104th General Assembly·12,135 bills
Track legislation moving through Illinois. Browse 12,135 bills and resolutions during the 104th General Assembly, each with a plain-language summary, current status from introduction to enactment, sponsors, and voting history.
Declares July 28, 2026 as Hepatitis B Awareness Day in the State of Illinois. Urges promotion of hepatitis B vaccination as a highly effective and safe public health measure and supports removal of barriers to vaccination. Encourages development of an effective and actionable state hepatitis B strategic plan, as well as establishment of a hepatitis B working group to develop measurable goals.
Declares July 28, 2026 as Hepatitis B Awareness Day in the State of Illinois. Urges promotion of hepatitis B vaccination as a highly effective and safe public health measure and supports removal of barriers to vaccination. Encourages development of an effective and actionable state hepatitis B strategic plan, as well as establishment of a hepatitis B working group to develop measurable goals.
Commends the City of Crest Hill on the 84-year anniversary of the dedication of the Lidice Memorial. Expresses the deepest gratitude to Crest Hill and its residents for their multigenerational dedication to maintaining such a worthy, globally-recognized endeavor. Urges remembrance of the martyred Village of Lidice by Illinoisans, Americans, and people across the world as a moment in history that should never be forgotten.
Commends the City of Crest Hill on the 84-year anniversary of the dedication of the Lidice Memorial. Expresses the deepest gratitude to Crest Hill and its residents for their multigenerational dedication to maintaining such a worthy, globally-recognized endeavor. Urges remembrance of the martyred Village of Lidice by Illinoisans, Americans, and people across the world as a moment in history that should never be forgotten.
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, subject to federal approval, beginning January 1, 2027, any individual age 22 to 64 who is diagnosed as having Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia and is determined to be a person with a disability by the Social Security Administration shall be eligible for services in a supportive living dementia care setting if the individual meets all other eligibility requirements to receive services in a supportive living dementia care setting in accordance with specified administrative rules. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to apply for any federal waiver necessary to implement the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, subject to federal approval, beginning January 1, 2027, any individual age 22 to 64 who is diagnosed as having Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia and is determined to be a person with a disability by the Social Security Administration shall be eligible for services in a supportive living dementia care setting if the individual meets all other eligibility requirements to receive services in a supportive living dementia care setting in accordance with specified administrative rules. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to apply for any federal waiver necessary to implement the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act. In provisions concerning per diem reimbursement for a community-integrated living arrangement provider, provides that, if it is determined by third-party medical personnel that a resident that required a medical absence is unable to return to the community-integrated living arrangement, or if the resident dies during the medical absence, the provider shall receive 100% of the per diem reimbursement for up to 20 medical absence days. Effective immediately.
Amends the Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act. In provisions concerning per diem reimbursement for a community-integrated living arrangement provider, provides that, if it is determined by third-party medical personnel that a resident that required a medical absence is unable to return to the community-integrated living arrangement, or if the resident dies during the medical absence, the provider shall receive 100% of the per diem reimbursement for up to 20 medical absence days. Effective immediately.
Commends the members of the Stonewall Stitchers for their long-standing service. Thanks them for their dedication and contributions to the community.
Commends the members of the Stonewall Stitchers for their long-standing service. Thanks them for their dedication and contributions to the community.
Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a Tier 2 investigator for the Department of the Lottery is entitled to an annuity under the alternative retirement annuity provisions only if the person has withdrawn from service with not less than 20 years of eligible creditable service and has attained age 55. Authorizes an investigator for the Department of the Lottery to establish eligible creditable service under the alternative retirement annuity provisions. Provides that a specified educational requirement for persons employed by the Department of Juvenile Justice shall no longer determine eligibility to earn eligible creditable service under the alternative retirement annuity provisions and authorizes the conversion of service credit to eligible creditable service. Establishes a deferred retirement option plan for certain police officers, firefighters, sheriff's law enforcement employees, and deputy sheriffs in the Cook County Police Department who are otherwise eligible to retire under which a participant may continue in active service for up to 5 years while having his or her retirement pension paid into a special account. Provides that the election to participate in the deferred retirement option plan must be made before January 1, 2030. Provides that the Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act (Article 20 of the Code) is adopted and made a part of the Downstate Police, Downstate Firefighter, Chicago Police, and Chicago Firefighter Articles. In the Chicago Teacher Article of the Code, makes changes to how days of validated service are computed. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Makes other changes.
Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a Tier 2 investigator for the Department of the Lottery is entitled to an annuity under the alternative retirement annuity provisions only if the person has withdrawn from service with not less than 20 years of eligible creditable service and has attained age 55. Authorizes an investigator for the Department of the Lottery to establish eligible creditable service under the alternative retirement annuity provisions. Provides that a specified educational requirement for persons employed by the Department of Juvenile Justice shall no longer determine eligibility to earn eligible creditable service under the alternative retirement annuity provisions and authorizes the conversion of service credit to eligible creditable service. Establishes a deferred retirement option plan for certain police officers, firefighters, sheriff's law enforcement employees, and deputy sheriffs in the Cook County Police Department who are otherwise eligible to retire under which a participant may continue in active service for up to 5 years while having his or her retirement pension paid into a special account. Provides that the election to participate in the deferred retirement option plan must be made before January 1, 2030. Provides that the Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act (Article 20 of the Code) is adopted and made a part of the Downstate Police, Downstate Firefighter, Chicago Police, and Chicago Firefighter Articles. In the Chicago Teacher Article of the Code, makes changes to how days of validated service are computed. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Makes other changes.
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, use and occupation taxes on motor fuel and gasohol are imposed at the rate of 1.25%. Makes corresponding changes concerning the distribution of proceeds. Effective immediately.
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, use and occupation taxes on motor fuel and gasohol are imposed at the rate of 1.25%. Makes corresponding changes concerning the distribution of proceeds. Effective immediately.
Amends the State Comptroller Act. Prohibits the State Comptroller from withholding, offsetting, or otherwise applying against any debt any funds payable to a unit of local government if those funds are restricted for a specific purpose by federal or State law, county ordinance, or grant agreement. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Exempts all funds, revenues, or accounts that are restricted by federal law, State, law, county ordinance, or grant agreement for a specific public purpose from garnishment, attachment, or any other legal process to satisfy a judgment or debt. Effective immediately.
Amends the State Comptroller Act. Prohibits the State Comptroller from withholding, offsetting, or otherwise applying against any debt any funds payable to a unit of local government if those funds are restricted for a specific purpose by federal or State law, county ordinance, or grant agreement. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Exempts all funds, revenues, or accounts that are restricted by federal law, State, law, county ordinance, or grant agreement for a specific public purpose from garnishment, attachment, or any other legal process to satisfy a judgment or debt. Effective immediately.
Amends the Smart Start Illinois Act. Provides that Head Start programs and Early Head Start programs may be deemed eligible to participate in the Smart Start Child Care Workforce Compensation Program to the extent that appropriations are made available for new program entrants and shall not result in the reduction, reallocation, or displacement of funding for existing recipients. Provides that a provider participating in the Smart Start Child Care Workforce Compensation Program may simultaneously receive funding through Head Start or Early Head Start programs; and that receipt of funding under one program shall not disqualify or otherwise limit eligibility for funding under the other, provided that: (1) funds are used in accordance with the requirements of each respective program; and (2) funds are not used to supplant existing federal Head Start or Early Head Start funding, but may be used to supplement and enhance workforce compensation and program quality.
Amends the Smart Start Illinois Act. Provides that Head Start programs and Early Head Start programs may be deemed eligible to participate in the Smart Start Child Care Workforce Compensation Program to the extent that appropriations are made available for new program entrants and shall not result in the reduction, reallocation, or displacement of funding for existing recipients. Provides that a provider participating in the Smart Start Child Care Workforce Compensation Program may simultaneously receive funding through Head Start or Early Head Start programs; and that receipt of funding under one program shall not disqualify or otherwise limit eligibility for funding under the other, provided that: (1) funds are used in accordance with the requirements of each respective program; and (2) funds are not used to supplant existing federal Head Start or Early Head Start funding, but may be used to supplement and enhance workforce compensation and program quality.
