104th General Assembly·12,127 bills
Track legislation moving through Illinois. Browse 12,127 bills and resolutions during the 104th General Assembly, each with a plain-language summary, current status from introduction to enactment, sponsors, and voting history.
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.
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.
Mourns the passing of former Chicago Bears player and head coach Michael Keller "Mike" Ditka of Chicago.
Mourns the passing of former Chicago Bears player and head coach Michael Keller "Mike" Ditka of Chicago.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mourns the passing of former Chicago Bears tight end and head coach Mike Ditka.
Mourns the passing of former Chicago Bears tight end and head coach Mike Ditka.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Commends Kurtis Blow for his extraordinary contributions to music, culture, faith, and community service. Celebrates his legacy measured not only by the barriers he broke, but by the lives he continues to uplift.
Commends Kurtis Blow for his extraordinary contributions to music, culture, faith, and community service. Celebrates his legacy measured not only by the barriers he broke, but by the lives he continues to uplift.
Congratulates Woodrow "Woodie" Wallace on celebrating his 100th birthday. Thanks him for his service to our country. Wishes him and his family well.
Congratulates Woodrow "Woodie" Wallace on celebrating his 100th birthday. Thanks him for his service to our country. Wishes him and his family well.
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.
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.
Congratulates the Illinois State University (ISU) String Project on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. Recognizes the project's outstanding contributions to music education, youth outreach, and teacher training in the Bloomington-Normal community and across Illinois. Extends best wishes for its continued success in the years to come.
Congratulates the Illinois State University (ISU) String Project on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. Recognizes the project's outstanding contributions to music education, youth outreach, and teacher training in the Bloomington-Normal community and across Illinois. Extends best wishes for its continued success in the years to come.
Congratulates Martin Joseph "Joe" O'Rourke on celebrating his 100th birthday. Thanks him for his service to our country. Wishes him and his family well.
Congratulates Martin Joseph "Joe" O'Rourke on celebrating his 100th birthday. Thanks him for his service to our country. Wishes him and his family well.
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.
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.
Directs the Auditor General to conduct a performance audit concerning State funds provided to or administered for the benefit of Chicago Public Schools that are used, directly or indirectly, to support interscholastic athletics, athletic administration, athletic personnel, officials, coaches, athletic directors, equipment, transportation, athletic trainers, facilities, or other athletic-program expenses.
Directs the Auditor General to conduct a performance audit concerning State funds provided to or administered for the benefit of Chicago Public Schools that are used, directly or indirectly, to support interscholastic athletics, athletic administration, athletic personnel, officials, coaches, athletic directors, equipment, transportation, athletic trainers, facilities, or other athletic-program expenses.
Mourns the death of W. Eric Turner.
Commends Warren Stieg for his decades-long dedication and contributions to the Village of Okawville and the greater Okawville community.
Commends Warren Stieg for his decades-long dedication and contributions to the Village of Okawville and the greater Okawville community.
Congratulates Greg Sapp on his retirement after 52 years in radio broadcasting.
Congratulates Greg Sapp on his retirement after 52 years in radio broadcasting.
Congratulates the Village of Lindenhurst on the occasion of its 70th anniversary.
Congratulates the Village of Lindenhurst on the occasion of its 70th anniversary.
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.
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.
