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
Mourns the passing of Tamer Lee Lois Williams Gonzalez of Chicago.
Repeals the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act. Amends the Gun Trafficking Information Act, the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Illinois Procurement Code, and the Criminal Code of 2012 to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Repeals the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act. Amends the Gun Trafficking Information Act, the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Illinois Procurement Code, and the Criminal Code of 2012 to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Congratulates the Winnebago County Forest Preserve District on the 50th anniversary of Colored Sands Bluff Nature Preserve. Commends its ongoing commitment to conservation, education, and stewardship.
Congratulates the Winnebago County Forest Preserve District on the 50th anniversary of Colored Sands Bluff Nature Preserve. Commends its ongoing commitment to conservation, education, and stewardship.
Amends the Ginseng Harvesting Act. Makes changes to definitions. Adds prohibitions against attempted violations in provisions concerning a harvest license and in provisions concerning trespass to harvest ginseng. Requires a person with a harvest license, grower's license, or dealer license to immediately produce the license when requested to do so by an officer or authorized employee of the Department of Natural Resources or any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or any other peace officer. Provides that the Department may suspend a person who violates the Act or commits other specified violations from engaging in any activity requiring a license under the Act for a period of time according to rules adopted by the Department (rather than not to exceed 5 years following the revocation). Provides that any device or equipment, including vehicles and conveyances, used or operated in violation of the Act or rules adopted under the Act or attempted to be used in violation of the Act or rules adopted under the Act is subject to seizure and confiscation by the Department. Lists procedures for seizure, notice, court adjudication, and sale of property. Provides for return of lost property to its rightful owner. Directs that proceeds of sales shall be deposited into the Wildlife and Fish Fund. Requires reporting under the Seizure and Forfeiture Reporting Act and makes conforming changes in that Act.
Amends the Ginseng Harvesting Act. Makes changes to definitions. Adds prohibitions against attempted violations in provisions concerning a harvest license and in provisions concerning trespass to harvest ginseng. Requires a person with a harvest license, grower's license, or dealer license to immediately produce the license when requested to do so by an officer or authorized employee of the Department of Natural Resources or any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or any other peace officer. Provides that the Department may suspend a person who violates the Act or commits other specified violations from engaging in any activity requiring a license under the Act for a period of time according to rules adopted by the Department (rather than not to exceed 5 years following the revocation). Provides that any device or equipment, including vehicles and conveyances, used or operated in violation of the Act or rules adopted under the Act or attempted to be used in violation of the Act or rules adopted under the Act is subject to seizure and confiscation by the Department. Lists procedures for seizure, notice, court adjudication, and sale of property. Provides for return of lost property to its rightful owner. Directs that proceeds of sales shall be deposited into the Wildlife and Fish Fund. Requires reporting under the Seizure and Forfeiture Reporting Act and makes conforming changes in that Act.
Mourns the death of Estella Odneal Oden.
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that a nonresident may carry a concealed firearm if the nonresident is 21 years or older, has in his or her immediate possession a valid license or permit that is issued by a state whose license or permit is recognized by the Illinois State Police, and is a legal resident of the United States. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall recognize a concealed carry permit or license issued to a person age 21 years of age or older: (i) by a state whose requirements to obtain a permit or license are substantially similar to the training requirements under the Act or (ii) by any contiguous state with which Illinois has entered into a reciprocal agreement. Provides that a nonresident is subject to the same laws and restrictions as a license holder under the Act. Provides that, if a resident of another state who is permitted to carry under this provision establishes legal residence in this State, the license or permit from the other state shall be valid in this State for 90 days following the date on which the holder of the license or permit establishes legal residence in this State. Provides that a resident of another state may establish Illinois residency by registering to vote, obtaining an Illinois driver's license or State Identification Card, or by filing for a homestead tax exemption on property in Illinois. Effective immediately
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that a nonresident may carry a concealed firearm if the nonresident is 21 years or older, has in his or her immediate possession a valid license or permit that is issued by a state whose license or permit is recognized by the Illinois State Police, and is a legal resident of the United States. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall recognize a concealed carry permit or license issued to a person age 21 years of age or older: (i) by a state whose requirements to obtain a permit or license are substantially similar to the training requirements under the Act or (ii) by any contiguous state with which Illinois has entered into a reciprocal agreement. Provides that a nonresident is subject to the same laws and restrictions as a license holder under the Act. Provides that, if a resident of another state who is permitted to carry under this provision establishes legal residence in this State, the license or permit from the other state shall be valid in this State for 90 days following the date on which the holder of the license or permit establishes legal residence in this State. Provides that a resident of another state may establish Illinois residency by registering to vote, obtaining an Illinois driver's license or State Identification Card, or by filing for a homestead tax exemption on property in Illinois. Effective immediately
Mourns the death of Anthony M. Neita.
