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.
Amends the Course of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that, as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma, each pupil entering the 9th grade beginning with the 2028-2029 school year must successfully complete either 2 years of foreign language courses or at least 2 years of career-focused coursework that has been authorized by the State Board of Education as meeting the requirements for a College and Career Pathway Endorsement under the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act (rather than requiring the successful completion of 2 years of foreign language courses). Amends the University of Illinois Act, the Southern Illinois University Management Act, the Chicago State University Law, the Eastern Illinois University Law, the Governors State University Law, the Illinois State University Law, the Northeastern Illinois University Law, the Northern Illinois University Law, and the Western Illinois University Law. Provides that a university may not require State public high school graduates, as a condition of acceptance, to have completed any years of foreign language courses unless the university permits, as an alternative to completion of a foreign language course, attainment of a College and Career Pathway Endorsement under the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Course of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that, as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma, each pupil entering the 9th grade beginning with the 2028-2029 school year must successfully complete either 2 years of foreign language courses or at least 2 years of career-focused coursework that has been authorized by the State Board of Education as meeting the requirements for a College and Career Pathway Endorsement under the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act (rather than requiring the successful completion of 2 years of foreign language courses). Amends the University of Illinois Act, the Southern Illinois University Management Act, the Chicago State University Law, the Eastern Illinois University Law, the Governors State University Law, the Illinois State University Law, the Northeastern Illinois University Law, the Northern Illinois University Law, and the Western Illinois University Law. Provides that a university may not require State public high school graduates, as a condition of acceptance, to have completed any years of foreign language courses unless the university permits, as an alternative to completion of a foreign language course, attainment of a College and Career Pathway Endorsement under the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Open Meetings Act. Provides that an elected or appointed member of a public body of a township may satisfy specified training requirements of the Act by participating in a course of training sponsored or conducted by an organization that represents townships created under the Township Code. Provides that a public body may not hold or schedule a regular or special meeting on the day of an election. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that electronic requests for public records must appear in their entirety within the body of the electronic submission and that no public body shall be required to open electronically attached files or hyperlinks to view or access the details of such a request. Allows, within 5 business days after its receipt of the request, a public body that has a reasonable belief that a request was not submitted by a person to require the requester to verify orally or in writing that the requester is a person. Provides that documents that have been determined to be security sensitive under certain requirements related to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and National Materials Program are exempt from inspection and copying under the Act. Amends the Local Records Act to make a conforming change. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2026.
Amends the Open Meetings Act. Provides that an elected or appointed member of a public body of a township may satisfy specified training requirements of the Act by participating in a course of training sponsored or conducted by an organization that represents townships created under the Township Code. Provides that a public body may not hold or schedule a regular or special meeting on the day of an election. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that electronic requests for public records must appear in their entirety within the body of the electronic submission and that no public body shall be required to open electronically attached files or hyperlinks to view or access the details of such a request. Allows, within 5 business days after its receipt of the request, a public body that has a reasonable belief that a request was not submitted by a person to require the requester to verify orally or in writing that the requester is a person. Provides that documents that have been determined to be security sensitive under certain requirements related to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and National Materials Program are exempt from inspection and copying under the Act. Amends the Local Records Act to make a conforming change. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2026.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a vehicle or combination of vehicles operated by an engine fueled wholly or partially by an electric battery or hydrogen fuel cell electric fueling system may exceed the posted weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a vehicle or combination of vehicles operated by an engine fueled wholly or partially by an electric battery or hydrogen fuel cell electric fueling system may exceed the posted weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds.