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that it is an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act for a person to sell, offer for sale, or display for sale adhesive-based traps in the State.
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that it is an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act for a person to sell, offer for sale, or display for sale adhesive-based traps in the State.
Creates the Stop Online Booking Scams Act. Provides that a third-party hotel booking website shall not facilitate the reservation or booking of physical accommodations in the State without making clear and conspicuous disclosures to the consumer. Sets forth provisions concerning the placement of the disclosure. Provides that the Attorney General may enforce violations of the Act as an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make a conforming change. Effective January 1, 2027.
Creates the Stop Online Booking Scams Act. Provides that a third-party hotel booking website shall not facilitate the reservation or booking of physical accommodations in the State without making clear and conspicuous disclosures to the consumer. Sets forth provisions concerning the placement of the disclosure. Provides that the Attorney General may enforce violations of the Act as an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make a conforming change. Effective January 1, 2027.
Congratulates Richard "Rick" Kwasneski on his retirement from public service during the summer of 2026. Thanks him for his profound contributions to the infrastructure and economy of northeastern Illinois. Wishes him the very best in his future endeavors.
Congratulates Richard "Rick" Kwasneski on his retirement from public service during the summer of 2026. Thanks him for his profound contributions to the infrastructure and economy of northeastern Illinois. Wishes him the very best in his future endeavors.
Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Establishes the Pathways for Community Integration Network (PCIN) program within the Department of Human Services. Provides that the program shall create a network of multilingual community integration providers providing access to an array of services to remove barriers to opportunity and to foster pathways to safety, well-being, and economic security for the State's Limited English Proficient (LEP) and related populations. Requires each PCIN organization to adhere to the PCIN model and, with partner organizations, deliver the full model of care. Provides that the PCIN model of care includes the following components: comprehensive case management, core integrated services, co-location of services, community education, and community alliance. Permits the Department to engage with PCIN organizations and technical assistance providers to build the capacity of PCIN organizations and the network as a whole. Requires the Department to establish a PCIN formal certification process that outlines the standards for recognition within 2 years of the PCIN program's implementation. Provides that a community organization must demonstrate capacity to deliver all program components to be awarded certification and be formally recognized as a PCIN provider. Permits the Department to adopt any rules necessary to implement the PCIN program.
Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Establishes the Pathways for Community Integration Network (PCIN) program within the Department of Human Services. Provides that the program shall create a network of multilingual community integration providers providing access to an array of services to remove barriers to opportunity and to foster pathways to safety, well-being, and economic security for the State's Limited English Proficient (LEP) and related populations. Requires each PCIN organization to adhere to the PCIN model and, with partner organizations, deliver the full model of care. Provides that the PCIN model of care includes the following components: comprehensive case management, core integrated services, co-location of services, community education, and community alliance. Permits the Department to engage with PCIN organizations and technical assistance providers to build the capacity of PCIN organizations and the network as a whole. Requires the Department to establish a PCIN formal certification process that outlines the standards for recognition within 2 years of the PCIN program's implementation. Provides that a community organization must demonstrate capacity to deliver all program components to be awarded certification and be formally recognized as a PCIN provider. Permits the Department to adopt any rules necessary to implement the PCIN program.
Urges State Fire Marshal Michele Pankow and local fire departments to replace current foams with the non-carcinogenic, non-toxic, environmentally friendly SoyFoam.
Urges State Fire Marshal Michele Pankow and local fire departments to replace current foams with the non-carcinogenic, non-toxic, environmentally friendly SoyFoam.
