104th General Assembly·12,150 bills
Track legislation moving through Illinois. Browse 12,150 bills and resolutions during the 104th General Assembly, each with a plain-language summary, current status from introduction to enactment, sponsors, and voting history.
Repeals the Opportunities for At-Risk Women Act. Amends the Illinois Council on Women and Girls Act. Provides that the Council on Women and Girls may create the Opportunities for At-Risk Women Subcommittee to research and analyze organizations that support at-risk women in the State. Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that provisions requiring the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's official website to contain a comprehensive list of State, local, and federal economic benefits available to businesses in each of the State's counties and municipalities are repealed on July 1, 2026. Provides that the following reports shall be filed on or before January 31 of each year (instead of January 1): a report on entrepreneurial assistance centers; reports on the Enterprise Zone Loan Fund and the Large Business Attraction Fund; and reports concerning cannabis social equity. Amends the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority Act. Makes changes concerning the membership of the Board of the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Extends the sunset for the apprenticeship education expense tax credit, the research and development tax credit, the angel investment tax credit, and the River Edge Redevelopment Zone tax credit. Effective immediately.
Repeals the Opportunities for At-Risk Women Act. Amends the Illinois Council on Women and Girls Act. Provides that the Council on Women and Girls may create the Opportunities for At-Risk Women Subcommittee to research and analyze organizations that support at-risk women in the State. Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that provisions requiring the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's official website to contain a comprehensive list of State, local, and federal economic benefits available to businesses in each of the State's counties and municipalities are repealed on July 1, 2026. Provides that the following reports shall be filed on or before January 31 of each year (instead of January 1): a report on entrepreneurial assistance centers; reports on the Enterprise Zone Loan Fund and the Large Business Attraction Fund; and reports concerning cannabis social equity. Amends the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority Act. Makes changes concerning the membership of the Board of the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Extends the sunset for the apprenticeship education expense tax credit, the research and development tax credit, the angel investment tax credit, and the River Edge Redevelopment Zone tax credit. Effective immediately.
Mourns the death of George Francis Jacob.
Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Keeping Sex Workers Safe Act. Creates the Sex Workers' Bill of Rights Act. Provides that sex workers shall not be subject to criminal prosecution for engaging in consensual sex work. Provides that law enforcement agencies are prohibited from arresting, charging, or prosecuting individuals solely for performing or engaging in sex work. Provides that sex workers, whether employed, contracted, or self-employed, shall be afforded the same rights and protections as other workers under Illinois law, including, but not limited to: (1) minimum wage and hour protections; (2) protection against discrimination, harassment, and unsafe working conditions; (3) access to workers' compensation and health benefits if applicable; and (4) protection of privacy and freedom from surveillance. Provides that employers, clients, or those benefiting from the services of sex workers must ensure safe working conditions, including protection from violence, exploitation, and human trafficking. Provides that sex workers operating as independent contractors shall be treated as legitimate sole proprietors or businesses under Illinois law. Provides that sex workers have the right to control their work, negotiate fair contracts, and receive payment for their services without interference or exploitation. Provides that sex workers shall not be discriminated against in access to housing, public services, financial services, or healthcare based on their occupation. Provides that all laws protecting workers from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics shall apply equally to sex workers. Defines "sex work" and "sex worker". Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Repeals the offenses of prostitution and patronizing a prostitute. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Keeping Sex Workers Safe Act. Creates the Sex Workers' Bill of Rights Act. Provides that sex workers shall not be subject to criminal prosecution for engaging in consensual sex work. Provides that law enforcement agencies are prohibited from arresting, charging, or prosecuting individuals solely for performing or engaging in sex work. Provides that sex workers, whether employed, contracted, or self-employed, shall be afforded the same rights and protections as other workers under Illinois law, including, but not limited to: (1) minimum wage and hour protections; (2) protection against discrimination, harassment, and unsafe working conditions; (3) access to workers' compensation and health benefits if applicable; and (4) protection of privacy and freedom from surveillance. Provides that employers, clients, or those benefiting from the services of sex workers must ensure safe working conditions, including protection from violence, exploitation, and human trafficking. Provides that sex workers operating as independent contractors shall be treated as legitimate sole proprietors or businesses under Illinois law. Provides that sex workers have the right to control their work, negotiate fair contracts, and receive payment for their services without interference or exploitation. Provides that sex workers shall not be discriminated against in access to housing, public services, financial services, or healthcare based on their occupation. Provides that all laws protecting workers from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics shall apply equally to sex workers. Defines "sex work" and "sex worker". Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Repeals the offenses of prostitution and patronizing a prostitute. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, provides that, for taxable years 2026 and thereafter, the maximum income limitation is $85,000 (currently, $65,000). Effective immediately.
Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, provides that, for taxable years 2026 and thereafter, the maximum income limitation is $85,000 (currently, $65,000). Effective immediately.
