Illinois
104th General Assembly·12,019 bills·Adjourned
Track legislation moving through Illinois. Browse 12,019 bills and resolutions during the 104th General Assembly, each with a plain-language summary, current status from introduction to enactment, sponsors, and voting history.
Bills
Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $89,539,400.
Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $89,539,400.
Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Revenue for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $36,408,900; Other State Funds $620,134,100; Federal Funds $500,000; Total $657,043,000.
Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Revenue for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $36,408,900; Other State Funds $620,134,100; Federal Funds $500,000; Total $657,043,000.
Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the University of Illinois for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $736,484,400; Other State Funds $10,240,800; Total $746,725,200.
Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the University of Illinois for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $736,484,400; Other State Funds $10,240,800; Total $746,725,200.
Appropriates the sum of $573,827,400, or so much thereof as may be necessary from the General Revenue Fund to the Supreme Court for operational expenses, awards, grants, permanent improvements, and probation reimbursements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Appropriates other sums for other Supreme Court projects and programs. Effective July 1, 2026.
Appropriates the sum of $573,827,400, or so much thereof as may be necessary from the General Revenue Fund to the Supreme Court for operational expenses, awards, grants, permanent improvements, and probation reimbursements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Appropriates other sums for other Supreme Court projects and programs. Effective July 1, 2026.
Appropriates $750,000 to Southern Illinois University for use by the Advanced Energy Institute for grants, operations, and other purposes. Effective July 1, 2026.
Appropriates $750,000 to Southern Illinois University for use by the Advanced Energy Institute for grants, operations, and other purposes. Effective July 1, 2026.
Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Creates the position of Illinois Gaming Oversight Officer within the Illinois Gaming Board under the Administrator. Provides that the Officer may: maintain a staff; make recommendations for policy, statute, and rule changes; collect data regarding the regulation of gaming and exempted or quasi-gaming; compile or assist in the compilation of any reports; ensure the coordination of efforts between various State agencies involved in regulating and taxing gaming and exempted or quasi-gaming in the State; and encourage, promote, suggest, and report best practices for ensuring diversity in the gaming and exempted or quasi-gaming industry in the State. Requires the Officer to commission and publish a disparity and availability study on a biannual basis. Provides that the Officer may compile, collect, or otherwise gather data necessary for the administration of the Act and to carry out the Officer's duty relating to the recommendation of policy changes. Requires the Officer to pair eligible minority businesses with terminal operator licensees or owners licensees for mentoring. Amends the Video Gaming Act. Provides that an applicant or licensee is not in violation of the Act or any of the Illinois Gaming Board rules, and shall not be subject to disciplinary action, delay of any Board consideration, or denial of any license for operating a game device if operation of the gaming device is in compliance with and not considered gambling under the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that any applicant previously denied by the Board based in whole or part for participation in specified lawful sweepstakes devices shall have the denial rescinded and a license shall be issued instantly. Provides that an applicant for a license that discloses participation in specified lawful sweepstakes devices shall have the application processed for Board consideration within not more than 90 days after the filing of the application. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Creates the position of Illinois Gaming Oversight Officer within the Illinois Gaming Board under the Administrator. Provides that the Officer may: maintain a staff; make recommendations for policy, statute, and rule changes; collect data regarding the regulation of gaming and exempted or quasi-gaming; compile or assist in the compilation of any reports; ensure the coordination of efforts between various State agencies involved in regulating and taxing gaming and exempted or quasi-gaming in the State; and encourage, promote, suggest, and report best practices for ensuring diversity in the gaming and exempted or quasi-gaming industry in the State. Requires the Officer to commission and publish a disparity and availability study on a biannual basis. Provides that the Officer may compile, collect, or otherwise gather data necessary for the administration of the Act and to carry out the Officer's duty relating to the recommendation of policy changes. Requires the Officer to pair eligible minority businesses with terminal operator licensees or owners licensees for mentoring. Amends the Video Gaming Act. Provides that an applicant or licensee is not in violation of the Act or any of the Illinois Gaming Board rules, and shall not be subject to disciplinary action, delay of any Board consideration, or denial of any license for operating a game device if operation of the gaming device is in compliance with and not considered gambling under the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that any applicant previously denied by the Board based in whole or part for participation in specified lawful sweepstakes devices shall have the denial rescinded and a license shall be issued instantly. Provides that an applicant for a license that discloses participation in specified lawful sweepstakes devices shall have the application processed for Board consideration within not more than 90 days after the filing of the application. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Transportation Network Providers Act. Sets forth additional requirements for transportation network company drivers who provide services for students to or from school, school-related activities, or school-sanctioned activities. Provides that the Act, a municipal ordinance regulating transportation network providers, and any contract between a school or school district and the TNC shall exclusively govern the school TNC services. Effective immediately.
