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
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027 that provides coverage for durable medical equipment that is authorized or prescribed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches shall provide the same level of coverage for durable medical equipment that is authorized or prescribed by a different health care practitioner who lawfully prescribes or orders home medical equipment and services or uses home medical equipment and services to treat the health care practitioner's patients. Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code to establish the same requirement under the provisions of those Acts. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027 that provides coverage for durable medical equipment that is authorized or prescribed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches shall provide the same level of coverage for durable medical equipment that is authorized or prescribed by a different health care practitioner who lawfully prescribes or orders home medical equipment and services or uses home medical equipment and services to treat the health care practitioner's patients. Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code to establish the same requirement under the provisions of those Acts. Effective immediately.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Makes changes to senior management official and executive officer provisions. In provisions concerning the delegation of duties by the board of directors, provides that the board of directors may delegate to the chief management official the hiring of employees other than the chief management official, including, without limitation, vice presidents and other officers (instead of just the hiring of employees other than the chief management official), and fixing their title, grade, and compensation (instead of just their compensation). Removes provisions concerning a credit union's authority to engage in digital asset business activity and perform custodial services. Provides that, when marketing or advertising digital assets, digital asset business activities conducted by covered persons or service providers (instead of digital asset business activities), and related administrative functions to the members of the credit union, the members shall receive the specified information. Makes changes to compliance requirements in provisions concerning the investment of credit union funds in commercial mortgage related securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. Effective immediately.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Makes changes to senior management official and executive officer provisions. In provisions concerning the delegation of duties by the board of directors, provides that the board of directors may delegate to the chief management official the hiring of employees other than the chief management official, including, without limitation, vice presidents and other officers (instead of just the hiring of employees other than the chief management official), and fixing their title, grade, and compensation (instead of just their compensation). Removes provisions concerning a credit union's authority to engage in digital asset business activity and perform custodial services. Provides that, when marketing or advertising digital assets, digital asset business activities conducted by covered persons or service providers (instead of digital asset business activities), and related administrative functions to the members of the credit union, the members shall receive the specified information. Makes changes to compliance requirements in provisions concerning the investment of credit union funds in commercial mortgage related securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. Effective immediately.
Creates the Higher Education Student Support and Academic Freedom Act. Provides that public institutions of higher education shall strive to foster an environment that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic under applicable law, to maintain clear, content-neutral conduct standards and reporting channels designed to address unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and retaliation, and to have clear policies describing how students with disabilities can request and receive reasonable accommodations to enable equal academic and campus participation. Prohibits public institutions of higher education from unlawfully infringing on students' constitutional rights to free speech, press, assembly, and petition. Provides that public institutions of higher education shall have the ability to allow students to form and join associations and to allow students to engage in lawful, peaceful protest. Provides that public institutions of higher education shall strive to publish clear, accurate, and timely information regarding courses, degree pathways, credit evaluation and transferability, and graduation criteria and to assess academic performance based on demonstrated learning and achievement and pursuant to published standards. Provides that students have the right to inspect, review, and request corrections to higher educational records. Provides that public institutions of higher education shall have the ability to ensure academic programs are guided by professional and disciplinary standards and academic integrity. Provides that public institutions of higher education shall strive to provide students with information and opportunities in pertinent academic programs that promote workforce-relevant skills, career exploration, and stackable or recognized credentials of value, to provide independently accredited education that integrates broad learning, cultivates transferable skills, and prepares students for engaged citizenship, to provide students with a fair disciplinary process appropriate to the nature of the applicable disciplinary charge, to follow published policies and provide internal appeal routes for adverse educational actions as appropriate or required by applicable law, and to clearly disclose tuition, fees, and applicable, material financial obligations prior to and during enrollment. Provides that public institutions of higher education shall have the ability to publish transparent policies on tuition refunds, withdrawals, and cancellations and shall strive to provide a timely, transparent, and consistent evaluation of transfer credits using published criteria. Sets forth provisions concerning construction of the Act.
Creates the Higher Education Student Support and Academic Freedom Act. Provides that public institutions of higher education shall strive to foster an environment that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic under applicable law, to maintain clear, content-neutral conduct standards and reporting channels designed to address unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and retaliation, and to have clear policies describing how students with disabilities can request and receive reasonable accommodations to enable equal academic and campus participation. Prohibits public institutions of higher education from unlawfully infringing on students' constitutional rights to free speech, press, assembly, and petition. Provides that public institutions of higher education shall have the ability to allow students to form and join associations and to allow students to engage in lawful, peaceful protest. Provides that public institutions of higher education shall strive to publish clear, accurate, and timely information regarding courses, degree pathways, credit evaluation and transferability, and graduation criteria and to assess academic performance based on demonstrated learning and achievement and pursuant to published standards. Provides that students have the right to inspect, review, and request corrections to higher educational records. Provides that public institutions of higher education shall have the ability to ensure academic programs are guided by professional and disciplinary standards and academic integrity. Provides that public institutions of higher education shall strive to provide students with information and opportunities in pertinent academic programs that promote workforce-relevant skills, career exploration, and stackable or recognized credentials of value, to provide independently accredited education that integrates broad learning, cultivates transferable skills, and prepares students for engaged citizenship, to provide students with a fair disciplinary process appropriate to the nature of the applicable disciplinary charge, to follow published policies and provide internal appeal routes for adverse educational actions as appropriate or required by applicable law, and to clearly disclose tuition, fees, and applicable, material financial obligations prior to and during enrollment. Provides that public institutions of higher education shall have the ability to publish transparent policies on tuition refunds, withdrawals, and cancellations and shall strive to provide a timely, transparent, and consistent evaluation of transfer credits using published criteria. Sets forth provisions concerning construction of the Act.
Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning the administration of asthma medication, epinephrine injectors, opioid antagonists, and oxygen, provides that "trained personnel" includes coaches and athletic trainers. Defines "coach" as a volunteer or employee of a school who is responsible for organizing and supervising students to teach or train them in the fundamental skills of an interscholastic athletic activity, and provides that "coach" refers to both a head coach and an assistant coach. Defines "athletic trainer" as a licensed athletic trainer hired by or contracted by a school district or the governing body of a charter school or nonpublic school to aid a school in the evaluation, prevention, or physical reconditioning of injuries and the management of asthma, the prevention of asthma symptoms, and emergency asthma response in a school setting. Provides that a school district, public school, charter school, or nonpublic school may maintain a supply of asthma medication in a practice field or gym. Provides that the changes made by the amendatory Act are subject to appropriation or available grant funding.
Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning the administration of asthma medication, epinephrine injectors, opioid antagonists, and oxygen, provides that "trained personnel" includes coaches and athletic trainers. Defines "coach" as a volunteer or employee of a school who is responsible for organizing and supervising students to teach or train them in the fundamental skills of an interscholastic athletic activity, and provides that "coach" refers to both a head coach and an assistant coach. Defines "athletic trainer" as a licensed athletic trainer hired by or contracted by a school district or the governing body of a charter school or nonpublic school to aid a school in the evaluation, prevention, or physical reconditioning of injuries and the management of asthma, the prevention of asthma symptoms, and emergency asthma response in a school setting. Provides that a school district, public school, charter school, or nonpublic school may maintain a supply of asthma medication in a practice field or gym. Provides that the changes made by the amendatory Act are subject to appropriation or available grant funding.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows for the issuance of the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois decal. Provides that for the original issuance of the decal, a $25 fee shall be charged, with $10 to the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. Provides that for the renewal of the decal, a $25 fee shall be charged, with $23 to the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. Creates the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Fund. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows for the issuance of the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois decal. Provides that for the original issuance of the decal, a $25 fee shall be charged, with $10 to the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. Provides that for the renewal of the decal, a $25 fee shall be charged, with $23 to the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. Creates the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Fund. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act.
Reinserts the provisions of the bill as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1 with the following changes. Specifies that the provisions added by the amendatory Act apply only to (i) a licensed attorney or law firm operating in Illinois with annual global revenue from that licensed attorney's or law firm's provision of legal services that is less than $300,000,000 or (ii) a licensed attorney or law firm that regularly represents clients on a contingent fee basis, where the fee is based on the resolution or outcome of actual or threatened private litigation, and that has derived more than 50% of the attorney's or law firm's revenues from the contingent fee arrangements in each of the previous 3 calendar years. Provides that, upon request of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission or other governmental authority or agency charged with administering or enforcing the provisions, or upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction, a licensed attorney or law firm shall be permitted to provide a self-certification attesting, under oath, to certain facts. Makes other changes effective immediately.
Reinserts the provisions of the bill as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1 with the following changes. Specifies that the provisions added by the amendatory Act apply only to (i) a licensed attorney or law firm operating in Illinois with annual global revenue from that licensed attorney's or law firm's provision of legal services that is less than $300,000,000 or (ii) a licensed attorney or law firm that regularly represents clients on a contingent fee basis, where the fee is based on the resolution or outcome of actual or threatened private litigation, and that has derived more than 50% of the attorney's or law firm's revenues from the contingent fee arrangements in each of the previous 3 calendar years. Provides that, upon request of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission or other governmental authority or agency charged with administering or enforcing the provisions, or upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction, a licensed attorney or law firm shall be permitted to provide a self-certification attesting, under oath, to certain facts. Makes other changes effective immediately.
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Removes provisions amending the Seizure and Forfeiture Reporting Act. In provisions amending the Ginseng Harvesting Act, removes provisions concerning forfeiture and seizure.
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Removes provisions amending the Seizure and Forfeiture Reporting Act. In provisions amending the Ginseng Harvesting Act, removes provisions concerning forfeiture and seizure.