Amends the Economic Development Project Area Tax Increment Allocation Act of 1995. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Economic Development Project Area Tax Increment Allocation Act of 1995. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Appropriates moneys from the General Revenue Fund to specified units of local government for Fiscal Year 2026 expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
Appropriates moneys from the General Revenue Fund to specified units of local government for Fiscal Year 2026 expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
Mourns the death of Willie Mae (Frazier) Hemphill.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Acknowledges the accomplishments and implementation progress of the Kinship in Demand (KIND) Act. Urges the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to aggressively continue implementation of the KIND Act to deliver permanency to more children and to keep families together even when reunification is not possible. Urges DCFS to execute needed revisions to Rule 415 one year after all statutory provisions went into effect. Urges DCFS to actively pursue the recently announced federal funding opportunities by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children & Families to support kinship navigator services and to bolster the implementation of the KIND Act. Urges DCFS to provide continual, updated training opportunities and resource materials for staff. Urges the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts to provide effective statewide judicial education on the KIND Act. Supports the judiciary's efforts to diligently implement the components of the KIND Act.
Acknowledges the accomplishments and implementation progress of the Kinship in Demand (KIND) Act. Urges the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to aggressively continue implementation of the KIND Act to deliver permanency to more children and to keep families together even when reunification is not possible. Urges DCFS to execute needed revisions to Rule 415 one year after all statutory provisions went into effect. Urges DCFS to actively pursue the recently announced federal funding opportunities by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children & Families to support kinship navigator services and to bolster the implementation of the KIND Act. Urges DCFS to provide continual, updated training opportunities and resource materials for staff. Urges the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts to provide effective statewide judicial education on the KIND Act. Supports the judiciary's efforts to diligently implement the components of the KIND Act.
Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Allows the Department of Professional Regulation to disclose to the Office of the Executive Inspector General confidential information collected during investigations. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Specifies that "prescription and nonprescription medicines and drugs" includes, in the specified circumstances, cannabis. Redefines "adult use cannabis" for purposes of these tax Acts. Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Limits the authority to tax cannabis. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Changes the name of the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program to the Opioid Alternative Patient Program. Deletes a provision that provided for the repeal of that program and a provision that granted emergency rulemaking powers for purposes of the program. Makes changes to various definitions and causes some definitions to become inoperative. Authorizes the Department of Public Health to enter into intergovernmental agreements. Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Makes changes to various definitions. Removes certain references and repeals certain provisions related to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Provides for mergers of certain licenses and medical patient prioritization. Provides for Adult Use Dispensing Organization licensee relocation. Provides for rescission of a conditional license. Makes changes to provisions regarding Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses. Adds to requirements for Responsible Vendor Program Training modules. Adds new prohibitions and exceptions to provisions regarding changes to a dispensing organization. Requires prioritizing qualifying patients, provisional patients, and dedicated caregivers. Adds certain State agencies and local health officials to provisions regarding investigations. Makes changes to provisions regarding Cultivation Center Licenses. Authorizes the Department and the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to develop and implement an integrated system to issue an agent identification card. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Allows the Department of Professional Regulation to disclose to the Office of the Executive Inspector General confidential information collected during investigations. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Specifies that "prescription and nonprescription medicines and drugs" includes, in the specified circumstances, cannabis. Redefines "adult use cannabis" for purposes of these tax Acts. Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Limits the authority to tax cannabis. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Changes the name of the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program to the Opioid Alternative Patient Program. Deletes a provision that provided for the repeal of that program and a provision that granted emergency rulemaking powers for purposes of the program. Makes changes to various definitions and causes some definitions to become inoperative. Authorizes the Department of Public Health to enter into intergovernmental agreements. Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Makes changes to various definitions. Removes certain references and repeals certain provisions related to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Provides for mergers of certain licenses and medical patient prioritization. Provides for Adult Use Dispensing Organization licensee relocation. Provides for rescission of a conditional license. Makes changes to provisions regarding Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses. Adds to requirements for Responsible Vendor Program Training modules. Adds new prohibitions and exceptions to provisions regarding changes to a dispensing organization. Requires prioritizing qualifying patients, provisional patients, and dedicated caregivers. Adds certain State agencies and local health officials to provisions regarding investigations. Makes changes to provisions regarding Cultivation Center Licenses. Authorizes the Department and the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to develop and implement an integrated system to issue an agent identification card. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Congratulates Alexa C. Jordan and Trisha N. Prabhu on their selection as Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University, where Alexa Jordan will pursue her Juris Doctor and Trisha Prabhu will pursue her Master of Business Administration.
Congratulates Alexa C. Jordan and Trisha N. Prabhu on their selection as Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University, where Alexa Jordan will pursue her Juris Doctor and Trisha Prabhu will pursue her Master of Business Administration.
Congratulates Jerry Kruse, M.D. on his retirement as Dean and Provost of Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine. Extends the deepest gratitude for his extraordinary service, leadership, and enduring contributions to the health and well-being of the people of Illinois.
Congratulates Jerry Kruse, M.D. on his retirement as Dean and Provost of Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine. Extends the deepest gratitude for his extraordinary service, leadership, and enduring contributions to the health and well-being of the people of Illinois.
Reinserts the provisions of the bill as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1 with the following changes. Provides that, beginning August 1, 2027, any party that is aggrieved by a material failure of a higher education institution to substantially comply with (rather than conduct of a higher education institution that violates) provisions concerning the comprehensive policy may bring a civil lawsuit. Provides that the lawsuit must be brought no later than 4 years after the alleged violation (rather than 4 years after the alleged violation or 4 years after the date the aggrieved party becomes aware of the alleged violation, whichever is later). Requires that, to award actual and punitive damages, the court has to find that a higher education institution acted with deliberate indifference in violating the provisions or in disregarding the safety of the aggrieved party by a preponderance of the evidence. Provides that punitive damages may be awarded only if there is evidence of intentional misconduct or deliberate indifference regarding student safety. Requires that, except where emergency injunctive relief is sought, an aggrieved party must provide written notice to the higher education institution identifying the alleged violation and allow the higher education institution 30 days to cure or address the alleged noncompliance prior to filing a civil action, and that emergency injunctive relief shall be limited to ongoing or imminent violations. In provisions concerning complaint resolution procedures, provides that the higher education institution shall provide or facilitate reasonable protective and supportive measures within the scope of services, programs, and accommodations reasonably available through the higher education institution and bear the cost of those reasonable protective and supportive measures. Further amends the Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act by adding provisions allowing the Attorney General to impose a civil penalty on a higher education institution for failure to submit a complete annual report. Sets forth requirements for the imposition of the civil penalty. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2027.