Amends the Transportation Network Providers Act. Sets forth additional requirements for transportation network company drivers who provide services for students to or from school, school-related activities, or school-sanctioned activities. Provides that the Act, a municipal ordinance regulating transportation network providers, and any contract between a school or school district and the TNC shall exclusively govern the school TNC services. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, upon adoption of an enacting ordinance by a majority vote of the corporate authorities then holding office, a municipality with a population of more than 5,000 may exercise the powers and authorities provided to home rule units under Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution. Effective January 1, 2027.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, upon adoption of an enacting ordinance by a majority vote of the corporate authorities then holding office, a municipality with a population of more than 5,000 may exercise the powers and authorities provided to home rule units under Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution. Effective January 1, 2027.
Amends the School Code. Provides that, by July 1, 2027, the school board of each school district in the State that offers its employees a retirement savings plan established under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 may enter into a contract with one or more vendors to provide participants with plan investments options. Provides that a vendor selected under after the effective date of the Act must be mutually agreed upon by the affected collective bargaining unit or units and the school board must ensure that the vendor follows the specified investment guidelines. Permits a specified vendor offering a plan to charge an investment advisory representative fee not to exceed 0.50% annually. Provides that, if a new vendor is chosen to administer a retirement saving plan that is offered by the specified school board of a school district, an employee of the school district may opt out of having the employee's individual 403(b) assets transferred to that new vendor. Limits applicability of the provisions to contracts entered into, extended, or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act.
Amends the School Code. Provides that, by July 1, 2027, the school board of each school district in the State that offers its employees a retirement savings plan established under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 may enter into a contract with one or more vendors to provide participants with plan investments options. Provides that a vendor selected under after the effective date of the Act must be mutually agreed upon by the affected collective bargaining unit or units and the school board must ensure that the vendor follows the specified investment guidelines. Permits a specified vendor offering a plan to charge an investment advisory representative fee not to exceed 0.50% annually. Provides that, if a new vendor is chosen to administer a retirement saving plan that is offered by the specified school board of a school district, an employee of the school district may opt out of having the employee's individual 403(b) assets transferred to that new vendor. Limits applicability of the provisions to contracts entered into, extended, or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act.
Congratulates the Mendota Township High School boys soccer team, the Trojans, for finishing as the 2025 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 1A State Runner-Up. Wishes the team continued success.
Congratulates the Mendota Township High School boys soccer team, the Trojans, for finishing as the 2025 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 1A State Runner-Up. Wishes the team continued success.
Appropriates $1,745,500 to the State Universities Civil Service System to meet its operational expenses for Fiscal Year 2027. Effective July 1, 2026.
Appropriates $1,745,500 to the State Universities Civil Service System to meet its operational expenses for Fiscal Year 2027. Effective July 1, 2026.
