1/8/26 at 50 Ill Reg 1085, reflecting changes to the Affordable Housing and Planning Appeals Act.

The DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE adopted amendments to Retailers' Occupation Tax (86 IAC 130; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 6661) effective 1/8/26 at 50 Ill Reg 1119, implementing Article 75 of Public Act 103-592, which imposes Retailers' Occupation Tax on leases of tangible personal property

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The ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY adopted an amendment to the Part titled Political Subdivision Emergency Services and Disaster Agencies (29 IAC 301; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 8875) effective 12/30/25 at 50 Ill Reg 742, replacing emergency amen

The DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION adopted amendments to the Part titled Pharmacy Practice Act (68 IAC 1330; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 4982) effective 12/30/25 at 50 Ill Reg 610, reflecting changes to the Act that expand pharmacy services to outpatient clinics a

The OFFICE OF THE TREASURER adopted amendments to the Part titled Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (74 IAC 760; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 12017) effective 12/31/25 at 50 Ill Reg 778, implementing Public Acts 103-977 and 104-116.

and/or non-profit organizations.

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The DEPARTMENT OF LABOR adopted amendments to Health and Safety (56 IAC 350; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 11222) effective 12/29/25 at 50 Ill Reg 316, clarifying that the Illinois Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (Illinois OSHA) existing enhanced requirements for covered

and/or non-profit organizations.

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The DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES adopted amendments to Related Program Provisions (89 IAC 117; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 32) effective 12/19/25 at 50 Ill Reg 176, clarifying eligibility criteria and application procedures for DHS funeral and burial assistance programs, including the

The STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS adopted a new Part titled Certification of Computer-Based Voter Registration Systems (26 IAC 410; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 10328) effective 12/17/25 at 50 Ill Reg 159, establishing rules for certification of vendors contracted by local election authorit

The DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION proposed amendments to the Part titled Wholesale Drug Distribution Licensing Act (68 IAC 1510; 50 Ill Reg 1) increasing registration fees for wholesale drug distributors and third- party logistics providers.

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The BOARD OF BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL RULES proposed amendments to the Part titled Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety (41 IAC 2120; 49 Ill Reg 16123) updating national technical codes incorporated by reference in this Part (as required by the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Ac

t (68 IAC 1249; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 5568), effective 12/10/25 at 49 Ill Reg 16233, reflecting changes to the Cemetery Oversight Act.

The ILLINOIS CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION AUTHORITY adopted amendments to the Part titled Violent Crime Witness Protection Program (20 IAC 1590; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 10315), effective 12/12/25 at 49 Ill Reg 16176, that remove the Office of the Attorney General as a participatin

The DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION adopted amendments to Funeral Directors and Embalmers Licensing Code (68 IAC 1250; proposed at 49 Ill Reg 5595) effective 12/10/25 at 49 Ill Reg 16260, that establish chain of custody procedures through which funeral establi

The CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER FOR The DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION proposed amendments to the Part titled Chief Procurement Officer for the Department of Transportation – Contract Procurement (44 IAC 6; 49 Ill Reg 16138) implementing Public Act 103-865.

The DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE proposed amendments to Construction and Filing of Accident and Health Insurance Policy Forms (50 IAC 2001; 49 Ill Reg 16157) that will, upon adoption, replace emergency amendments that were effective 10/28/25 for a maximum of 150 days.

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The DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE proposed amendments to the Parts titled Cannabis Purchaser Excise Tax (86 IAC 423; 49 Ill Reg 15809), Cigarette Tax Act (86 IAC 440; 49 Ill Reg 15814), Cigarette Use Tax Act (86 IAC 450; 49 Ill Reg 15859) and Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1995 (86 IAC 660;