Reinserts the provisions of the bill as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1 with the following changes. Provides that, beginning August 1, 2027, any party that is aggrieved by a material failure of a higher education institution to substantially comply with (rather than conduct of a higher education institution that violates) provisions concerning the comprehensive policy may bring a civil lawsuit. Provides that the lawsuit must be brought no later than 4 years after the alleged violation (rather than 4 years after the alleged violation or 4 years after the date the aggrieved party becomes aware of the alleged violation, whichever is later). Requires that, to award actual and punitive damages, the court has to find that a higher education institution acted with deliberate indifference in violating the provisions or in disregarding the safety of the aggrieved party by a preponderance of the evidence. Provides that punitive damages may be awarded only if there is evidence of intentional misconduct or deliberate indifference regarding student safety. Requires that, except where emergency injunctive relief is sought, an aggrieved party must provide written notice to the higher education institution identifying the alleged violation and allow the higher education institution 30 days to cure or address the alleged noncompliance prior to filing a civil action, and that emergency injunctive relief shall be limited to ongoing or imminent violations. In provisions concerning complaint resolution procedures, provides that the higher education institution shall provide or facilitate reasonable protective and supportive measures within the scope of services, programs, and accommodations reasonably available through the higher education institution and bear the cost of those reasonable protective and supportive measures. Further amends the Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act by adding provisions allowing the Attorney General to impose a civil penalty on a higher education institution for failure to submit a complete annual report. Sets forth requirements for the imposition of the civil penalty. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2027.
Amends the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that a member of the board of trustees of a fire protection district having fewer than 4 full-time paid firemen may be compensated a sum not to exceed $1,500 (rather that $1,000) per annum. Provides that a member of the board of trustees of a fire protection district having more than 3 but fewer than 10 full-time paid firemen may be compensated a sum not to exceed $2,000 (rather that $1,500) per annum. Provides that a member of the board of trustees of a fire protection district having 10 or more full-time paid firemen may be compensated a sum not to exceed $2,500 (rather that $2,000) per annum.
Amends the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that a member of the board of trustees of a fire protection district having fewer than 4 full-time paid firemen may be compensated a sum not to exceed $1,500 (rather that $1,000) per annum. Provides that a member of the board of trustees of a fire protection district having more than 3 but fewer than 10 full-time paid firemen may be compensated a sum not to exceed $2,000 (rather that $1,500) per annum. Provides that a member of the board of trustees of a fire protection district having 10 or more full-time paid firemen may be compensated a sum not to exceed $2,500 (rather that $2,000) per annum.
Amends the Grocery Initiative Act. Provides that the Act also includes grants and financial assistance for mobile farmers markets and online farmers markets. Provides that, in addition to other purposes, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may award grants under the Act for technology upgrades, including software and point-of-sale systems.
Amends the Grocery Initiative Act. Provides that the Act also includes grants and financial assistance for mobile farmers markets and online farmers markets. Provides that, in addition to other purposes, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may award grants under the Act for technology upgrades, including software and point-of-sale systems.
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the wages paid to committed persons shall not be less than the minimum hourly wage set forth in the Minimum Wage Law. Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Provides for increases in the minimum hourly wage through January 1, 2032. Provides that, on and after July 1, 2026, every employer shall pay to each of his or her employees who is under 18 years of age no less than the applicable minimum hourly wage. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2030, an employer shall not be entitled to an allowance for gratuities and shall pay each employee no less than the applicable minimum hourly wage. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2033, and on every January 1 thereafter, the minimum hourly wage from the previous year shall be increased in proportion to the increase in the consumer price index-u. Provides that the Department of Labor shall inquire into any alleged violations of the Act brought to its attention by an interested party. Sets forth the procedure for complaints brought by interested parties. Defines "interested party". Effective immediately.
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the wages paid to committed persons shall not be less than the minimum hourly wage set forth in the Minimum Wage Law. Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Provides for increases in the minimum hourly wage through January 1, 2032. Provides that, on and after July 1, 2026, every employer shall pay to each of his or her employees who is under 18 years of age no less than the applicable minimum hourly wage. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2030, an employer shall not be entitled to an allowance for gratuities and shall pay each employee no less than the applicable minimum hourly wage. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2033, and on every January 1 thereafter, the minimum hourly wage from the previous year shall be increased in proportion to the increase in the consumer price index-u. Provides that the Department of Labor shall inquire into any alleged violations of the Act brought to its attention by an interested party. Sets forth the procedure for complaints brought by interested parties. Defines "interested party". Effective immediately.