Amends the Driver Education Act of the School Code. Provides that driver education course instruction shall demonstrate the proper actions to be taken during a law enforcement traffic stop by drivers and passengers (instead of just the proper actions to be taken during a law enforcement traffic stop). Provides that, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, the traffic stop instruction shall include the constitutional rights of drivers and passengers during a traffic stop, including, but not limited to, the right to remain silent, the right to refuse consent to a vehicle search unless law enforcement has lawful cause, the right to respectfully ask if one is free to leave, and the right to refuse to answer questions regarding immigration status, citizenship, or national origin, which instruction may be offered in a culturally responsive manner that reflects and affirms the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and needs of students in order to enhance understanding and support safe, informed interactions during traffic stops.
Amends the Driver Education Act of the School Code. Provides that driver education course instruction shall demonstrate the proper actions to be taken during a law enforcement traffic stop by drivers and passengers (instead of just the proper actions to be taken during a law enforcement traffic stop). Provides that, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, the traffic stop instruction shall include the constitutional rights of drivers and passengers during a traffic stop, including, but not limited to, the right to remain silent, the right to refuse consent to a vehicle search unless law enforcement has lawful cause, the right to respectfully ask if one is free to leave, and the right to refuse to answer questions regarding immigration status, citizenship, or national origin, which instruction may be offered in a culturally responsive manner that reflects and affirms the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and needs of students in order to enhance understanding and support safe, informed interactions during traffic stops.
Appropriates $87,100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services for operational expenses, awards, grant, permanent improvements, and pretrial services reimbursements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Makes other appropriations to the Office. Effective July 1, 2026.
Appropriates $87,100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services for operational expenses, awards, grant, permanent improvements, and pretrial services reimbursements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Makes other appropriations to the Office. Effective July 1, 2026.
Appropriates $3,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Secretary of State for a recurring, permanent grant program for Illinois academic libraries. These grants shall be applied toward Open Education Resources. Effective July 1, 2025.
Appropriates $3,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Secretary of State for a recurring, permanent grant program for Illinois academic libraries. These grants shall be applied toward Open Education Resources. Effective July 1, 2025.
Appropriates the sum of $5,000,000 from the Capital Projects Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the DuPage Children’s Museum for costs associated with operational expenses of the museum. Effective July 1, 2026.
Appropriates the sum of $5,000,000 from the Capital Projects Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the DuPage Children’s Museum for costs associated with operational expenses of the museum. Effective July 1, 2026.
Amends the State Mandates Act. Provides that any State mandate regarding any subject matter enacted on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act that necessitates additional expenditures from local government revenues shall be void and unenforceable unless the General Assembly makes necessary appropriations to implement that mandate. Provides that the failure of the General Assembly to make necessary appropriations shall relieve the local government of the obligation to implement any State mandate. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the State Mandates Act. Provides that any State mandate regarding any subject matter enacted on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act that necessitates additional expenditures from local government revenues shall be void and unenforceable unless the General Assembly makes necessary appropriations to implement that mandate. Provides that the failure of the General Assembly to make necessary appropriations shall relieve the local government of the obligation to implement any State mandate. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Congratulates the Amboy High School 8-man football team, the Clippers, on winning the 2025 Illinois 8-Man Football Association (18FA) State Championship. Wishes the team continued success.
Congratulates the Amboy High School 8-man football team, the Clippers, on winning the 2025 Illinois 8-Man Football Association (18FA) State Championship. Wishes the team continued success.
Mourns the death of Danny T. Hanning of Huntsville.
Appropriates $37,204,600 from the General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Elections for operational expenses, grants, and reimbursements for the 2027 fiscal year. Appropriates $1,000,000 from the Elections Special Projects Fund to the State Board of Elections for operational expenses, grants, and reimbursements. Appropriates $4,973,500 from the Personal Property Tax Replacement Fund to the State Board of Elections for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Appropriates $11,661,100 from the Help Illinois Vote Fund to the State Board of Elections for implementation of the Help America Vote Act of 2002. Effective July 1, 2026.