Reinserts provisions of the bill with these changes. Restores definition of "alternative container" to current law. Provides the Comptroller may inspect crematory records and premises at the crematory authority's place of business to review a licensee's compliance with the Crematory Regulation Act. Provides that each crematory authority shall implement (1) a standard operating procedure that is appropriate for the crematory authority and not made uniform through rules and provide a copy to all employees; and (2) a medical waste management plan that is appropriate for the crematory authority and not made uniform through rules. Deletes as a ground for denial or discipline for an applicant or licensee who has failed to pay delinquent taxes and child support. Provides that if human remains have not been cremated within 30 days after the date of delivery to the crematory, and absent direction from a law enforcement agency to hold the remains, the crematory authority shall provide notice to the Comptroller's office and the coroner or medical examiner in the county in which the death occurred as to why the cremation cannot be performed and that this 30-day notice requirement may not be construed as a legal standard of reasonableness for the timeliness of a cremation. Provides that any person who intentionally violates a provision of the Act or a final order of the Comptroller is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 rather than $25,000. Provides that pacemakers do not need to be removed in alkaline hydrolysis if: (1) the involved funeral director has received advance written notice from the crematory authority that its alkaline hydrolysis vessel has been certified by the manufacturer to work safely on human remains that contain pacemakers; and (2) the involved funeral director has received advance written confirmation that the aqueous solution that results from the alkaline hydrolysis of a pacemaker satisfies all federal and State hazardous waste rules and meets all publicly owned treatment works pretreatment standards upon being discharged into the sanitary sewer system. Deletes changes to the Cemetery Care Act.
Reinserts provisions of the bill with these changes. Restores definition of "alternative container" to current law. Provides the Comptroller may inspect crematory records and premises at the crematory authority's place of business to review a licensee's compliance with the Crematory Regulation Act. Provides that each crematory authority shall implement (1) a standard operating procedure that is appropriate for the crematory authority and not made uniform through rules and provide a copy to all employees; and (2) a medical waste management plan that is appropriate for the crematory authority and not made uniform through rules. Deletes as a ground for denial or discipline for an applicant or licensee who has failed to pay delinquent taxes and child support. Provides that if human remains have not been cremated within 30 days after the date of delivery to the crematory, and absent direction from a law enforcement agency to hold the remains, the crematory authority shall provide notice to the Comptroller's office and the coroner or medical examiner in the county in which the death occurred as to why the cremation cannot be performed and that this 30-day notice requirement may not be construed as a legal standard of reasonableness for the timeliness of a cremation. Provides that any person who intentionally violates a provision of the Act or a final order of the Comptroller is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 rather than $25,000. Provides that pacemakers do not need to be removed in alkaline hydrolysis if: (1) the involved funeral director has received advance written notice from the crematory authority that its alkaline hydrolysis vessel has been certified by the manufacturer to work safely on human remains that contain pacemakers; and (2) the involved funeral director has received advance written confirmation that the aqueous solution that results from the alkaline hydrolysis of a pacemaker satisfies all federal and State hazardous waste rules and meets all publicly owned treatment works pretreatment standards upon being discharged into the sanitary sewer system. Deletes changes to the Cemetery Care Act.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Prohibits an insurer, dental service plan corporation, professional service corporation, insurance network leasing company, or any other company or its contracted vendor that amends, delivers, issues, or renews an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act from requiring a dental care provider to only accept payment from a credit card or electronic funds transfer, in addition to the existing prohibition on incurred fees to access and obtain payment or reimbursement for services provided. Provides that any insurer, dental service plan corporation, professional service corporation, insurance network leasing company, or any other company or its contracted vendor that amends, delivers, issues, or renews an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance may initiate or change payment methodology to a dental care provider using electronic funds transfer payments, including virtual credit card payments, if the specified conditions are met. Sets forth provisions concerning claim payment methodologies and fees for transmitting payments. Provides that the specified dental coverage reimbursement provisions shall not be waived by contract. Effective January 1, 2027.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Prohibits an insurer, dental service plan corporation, professional service corporation, insurance network leasing company, or any other company or its contracted vendor that amends, delivers, issues, or renews an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act from requiring a dental care provider to only accept payment from a credit card or electronic funds transfer, in addition to the existing prohibition on incurred fees to access and obtain payment or reimbursement for services provided. Provides that any insurer, dental service plan corporation, professional service corporation, insurance network leasing company, or any other company or its contracted vendor that amends, delivers, issues, or renews an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance may initiate or change payment methodology to a dental care provider using electronic funds transfer payments, including virtual credit card payments, if the specified conditions are met. Sets forth provisions concerning claim payment methodologies and fees for transmitting payments. Provides that the specified dental coverage reimbursement provisions shall not be waived by contract. Effective January 1, 2027.
Amends the Other Social Services Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that in addition to financial aid provided to persons eligible for general assistance under the Code, a township, from moneys received and collected for public aid funds, may establish and administer food banks, food pantries, and programs for providing in-kind aid in meeting basic maintenance requirements to persons who are poor, indigent, homeless, or in need of immediate assistance regardless of their eligibility under the Code.
Amends the Other Social Services Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that in addition to financial aid provided to persons eligible for general assistance under the Code, a township, from moneys received and collected for public aid funds, may establish and administer food banks, food pantries, and programs for providing in-kind aid in meeting basic maintenance requirements to persons who are poor, indigent, homeless, or in need of immediate assistance regardless of their eligibility under the Code.
Amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Provides that, for persons dying on or after January 1, 2027, the exclusion amount shall be the applicable exclusion amount calculated under Section 2010 of the Internal Revenue Code as that Section exists on the effective date of the amendatory Act, including the inflation adjustment and including any deceased spousal unused exclusion amount (currently, the exclusion amount for Illinois estate tax purposes is $4,000,000). Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Provides that, for persons dying on or after January 1, 2027, the exclusion amount shall be the applicable exclusion amount calculated under Section 2010 of the Internal Revenue Code as that Section exists on the effective date of the amendatory Act, including the inflation adjustment and including any deceased spousal unused exclusion amount (currently, the exclusion amount for Illinois estate tax purposes is $4,000,000). Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act. In provisions concerning High Impact Businesses, provides that projects involving wind power facilities, solar facilities, or battery energy storage solution facilities must be constructed under a project labor agreement. Provides that the project labor agreements must include specified terms. Amends the Energy Transition Act. In provisions concerning the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program, requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Department of Corrections to jointly conduct activities to support recruitment of eligible candidates to the Program. Provides that the activities shall include providing information on the community-based program provider serving the area in which the individual preparing for release is expected to reside and making available a process through which an individual may choose to consent to be contacted by that provider. Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the Illinois Solar for All Program and the Planning and Procurement Bureau. Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions concerning energy efficiency and demand-response measures, changes certain references from "annual savings" to "annual energy savings" or "annual energy or coincident peak demand savings". In provisions concerning distributed generation rebates, provides that "distributed storage" does not include vehicle storage systems. Defines "stand-alone energy storage system". Changes certain references from "distributed generation" to "distributed generation and distributed storage". Provides that the tariff filed by an electric utility that serves more than 200,000 customers in the State to provide a rebate to the owner or operator of distributed generation or distributed storage shall meet, among other requirements, a nameplate generating capacity or nameplate power capacity no greater than 5,000 kilowatts alternating current and be primarily used to offset a customer's electricity load. Provides that, except for distributed storage projects that have obtained a signed interconnection agreement on or before June 1, 2026, the compensation for distributed storage under the provisions shall be limited to payment for no more than 30,000 kilowatt-hours and no more than 6 kilowatt-hours of nameplate energy capacity for every one kilowatt of participating power capacity, or an alternative nameplate energy capacity to participating power capacity ratio determined by the Commission to enable participation in an approved scheduled dispatch program or any additive services or other programs as determined by the Commission. Provides that, for stand-alone storage that is not paired with distributed generation or any electric load beyond the electric load that is used by the energy storage system itself (rather than for stand-alone storage), commitments to dispatch by a participating system under the scheduled dispatch virtual power plant program shall be voluntary. In provisions concerning the virtual power plant program, provides that, to facilitate the adoption of and participation in the virtual power plant program, a utility shall allow and enable participating customers to expeditiously share their customer information with aggregators in order to serve any contracted customers and comply with any reporting requirements. In provisions concerning the resolution of disputes between facility owners and units of local government related to the siting of qualified energy facilities, provides that, in resolving disputes, the Commission shall have authority to issue a siting certificate for a qualified energy facility if the Commission determines that the qualified energy facility is in compliance with the applicable State siting law for a qualified energy facility and that the respondent (i) has denied the qualified energy facility a siting certificate, or (ii) has failed or declined to issue the qualified energy facility a siting certificate in accordance with the specified timeline (rather than the Commission determines that the qualified energy facility is in compliance with the applicable State siting laws for a qualified energy facility). Amends the Utility Data Access Act. Provides that anonymized, aggregated usage data from multiple customer accounts shall not be deemed customer utility usage information, personally identifiable information, or confidential information. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the plan to reduce or delay carbon dioxide equivalent emissions developed jointly with the Illinois Power Agency and the Illinois Commerce Commission. Makes other changes. Effective June 1, 2026.
Amends the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act. In provisions concerning High Impact Businesses, provides that projects involving wind power facilities, solar facilities, or battery energy storage solution facilities must be constructed under a project labor agreement. Provides that the project labor agreements must include specified terms. Amends the Energy Transition Act. In provisions concerning the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program, requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Department of Corrections to jointly conduct activities to support recruitment of eligible candidates to the Program. Provides that the activities shall include providing information on the community-based program provider serving the area in which the individual preparing for release is expected to reside and making available a process through which an individual may choose to consent to be contacted by that provider. Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the Illinois Solar for All Program and the Planning and Procurement Bureau. Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions concerning energy efficiency and demand-response measures, changes certain references from "annual savings" to "annual energy savings" or "annual energy or coincident peak demand savings". In provisions concerning distributed generation rebates, provides that "distributed storage" does not include vehicle storage systems. Defines "stand-alone energy storage system". Changes certain references from "distributed generation" to "distributed generation and distributed storage". Provides that the tariff filed by an electric utility that serves more than 200,000 customers in the State to provide a rebate to the owner or operator of distributed generation or distributed storage shall meet, among other requirements, a nameplate generating capacity or nameplate power capacity no greater than 5,000 kilowatts alternating current and be primarily used to offset a customer's electricity load. Provides that, except for distributed storage projects that have obtained a signed interconnection agreement on or before June 1, 2026, the compensation for distributed storage under the provisions shall be limited to payment for no more than 30,000 kilowatt-hours and no more than 6 kilowatt-hours of nameplate energy capacity for every one kilowatt of participating power capacity, or an alternative nameplate energy capacity to participating power capacity ratio determined by the Commission to enable participation in an approved scheduled dispatch program or any additive services or other programs as determined by the Commission. Provides that, for stand-alone storage that is not paired with distributed generation or any electric load beyond the electric load that is used by the energy storage system itself (rather than for stand-alone storage), commitments to dispatch by a participating system under the scheduled dispatch virtual power plant program shall be voluntary. In provisions concerning the virtual power plant program, provides that, to facilitate the adoption of and participation in the virtual power plant program, a utility shall allow and enable participating customers to expeditiously share their customer information with aggregators in order to serve any contracted customers and comply with any reporting requirements. In provisions concerning the resolution of disputes between facility owners and units of local government related to the siting of qualified energy facilities, provides that, in resolving disputes, the Commission shall have authority to issue a siting certificate for a qualified energy facility if the Commission determines that the qualified energy facility is in compliance with the applicable State siting law for a qualified energy facility and that the respondent (i) has denied the qualified energy facility a siting certificate, or (ii) has failed or declined to issue the qualified energy facility a siting certificate in accordance with the specified timeline (rather than the Commission determines that the qualified energy facility is in compliance with the applicable State siting laws for a qualified energy facility). Amends the Utility Data Access Act. Provides that anonymized, aggregated usage data from multiple customer accounts shall not be deemed customer utility usage information, personally identifiable information, or confidential information. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the plan to reduce or delay carbon dioxide equivalent emissions developed jointly with the Illinois Power Agency and the Illinois Commerce Commission. Makes other changes. Effective June 1, 2026.
