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.
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Congratulates Joseph Robert and Dorothy Marie Geers on the occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary. Wishes them many more happy years together.
Congratulates Joseph Robert and Dorothy Marie Geers on the occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary. Wishes them many more happy years together.
Appropriates $500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Early Childhood for grants and administration expenses associated with support for the inclusion of children ages 3 to 5 with developmental delays and disabilities in school and community-based early childhood settings. Effective July 1, 2026.
Appropriates $500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Early Childhood for grants and administration expenses associated with support for the inclusion of children ages 3 to 5 with developmental delays and disabilities in school and community-based early childhood settings. Effective July 1, 2026.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes findings about the imposition of disproportionate and adverse effects on communities in areas of environmental justice concern. Defines terms. Applies to the following permits for which an owner or operator applies on or after January 1, 2026: (1) a construction permit for a new source that is to be located in an area of environmental justice concern and that is required to obtain from the Agency a CAAPP permit or a Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit; (2) a construction permit for any existing source that is located in an area of environmental justice concern, that possesses a CAAPP permit or a Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit issued by the Agency, and that seeks an increase in annual permitted emissions; or (3) a construction permit for any existing source that is located in an area of environmental justice concern, that seeks an increase in annual permitted emissions, and that will for the first time require a new CAAPP permit or a Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit issued by the Agency. Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to evaluate the application for affects on environmental justice and may suggest additional testing or changes in the application. Requires that the Agency to conduct an evaluation of the prospective owner's or operator's prior experience in owning and operating sources of air pollution before it may issue a construction permit. Makes other changes. Creates the Office of Environmental Justice within the Environmental Protection Agency. Effective immediately.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes findings about the imposition of disproportionate and adverse effects on communities in areas of environmental justice concern. Defines terms. Applies to the following permits for which an owner or operator applies on or after January 1, 2026: (1) a construction permit for a new source that is to be located in an area of environmental justice concern and that is required to obtain from the Agency a CAAPP permit or a Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit; (2) a construction permit for any existing source that is located in an area of environmental justice concern, that possesses a CAAPP permit or a Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit issued by the Agency, and that seeks an increase in annual permitted emissions; or (3) a construction permit for any existing source that is located in an area of environmental justice concern, that seeks an increase in annual permitted emissions, and that will for the first time require a new CAAPP permit or a Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit issued by the Agency. Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to evaluate the application for affects on environmental justice and may suggest additional testing or changes in the application. Requires that the Agency to conduct an evaluation of the prospective owner's or operator's prior experience in owning and operating sources of air pollution before it may issue a construction permit. Makes other changes. Creates the Office of Environmental Justice within the Environmental Protection Agency. Effective immediately.
Appropriates $15,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for the Pretrial Success Program. Effective July 1, 2026.
Appropriates $15,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for the Pretrial Success Program. Effective July 1, 2026.
Mourns the passing of Kathryn "Kathy" Hickey-Heimlich.
Creates the Operating Room Patient Safety Act. Provides that each surgical technologist hired or contracted by a health care facility on or after January 1, 2027 shall meet specified educational, certification, or experiential requirements. Provides that nothing in the Act prohibits an individual from performing surgical technology services if the individual is acting within the scope of the individual's license or registration or is a student or intern under the direct supervision of a licensed health care provider.
Creates the Operating Room Patient Safety Act. Provides that each surgical technologist hired or contracted by a health care facility on or after January 1, 2027 shall meet specified educational, certification, or experiential requirements. Provides that nothing in the Act prohibits an individual from performing surgical technology services if the individual is acting within the scope of the individual's license or registration or is a student or intern under the direct supervision of a licensed health care provider.
Provides that the total payments under a provision concerning the Board providing partial reimbursement of health insurance costs may not exceed $100,000,000 (instead of $65,000,000) in any year. Provides that the amount shall annually thereafter be increased by the annual unadjusted percentage increase (but not less than zero) in the consumer price index for the 12 months ending with the September preceding each November 1, including all previous adjustments. Defines "consumer price index".
Provides that the total payments under a provision concerning the Board providing partial reimbursement of health insurance costs may not exceed $100,000,000 (instead of $65,000,000) in any year. Provides that the amount shall annually thereafter be increased by the annual unadjusted percentage increase (but not less than zero) in the consumer price index for the 12 months ending with the September preceding each November 1, including all previous adjustments. Defines "consumer price index".
Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act of the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that not more than 5% of all surplus funds in the special tax allocation fund may be distributed. Provides that surplus funds in the special tax allocation fund may be distributed not more than once every 10 years (rather than annually). Provides that, if the termination date for a redevelopment project area is extended beyond the 23rd calendar year after the year in which the ordinance approving the redevelopment project area was adopted, then following the 23rd calendar year, no surplus funds may be distributed until the redevelopment project area is terminated. Effective immediately.
Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act of the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that not more than 5% of all surplus funds in the special tax allocation fund may be distributed. Provides that surplus funds in the special tax allocation fund may be distributed not more than once every 10 years (rather than annually). Provides that, if the termination date for a redevelopment project area is extended beyond the 23rd calendar year after the year in which the ordinance approving the redevelopment project area was adopted, then following the 23rd calendar year, no surplus funds may be distributed until the redevelopment project area is terminated. Effective immediately.
Mourns the death of Raymond Smith Jr.
Mourns the death of Roxy Karyl Taylor.
Creates the Textured Hair Licensing Act. Provides for the licensure of cirrologists, cirrology schools, and cirrology teachers. Defines cirrology as the distinct, nonchemical field of professional study and practice dedicated to the care, treatment, maintenance, styling, preservation, and management of textured hair and scalp health through culturally informed, health-centered, and nonchemical methods. Provides that the primary pathway to licensure as a licensed cirrologist shall be successful completion of a licensed cirrology school program consisting of not less than 600 clock hours of instruction and supervised practical training in the required areas of study established under the Act. Provides for an apprenticeship pathway to licensure if the applicant meets certain requirements. Provides the license renewal requirements for licensed cirrologists. Provides that during an 18-month transition period, any person holding an active Illinois hair braider license in good standing shall be eligible for automatic transition into the corresponding cirrology licensure category for renewal purposes. Establishes a cirrology apprenticeship program that operates through a 3-way partnership among: (1) an approved apprenticeship partner that provides related instruction, educational support, or pre-apprenticeship preparation; (2) an approved partner employer that provides paid on-the-job training and workplace experience; and (3) a supervising licensed cirrologist or licensed cirrology teacher responsible for oversight of practical training and competency development. Provides the license renewal requirements for licensed cirrology teachers. Establishes the Board of Cirrology within the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Sets forth the membership of the Board and powers and duties of the Board. Sets forth provisions concerning the scope of practice of cirrology; prohibited acts and excluded services; title protection; qualifications for licensure; continuing education; the registration of cirrology shops; powers and duties of the Department; discipline of licensees; and transfer of hair braiding regulation. Provides that all hair braider license expiration and renewal dates of October 31 for even-numbered years shall automatically apply to the corresponding cirrology license category during the transition period until superseded by law or rule adopted under the Act. Provides limitations to transition requirements adopted under a specific provision of the Act. Establishes an 18-month transition period during which the Department shall implement the Act in a manner that preserves continuity of lawful practice, instruction, school operation, continuing education activity, business operation, renewal, and public protection. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Provides that the Textured Hair Licensing Act is repealed January 1, 2031. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Changes the short title to the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 and changes corresponding references to the Act throughout the statutes. Repeals provisions concerning hair braiding licenses, and removes references to licensed hair braiding throughout the Act. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately, except that the changes to the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 and the corresponding changes throughout the statutes are effective 18 months after becoming law.
Creates the Textured Hair Licensing Act. Provides for the licensure of cirrologists, cirrology schools, and cirrology teachers. Defines cirrology as the distinct, nonchemical field of professional study and practice dedicated to the care, treatment, maintenance, styling, preservation, and management of textured hair and scalp health through culturally informed, health-centered, and nonchemical methods. Provides that the primary pathway to licensure as a licensed cirrologist shall be successful completion of a licensed cirrology school program consisting of not less than 600 clock hours of instruction and supervised practical training in the required areas of study established under the Act. Provides for an apprenticeship pathway to licensure if the applicant meets certain requirements. Provides the license renewal requirements for licensed cirrologists. Provides that during an 18-month transition period, any person holding an active Illinois hair braider license in good standing shall be eligible for automatic transition into the corresponding cirrology licensure category for renewal purposes. Establishes a cirrology apprenticeship program that operates through a 3-way partnership among: (1) an approved apprenticeship partner that provides related instruction, educational support, or pre-apprenticeship preparation; (2) an approved partner employer that provides paid on-the-job training and workplace experience; and (3) a supervising licensed cirrologist or licensed cirrology teacher responsible for oversight of practical training and competency development. Provides the license renewal requirements for licensed cirrology teachers. Establishes the Board of Cirrology within the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Sets forth the membership of the Board and powers and duties of the Board. Sets forth provisions concerning the scope of practice of cirrology; prohibited acts and excluded services; title protection; qualifications for licensure; continuing education; the registration of cirrology shops; powers and duties of the Department; discipline of licensees; and transfer of hair braiding regulation. Provides that all hair braider license expiration and renewal dates of October 31 for even-numbered years shall automatically apply to the corresponding cirrology license category during the transition period until superseded by law or rule adopted under the Act. Provides limitations to transition requirements adopted under a specific provision of the Act. Establishes an 18-month transition period during which the Department shall implement the Act in a manner that preserves continuity of lawful practice, instruction, school operation, continuing education activity, business operation, renewal, and public protection. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Provides that the Textured Hair Licensing Act is repealed January 1, 2031. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Changes the short title to the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 and changes corresponding references to the Act throughout the statutes. Repeals provisions concerning hair braiding licenses, and removes references to licensed hair braiding throughout the Act. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately, except that the changes to the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 and the corresponding changes throughout the statutes are effective 18 months after becoming law.