Creates the Boards and Commissions Review Act. Provides that, during odd-numbered years, beginning in 2027, a person or entity authorized or required by the Illinois Constitution, a statute, or an executive order of the Governor to appoint a majority of the appointed members of a board, commission, task force, or other body that is authorized or created by the Illinois Constitution, a statute, or an executive order of the Governor and to which that person or entity is authorized to make appointments may review the activity of that board to determine whether the board has conducted business or held meetings in the prior 2 years, has been abolished by executive order, or has submitted a final statutory report. Based on the findings of its review, the appointing authority shall consider whether to submit a report to the General Assembly recommending abolition of the board. Provides that, on or before December 31 of each odd-numbered year, beginning in 2027, an appointing authority may submit a report to the General Assembly that recommends the abolition of one or more boards to which the appointing authority is authorized or required to make appointments and that sets forth the basis for each of its recommendations. Prohibits a report of an appointing authority under the Act from recommending for abolition any board that was authorized or created during the 2-year period immediately before the report's submittal. Specifies that a board that is recommended for abolition by an appointing authority shall be considered inactive upon submission of the report recommending its abolition to the General Assembly. Provides that, in an even-numbered year following the report, the Legislative Reference Bureau shall draft a revisory bill that (i) proposes the repeal of the boards found by appointing authorities in the immediately preceding year to be inactive and (ii) makes all other conforming changes that the Bureau deems necessary to provide for the repeal of those boards and their powers and duties. Requires the Bureau to provide copies of the revisory bill required under this Act to each legislative leader of the General Assembly. Amends and repeals various Acts by abolishing various State governmental entities to effect changes in the statutes to conform the statutes to the changes in law made by Executive Order 2018-11 and by making other conforming changes. Excludes changes made by the Executive Order to the Equity in Long-term Care Quality Act. Amends and repeals provisions in various Acts relating to various boards and commissions. Repeals the Illinois Global Partnership Act, the Governor's Council on Health and Physical Fitness Act, the Green Governments Illinois Act, the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Transportation Act, the Interstate Sex Offender Task Force Act, the Wabash Valley Compact Act, the Military Family Interstate Compact Implementation Statute Drafting Advisory Committee Act, the Mt. Carmel Regional Port District Act, the White County Port District Act, the Grand Avenue Railroad Relocation Authority Act, the Southwest Suburban Railroad Redevelopment Authority Act, the Elmwood Park Grade Separation Authority Act, the Sewage and Water System Training Institute Act, the Auction License Act, the Advisory Board for the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Programs Act, and the Bikeway Act. Amends the State Salary and Annuity Withholding Act, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Technology Advancement and Development Act, the Women's Business Ownership Act of 2015, the State Finance Act, the Illinois Insurance Code, the Illinois Public Aid Code, the Illinois Vehicle Code, the Franchise Tax and License Fee Amnesty Act of 2007, the Day and Temporary Labor Services Act, to remove provisions concerning specified funds. Amends the State Finance Act to repeal specified funds on January 1, 2026. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to repeal provisions concerning certain special registration plates on January 1, 2026. Amends the State Employee Housing Act, the State Budget Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Department of Public Health Act, the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the School Code, the Higher Education Veterans Service Act, the Older Adult Services Act, the Fish and Aquatic Life Code, and the Wildlife Code to make other changes. Repeals the Farm Fresh Schools Program Act, the Emergency Budget Implementation Act of Fiscal Year 2010, the Institution for Tuberculosis Research Act, and the Problem Pregnancy Health Services and Care Act. Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning Evidence-Based Funding for student success, provides that, on or before March 31, 2026, the Professional Review Panel shall make a report to the Governor and the General Assembly assessing the impact of the property tax relief pool grant program to determine if the grant program is meeting the legislative intent of reducing property taxes in high-tax areas of the State. Effective immediately, except that certain provisions take effect on July 1, 2026.
Creates the Boards and Commissions Review Act. Provides that, during odd-numbered years, beginning in 2027, a person or entity authorized or required by the Illinois Constitution, a statute, or an executive order of the Governor to appoint a majority of the appointed members of a board, commission, task force, or other body that is authorized or created by the Illinois Constitution, a statute, or an executive order of the Governor and to which that person or entity is authorized to make appointments may review the activity of that board to determine whether the board has conducted business or held meetings in the prior 2 years, has been abolished by executive order, or has submitted a final statutory report. Based on the findings of its review, the appointing authority shall consider whether to submit a report to the General Assembly recommending abolition of the board. Provides that, on or before December 31 of each odd-numbered year, beginning in 2027, an appointing authority may submit a report to the General Assembly that recommends the abolition of one or more boards to which the appointing authority is authorized or required to make appointments and that sets forth the basis for each of its recommendations. Prohibits a report of an appointing authority under the Act from recommending for abolition any board that was authorized or created during the 2-year period immediately before the report's submittal. Specifies that a board that is recommended for abolition by an appointing authority shall be considered inactive upon submission of the report recommending its abolition to the General Assembly. Provides that, in an even-numbered year following the report, the Legislative Reference Bureau shall draft a revisory bill that (i) proposes the repeal of the boards found by appointing authorities in the immediately preceding year to be inactive and (ii) makes all other conforming changes that the