Amends the Illinois Notary Public Act. Provides that every applicant for appointment and commission as a notary shall complete an application in a format prescribed by the Secretary of State stating, among other things, that the applicant has not been convicted of a felony within the 10 years immediately preceding the date of application (now, the applicant must state that the applicant has not been convicted of a felony).
Amends the Illinois Notary Public Act. Provides that every applicant for appointment and commission as a notary shall complete an application in a format prescribed by the Secretary of State stating, among other things, that the applicant has not been convicted of a felony within the 10 years immediately preceding the date of application (now, the applicant must state that the applicant has not been convicted of a felony).
Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Adds provisions concerning rental fee transparency by requiring all non-optional fees, regardless of whether they are one-time fees or recurring fees, to be explicitly contained on the first page of a lease agreement. Provides that a tenant shall not be liable for payment of any fee that is not explicitly contained on the first page of the lease agreement. Requires a landlord to disclose in the lease agreement or unit listing whether utilities are included in the rent. Prohibits certain fees including: (i) a fee for a rental application or background check in excess of $50, with some exceptions; (ii) a fee or fine for modification or renewal of a lease agreement; (iii) a fee or fine for after-hours requests for maintenance service; (iv) a fee or fine for pest abatement or removal where the tenant has in no way contributed to the infestation; and other fees. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers if inconsistent with the provisions of the amendatory Act. Provides that the amendatory Act applies to all lease agreements for residential rental property entered into after the effective date of the amendatory Act; and that a landlord may not rename a fee or charge to avoid application of the Act. Creates a civil action for any person alleging a violation of the rental fee transparency and fee ban provisions under the amendatory Act. Effective July 1, 2026.
Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Adds provisions concerning rental fee transparency by requiring all non-optional fees, regardless of whether they are one-time fees or recurring fees, to be explicitly contained on the first page of a lease agreement. Provides that a tenant shall not be liable for payment of any fee that is not explicitly contained on the first page of the lease agreement. Requires a landlord to disclose in the lease agreement or unit listing whether utilities are included in the rent. Prohibits certain fees including: (i) a fee for a rental application or background check in excess of $50, with some exceptions; (ii) a fee or fine for modification or renewal of a lease agreement; (iii) a fee or fine for after-hours requests for maintenance service; (iv) a fee or fine for pest abatement or removal where the tenant has in no way contributed to the infestation; and other fees. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers if inconsistent with the provisions of the amendatory Act. Provides that the amendatory Act applies to all lease agreements for residential rental property entered into after the effective date of the amendatory Act; and that a landlord may not rename a fee or charge to avoid application of the Act. Creates a civil action for any person alleging a violation of the rental fee transparency and fee ban provisions under the amendatory Act. Effective July 1, 2026.
Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Excludes from the definition of "employee" an individual permitted to work as a baseball player at the minor league level who is (i) under contract and (ii) compensated pursuant to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement that expressly provides for wages and working conditions.
Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Excludes from the definition of "employee" an individual permitted to work as a baseball player at the minor league level who is (i) under contract and (ii) compensated pursuant to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement that expressly provides for wages and working conditions.
Provides that the Act may be referred to as Alyssa's Law. Amends the School Safety Drill Act. Requires school districts and private schools to consider the use of a mobile panic alert system in the development of their school emergency and crisis response plans. Requires the Illinois State Police, with advice from the Statewide 9-1-1 Advisory Board and in consultation with the State Board of Education and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security, to develop rules for a mobile panic alert system. Requires the Illinois State Police to post information on the rules on its Internet website. Provides that anything posted by the Illinois State Police on the rules shall also be posted by the State Board of Education on its website. Requires each school district and private school to coordinate with its local 9-1-1 authority for integration requirements prior to purchase and implementation. Provides that any expense to a Public Service Answering Point for connectivity must be covered by the school district or private school. Makes other changes.