Mourns the passing of Dorothy (Burton) Lugibill of Williamsville.
Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions concerning expenses that are recoverable by a public utility, provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall not consider as an expense of any public utility company, for the purpose of determining any rate or charge, any amount expended for political activity or lobbying, any amount expended for contributions to a trade association or a chamber of commerce, and any amount expended by a public utility for director and officer liability insurance and fiduciary liability insurance. Provides that, in determining whether the purchase of other types of insurance by a public utility is recoverable, the Commission shall determine whether the specific type of insurance is financially beneficial to the public utility's ratepayers or the public utility's shareholders. Provides that, if the Commission determines that the insurance purchased by the public utility is financially beneficial to its shareholders, then the purchase of the insurance shall not be a recoverable expense. Provides that goodwill or institutional advertising shall not be a recoverable expense by a public utility. Provides that the Commission shall deem as a nonrecoverable expense by a public utility (rather than the Commission shall specifically assess the justness and reasonableness of) any amount expended by a public utility to compensate attorneys or technical experts to prepare and litigate a general rate case filing. Provides that the amount that is deposited into the Consumer Intervenor Compensation Fund by a public utility shall not be a recoverable expense by the public utility. Provides that the computation of compensation awarded from the Fund shall take into consideration the market rates paid to persons of comparable training and experience who offer similar services, but may not exceed the comparable market rate for services paid by the public utility as part of its nonrecoverable rate case expense reported to the Commission (rather than as part of its rate case expense). Makes other changes.
Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions concerning expenses that are recoverable by a public utility, provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall not consider as an expense of any public utility company, for the purpose of determining any rate or charge, any amount expended for political activity or lobbying, any amount expended for contributions to a trade association or a chamber of commerce, and any amount expended by a public utility for director and officer liability insurance and fiduciary liability insurance. Provides that, in determining whether the purchase of other types of insurance by a public utility is recoverable, the Commission shall determine whether the specific type of insurance is financially beneficial to the public utility's ratepayers or the public utility's shareholders. Provides that, if the Commission determines that the insurance purchased by the public utility is financially beneficial to its shareholders, then the purchase of the insurance shall not be a recoverable expense. Provides that goodwill or institutional advertising shall not be a recoverable expense by a public utility. Provides that the Commission shall deem as a nonrecoverable expense by a public utility (rather than the Commission shall specifically assess the justness and reasonableness of) any amount expended by a public utility to compensate attorneys or technical experts to prepare and litigate a general rate case filing. Provides that the amount that is deposited into the Consumer Intervenor Compensation Fund by a public utility shall not be a recoverable expense by the public utility. Provides that the computation of compensation awarded from the Fund shall take into consideration the market rates paid to persons of comparable training and experience who offer similar services, but may not exceed the comparable market rate for services paid by the public utility as part of its nonrecoverable rate case expense reported to the Commission (rather than as part of its rate case expense). Makes other changes.
Amends the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Act. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall coordinate with the Department on Aging and the Department of Human Services to ensure the maximization of all available federal financial participation and existing State revenue sources, which shall include, but not be limited to, identifying and integrating funding streams currently used for the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers to support PACE enrollment and developing a unified budgeting approach under which appropriations for long-term services and supports are treated as a fungible pool, allowing funding to transition seamlessly when a participant chooses PACE over traditional waiver services. Provides that, to ensure participant choice and program flexibility, the Department shall establish a service-neutral enrollment mechanism. Provides that if an individual is on a waiting list for a HCBS waiver and chooses to enroll in PACE, the individual's status and slot value shall be preserved and applied to the PACE capitation rate to ensure the State's budget neutrality. Sets forth provisions concerning funding portability, transitioning between PACE and traditional HCBS models, and the use of a Unified Assessment Tool.