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall achieve 100% scanning capacity of all mail arriving at each correctional institution and facility not later than 180 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the Department shall utilize all means necessary to achieve synthetic drug interdiction in order to: (1) protect staff and committed persons from exposure to synthetic drugs and opioids introduced to correctional institutions and facilities through the mail; and (2) ensure that after a piece of mail is received at a correctional institution or facility, each committed person receives a digital copy of any mail that is addressed to the committed person. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules regarding the delivery of mail and mail scanning services necessary to achieve the scanning capacity described in this provision. Provides that beginning one year after the date on which the strategy is achieved and each year thereafter, the Director of Corrections shall submit to the Governor and General Assembly a report on the total quantity of detected synthetic drugs and opioids. Contains a findings provision.
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall achieve 100% scanning capacity of all mail arriving at each correctional institution and facility not later than 180 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the Department shall utilize all means necessary to achieve synthetic drug interdiction in order to: (1) protect staff and committed persons from exposure to synthetic drugs and opioids introduced to correctional institutions and facilities through the mail; and (2) ensure that after a piece of mail is received at a correctional institution or facility, each committed person receives a digital copy of any mail that is addressed to the committed person. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules regarding the delivery of mail and mail scanning services necessary to achieve the scanning capacity described in this provision. Provides that beginning one year after the date on which the strategy is achieved and each year thereafter, the Director of Corrections shall submit to the Governor and General Assembly a report on the total quantity of detected synthetic drugs and opioids. Contains a findings provision.
Mourns the death of Barbara Jean Greenwood.
Recognizes the students and staff of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy (OLMCA) on their successful completion of the Kid Conclave school project and their subsequent meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. Recognizes Dominic Moretti, OLMCA teacher and director of marketing, Allison Foerster, OLMCA Spanish teacher, and the entire OLMCA staff for their work in implementing the Kid Conclave and arranging the visit to the Vatican for students.
Recognizes the students and staff of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy (OLMCA) on their successful completion of the Kid Conclave school project and their subsequent meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. Recognizes Dominic Moretti, OLMCA teacher and director of marketing, Allison Foerster, OLMCA Spanish teacher, and the entire OLMCA staff for their work in implementing the Kid Conclave and arranging the visit to the Vatican for students.
Mourns the passing of Robert "Bobby" D'Onofrio of Chicago.
Mourns the death of former Illinois State Senator William E. "Bill" Peterson Jr. of Long Grove.
Mourns the death of former Illinois State Senator William E. "Bill" Peterson Jr. of Long Grove.
Congratulates CFA Society Chicago on achieving its 100th anniversary.
Congratulates CFA Society Chicago on achieving its 100th anniversary.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Makes changes to the annual financial regulation fee charged and collected from every domestic company and foreign or alien company, except fraternal benefit societies. Provides that those financial regulation fees shall not exceed $500,000 (instead of $250,000) in the aggregate in any single year. Provides that, beginning on the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Department of Insurance may amend the imposed fees by rule.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Makes changes to the annual financial regulation fee charged and collected from every domestic company and foreign or alien company, except fraternal benefit societies. Provides that those financial regulation fees shall not exceed $500,000 (instead of $250,000) in the aggregate in any single year. Provides that, beginning on the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Department of Insurance may amend the imposed fees by rule.
Congratulates Brian Keith Leonard Sr. on his retirement from Ameren Illinois. Wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.
Congratulates Brian Keith Leonard Sr. on his retirement from Ameren Illinois. Wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.
Mourns the passing of John William Coultas of Peoria.
Amends the Chicago Municipal Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Beginning February 1, 2027, requires the Board of Education of the City of Chicago to make an annual contribution equal to the normal cost for all the employees of the Board of Education under the Article on and after the effective date of the amendatory Act and an apportioned contribution toward the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the fund equal to the percentage of the Fund's total current unfunded liability that is attributable to service credit earned by employees of the Board of Education of the city prior to January 1, 1994. Provides that the amount of the liability shall be determined by the Fund's actuary and amortized in a manner consistent with the statutory funding schedule applicable to the Fund, including the requirement to achieve a funded ratio of not less than 90% by the applicable target year. Makes a conforming change. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Amends the Chicago Municipal Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Beginning February 1, 2027, requires the Board of Education of the City of Chicago to make an annual contribution equal to the normal cost for all the employees of the Board of Education under the Article on and after the effective date of the amendatory Act and an apportioned contribution toward the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the fund equal to the percentage of the Fund's total current unfunded liability that is attributable to service credit earned by employees of the Board of Education of the city prior to January 1, 1994. Provides that the amount of the liability shall be determined by the Fund's actuary and amortized in a manner consistent with the statutory funding schedule applicable to the Fund, including the requirement to achieve a funded ratio of not less than 90% by the applicable target year. Makes a conforming change. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Mourns the passing of Ernie Baumann of Maywood.
Declares February 7 through February 14, 2026 as Court Reporting and Captioning Week in the State of Illinois.
Declares February 7 through February 14, 2026 as Court Reporting and Captioning Week in the State of Illinois.
