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
Amends the State Employee Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a member who is eligible to receive an alternative retirement annuity may elect to receive an estimated payment that shall commence no later than 30 days after the later of either the member's last day of employment or 30 days after the member files for the retirement benefit with the System. Provides that the estimated payment shall be the best estimate by the System of the total monthly amount due to the member based on the information that the System possesses at the time of the estimate. Provides that if the amount of the estimate is greater or less than the actual amount of the monthly annuity, the System shall pay or recover the difference within 6 months after the start of the monthly annuity. Excludes a benefit increase resulting from the amendatory Act from the definition of "new benefit increase". Effective immediately.
Amends the State Employee Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a member who is eligible to receive an alternative retirement annuity may elect to receive an estimated payment that shall commence no later than 30 days after the later of either the member's last day of employment or 30 days after the member files for the retirement benefit with the System. Provides that the estimated payment shall be the best estimate by the System of the total monthly amount due to the member based on the information that the System possesses at the time of the estimate. Provides that if the amount of the estimate is greater or less than the actual amount of the monthly annuity, the System shall pay or recover the difference within 6 months after the start of the monthly annuity. Excludes a benefit increase resulting from the amendatory Act from the definition of "new benefit increase". Effective immediately.
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a committed person who has attained the age of 55 years and served at least 25 consecutive years of incarceration, excluding any person sentenced to natural life imprisonment for a Class X felony violation of criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, or predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, shall be eligible to submit a petition to the Prisoner Review Board seeking parole. Specifies factors that the Board must consider as shown by the petition or as shown at the hearing. Provides that victims and victims' families shall be notified in a timely manner and be provided the opportunity to participate at the parole hearing concerning the petitioner's application for parole under this provision in accordance with the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act, the Open Parole Hearings Act, and this provision. Provides that Prisoner Review Board hearings under this provision shall be conducted by a panel of at least 3 members of the Board and a majority vote of the panel is required to grant the petition and release the petitioner on parole. Provides that the Board shall render its decision within a reasonable time after the hearing. Provides that when the panel votes to deny parole, a rationale shall be prepared by at least one member of the panel that states the basis for the denial, including the primary factors considered. Provides that in its decision, the Board shall set the person's time for parole or if it denies parole, it shall provide for a rehearing no later than 3 years after denial of parole. Provides that this provision applies retroactively to all persons serving any sentence that was or is imposed before, on, or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, and the period of incarceration for eligibility of each such person to submit a petition for parole is based on all previous consecutive years of incarceration served by that person before, on, and after the effective date of the amendatory Act.
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a committed person who has attained the age of 55 years and served at least 25 consecutive years of incarceration, excluding any person sentenced to natural life imprisonment for a Class X felony violation of criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, or predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, shall be eligible to submit a petition to the Prisoner Review Board seeking parole. Specifies factors that the Board must consider as shown by the petition or as shown at the hearing. Provides that victims and victims' families shall be notified in a timely manner and be provided the opportunity to participate at the parole hearing concerning the petitioner's application for parole under this provision in accordance with the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act, the Open Parole Hearings Act, and this provision. Provides that Prisoner Review Board hearings under this provision shall be conducted by a panel of at least 3 members of the Board and a majority vote of the panel is required to grant the petition and release the petitioner on parole. Provides that the Board shall render its decision within a reasonable time after the hearing. Provides that when the panel votes to deny parole, a rationale shall be prepared by at least one member of the panel that states the basis for the denial, including the primary factors considered. Provides that in its decision, the Board shall set the person's time for parole or if it denies parole, it shall provide for a rehearing no later than 3 years after denial of parole. Provides that this provision applies retroactively to all persons serving any sentence that was or is imposed before, on, or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, and the period of incarceration for eligibility of each such person to submit a petition for parole is based on all previous consecutive years of incarceration served by that person before, on, and after the effective date of the amendatory Act.
Amends the Election Code. Provides that specified entities that spend $10,000 or more on independent expenditures in the 12 months prior to an election, or who accepts $10,000 or more in an election cycle of in-kind contributions to enable independent expenditures, shall maintain transfer records and submit reports to the State Board of Elections. Provides that independent expenditures for public communications financed by specified entities shall include specified information. Provides that no person shall, for the purpose of evading the reporting requirements, structure or assist in structuring, or attempt to structure or assist in structuring, any solicitation, contribution, expenditure, disbursement, or other transaction. Sets forth provisions concerning independent expenditures; election spending; and coordinated expenditures. Replaces references to "electioneering communication" with "election spending". Defines terms. Makes other changes.
Amends the Election Code. Provides that specified entities that spend $10,000 or more on independent expenditures in the 12 months prior to an election, or who accepts $10,000 or more in an election cycle of in-kind contributions to enable independent expenditures, shall maintain transfer records and submit reports to the State Board of Elections. Provides that independent expenditures for public communications financed by specified entities shall include specified information. Provides that no person shall, for the purpose of evading the reporting requirements, structure or assist in structuring, or attempt to structure or assist in structuring, any solicitation, contribution, expenditure, disbursement, or other transaction. Sets forth provisions concerning independent expenditures; election spending; and coordinated expenditures. Replaces references to "electioneering communication" with "election spending". Defines terms. Makes other changes.