Creates the Mobile and Manufactured Home Ombudsperson Act. Creates the Office of the Mobile and Manufactured Home Ombudsperson within the Department of Public Health. Provides that the Ombudsperson shall offer training, educational materials and course offerings for residents, owners, and other interested persons or groups on the operation and management of mobile and manufactured home parks and the relevant laws that are applicable. Requires the Ombudsperson to establish a written policy for resolving complaints made by residents and a dispute resolution process to assist resolving disputes between owners of mobile home parks and residents. Provides that the owner of a manufactured home park that is operated for profit shall pay to the Office of the Mobile and Manufactured Home Ombudsperson a specified annual fee for each lot within the park. Imposes late payment penalties. Provides that fees and penalties collected by the Office of the Mobile and Manufactured Home Ombudsperson must be deposited into the Mobile and Manufactured Home Ombudsperson Fund, a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that money in the Fund may be used to pay necessary administrative costs and to assist eligible persons, including veterans and persons with disabilities, by supplementing their monthly rent for the manufactured home lot on which their manufactured home is located, in accordance with specified criteria. Amends the State Finance Act to include the Fund as a special fund. Effective January 1, 2027.
Creates the Mobile and Manufactured Home Ombudsperson Act. Creates the Office of the Mobile and Manufactured Home Ombudsperson within the Department of Public Health. Provides that the Ombudsperson shall offer training, educational materials and course offerings for residents, owners, and other interested persons or groups on the operation and management of mobile and manufactured home parks and the relevant laws that are applicable. Requires the Ombudsperson to establish a written policy for resolving complaints made by residents and a dispute resolution process to assist resolving disputes between owners of mobile home parks and residents. Provides that the owner of a manufactured home park that is operated for profit shall pay to the Office of the Mobile and Manufactured Home Ombudsperson a specified annual fee for each lot within the park. Imposes late payment penalties. Provides that fees and penalties collected by the Office of the Mobile and Manufactured Home Ombudsperson must be deposited into the Mobile and Manufactured Home Ombudsperson Fund, a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that money in the Fund may be used to pay necessary administrative costs and to assist eligible persons, including veterans and persons with disabilities, by supplementing their monthly rent for the manufactured home lot on which their manufactured home is located, in accordance with specified criteria. Amends the State Finance Act to include the Fund as a special fund. Effective January 1, 2027.
Amends the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Provides that the definition of "employee" does not include a worker participating in the H-2A temporary agricultural program. Effective immediately.
Amends the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Provides that the definition of "employee" does not include a worker participating in the H-2A temporary agricultural program. Effective immediately.
Mourns the death of Frances Orona.
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the prohibition against a licensee carrying a firearm into any building, parking area, or portion of a building under the control of an officer of the executive or legislative branch of government does not apply to any rest areas under the control of the Department of Transportation or to buildings located in rest areas under the control of the Department of Transportation. Eliminates a provision that a licensee shall not knowingly carry a firearm on any bus, train, or form of transportation paid for in whole or in part with public funds, and any building, real property, and parking area under the control of a public transportation facility paid for in whole or in part with public funds. Eliminates a provision that a licensee shall not knowingly carry a firearm in any public park, athletic area, or athletic facility under the control of a municipality or park district. Effective immediately.
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the prohibition against a licensee carrying a firearm into any building, parking area, or portion of a building under the control of an officer of the executive or legislative branch of government does not apply to any rest areas under the control of the Department of Transportation or to buildings located in rest areas under the control of the Department of Transportation. Eliminates a provision that a licensee shall not knowingly carry a firearm on any bus, train, or form of transportation paid for in whole or in part with public funds, and any building, real property, and parking area under the control of a public transportation facility paid for in whole or in part with public funds. Eliminates a provision that a licensee shall not knowingly carry a firearm in any public park, athletic area, or athletic facility under the control of a municipality or park district. Effective immediately.
Amends the Student Online Personal Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Student Online Personal Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Congratulates United States Senator Richard J. Durbin on his retirement following an immensely successful political career. Sincerely thanks him for his service and dedication to the State of Illinois and to the United States of America.
Congratulates United States Senator Richard J. Durbin on his retirement following an immensely successful political career. Sincerely thanks him for his service and dedication to the State of Illinois and to the United States of America.