Appropriates $37,204,600 from the General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Elections for operational expenses, grants, and reimbursements for the 2027 fiscal year. Appropriates $1,000,000 from the Elections Special Projects Fund to the State Board of Elections for operational expenses, grants, and reimbursements. Appropriates $4,973,500 from the Personal Property Tax Replacement Fund to the State Board of Elections for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Appropriates $11,661,100 from the Help Illinois Vote Fund to the State Board of Elections for implementation of the Help America Vote Act of 2002. Effective July 1, 2026.
Directs the Auditor General to conduct a management, performance, and fiscal audit of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Illinois Rural Medical Education (RMED) Program.
Directs the Auditor General to conduct a management, performance, and fiscal audit of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Illinois Rural Medical Education (RMED) Program.
Urges for the support and passage of the federal Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which offers a permanent, national solution to allow the year-round, nationwide sale of E-15 fuel blends.
Urges for the support and passage of the federal Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which offers a permanent, national solution to allow the year-round, nationwide sale of E-15 fuel blends.
Appropriates $3,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Secretary of State for a recurring, permanent program for the awarding of grants to Illinois academic libraries for open education resources. Effective July 1, 2026.
Appropriates $3,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Secretary of State for a recurring, permanent program for the awarding of grants to Illinois academic libraries for open education resources. Effective July 1, 2026.
Congratulates the Polo Community High School football team, the Marcos, for finishing as the 2025 Illinois State 8-Man Football Association (I8FA) Runner-Up. Wishes the team future success.
Congratulates the Polo Community High School football team, the Marcos, for finishing as the 2025 Illinois State 8-Man Football Association (I8FA) Runner-Up. Wishes the team future success.
Amends the Consumer Protection New Construction Residential Housing Act. Provides that a housing merchant implied warranty is implied in the contract or agreement for the sale of a new home and shall survive the passing of title. A housing merchant implied warranty shall mean that: (1) one year from and after the warranty date the home will be free from defects due to a failure to have been constructed in a skillful manner; (2) two years from and after the warranty date the plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems of the home will be free from defects due to a failure by the builder to have installed the systems in a skillful manner; and (3) six years from and after the warranty date the home will be free from material defects. Provides for the exclusion or modification of warranties. Preempts home rule.
Amends the Consumer Protection New Construction Residential Housing Act. Provides that a housing merchant implied warranty is implied in the contract or agreement for the sale of a new home and shall survive the passing of title. A housing merchant implied warranty shall mean that: (1) one year from and after the warranty date the home will be free from defects due to a failure to have been constructed in a skillful manner; (2) two years from and after the warranty date the plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems of the home will be free from defects due to a failure by the builder to have installed the systems in a skillful manner; and (3) six years from and after the warranty date the home will be free from material defects. Provides for the exclusion or modification of warranties. Preempts home rule.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that, on and after the effective date of the amendatory Act, coverage for all abortifacients, hormonal therapy medication, human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis, and post-exposure prophylaxis drugs approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, and follow-up services related to that coverage, shall include screenings for pre-PrEP HIV and sexually transmitted infections. Provides that the coverage shall also include kidney function analysis, routine laboratory testing, and routine provider visits associated with those screenings. Amends the Prior Authorization Reform Act. Prohibits a health insurance issuer from requiring prior authorization for the following prescription drug types and their therapeutic equivalents approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration: human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure prophylaxis medication or human immunodeficiency virus treatment medication. Effective January 1, 2028.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that, on and after the effective date of the amendatory Act, coverage for all abortifacients, hormonal therapy medication, human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis, and post-exposure prophylaxis drugs approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, and follow-up services related to that coverage, shall include screenings for pre-PrEP HIV and sexually transmitted infections. Provides that the coverage shall also include kidney function analysis, routine laboratory testing, and routine provider visits associated with those screenings. Amends the Prior Authorization Reform Act. Prohibits a health insurance issuer from requiring prior authorization for the following prescription drug types and their therapeutic equivalents approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration: human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure prophylaxis medication or human immunodeficiency virus treatment medication. Effective January 1, 2028.