Bureau deems necessary to provide for the repeal of those boards and their powers and duties. Requires the Bureau to provide copies of the revisory bill required under this Act to each legislative leader of the General Assembly. Amends and repeals various Acts by abolishing various State governmental entities to effect changes in the statutes to conform the statutes to the changes in law made by Executive Order 2018-11 and by making other conforming changes. Excludes changes made by the Executive Order to the Equity in Long-term Care Quality Act. Amends and repeals provisions in various Acts relating to various boards and commissions. Repeals the Illinois Global Partnership Act, the Governor's Council on Health and Physical Fitness Act, the Green Governments Illinois Act, the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Transportation Act, the Interstate Sex Offender Task Force Act, the Wabash Valley Compact Act, the Military Family Interstate Compact Implementation Statute Drafting Advisory Committee Act, the Mt. Carmel Regional Port District Act, the White County Port District Act, the Grand Avenue Railroad Relocation Authority Act, the Southwest Suburban Railroad Redevelopment Authority Act, the Elmwood Park Grade Separation Authority Act, the Sewage and Water System Training Institute Act, the Auction License Act, the Advisory Board for the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Programs Act, and the Bikeway Act. Amends the State Salary and Annuity Withholding Act, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Technology Advancement and Development Act, the Women's Business Ownership Act of 2015, the State Finance Act, the Illinois Insurance Code, the Illinois Public Aid Code, the Illinois Vehicle Code, the Franchise Tax and License Fee Amnesty Act of 2007, the Day and Temporary Labor Services Act, to remove provisions concerning specified funds. Amends the State Finance Act to repeal specified funds on January 1, 2026. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to repeal provisions concerning certain special registration plates on January 1, 2026. Amends the State Employee Housing Act, the State Budget Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Department of Public Health Act, the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the School Code, the Higher Education Veterans Service Act, the Older Adult Services Act, the Fish and Aquatic Life Code, and the Wildlife Code to make other changes. Repeals the Farm Fresh Schools Program Act, the Emergency Budget Implementation Act of Fiscal Year 2010, the Institution for Tuberculosis Research Act, and the Problem Pregnancy Health Services and Care Act. Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning Evidence-Based Funding for student success, provides that, on or before March 31, 2026, the Professional Review Panel shall make a report to the Governor and the General Assembly assessing the impact of the property tax relief pool grant program to determine if the grant program is meeting the legislative intent of reducing property taxes in high-tax areas of the State. Effective immediately, except that certain provisions take effect on July 1, 2026.
Provides that it is a civil rights violation in the Articles governing employment, financial, and public accommodation discrimination that the use of criteria or methods in any act that has the effect of subjecting individuals to discrimination on the basis of unlawful discrimination, citizenship status, family responsibilities, work authorization status, arrest record, or conviction record. Provides that such criteria or methods are unlawful if they are not necessary to achieve a substantial, legitimate, nondiscriminatory interest; or if the substantial, legitimate, nondiscriminatory interest could be served by another practice that has a less discriminatory effect.
Provides that it is a civil rights violation in the Articles governing employment, financial, and public accommodation discrimination that the use of criteria or methods in any act that has the effect of subjecting individuals to discrimination on the basis of unlawful discrimination, citizenship status, family responsibilities, work authorization status, arrest record, or conviction record. Provides that such criteria or methods are unlawful if they are not necessary to achieve a substantial, legitimate, nondiscriminatory interest; or if the substantial, legitimate, nondiscriminatory interest could be served by another practice that has a less discriminatory effect.
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Makes technical changes in a provision that states if the minor is in the custody of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, pursuant to an order entered under the Delinquent Minors Article of the Act, the court shall conduct permanency hearings as set out in the court review provisions of the Abused, Neglected, or Dependent Minors Article of the Act. Amends the Associate Judges Act. Requires one additional associate judge to be appointed in the 7th circuit and assigned to Sangamon County.
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Makes technical changes in a provision that states if the minor is in the custody of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, pursuant to an order entered under the Delinquent Minors Article of the Act, the court shall conduct permanency hearings as set out in the court review provisions of the Abused, Neglected, or Dependent Minors Article of the Act. Amends the Associate Judges Act. Requires one additional associate judge to be appointed in the 7th circuit and assigned to Sangamon County.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for taxable years 2026 and thereafter, the term "maximum income limitation" for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption means the greater of (i) $80,000 or (ii) $80,000 adjusted by certain increases in the consumer price index-u. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall, not later than January 31 of each calendar year, calculate, publish, and transmit to all county clerks and county treasurers the indexed maximum income limitation number. In provisions concerning the general homestead exemption, provides that, for taxable years 2026 and thereafter, the maximum reduction is $10,000 in all counties.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for taxable years 2026 and thereafter, the term "maximum income limitation" for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption means the greater of (i) $80,000 or (ii) $80,000 adjusted by certain increases in the consumer price index-u. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall, not later than January 31 of each calendar year, calculate, publish, and transmit to all county clerks and county treasurers the indexed maximum income limitation number. In provisions concerning the general homestead exemption, provides that, for taxable years 2026 and thereafter, the maximum reduction is $10,000 in all counties.