Congratulates Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat on her retirement as superintendent of Peoria Public Schools District 150, honors her remarkable career in public education, and extends deepest gratitude for her decades of service to the children of Illinois.
Congratulates Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat on her retirement as superintendent of Peoria Public Schools District 150, honors her remarkable career in public education, and extends deepest gratitude for her decades of service to the children of Illinois.
Recognizes the rapid responders of Illinois for their dedication, courage, and unwavering commitment to protecting and uplifting communities. Acknowledges the vital role rapid responders play in supporting immigrant families, promoting safety and awareness, and strengthening unity across all communities.
Recognizes the rapid responders of Illinois for their dedication, courage, and unwavering commitment to protecting and uplifting communities. Acknowledges the vital role rapid responders play in supporting immigrant families, promoting safety and awareness, and strengthening unity across all communities.
Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $100,538,850; Other State Funds $232,067,751; Federal Funds $164,461,967; Total $497,068,568.
Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $100,538,850; Other State Funds $232,067,751; Federal Funds $164,461,967; Total $497,068,568.
Declares May 10 through May 16, 2026 as Home Fire Sprinkler Week in the State of Illinois.
Declares May 10 through May 16, 2026 as Home Fire Sprinkler Week in the State of Illinois.
Declares July 22, 2026 as Governor Jim Edgar Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of former Governor Jim Edgar's life, his legacy, and his extraordinary career in public service.
Declares July 22, 2026 as Governor Jim Edgar Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of former Governor Jim Edgar's life, his legacy, and his extraordinary career in public service.
Declares May 2026 as NEC Awareness Month and May 17, 2026 as NEC Awareness Day in the State of Illinois to encourage increased public awareness, education, and research efforts related to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and support for families affected by this disease.
Declares May 2026 as NEC Awareness Month and May 17, 2026 as NEC Awareness Day in the State of Illinois to encourage increased public awareness, education, and research efforts related to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and support for families affected by this disease.
Commends Our Savior Lutheran Church's Breakfast with Baby ministry for its outstanding service to families in DuPage and Kane counties.
Commends Our Savior Lutheran Church's Breakfast with Baby ministry for its outstanding service to families in DuPage and Kane counties.
Amends the Public Community College Act. Allows the board of trustees of a community college district to establish and offer a baccalaureate degree program and confer a bachelor's degree if specified conditions are met. Requires the board of trustees to demonstrate that the community college district has the expertise, the resources, and sufficient student demand to offer a baccalaureate degree. Sets forth the application requirements. Prohibits a community college district from using semester credit hours generated in a baccalaureate degree program for certain grants. Sets forth limitations on community college districts for establishing baccalaureate programs. Requires a community college district that offers a baccalaureate degree program to submit an annual report to the Illinois Community College Board. Requires the Illinois Community College Board and the Board of Higher Education to conduct a statewide evaluation of all baccalaureate degree programs established under the amendatory Act and report the results of the evaluation on or before 5 years after the effective date of the amendatory Act, in addition to being made publicly available online. Effective immediately.
Amends the Public Community College Act. Allows the board of trustees of a community college district to establish and offer a baccalaureate degree program and confer a bachelor's degree if specified conditions are met. Requires the board of trustees to demonstrate that the community college district has the expertise, the resources, and sufficient student demand to offer a baccalaureate degree. Sets forth the application requirements. Prohibits a community college district from using semester credit hours generated in a baccalaureate degree program for certain grants. Sets forth limitations on community college districts for establishing baccalaureate programs. Requires a community college district that offers a baccalaureate degree program to submit an annual report to the Illinois Community College Board. Requires the Illinois Community College Board and the Board of Higher Education to conduct a statewide evaluation of all baccalaureate degree programs established under the amendatory Act and report the results of the evaluation on or before 5 years after the effective date of the amendatory Act, in addition to being made publicly available online. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois TRUST Act. Specifies that provisions of the Act that prohibit the enforcement of federal civil immigration laws by State law enforcement agencies and officials do not apply if the State law enforcement agency or official is presented with a valid, enforceable federal warrant. Specifies that nothing in those provisions prohibits communication between federal agencies or officials and law enforcement agencies or officials. Deletes prohibitions against agreements to detain individuals for federal civil immigration violations. Deletes various specified prohibitions against assisting with immigration enforcement. Repeals the Court Access, Safety, and Participation Act.
Amends the Illinois TRUST Act. Specifies that provisions of the Act that prohibit the enforcement of federal civil immigration laws by State law enforcement agencies and officials do not apply if the State law enforcement agency or official is presented with a valid, enforceable federal warrant. Specifies that nothing in those provisions prohibits communication between federal agencies or officials and law enforcement agencies or officials. Deletes prohibitions against agreements to detain individuals for federal civil immigration violations. Deletes various specified prohibitions against assisting with immigration enforcement. Repeals the Court Access, Safety, and Participation Act.
Declares May 6, 2026 as Alpha Phi Alpha Day in the State of Illinois. Commends Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated for 120 years of outstanding service, leadership, and advocacy. Welcomes the members of the fraternity to the State Capitol for this annual celebration of excellence.