Appropriates $450,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Community College Board for competitive per capita grants for prison education programs that assist incarcerated students in attaining associate degrees. Appropriates $350,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Board of Higher Education for competitive per capita grants for prison education programs that assist incarcerated students in attaining bachelor's degrees. Effective July 1, 2026.
Appropriates $450,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Community College Board for competitive per capita grants for prison education programs that assist incarcerated students in attaining associate degrees. Appropriates $350,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Board of Higher Education for competitive per capita grants for prison education programs that assist incarcerated students in attaining bachelor's degrees. Effective July 1, 2026.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes changes to the amount of the child tax credit based on the taxpayer's adjusted gross income. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes changes to the amount of the child tax credit based on the taxpayer's adjusted gross income. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Makes changes concerning the taxes due under the Act on estates that contain qualified farm property. Provides that, for the purposes of calculating the State Death Tax Credit, those estates are subject to an exemption of $6,000,000 (rather than an exclusion amount of $4,000,000), which shall be deducted from the net estate value after the net estate value is computed in accordance with the Act. Provides that the exemption shall be adjusted each year according to the increase in the Consumer Price Index. Makes changes concerning the calculation of the deceased spousal unused exclusion amount for those estates. Provides for a special use valuation to provide that the value of the qualified farm property shall be calculated without regard to certain limitations under the Internal Revenue Code. Makes changes concerning the definition of "qualified heir". Effective January 1, 2027.
Amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Makes changes concerning the taxes due under the Act on estates that contain qualified farm property. Provides that, for the purposes of calculating the State Death Tax Credit, those estates are subject to an exemption of $6,000,000 (rather than an exclusion amount of $4,000,000), which shall be deducted from the net estate value after the net estate value is computed in accordance with the Act. Provides that the exemption shall be adjusted each year according to the increase in the Consumer Price Index. Makes changes concerning the calculation of the deceased spousal unused exclusion amount for those estates. Provides for a special use valuation to provide that the value of the qualified farm property shall be calculated without regard to certain limitations under the Internal Revenue Code. Makes changes concerning the definition of "qualified heir". Effective January 1, 2027.
Amends the Election Code. Provides that an election authority shall not permit a law enforcement agent to enter and remain in a polling place, unless the law enforcement agent is called upon by the election authority or judges of election or required by court order. Provides that an election authority shall ensure that any law enforcement agent who is permitted to enter and remain in a polling place has provided the election authority with a valid pollwatcher credential. Provides that no judge of election, pollwatcher, or other person shall engage in any practice that is intended to intimidate a voter within any polling place, within 100 feet of any polling place, or on any of the property of that church or private school that is a polling place. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall (i) prohibit a law enforcement agent from serving as a pollwatcher when the law enforcement agent is not performing law enforcement duties or (ii) apply to other spaces within a municipal building that are not specifically being used as polls.
Amends the Election Code. Provides that an election authority shall not permit a law enforcement agent to enter and remain in a polling place, unless the law enforcement agent is called upon by the election authority or judges of election or required by court order. Provides that an election authority shall ensure that any law enforcement agent who is permitted to enter and remain in a polling place has provided the election authority with a valid pollwatcher credential. Provides that no judge of election, pollwatcher, or other person shall engage in any practice that is intended to intimidate a voter within any polling place, within 100 feet of any polling place, or on any of the property of that church or private school that is a polling place. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall (i) prohibit a law enforcement agent from serving as a pollwatcher when the law enforcement agent is not performing law enforcement duties or (ii) apply to other spaces within a municipal building that are not specifically being used as polls.
Amends the Election Code. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Voting Rights Act of 2026. Creates the Voting Rights Act of 2026 Article in the Code. Provides that a political subdivision, State agency, or any other government official or entity responsible for election administration shall not implement or enforce any election policy or practice or take any other action or fail to take any action that results in, is likely to result in, or is intended to result in disparate outcomes. Creates the Language Access in Elections Article in the Code. Provides that a local election authority shall provide language assistance for elections conducted in a political subdivision if that political subdivision meets specified conditions. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change. Effective July 1, 2026.