Amends the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Act. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall coordinate with the Department on Aging and the Department of Human Services to ensure the maximization of all available federal financial participation and existing State revenue sources, which shall include, but not be limited to, identifying and integrating funding streams currently used for the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers to support PACE enrollment and developing a unified budgeting approach under which appropriations for long-term services and supports are treated as a fungible pool, allowing funding to transition seamlessly when a participant chooses PACE over traditional waiver services. Provides that, to ensure participant choice and program flexibility, the Department shall establish a service-neutral enrollment mechanism. Provides that if an individual is on a waiting list for a HCBS waiver and chooses to enroll in PACE, the individual's status and slot value shall be preserved and applied to the PACE capitation rate to ensure the State's budget neutrality. Sets forth provisions concerning funding portability, transitioning between PACE and traditional HCBS models, and the use of a Unified Assessment Tool.
Creates the Local Government Surplus Funds Limitation Act. Provides that no taxing district, other than a municipality with a population of less than 10,000 inhabitants, may hold more than 200% of the amount of the municipality's tax collections from the previous fiscal year in cash or cash-equivalent assets. Provides that, if, at the end of any fiscal quarter, the taxing district has more than that amount in cash or cash-equivalent assets, then the excess amount shall be refunded to taxpayers pro rata based on each taxpayer's percentage of the total levy for the previous year. Preempts the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Effective immediately.
Creates the Local Government Surplus Funds Limitation Act. Provides that no taxing district, other than a municipality with a population of less than 10,000 inhabitants, may hold more than 200% of the amount of the municipality's tax collections from the previous fiscal year in cash or cash-equivalent assets. Provides that, if, at the end of any fiscal quarter, the taxing district has more than that amount in cash or cash-equivalent assets, then the excess amount shall be refunded to taxpayers pro rata based on each taxpayer's percentage of the total levy for the previous year. Preempts the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Effective immediately.
Creates the One Hundred Percent Citizen Participation in Elections Task Force Act. Establishes the One Hundred Percent Citizen Participation in Elections Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall study and report specified information, including efforts and strategies to achieve 100% citizen participation in elections in the State by November 2030. Sets forth provisions concerning membership; organization; staffing and support; and reporting. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2030. Effective immediately.
Creates the One Hundred Percent Citizen Participation in Elections Task Force Act. Establishes the One Hundred Percent Citizen Participation in Elections Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall study and report specified information, including efforts and strategies to achieve 100% citizen participation in elections in the State by November 2030. Sets forth provisions concerning membership; organization; staffing and support; and reporting. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2030. Effective immediately.
Congratulates Elizabeth "Beth" Ryan on her retirement as director of the Johnsburg Public Library.
Congratulates Elizabeth "Beth" Ryan on her retirement as director of the Johnsburg Public Library.
Appropriates $5,000,000 to the Department of Agriculture for grants to Illinois public institutions of higher education for research and development focused on alternative protein research. Effective July 1, 2026.
Appropriates $5,000,000 to the Department of Agriculture for grants to Illinois public institutions of higher education for research and development focused on alternative protein research. Effective July 1, 2026.
Creates the Short Line Railroad Modernization Act. Creates an income tax credit for taxpayers that incur qualified railroad expenditures or qualified new rail infrastructure expenditures. Sets forth the amount of the credit and limitations on the amount of the credit that may be awarded. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Creates the Short Line Railroad Modernization Act. Creates an income tax credit for taxpayers that incur qualified railroad expenditures or qualified new rail infrastructure expenditures. Sets forth the amount of the credit and limitations on the amount of the credit that may be awarded. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Declares May 23, 2026 as Italian Beef Day in the State of Illinois. Commends this iconic sandwich as a proud symbol of the State's culinary heritage, immigrant history, and community spirit. Extends thanks to the families and proprietors of Italian beef establishments across the State of Illinois in recognition of their enduring contributions to this shared heritage. Affirms commitment to honoring the cultural and economic contributions of the restaurants, food vendors, and hardworking Illinoisans who have kept this tradition alive for generations. Extends sincere congratulations and gratitude to the creators, cast, and crew of The Bear for their extraordinary portrayal of Chicago's Italian beef culture, for shining a national and international spotlight on the State of Illinois, and for inspiring pride in the State's rich culinary and cultural identity.
