Illinois

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that every automobile insurance policy issued, renewed, or delivered in Illinois that includes first-party coverage for physical damage shall contain a provision granting either the insured or the insurer the right to invoke appraisal in the event of a dispute over (i) the actual cash value or amount of a loss, including repairable or total loss amounts; or (ii) the value of a settlement offer made to a third-party claimant. Sets forth provisions concerning the selection of appraisers; appointment of an umpire in the event of a disagreement between appraisers; issuance of the award following the appraisal; the binding effect of an agreement between appraisers or one appraiser and the umpire; cost allocation and consumer protections; the right of appraisal for third-party claimants; and enforcement and penalties. Creates the Automotive Appraisal Standards Advisory Board to provide guidance on rulemaking, enforcement priorities, and best practices. Sets forth membership provisions and provides that the Board shall meet no less than quarterly and may issue nonbinding recommendations to the Department of Insurance regarding updates to rules and emerging trends impacting fair claim resolution. Requires the Department to publish meeting summaries and any formal recommendations on its public website. Provides that the Department may adopt rules necessary to implement and enforce provisions concerning the right to appraisal. Effective 90 days after becoming law.

Mourns the death of Cordell Byron Smith of Chicago.

Amends the Property Tax Code. Makes changes concerning the following: claims for refunds; billing; tax deeds; the maximum income limitation under the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption; subdivisions; eligibility under the Energy Assistance Act; multi-township assessors; tax certificates; and affordable housing programs. Amends the Fox Waterway Agency Act. Allows the Agency to impose property taxes, subject to referendum approval. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Finance Authority Act. In provisions regarding clean coal, coal, energy efficiency, PACE, and renewable energy project financing, adds provisions regarding energy storage project financing. Makes changes in provisions concerning project bond authorizations and financing limits. Makes conforming changes to related provisions regarding findings, definitions, creation of reserve funds, powers and duties of the Illinois Finance Authority, criteria for program participation, securitization of bonds issued by the Authority, and other related provisions.

Amends the Counties Code. Specifies that Grundy County or a municipality with planning jurisdiction may prohibit the siting or establish standards for the development and operation of a commercial wind energy facility, a commercial solar energy facility, or both, on any portion of the Brisbin Road commercial or industrial site under its planning jurisdiction. Defines "municipality with planning jurisdiction" and "Brisbin Road commercial or industrial site". Effective immediately.

Congratulates Lincoln Elementary School District (ESD) 156 in Calumet City on achieving its 100th anniversary. Wishes Lincoln ESD 156 continued success in its ongoing legacy of academic excellence and community service.

Amends the Local Mass Transit District Act. Provides that the board of trustees of any local mass transit district may: (1) initiate transit-oriented developments and trail-oriented developments; (2) partner with public bodies, private entities, non-profit organizations, or institutions for the purpose of these developments; (3) acquire real property or facilities for the purpose of these developments; (4) own, maintain, design, construct, reconstruct, improve, repair, operate, or lease any facilities for the purpose of these developments; (5) use funds and property of these districts for the purpose of these developments; and (6) borrow money, issue bonds, apply for grants, and enter into lease agreements or intergovernmental agreements for the purpose of these developments.

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that no company shall impose renewal premium increases of more than 10% for policies of fire and extended coverage insurance to which specified provisions apply. In a provision prohibiting a company from making changes in deductibles or coverage for any policy forms applicable to certain lines of business unless the company provides a specified notice, adds delivery by electronic means as a method for providing that notice. Provides that no company may impose renewal premium increases of more than 10% for policies of automobile insurance to which specified provisions apply unless the company mails to the named insured written notice or delivers notice by electronic means of the change in premium or change in deductible or coverage at least 30 days prior to the renewal. Effective January 1, 2028.

Congratulates Machi Nelson on achieving first place in the high jump at the 2025 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 3A Boys Track and Field State Finals. Wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.

Creates the Energy Production Zones Act. Defines terms. Provides that a project owner is not required to obtain a permit or any other land use or zoning approval from a local authority for the construction of an electric generation facility if: (1) the Illinois Commerce Commission grants the project owner a certificate under the Public Utilities Act for the construction, the Commission declines jurisdiction over the construction under the Public Utilities Act, or the electric generation facility files notice with the Commission to not use a certificate under the Public Utilities Act; (2) the electric generating facility will be located on a premise of land that is an energy production zone; and (3) the project owner complies with other provisions of the Act. Provides that no later than 270 days before beginning construction, a project owner shall provide notice of the construction to the local authority with planning authority for the premise of land on which the construction will occur. Sets forth requirements for the content of the notice. Provides that, no later than 60 days after a project owner's provision of notice, the project owner shall hold a public hearing in the unit of local government in which the electric generation facility will be located, during which the project owner shall provide information to the public and receive public comment regarding the electric generation facility and the construction of the electric generation facility. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Congratulates Thomas E. Ryan Jr. on his retirement as president & business manager of Carpenters Union Local 13. Wishes him the best in all of his future endeavors.

Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that the tenth day of October of each year is designated as the Day of Healing and shall be observed throughout the State as a holiday for contemplation of and participation in activities that have a positive impact on the community. Amends the Election Code, the Illinois Procurement Code, the School Code, and the Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act to include the Day of Healing as a holiday.

Congratulates the Southern Illinois Builders Association on its 80th anniversary and wishes them continued success in building the future, both for the construction industry and the communities it supports.

Congratulates Kaskaskia College on its 85th anniversary. Commends its historic role as Illinois' first recognized community college under the Illinois Community College Act of 1965. Commends the leadership of Kaskaskia College President George Evans, the board of trustees, the faculty, the staff, and the administration for their dedication to providing high-quality education and workforce training, positively impacting the lives of countless students, alumni, and families.

Congratulates Tom Morrissey on his retirement as chairperson of the board of directors for Challenge Unlimited, Inc. Thanks him for his dedication to nonprofit service throughout his life.

Congratulates Rabbi Ellen Dreyfus on her retirement. Thanks her for her dedicated service to her congregation and community. Wishes her the best at the close of her distinguished career.

Congratulates the Westville Junior High School softball team, the Wildcats, on winning the 2025 IESA Class 2A state championship and recognizes all of the contributions made by the players, coaches, and families who have impacted their team and school for the better.

Congratulates Methodist College on achieving its 125th anniversary. Wishes the institution continued success in the years to come.

Commends Detective Michael Griffin of the Moline Police Department Criminal Investigations unit for his unrelenting commitment to pursuing justice in the 1996 disappearance of 11-year-old Trudy Appleby. Thanks Det. Griffin and the Moline Police Department for their continued service and dedication towards protecting residents and solving cases.

Expresses solidarity against terrorism and condemns the violent April 22, 2025 attack against civilians in Kashmir and all similar attacks launched in Kashmir.

Congratulates Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. on his retirement after 30 years of serving the people of Chicago 27th Ward and expresses gratitude for his unwavering service and leadership.

Mourns the death of Cleveland Thomas Jr. of Peoria.

Celebrates the life and legacy of Bob Newhart, one of America's most beloved and celebrated comedians.

Commends Margaret Frisbie for 25 years of extraordinary service to Friends of the Chicago River, thanks her for her visionary leadership and tireless advocacy, and acknowledges her enduring impact on the environment and the people of Illinois.

Impeaches Governor JB Pritzker.