Makes application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.
Makes application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Amends the Department of Transportation Law. Provides that specified components of the work to renovate, construct, or develop airport facilities may be excluded from the project labor agreement required as a condition for grants made by the Department of Transportation to municipalities and airport authorities for the renovation, construction, and development of airport facilities if the work performed for such an excluded component is performed under a collective bargaining agreement with one or more local unions that are affiliated with the same international union that is a member union of the local building and construction trades council having geographic jurisdiction over the airport facilities and signatory to the project labor agreement. Amends the Airport Authorities Act. Provides that that specified components of any contract entered into by an Airport Authority to construct, develop, expand, extend, or improve any airport or airport facility may be excluded from the project labor agreement entered into with the local building and construction trades council having geographic jurisdiction over the airport or airport facility if the work performed for such an excluded component is performed under a collective bargaining agreement with one or more local unions that are affiliated with the same international union that is a member union of the local building and construction trades council having geographic jurisdiction over the airport or airport facility and signatory to the project labor agreement.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Amends the Department of Transportation Law. Provides that specified components of the work to renovate, construct, or develop airport facilities may be excluded from the project labor agreement required as a condition for grants made by the Department of Transportation to municipalities and airport authorities for the renovation, construction, and development of airport facilities if the work performed for such an excluded component is performed under a collective bargaining agreement with one or more local unions that are affiliated with the same international union that is a member union of the local building and construction trades council having geographic jurisdiction over the airport facilities and signatory to the project labor agreement. Amends the Airport Authorities Act. Provides that that specified components of any contract entered into by an Airport Authority to construct, develop, expand, extend, or improve any airport or airport facility may be excluded from the project labor agreement entered into with the local building and construction trades council having geographic jurisdiction over the airport or airport facility if the work performed for such an excluded component is performed under a collective bargaining agreement with one or more local unions that are affiliated with the same international union that is a member union of the local building and construction trades council having geographic jurisdiction over the airport or airport facility and signatory to the project labor agreement.
Mourns the death of Roy Lee Johlfs of Macomb.
Recognizes the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (NMPRAC) and the vibrant Puerto Rican community of Chicago for their enduring commitment to preserving Boricua heritage, uplifting cultural identity, and inspiring future generations. Commends Billy and Veronica Ocasio, the NMPRAC Board of Directors, the museum staff, and all of its devoted supporters for their visionary leadership and tireless efforts in advancing the museum for 25 years and the monumental Paseo Boricua Flags of Steel for 30 years.
Recognizes the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (NMPRAC) and the vibrant Puerto Rican community of Chicago for their enduring commitment to preserving Boricua heritage, uplifting cultural identity, and inspiring future generations. Commends Billy and Veronica Ocasio, the NMPRAC Board of Directors, the museum staff, and all of its devoted supporters for their visionary leadership and tireless efforts in advancing the museum for 25 years and the monumental Paseo Boricua Flags of Steel for 30 years.
Mourns the death of Dorothy L. Goleman of Naples, Florida, formerly of Divernon.
Mourns the death of Dorothy L. Goleman of Naples, Florida, formerly of Divernon.
Mourns the death of Michael Lee "Mike" Dailey of Ipava.
Mourns the passing of Marvin Eugene McClure of Macomb.
Mourns the passing of Bishop Joseph Hosea Johnson of Peoria.
Mourns the death of Bill L. Entwistle of Easton.
Mourns the death of Jayne E. Schirmacher of Orland Park.
Mourns the death of Dakota James Welch.
Congratulates the United States Marine Corps on its 250th birthday. Commends the sacrifices and valor displayed by Marines.
Congratulates the United States Marine Corps on its 250th birthday. Commends the sacrifices and valor displayed by Marines.
Mourns the passing of James Joseph "Jim" Flanagan.
Mourns the death of Dale E. Firof of Macomb.
Mourns the death of Raymond L. "Ray" Picl, the former Mayor of Peoria Heights.
Mourns the death of Raymond L. "Ray" Picl, the former Mayor of Peoria Heights.
Mourns the death of Riley L. Owens III, the former Mayor of Centreville.
Mourns the death of Riley L. Owens III, the former Mayor of Centreville.
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Friday, October 31, 2025, the House of Representatives stands adjourned to the call of the Speaker; and the Senate stands adjourned to the call of the President.
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Friday, October 31, 2025, the House of Representatives stands adjourned to the call of the Speaker; and the Senate stands adjourned to the call of the President.
Mourns the death of Charles L. Sturgeon of Kilbourne.