Declares May 23, 2026 as Italian Beef Day in the State of Illinois. Commends this iconic sandwich as a proud symbol of the State's culinary heritage, immigrant history, and community spirit. Extends thanks to the families and proprietors of Italian beef establishments across the State of Illinois in recognition of their enduring contributions to this shared heritage. Affirms commitment to honoring the cultural and economic contributions of the restaurants, food vendors, and hardworking Illinoisans who have kept this tradition alive for generations. Extends sincere congratulations and gratitude to the creators, cast, and crew of The Bear for their extraordinary portrayal of Chicago's Italian beef culture, for shining a national and international spotlight on the State of Illinois, and for inspiring pride in the State's rich culinary and cultural identity.
Amends the Chicago Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. In a provision concerning trustees elected by contributors who are not administrators, provides that candidacy petitions shall be filed with the recording secretary of the Fund on or before October 1st of the election year (instead of on or after September 15 of each year and not later than October 1st of that year). Effective immediately.
Amends the Chicago Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. In a provision concerning trustees elected by contributors who are not administrators, provides that candidacy petitions shall be filed with the recording secretary of the Fund on or before October 1st of the election year (instead of on or after September 15 of each year and not later than October 1st of that year). Effective immediately.
Amends the Chicago Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Requires charter schools and contract schools to retain all payroll records and contribution information for a minimum of 5 years after the payroll records and contribution information are created. Effective immediately.
Amends the Chicago Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Requires charter schools and contract schools to retain all payroll records and contribution information for a minimum of 5 years after the payroll records and contribution information are created. Effective immediately.
Recognizes His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for his extraordinary spiritual leadership, his lifelong commitment to service, and the inspiration his historic papacy brings to the people of Illinois, the United States, and the world.
Recognizes His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for his extraordinary spiritual leadership, his lifelong commitment to service, and the inspiration his historic papacy brings to the people of Illinois, the United States, and the world.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 2, with the following changes. In a provision concerning the members of the Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board, provides that if there is a vacancy for any reason, the applicable appointing authority shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy in a timely manner (rather than appoint an individual to serve as a member in an acting capacity until the individual is approved by the Board as a member of the Board for the remainder of the unexpired term). Provides that the report the Board shall submit to the Governor and the General Assembly shall include an evaluation of (rather than a recommendation on) the medical efficacy of listed psychedelic substances based on medical, psychological, and scientific studies, research, clinical trials in the United States, and other information related to the safety and efficacy of each substance. Removes from the report the necessity to include recommendations concerning whether listed psychedelic substances may be included in an appropriate statutory or regulatory framework to avoid an unregulated de facto market for entheogenic substances other than psilocybin. Provides that the report shall include recommendations on the availability of Medicaid coverage for psilocybin (rather than entheogens) and associated services. Effective immediately.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 2, with the following changes. In a provision concerning the members of the Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board, provides that if there is a vacancy for any reason, the applicable appointing authority shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy in a timely manner (rather than appoint an individual to serve as a member in an acting capacity until the individual is approved by the Board as a member of the Board for the remainder of the unexpired term). Provides that the report the Board shall submit to the Governor and the General Assembly shall include an evaluation of (rather than a recommendation on) the medical efficacy of listed psychedelic substances based on medical, psychological, and scientific studies, research, clinical trials in the United States, and other information related to the safety and efficacy of each substance. Removes from the report the necessity to include recommendations concerning whether listed psychedelic substances may be included in an appropriate statutory or regulatory framework to avoid an unregulated de facto market for entheogenic substances other than psilocybin. Provides that the report shall include recommendations on the availability of Medicaid coverage for psilocybin (rather than entheogens) and associated services. Effective immediately.
Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that a hospital licensed under the Act shall not charge a covered hospital employee more than 10% of the total health insurance premium cost. Provides that any agreement permitting a charge to a covered hospital employee in excess of 10% of the total health insurance premium cost shall be deemed invalid, void, and unenforceable. Provides that a hospital in violation of those provisions shall pay a civil penalty of $500 to the Department of Public Health for each impacted covered hospital employee.
Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that a hospital licensed under the Act shall not charge a covered hospital employee more than 10% of the total health insurance premium cost. Provides that any agreement permitting a charge to a covered hospital employee in excess of 10% of the total health insurance premium cost shall be deemed invalid, void, and unenforceable. Provides that a hospital in violation of those provisions shall pay a civil penalty of $500 to the Department of Public Health for each impacted covered hospital employee.