Illinois

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.

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.

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.

Commends Curt Oldfield, Ed.D. on the occasion of concluding his 14-year tenure as president of Spoon River College. Wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.

Creates the Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Workforce Transition Act. Establishes the Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Workforce Transition. Provides that the Commission shall direct specified State agencies to conduct assessments of the actual and projected impact of generative artificial intelligence systems and frontier artificial intelligence systems on Illinois industries, occupations, regions, and workers. Provides that the Commission shall identify, review, and make recommendations regarding State and federal workforce development, education, apprenticeship, unemployment insurance, and income support programs with consideration of the assessments. Requires specified State agencies to designate a senior staff liaison to the Commission and to conduct assessments, analyses, and data collection activities directed by the Commission. Provides that the Commission shall prepare and file an initial comprehensive report and biennial update reports concerning findings and recommendations. Sets forth provisions concerning membership; administrative support; meetings; and confidentiality. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2034. Effective immediately.

Commends Carl Sandburg College clubs and the Student Development division for their incredible service and the thousands of hours they have dedicated to the betterment of their community.

Mourns the passing of Nancy Kay Olsen.

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, before a municipality grants an application for siting approval of a data center the corporate authorities of a municipality in which the facility will be located or the zoning board of appeals for the municipality shall hold at least one public hearing. Provides that notice of a public hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation. Provides that the siting of a data center shall be subject to back-door referendum. Provides that a back-door referendum shall be held within 60 days after the municipality publishes notice of the application for sitting approval of the data center, a petition is filed with the municipal clerk and signed by the necessary number of electors, asking that the application for siting approval of the data center be submitted to referendum. Sets forth the requirements of notice. Provides that the municipal clerk must certify the question for submission at a regularly scheduled election held in accordance with general election law. Sets forth the requirements of a back-door referendum. Defines "data center" and "application for siting approval of a data center".

Mourns the death of Kaleb Deer.

Commends Centro San Bonifacio on 35 years of extraordinary service to the immigrant community of Chicago. Honors the passion of Centro San Bonifacio's leadership, staff, and volunteers.

Extends the due date for the Task Force on Black Immigrants to report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly as required by House Joint Resolution 18 of the 103rd General Assembly to no later than December 31, 2025.

Appropriates $1,000,000, or so much of that amount as may be necessary, from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for payment to McLean County for all costs associated with providing behavioral and mental health treatment and services in the county. Effective July 1, 2026.

Urges the United States Congress to formally apologize, prioritize restitution of cultural items, and make compensation for the legacies of slavery and colonialism in acknowledgment of the importance of human rights, equality, and the inherent worth of every person.

Congratulates Chief Eric Barden on his selection as the 2026-2027 president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. Commends him for his lifelong dedication to the City of Zion and the State of Illinois and wishes him continued success in his leadership of the State's professional law enforcement community.

Congratulates Joanna Goldberg on being named to the Extraordinary Educators Class of 2026 by Curriculum Associates.

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.

Congratulates Buddy Guy on his 90th birthday and commends his unparalleled contributions to the arts, his activism for the preservation of blues history, and his status as a genuine Chicago and American treasure.

Appropriates $150,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Workforce Transition and to conduct the assessments required under the Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Workforce Transition Act. Effective July 1, 2026.

Designates the section of Illinois Route 2 in Rockton as the "Chief Arthur L. Weston Memorial Highway".

Congratulates the Worth Park District Board of Commissioners on their historic, collective achievement in attaining Master Board Member status in the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) Board Member Development Program. Commends the board members for their tireless service to the residents of the Worth Park District and their commitment to public service and professional development.

Congratulates the Chicago Metropolitan Chapter and the Aurora Illinois Metropolitan Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. on their outstanding contributions to the State of Illinois. Commends the Chicago Metropolitan Chapter and the Aurora Illinois Metropolitan Chapter's dedication to advocacy, leadership, and service.

Creates the Adult Content Age Verification Act. Defines terms. Provides that a commercial entity that knowingly and intentionally publishes or distributes material harmful to minors on the Internet from a website that contains a substantial portion of material harmful to minors shall be subject to civil penalties if the entity fails to perform reasonable age verification methods to verify the age of individuals attempting to access the material. Provides that the Attorney General may investigate alleged violations and initiate a civil action for an injunction and to assess civil penalties. Provides that the civil penalties shall be deposited into the Cyber Exploitation of Children Fund, which shall be expended for the investigation of cybercrimes involving the exploitation of children and for no other purpose. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change.