Amends the Election Code. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Voting Rights Act of 2026. Creates the Voting Rights Act of 2026 Article in the Code. Provides that a political subdivision, State agency, or any other government official or entity responsible for election administration shall not implement or enforce any election policy or practice or take any other action or fail to take any action that results in, is likely to result in, or is intended to result in disparate outcomes. Creates the Language Access in Elections Article in the Code. Provides that a local election authority shall provide language assistance for elections conducted in a political subdivision if that political subdivision meets specified conditions. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change. Effective July 1, 2026.
Honors the American Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines from the State of Illinois who have made the ultimate sacrifice since the previous tribute.
Honors the American Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines from the State of Illinois who have made the ultimate sacrifice since the previous tribute.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of a municipality may impose a tax upon all persons engaged in the business of acting as a resale facilitator within the municipality. Provides that the tax may not be imposed on (i) the original sale of a ticket or license by the owner, operator, or manager of an amusement, either directly or through a third party; (ii) the resale of a ticket or license to a ticket broker registered with the Office of the Secretary of State under the Ticket Sale and Resale Act; or (iii) the resale of a ticket or license by a ticket broker to another ticket broker registered with the Office of the Secretary of State under the Ticket Sale and Resale Act.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of a municipality may impose a tax upon all persons engaged in the business of acting as a resale facilitator within the municipality. Provides that the tax may not be imposed on (i) the original sale of a ticket or license by the owner, operator, or manager of an amusement, either directly or through a third party; (ii) the resale of a ticket or license to a ticket broker registered with the Office of the Secretary of State under the Ticket Sale and Resale Act; or (iii) the resale of a ticket or license by a ticket broker to another ticket broker registered with the Office of the Secretary of State under the Ticket Sale and Resale Act.
Appropriates $5,000,000 to the State Board of Education to implement Public Act 103-1076, referred to as the Faith by Plate Act. Effective July 1, 2026.
Appropriates $5,000,000 to the State Board of Education to implement Public Act 103-1076, referred to as the Faith by Plate Act. Effective July 1, 2026.
Creates the Surveillance-Based Price and Wage Discrimination Act. Provides that a person shall not use surveillance data as part of an automated decision system to inform the individualized price assessed to a consumer for goods or services. Provides that a person shall not use surveillance data as part of an automated decision system to inform the individualized wage paid to an employee. Sets forth exemptions to the provisions. Provides that the Attorney General shall enforce the Act. Sets forth provisions concerning private rights of action and penalties for violations.
Creates the Surveillance-Based Price and Wage Discrimination Act. Provides that a person shall not use surveillance data as part of an automated decision system to inform the individualized price assessed to a consumer for goods or services. Provides that a person shall not use surveillance data as part of an automated decision system to inform the individualized wage paid to an employee. Sets forth exemptions to the provisions. Provides that the Attorney General shall enforce the Act. Sets forth provisions concerning private rights of action and penalties for violations.
Amends the Smart Start Illinois Act. Expands eligibility under the Smart Start Child Care Workforce Compensation Program to Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
Amends the Smart Start Illinois Act. Expands eligibility under the Smart Start Child Care Workforce Compensation Program to Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that the State shall not expend or invest any public funds in any organization, nonprofit organization, religious organization, or any other entity to be used for conversion therapy. Provides that the State shall not enter into any contract for the provision of conversion therapy. Provides that any contract entered into or renewed after the effective date of the amendatory Act that is used or will be used for conversion therapy shall be void and unenforceable as contrary to public policy. Defines "conversion therapy".
Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that the State shall not expend or invest any public funds in any organization, nonprofit organization, religious organization, or any other entity to be used for conversion therapy. Provides that the State shall not enter into any contract for the provision of conversion therapy. Provides that any contract entered into or renewed after the effective date of the amendatory Act that is used or will be used for conversion therapy shall be void and unenforceable as contrary to public policy. Defines "conversion therapy".