Provides that the Act may be referred to as Alyssa's Law. Amends the School Safety Drill Act. Requires school districts and private schools to consider the use of a mobile panic alert system in the development of their school emergency and crisis response plans. Requires the Illinois State Police, with advice from the Statewide 9-1-1 Advisory Board and in consultation with the State Board of Education and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security, to develop rules for a mobile panic alert system. Requires the Illinois State Police to post information on the rules on its Internet website. Provides that anything posted by the Illinois State Police on the rules shall also be posted by the State Board of Education on its website. Requires each school district and private school to coordinate with its local 9-1-1 authority for integration requirements prior to purchase and implementation. Provides that any expense to a Public Service Answering Point for connectivity must be covered by the school district or private school. Makes other changes.
Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act of the Illinois Municipal Code. Extends the estimated dates of completion of redevelopment projects and the retirement of obligations issued to finance redevelopment project costs for various ordinances adopted by the City of Spring Valley, the City of Mt. Vernon, the City of Centralia, the City of Paris, the Village of Bedford Park, the Village of Summit, the Village of Lisle, the Village of Hoffman Estates, the Village of Mokena, the Village of Seneca, the Village of South Holland, and the Town of Cicero. Creates a tax increment allocation financing extension to the 47th year (currently, the 35th year) after the adoption of the ordinance of December 3, 1993 by the City of Lacon creating the City of Lacon TIF District I. Requires adoption of an ordinance by the City of Lacon extending the completion date of the redevelopment project area to 47 years and providing notice to the taxing bodies that would otherwise constitute the joint review board. Effective immediately
Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act of the Illinois Municipal Code. Extends the estimated dates of completion of redevelopment projects and the retirement of obligations issued to finance redevelopment project costs for various ordinances adopted by the City of Spring Valley, the City of Mt. Vernon, the City of Centralia, the City of Paris, the Village of Bedford Park, the Village of Summit, the Village of Lisle, the Village of Hoffman Estates, the Village of Mokena, the Village of Seneca, the Village of South Holland, and the Town of Cicero. Creates a tax increment allocation financing extension to the 47th year (currently, the 35th year) after the adoption of the ordinance of December 3, 1993 by the City of Lacon creating the City of Lacon TIF District I. Requires adoption of an ordinance by the City of Lacon extending the completion date of the redevelopment project area to 47 years and providing notice to the taxing bodies that would otherwise constitute the joint review board. Effective immediately
Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Expands the definition of "abused child" to include a child whose parent or immediate family member, or any person responsible for the child's welfare, or any individual residing in the same home as the child, or a paramour of the child's parent engages in a pattern of conduct or communications directed toward such child, meaning 2 or more instances of conduct or communication, that a reasonable person would understand as intended to groom, seduce, solicit, lure, or entice the child for the purpose of committing any sex offense or engaging in sexual misconduct against such child. Defines "sexual misconduct" to mean, but not be limited to, any verbal, nonverbal, written, or electronic communication or physical activity, by a person responsible for the child's welfare to establish a romantic or sexual relationship with the child. Provides that such conduct or communications may include, but is not limited to: (1) a sexual or romantic invitation; (2) dating or soliciting a date; (3) engaging in sexualized or romantic dialog; or (4) making sexually suggestive comments that are directed toward or with the child. Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning sexual misconduct in schools, provides that guidelines established for certain situations and all available methods for how to report staff-student boundary violations within a school and to external agencies must be posted on the website, if any, of each school district, charter school, or nonpublic school and must be included in any staff, student, and (instead of or) parent handbook provided by the school district, charter school, or nonpublic school (instead of nonpublic, nonsectarian elementary or secondary school). In provisions concerning an employment history review, requires a job applicant to provide the name, address, telephone number, and other relevant contact information of the applicant's current employer only if the applicant has direct contact with children or students at the applicant's current employer. Provides that for a licensed substitute teacher who is seeking employment in more than one school district, a school district's regional office of education or intermediate service center shall collect and, at the request of the substitute teacher, share specified information and records. Provides that a regional office of education's or intermediate service center's participation in the employment history review shall be limited to collecting such information and records and sharing the information and records with the school district, school districts, or other regional offices of education or intermediate service centers. Sets forth other provisions concerning a regional office of education's or intermediate service center's participation in the employment history review and how long the review remains valid. In provisions concerning comprehensive health education programs, provides that no student in pre-K through 8th grade shall be required to take or participate in any class or course providing instruction in recognizing and avoiding sexual abuse if the parent or guardian of the student submits written objection thereto; and refusal to take or participate in such class or course shall not negatively impact a student's academic standing. Requires each school to give not less than 5 days' written notice to the parents or guardians of such students before commencing the class or course.
Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Expands the definition of "abused child" to include a child whose parent or immediate family member, or any person responsible for the child's welfare, or any individual residing in the same home as the child, or a paramour of the child's parent engages in a pattern of conduct or communications directed toward such child, meaning 2 or more instances of conduct or communication, that a reasonable person would understand as intended to groom, seduce, solicit, lure, or entice the child for the purpose of committing any sex offense or engaging in sexual misconduct against such child. Defines "sexual misconduct" to mean, but not be limited to, any verbal, nonverbal, written, or electronic communication or physical activity, by a person responsible for the child's welfare to establish a romantic or sexual relationship with the child. Provides that such conduct or communications may include, but is not limited to: (1) a sexual or romantic invitation; (2) dating or soliciting a date; (3) engaging in sexualized or romantic dialog; or (4) making sexually suggestive comments that are directed toward or with the child. Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning sexual misconduct in schools, provides that guidelines established for certain situations and all available methods for how to report staff-student boundary violations within a school and to external agencies must be posted on the website, if any, of each school district, charter school, or nonpublic school and must be included in any staff, student, and (instead of or) parent handbook provided by the school district, charter school, or nonpublic school (instead of nonpublic, nonsectarian elementary or secondary school). In provisions concerning an employment history review, requires a job applicant to provide the name, address, telephone number, and other relevant contact information of the applicant's current employer only if the applicant has direct contact with children or students at the applicant's current employer. Provides that for a licensed substitute teacher who is seeking employment in more than one school district, a school district's regional office of education or intermediate service center shall collect and, at the request of the substitute teacher, share specified information and records. Provides that a regional office of education's or intermediate service center's participation in the employment history review shall be limited to collecting such information and records and sharing the information and records with the school district, school districts, or other regional offices of education or intermediate service centers. Sets forth other provisions concerning a regional office of education's or intermediate service center's participation in the employment history review and how long the review remains valid. In provisions concerning comprehensive health education programs, provides that no student in pre-K through 8th grade shall be required to take or participate in any class or course providing instruction in recognizing and avoiding sexual abuse if the parent or guardian of the student submits written objection thereto; and refusal to take or participate in such class or course shall not negatively impact a student's academic standing. Requires each school to give not less than 5 days' written notice to the parents or guardians of such students before commencing the class or course.
Provides that if and only if House Bill 3564 becomes law, the changes in House Bill 3564 go into effect January 1, 2027 (rather than July 1, 2026). Effective immediately.
Provides that if and only if House Bill 3564 becomes law, the changes in House Bill 3564 go into effect January 1, 2027 (rather than July 1, 2026). Effective immediately.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Agency shall develop and begin implementation of requirements for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or other similar best management practice requirements, to be included in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued to facilities regulated under certain federal regulations. Provides that these requirements apply to the control of plastic pellets or other preproduction plastic materials, in stormwater runoff from these facilities.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Agency shall develop and begin implementation of requirements for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or other similar best management practice requirements, to be included in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued to facilities regulated under certain federal regulations. Provides that these requirements apply to the control of plastic pellets or other preproduction plastic materials, in stormwater runoff from these facilities.
Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires a health professional to report to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation within 24 hours after: witnessing sexual conduct or intimate conduct at the person's physical or virtual place of work or otherwise witnessing such conduct in the person's professional capacity; developing reasonable cause to believe that a health professional at the person's physical or virtual place of work or a health professional otherwise known to the person in the person's professional capacity may have committed sexual conduct or intimate conduct; or receiving a report, either written or oral, from a patient, client, patient representative, or client representative alleging sexual conduct or intimate conduct involving a patient or client. Provides exceptions from the reporting requirement. Sets forth the required contents of the report. Requires a reporting organization to submit a report to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation within 24 hours after: (1) if the reporting organization is not a hospital or hospital affiliate, initiating an investigation of an allegation that a health professional engaged in conduct that another health professional would have a duty to report; (2) terminating its relationship with, suspending, placing on leave, or materially changing the professional privileges of a health professional following an allegation that the health professional engaged in sexual conduct or intimate conduct; or (3) a health professional resigning, ceasing his or her services, or accepting a material change in professional responsibilities following an allegation that the health professional engaged in sexual conduct or intimate conduct. Sets forth the required contents of the report. Provides that the State's Attorney of a county, or his or her designee, shall report the arrest of, or the bringing of charges against, a person for an offense based on sexual conduct or intimate conduct to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation if the person is someone who the State's Attorney's office knows or has reason to believe is a health professional and shall report the conviction for a felony or Class A misdemeanor of a person who the State's Attorney's office knows or has reason to believe is licensed or registered by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Defines "health professional" as a person licensed or registered by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation under the following Acts: the Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Nurse Practice Act, the Acupuncture Practice Act, the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act, the Behavior Analyst Licensing Act, the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act, the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act, the Illinois Dental Practice Act, the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act, the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act, the Music Therapy Licensing and Practice Act, the Massage Therapy Practice Act, the Naprapathic Practice Act, the Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Practice Act, the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing and Disciplinary Act, the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act, the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987, the Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Practice Act, the Pharmacy Practice Act, the Illinois Physical Therapy Act, the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987, the Podiatric Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Respiratory Care Practice Act, the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act, the Sex Offender Evaluation and Treatment Provider Act, the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act, the Perfusionist Practice Act, the Registered Surgical Assistant and Registered Surgical Technologist Title Protection Act, or the Genetic Counselor Licensing Act; or a person in any profession that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation adds by rule. Makes conforming changes in various licensing Acts and in Hospital Licensing Act, the Professional Service Corporation Act, the Medical Corporation Act, and the Professional Limited Liability Company Act. Makes other changes.
Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires a health professional to report to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation within 24 hours after: witnessing sexual conduct or intimate conduct at the person's physical or virtual place of work or otherwise witnessing such conduct in the person's professional capacity; developing reasonable cause to believe that a health professional at the person's physical or virtual place of work or a health professional otherwise known to the person in the person's professional capacity may have committed sexual conduct or intimate conduct; or receiving a report, either written or oral, from a patient, client, patient representative, or client representative alleging sexual conduct or intimate conduct involving a patient or client. Provides exceptions from the reporting requirement. Sets forth the required contents of the report. Requires a reporting organization to submit a report to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation within 24 hours after: (1) if the reporting organization is not a hospital or hospital affiliate, initiating an investigation of an allegation that a health professional engaged in conduct that another health professional would have a duty to report; (2) terminating its relationship with, suspending, placing on leave, or materially changing the professional privileges of a health professional following an allegation that the health professional engaged in sexual conduct or intimate conduct; or (3) a health professional resigning, ceasing his or her services, or accepting a material change in professional responsibilities following an allegation that the health professional engaged in sexual conduct or intimate conduct. Sets forth the required contents of the report. Provides that the State's Attorney of a county, or his or her designee, shall report the arrest of, or the bringing of charges against, a person for an offense based on sexual conduct or intimate conduct to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation if the person is someone who the State's Attorney's office knows or has reason to believe is a health professional and shall report the conviction for a felony or Class A misdemeanor of a person who the State's Attorney's office knows or has reason to believe is licensed or registered by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Defines "health professional" as a person licensed or registered by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation under the following Acts: the Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Nurse Practice Act, the Acupuncture Practice Act, the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act, the Behavior Analyst Licensing Act, the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act, the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act, the Illinois Dental Practice Act, the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act, the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act, the Music Therapy Licensing and Practice Act, the Massage Therapy Practice Act, the Naprapathic Practice Act, the Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Practice Act, the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing and Disciplinary Act, the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act, the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987, the Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Practice Act, the Pharmacy Practice Act, the Illinois Physical Therapy Act, the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987, the Podiatric Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Respiratory Care Practice Act, the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act, the Sex Offender Evaluation and Treatment Provider Act, the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act, the Perfusionist Practice Act, the Registered Surgical Assistant and Registered Surgical Technologist Title Protection Act, or the Genetic Counselor Licensing Act; or a person in any profession that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation adds by rule. Makes conforming changes in various licensing Acts and in Hospital Licensing Act, the Professional Service Corporation Act, the Medical Corporation Act, and the Professional Limited Liability Company Act. Makes other changes.
Amends the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004. Provides that a certified veterinary technician who has completed the required 2-hour rabies vaccination continuing education course may administer rabies vaccinations only under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian, and only after the supervising veterinarian has performed a physical examination of the animal and determined that the animal is healthy enough to receive the vaccination. Further provides that the rabies administration continuing education program must be taught by a licensed veterinarian in good standing and provided by a continuing education provider approved by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that a rabies vaccination certificate may be signed only by a licensed veterinarian who administered the vaccination or a certified veterinary technician who has completed the required rabies vaccination continuing education program during the previous renewal period and administered the rabies vaccination. Further provides that a rabies vaccination certificate that is signed by a certified veterinary technician shall also be signed by the veterinarian providing direct supervision of the certified veterinary technician. Provides that the professional credential of the individual or individuals who sign the certificate must be included with their signature. Provides that a copy of the current rabies vaccination continuing education certificate must be on display at the locations where the certified veterinary technician administers rabies vaccinations. Makes other changes.
Amends the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004. Provides that a certified veterinary technician who has completed the required 2-hour rabies vaccination continuing education course may administer rabies vaccinations only under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian, and only after the supervising veterinarian has performed a physical examination of the animal and determined that the animal is healthy enough to receive the vaccination. Further provides that the rabies administration continuing education program must be taught by a licensed veterinarian in good standing and provided by a continuing education provider approved by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that a rabies vaccination certificate may be signed only by a licensed veterinarian who administered the vaccination or a certified veterinary technician who has completed the required rabies vaccination continuing education program during the previous renewal period and administered the rabies vaccination. Further provides that a rabies vaccination certificate that is signed by a certified veterinary technician shall also be signed by the veterinarian providing direct supervision of the certified veterinary technician. Provides that the professional credential of the individual or individuals who sign the certificate must be included with their signature. Provides that a copy of the current rabies vaccination continuing education certificate must be on display at the locations where the certified veterinary technician administers rabies vaccinations. Makes other changes.
Amends the Nuclear Safety Law of 2004. Provides that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security has the right to enter on public and private property in order to take environmental samples in response to a disaster that causes radioactive contamination. Effective immediately.
Amends the Nuclear Safety Law of 2004. Provides that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security has the right to enter on public and private property in order to take environmental samples in response to a disaster that causes radioactive contamination. Effective immediately.
Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois to make changes concerning in-state tuition to remove a condition concerning attending high school or a community college while residing in this State and not having established residency outside of this State before enrolling in the public university. Amends the Public Community College Act to change specified conditions under which the board of trustees of a community college district is required to deem an individual an Illinois resident. Effective immediately.
Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois to make changes concerning in-state tuition to remove a condition concerning attending high school or a community college while residing in this State and not having established residency outside of this State before enrolling in the public university. Amends the Public Community College Act to change specified conditions under which the board of trustees of a community college district is required to deem an individual an Illinois resident. Effective immediately.
Amends the Wildlife Code. Specifies that the mute swan (Cygnus olor) is not a migratory game bird that is to be protected by the Code.
Amends the Wildlife Code. Specifies that the mute swan (Cygnus olor) is not a migratory game bird that is to be protected by the Code.