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

MEMORIAL-ERROL E. USHER

Mourns the death of Errol E. Usher of Ladyville, Belize.

MEMORIAL-IRVIN F. SMITH

Mourns the passing of former Illinois State Representative and City of Springfield Alderperson Irvin Frank "Irv" Smith.

MEMORIAL-JIMMIE R. GOGGINS

Mourns the death of Jimmie Ray "Jabo" Goggins of Somerset, Kentucky.

REVENUE-TECH

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

MEMORIAL-TIM JONES

Mourns the death of Park Forest Police Officer Tim Jones.

COMMEND-DR. RUBY E. ROBERSON

Commends Dr. Ruby E. Roberson Ed.D. for her extraordinary career as an educator and her profound, sustained, and impactful work with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

MWRD-LIABILITY-REPEAL

Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Repeals a provision concerning the liability of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District for specified damages to real estate.

RECOGNIZES-SHIRL P. BEST

Recognizes the memory of Flight Officer Shirl P. Best and his acts of valor during World War II.

CONGRATS-UNIVERSITY HS VBALL

Congratulates the University High School girls varsity volleyball team, the Pioneers, on winning the 2025 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 3A State Championship. Wishes the team continued success.

INC TX-DEDUCTION FOR TIPS

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax deduction for gratuities that are included in the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income. Effective immediately.

CONGRATS-WHITESIDE MIDDLE SCH

Congratulates Whiteside Middle School, the Warriors, on winning the 2025 Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association Class L Baseball State Championship.

CONGRATS-BRIAN K. LEONARD SR.

Congratulates Brian Keith Leonard Sr. on his retirement from Ameren Illinois. Wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.

CONGRATS-CHRISTOPHER STOHR

Congratulates Dr. Christopher "Chris" Stohr on being named the 2025-2026 Jahns Distinguished Lecturer by the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists (AEG).

SOLID WASTE-RECYCLING GOALS

Amends the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act. Requires each county waste management plan to include a recycling program to designed to recycle or compost (rather than just recycle) municipal waste at a specified recycling rate by a certain timeline. Defines the recycling rate as 25% until January 1, 2032, and 50% beginning January 1, 2032 (rather than 15% by the end of the third year of the program and 25% by the end of the fifth year of the program). Requires the waste management plan to provide for the reduction of the total release of dioxin and mercury to the environment with the goal of their continued minimization and, if feasible, ultimate elimination from the county's municipal waste stream.

MEMORIAL-JUJU LIEN

Mourns the death of Juju Lien.

MEMORIAL-RONALD BEAN

Mourns the passing of former Village President Ronald "Ron" Bean of Park Forest.

MEMORIAL-ELDON W. ENTWHISTLE

Mourns the death of Eldon Wayne Entwhistle of Princeton.

CRIM PRO-SPECIAL ADVOCATES

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that in a prosecution of a case involving the injury, health, or safety of a cat or dog, the court may, on its own motion or motion of any party, appoint a licensed attorney-at-law of the State or a law student authorized to provide services under Supreme Court Rule 711 as a special advocate to assist the court, as deemed appropriate by the court and on a pro bono basis, and represent the interests of justice regarding the health or safety of the cat or dog. Provides that the advocate may: (1) monitor the case; (2) consult any person with information that could aid the court and review records relating to the condition of the cat or dog and the defendant's actions, including, but not limited to, records from animal control officers, veterinarians, and police officers; (3) attend hearings; and (4) present information or recommendations to the court pertinent to determinations that relate to the interests of justice, provided that information shall be based solely on the duties undertaken under this provision. Provides that nothing in the amendatory Act shall be construed to alter the legal status of animals as a unique class of personal property.

COMMENDS-REV. DR. J. A. WRIGHT

Commends the Reverend Dr. Jeremiah Alvesta Wright Jr. on the occasion of his 65th year of membership in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Commends his extraordinary contributions to ministry, education, and the spiritual life of Illinois and the nation. Thanks him for his lifetime of service, scholarship, and unwavering faith.

EAVESDROP-STATEWIDE GRAND JURY

Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Clean Slate Act. Amends the Criminal Identification Act. Authorizes the Illinois State Police to provide reports of cases with missing disposition information to the clerk of the circuit court. Requires any entity required to report information concerning criminal arrests, charges, and dispositions under specified provisions of the Act to respond to any notice advising the entity of missing or incomplete information or an error in the reporting of the information. Modifies the definition of "seal". Makes changes to the categories of records eligible for sealing. Replaces references to "offender" with "petitioner". Modifies provisions relating to when records are eligible to be sealed. Removes provisions preventing subsequent felony conviction records from being sealed under specified circumstances. Removes provisions requiring a petitioner to attach a negative drug test to a petition for sealing and concerning the denial of a petition to expunge or seal because the petitioner has submitted a drug test taken within 30 days before filing of the petition to expunge or seal that indicates a positive test for the presence of cannabis. Establishes procedures for automatic sealing of records and sealing of municipal ordinance violations and Class C misdemeanors. Makes other changes. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Requires, upon request, the circuit court clerk to provide the disposition information for any case or record required to be reported to the Illinois State Police. Allows the Illinois State Police to provide reports of cases with missing disposition information to the clerk of the circuit court. Makes other changes.

VEH CD-SPEED CAMERA REVENUE

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Establishes that a municipality that operates an automated speed enforcement system shall set aside 10% of the net proceeds from each system that generates more than $500,000 in revenue for the respective school district or park district in the safety zone in which the automated speed enforcement system is located. Provides that the set aside proceeds may be allocated for any purpose designated by the school district or park district. Set forth home rule provisions.

UNEMPLOYMENT-BENEFIT FORMULA

Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides that the Department of Employment Security shall make payments to beneficiaries under the Act based on the State's average unemployment rate. Effective January 1, 2027.

PUBLIC AID-TECH

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning construction of the Code.

CRIMINAL LAW-TECH

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

RECOGNIZES-ADWA DAY

Recognizes Adwa Day on the 130th anniversary of the Battle of Adwa on March 1, 2026, as it serves as a source of inspiration for all freedom-loving people in the State of Illinois and for generations to come. Recognizes Ethiopian women for their instrumental involvement in the Battle of Adwa, whose actions secured their country's freedom and independence.

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