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.
Mourns the death of Patrick Cassidy "Pat" Finn.
Mourns the death of Janell Farmer of Quincy.
Congratulates Sheila Quirk-Bailey, DM on her retirement as president of Illinois Central College (ICC). Thanks her for her outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to the students and communities of ICC as well as higher education and workforce advancement in Illinois.
Congratulates Sheila Quirk-Bailey, DM on her retirement as president of Illinois Central College (ICC). Thanks her for her outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to the students and communities of ICC as well as higher education and workforce advancement in Illinois.
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that, in matters a sheriff deems essential to preventing or assisting with disasters or events of civil disorder, the sheriff may authorize plain clothes to be worn by auxiliary deputies as long as the auxiliary deputies are carrying proper identification while performing this function. Provides that auxiliary deputies may only carry firearms while in the performance of their assigned duties (rather than while in uniform and in the performance of their assigned duties).
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that, in matters a sheriff deems essential to preventing or assisting with disasters or events of civil disorder, the sheriff may authorize plain clothes to be worn by auxiliary deputies as long as the auxiliary deputies are carrying proper identification while performing this function. Provides that auxiliary deputies may only carry firearms while in the performance of their assigned duties (rather than while in uniform and in the performance of their assigned duties).
Amends the Lobbyist Registration Act. Directs the Secretary of State to grant a waiver of the lobbyist registration fee for any not-for-profit entity with total expenses of less than $1,000,000 in the most recent fiscal year that is classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including a waiver for any lobbyist that exclusively lobbies on behalf of such an entity.
Amends the Lobbyist Registration Act. Directs the Secretary of State to grant a waiver of the lobbyist registration fee for any not-for-profit entity with total expenses of less than $1,000,000 in the most recent fiscal year that is classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including a waiver for any lobbyist that exclusively lobbies on behalf of such an entity.
Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions concerning the valuation of water and sewer utilities, provides that a large public utility that acquires a water or sewer utility may recommend that the large public utility adopt the existing rates of the water or sewer utility. Provides that the contractor or subcontractor shall submit evidence of meeting the requirements to be a responsible bidder to the large public utility (rather than water or sewer utility). Provides that the provisions are repealed on June 30, 2038 (rather than June 1, 2028). Provides that a large public utility, in its application to acquire a water or sewer utility or any other application requesting approval of an acquisition of a water or sewer utility, may request that the Illinois Commerce Commission expedite its review and issue an order within an expedited timeframe. Provides that, if, in its application, a large public utility requests an expedited review, the Commission shall issue a ruling approving or denying expedited review within 30 days of the filing of the application if the large public utility provides ample evidence supporting the need for expedited review. Provides that the large public utility, in its application, shall establish evidence that the expedited review is necessary which may include certain factors. Provides that, upon granting expedited review, and subject to the Commission's rules on interlocutory review, the Commission shall issue its final order no later than 5 months after the date the expedited review was granted. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions concerning the valuation of water and sewer utilities, provides that a large public utility that acquires a water or sewer utility may recommend that the large public utility adopt the existing rates of the water or sewer utility. Provides that the contractor or subcontractor shall submit evidence of meeting the requirements to be a responsible bidder to the large public utility (rather than water or sewer utility). Provides that the provisions are repealed on June 30, 2038 (rather than June 1, 2028). Provides that a large public utility, in its application to acquire a water or sewer utility or any other application requesting approval of an acquisition of a water or sewer utility, may request that the Illinois Commerce Commission expedite its review and issue an order within an expedited timeframe. Provides that, if, in its application, a large public utility requests an expedited review, the Commission shall issue a ruling approving or denying expedited review within 30 days of the filing of the application if the large public utility provides ample evidence supporting the need for expedited review. Provides that the large public utility, in its application, shall establish evidence that the expedited review is necessary which may include certain factors. Provides that, upon granting expedited review, and subject to the Commission's rules on interlocutory review, the Commission shall issue its final order no later than 5 months after the date the expedited review was granted. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Creates the Make Polluters Pay Act. Amends the Drug Take-Back Act. Provides that any person who violates the act is liable for a civil penalty of $10,000 (rather than $7,000). Amends the Consumer Electronics Recycling Act. Provides that any person who violates the Act is liable for a civil penalty of $10,000 (rather than $7,000) Amends the Paint Stewardship Act. Provides that any person who violates the Act is liable for a civil penalty of $10,000 (rather than $7,000).
Creates the Make Polluters Pay Act. Amends the Drug Take-Back Act. Provides that any person who violates the act is liable for a civil penalty of $10,000 (rather than $7,000). Amends the Consumer Electronics Recycling Act. Provides that any person who violates the Act is liable for a civil penalty of $10,000 (rather than $7,000) Amends the Paint Stewardship Act. Provides that any person who violates the Act is liable for a civil penalty of $10,000 (rather than $7,000).
Mourns the death of Robert "Bob" Pulford.