Declares May 6, 2026 as Alpha Phi Alpha Day in the State of Illinois. Commends Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated for 120 years of outstanding service, leadership, and advocacy. Welcomes the members of the fraternity to the State Capitol for this annual celebration of excellence.
Declares May 6, 2026 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day in the State of Illinois.
Declares May 6, 2026 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day in the State of Illinois.
Congratulates Sandra Eckhardt on being recognized as 2026 Illinois Direct Support Professional of the Year by the American Network of Community Options and Resources. Extends sincere appreciation for her outstanding service, her compassion, her innovation, and her dedication to improving the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the State of Illinois.
Congratulates Sandra Eckhardt on being recognized as 2026 Illinois Direct Support Professional of the Year by the American Network of Community Options and Resources. Extends sincere appreciation for her outstanding service, her compassion, her innovation, and her dedication to improving the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the State of Illinois.
Declares May 2026 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Calls upon all Illinoisans to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Declares May 2026 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Calls upon all Illinoisans to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Declares May 6, 2026 as Moms on a Mission Day in the State of Illinois to honor mothers, grandmothers, fathers, and their families who stand up for children's rights.
Declares May 6, 2026 as Moms on a Mission Day in the State of Illinois to honor mothers, grandmothers, fathers, and their families who stand up for children's rights.
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.
Congratulates Peoria's Manual High School boys basketball team, the Rams, on winning the 2025-2026 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 2A State Championship.
Congratulates Peoria's Manual High School boys basketball team, the Rams, on winning the 2025-2026 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 2A State Championship.
Mourns the passing of Barbara Deer of Chicago.
Amends the School Code. Provides that the State Board of Education shall establish and administer a program to award property tax relief grants to school districts in this State. Provides that, in exchange for receiving a grant, a school district's maximum aggregate property tax extension for the taxable year may not exceed its adjusted maximum aggregate property tax extension for that taxable year. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Education Property Tax Relief Fund.
Amends the School Code. Provides that the State Board of Education shall establish and administer a program to award property tax relief grants to school districts in this State. Provides that, in exchange for receiving a grant, a school district's maximum aggregate property tax extension for the taxable year may not exceed its adjusted maximum aggregate property tax extension for that taxable year. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Education Property Tax Relief Fund.
Amends the State Treasurer Act. Establishes the Illinois Baby Bond Trust. Provides that the State Treasurer shall be responsible for the receipt, maintenance, administration, investing, and disbursements of moneys from the trust. Sets forth additional provisions concerning the deposit and distribution of moneys in the trust. Provides that, upon the birth of a designated beneficiary, the State Treasurer shall transfer $5,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the trust to be credited toward the accounting of the designated beneficiary. Provides that, upon a designated beneficiary's eighteenth birthday, if the beneficiary is a resident of the State, the beneficiary shall become eligible to receive the total sum of the accounting to be used for a qualified expense. Defines "qualified expense" as an expenditure associated with: (i) education of a designated beneficiary; (ii) ownership of a home by a designated beneficiary; (iii) ownership of a business by a designated beneficiary; or (iv) any investment in financial assets or personal capital that provides long-term gains to wages or wealth. Effective January 1, 2029.
Amends the State Treasurer Act. Establishes the Illinois Baby Bond Trust. Provides that the State Treasurer shall be responsible for the receipt, maintenance, administration, investing, and disbursements of moneys from the trust. Sets forth additional provisions concerning the deposit and distribution of moneys in the trust. Provides that, upon the birth of a designated beneficiary, the State Treasurer shall transfer $5,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the trust to be credited toward the accounting of the designated beneficiary. Provides that, upon a designated beneficiary's eighteenth birthday, if the beneficiary is a resident of the State, the beneficiary shall become eligible to receive the total sum of the accounting to be used for a qualified expense. Defines "qualified expense" as an expenditure associated with: (i) education of a designated beneficiary; (ii) ownership of a home by a designated beneficiary; (iii) ownership of a business by a designated beneficiary; or (iv) any investment in financial assets or personal capital that provides long-term gains to wages or wealth. Effective January 1, 2029.
Mourns the passing of Pete Bill Kastanes of Oak Lawn.
Commends the Illinois YouthBuild Coalition (IYC) for its dedication to assisting the youth of Illinois. Thanks IYC President Tameka Wilson, various staff members, and the coalition's 18 state-wide directors for their continued efforts and hard work.
Commends the Illinois YouthBuild Coalition (IYC) for its dedication to assisting the youth of Illinois. Thanks IYC President Tameka Wilson, various staff members, and the coalition's 18 state-wide directors for their continued efforts and hard work.
Congratulates the Massac County Historical Society on celebrating its 50-year anniversary on June 6, 2026. Commends the Massac County Historical Society for its many contributions and outstanding service in preserving the history of Massac County and the State of Illinois.
Congratulates the Massac County Historical Society on celebrating its 50-year anniversary on June 6, 2026. Commends the Massac County Historical Society for its many contributions and outstanding service in preserving the history of Massac County and the State of Illinois.