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State Senator
Dale Fowler
(R) - Illinois
Illinois Senate District 59
In Office - Started: 01/11/2017

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Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
SB1527 NUCLEAR MORATORIUM REPEAL Amends the Public Utilities Act. Removes provisions prohibiting the construction of new nuclear power reactors with a nameplate capacity of more than 300 megawatts of electricity to be located within the State until the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security finds that the United States Government has identified and approved a demonstrable technology or means for the disposal of high level nuclear waste. In Committee
SB2044 WEB-BASED SIGNATURES ACT Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by House Amendment No. 1, with the following changes. Provides that the web-based signature requirement does not apply to a nominating or candidate petition or a referendum petition. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0710 REGULATION-TECH Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall adopt rules that allow landowners to have other individuals destroy deer responsible for damage under permits issued to that landowner. Provides that landowner deer and turkey permits shall be issued without charge to an Illinois resident that owns at least 40 acres of Illinois land and that wishes to hunt only on the land that Illinois resident owns. Provides that tenant deer and turkey permits shall be issued without charge to Illinois resident tenants of at least 40 acres of commercial agricultural land that wish to hunt only on the land of which they are resident tenants. Sets forth provisions concerning documentation requirements; guest permits; and administrative rules. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026, except that specified provisions are effective January 1, 2027. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1339 GIANT CITY STATE PARK Amends the State Parks Designation Act. Provides that the visitor center located in Giant City State Park shall be known as the Bob Kristoff Visitor Center. Specifies that the arena located at Giant City Stables in Giant City State Park shall be known as the Richard A. Kelly Arena. Effective immediately. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1999 TRANSPORTATION-VARIOUS Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall develop and implement a life-cycle costs analysis for each new construction, reconstruction, or replacement road project, except for State rehabilitation and preservation projects, under its jurisdiction for which the total pavement costs exceed $500,000. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the employee of the Aeronautics Division of the Department of Transportation who is a member of the advisory committee that determines which homes contain windows or doors that cause offensive odors and thus are eligible for replacement shall only cast a vote when breaking a tie. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that every crash report required to be made in writing must be electronically submitted to the Administrator using an electronic format approved by the Administrator (rather than made on an approved form or in an approved electronic format provided by the Administrator). Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately, except that the changes made to the Illinois Vehicle Code are effective January 1, 2027. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2548 PROHIBIT AT-HOME ASSAULT KITS Creates the Self-Administered Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit Ban Act. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to sell, market, promote, advertise, or otherwise distribute a self-administered sexual assault evidence collection kit to a consumer in the State. Sets forth provisions concerning private rights of action and enforcement. Effective January 1, 2026. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1278 VICTIMS SAFETY-ELECTRONICS Amends the Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act. Provides that an employer shall not retaliate against an employee or deprive an employee of employer-issued equipment because the employee used employer-issued equipment to record domestic violence, sexual violence, gender violence, or any other crime of violence committed against the employee or a family or household member of the employee. Provides that an employer shall grant an employee access to any photographs, voice or video recordings, sound recordings, or any other digital documents or communications stored on an employer-issued device relating to domestic violence, sexual violence, gender violence, or any other crime of violence committed against the employee or a family or household member of the employee. Provides that the provisions do not prohibit an employer from complying with an investigation, court order, or subpoena for a device, information, data, or documents. Provides that the provisions shall not be construed to relieve an employee of obligations to comply with an employer's reasonable employment policies or to perform the essential functions of employment. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2602 CRIM CD-EXTENDED LIMITATIONS Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a prosecution for involuntary servitude, involuntary sexual servitude of a minor, or trafficking in persons and related offenses may be commenced at any time (rather than within 25 years of the victim attaining the age of 18 years). Provides that this statute of limitations applies to prosecutions for such conduct arising on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1226 VEH CD-EXAMS Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Requires every applicant for the renewal of a driver's license who is 79 years or older to renew in person. Requires every applicant for the renewal of a driver's license who is 87 years of age or or who is 75 years of age or older and holds a commercial driver's license to prove, by an actual demonstration, the applicant's ability to exercise reasonable care in the safe operation of a motor vehicle. Allows an immediate family member to submit information to the Secretary of State relative to the medical condition of a person if the condition interferes with the person's ability to operate a motor vehicle safely. Requires information to be submitted in writing in a manner and form approved by the Secretary and shall include the name of the person submitting the information. Prohibits the Secretary from accepting or acting on anonymous reports. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2026. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2667 IAPA-ADOPTION BY FILING Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. In provisions concerning required rules, provides that before filing a certified copy of a rule with the Secretary of State, an agency shall give at least 14 days' notice of its intended action to the general public. Provides that the agency shall accept comments from any interested persons. Provides that, after the notice period, the agency may make modifications to the proposed rule in response to any comment received and file a certified copy with the Secretary of State. Makes other changes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB0079 PEN CD-IMRF-RETURN TO SERVICE Amends the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Article of the Illinois Pension Code. In a provision concerning suspensions of retirement annuities during employment with a participating employer, provides that an annuitant receiving a sheriff's law enforcement employee annuity shall be considered a participating employee if the annuitant returns to work as a school security guard employed by a participating employer and works more than 999 hours annually. Effective immediately. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1316 SCH CD-GUN INCIDENT REPORTING Reinserts the contents of the bill, but provides that the principal or principal's designee (rather than the principal or principal's designee in coordination with the local law enforcement agency) shall attempt to contact (rather than meet with) the student's parent or guardian to ensure the student does not have access to a firearm. Effective immediately. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1648 PEN CD-FIRE-PAYMENT REDIRECTS Amends the Downstate Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a pensioner, annuitant, applicant for a refund, disability beneficiary, or other beneficiary does not have the right to transfer or assign his or her pension, annuity, refund, or disability benefit, or any part thereof, by mortgage or otherwise; except that an annuitant or disability beneficiary may direct, in writing, that a monthly payment be made to an association or organization with which the annuitant or disability beneficiary or the annuitant's or disability beneficiary's surviving spouse may be affiliated by virtue of his or her fire service or for hospitalization insurance purposes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2142 LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH Amends the Emergency Services Districts Act. Provides that, if a fire protection district provides ambulance service, then an emergency services district formed and operated solely to provide ambulance service may be formed in part or in whole within that fire protection district as long as (i) the board of trustees of the fire protection district adopts a resolution to cease its tax levy for emergency ambulance service under specified provisions of the Fire Protection District Act and (ii) the emergency services district is operating an ambulance service that serves the portion of the emergency services district located in the fire protection district. In provisions concerning the notice of a petition to form an emergency services district, provides that the notice shall be published at least once each week for 2 successive weeks (rather than 2 weeks) in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the proposed district. Provides that, if there is no newspaper of general circulation in the proposed district, then a copy of the notice shall be posted in at least 10 of the most public places in the proposed district at least 10 days before the hearing (rather than requiring a copy of the notice to be posted in at least 10 of the most public places in the proposed district at least 10 days before the hearing in all circumstances). Provides that the hearing shall be held at a time that allows a referendum to create the proposed district to appear on the ballot of the next general election. Removes provisions requiring the boundaries of the proposed district to be fixed by the court at the hearing. Removes language requiring the hearing to be held within 20 days after the petition is filed with the circuit clerk. Provides that the board of trustees of an emergency services district may, among other things, provide ambulance services to the emergency services district; borrow money; mortgage, pledge, or grant a security interest in any real or personal property of the district; and buy, sell, and own real estate for the purpose associated with the operation of the emergency services district. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2409 PFAS-FIREFIGHTING PPE Amends the PFAS Reduction Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, any person, firm, association, partnership, corporation, organization, joint venture, importer, or domestic distributor of firefighting agents or firefighting equipment that sells firefighting personal protective equipment containing PFAS chemicals to any person, local government, or State agency shall provide written notice to the purchaser at the time of sale which shall state: (i) that the firefighting personal protective equipment contains PFAS chemicals; and (ii) the reason PFAS chemicals are added to the equipment. Requires the seller and the purchaser of the equipment to retain a copy of the required notice on file for at least 3 years from the date of the purchase. Provides that, upon the request of the Agency, the seller shall furnish the notice, or written copies, and associated sales documentation to the Agency within 60 days of such request. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, a person that sells firefighting personal protective equipment to any person, local government, or State agency shall not manufacture, knowingly sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale, or distribute for use in the State any firefighting personal protective equipment containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. Defines terms. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2466 OPEN LANDS-GRANTS TO GOVTS Amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Provides that a distressed location project that is located within a distressed community shall be eligible for assistance of up to 100% for the acquisition of open space lands and for capital development and improvement proposals that are in conformity with the purposes of the Act. Specifies that a project that is located within a distressed community, regardless of whether the project is located within a distressed location, is eligible for assistance up to 90% for the acquisition of open space lands and for capital development and improvement proposals that are in conformity with the purposes of the Act. Provides that a distressed location project that is not located in a distressed community shall be eligible for assistance of up to 75% for the acquisition of open space lands and for capital development and improvement proposals that are in conformity with the purposes of the Act. Directs the Department of Natural Resources to prioritize the making of grants under the Act for projects that are located in distressed locations and distressed communities. Sets limits on the appropriated amounts that may be used for grants to distressed communities and distressed locations. Repeals a provision that required the Department of Natural Resources to prepare a Distressed Local Government Report. Repeals provisions that define terms. Adds other definitions. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Grants emergency rulemaking powers to the Department of Natural Resources. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2690 CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Changes the statute of limitations for grooming to provide that when the victim is under 17 years of age at the time of the offense, a prosecution for grooming may be commenced within 10 years after the victim or the person with a disability attains 17 years of age. Changes the name of the offense of child pornography to child sexual abuse material. Deletes references to criminal transmission of HIV in various statutes. In the Sex Offenses Article of the Criminal Code of 2012, provides a definition for "unable to give knowing consent" and changes the definition of "family member" to include a sibling and an accused who has resided in the household for at least 3 (rather than 6) months. Provides that a person commits sexual exploitation of a child if in the presence or virtual presence, or both, of a child and with knowledge that a child or one whom he or she believes to be a child would view his or her acts, that person knowingly entices, coerces, or persuades a child to participate in the production of the recording or memorializing a sexual act of persons ages 18 or older. Provides that a violation of this provision of sexual exploitation of a child is a Class 4 felony. Provides that a defendant, in order to commit grooming, must be 5 years or more older than the groomed child, or hold a position of trust, authority, or supervision in relation to the child at the time of the offense. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that the court may set any conditions it finds just and appropriate on the taking of testimony of a victim or witness who is under 18 years of age or an intellectually disabled person or a person affected by a developmental disability (rather than a victim who is a child under the age of 18 years or a moderately, severely, or profoundly intellectually disabled person or a person affected by a developmental disability) involving the use of a facility dog in any criminal proceeding. Makes other changes concerning the admissibility of evidence in cases involving involuntary servitude, involuntary sexual servitude of a minor, and trafficking in persons. Amends various Acts to change references from "child pornography" to "child sexual abuse material". Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2873 STALKING-HARASSMENT Amends the Stalking No Contact Order Act. Adds to the definition of "stalking" to include harassment that is conduct that is not necessary to accomplish a purpose that is reasonable under the circumstances, would cause a reasonable person emotional distress, and causes emotional distress to the petitioner. Creates a rebuttable presumption that the following conduct is presumed to cause emotional distress: (i) creating a disturbance at the petitioner's place of employment or school; (ii) repeatedly telephoning the petitioner's place of employment, home, or residence; (iii) repeatedly following the petitioner about in a public place or places; (iv) repeatedly keeping the petitioner under surveillance by remaining present outside his or her home, school, place of employment, vehicle, or other place occupied by the petitioner or by peering in the petitioner's windows; (v) threatening the safety of the petitioner's minor child or family member; or (vi) threatening physical force, confinement, or restraint on one or more occasions. Effective immediately. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3187 DCEO-VARIOUS Reinserts the provisions of the bill as amended by House Amendment No. 1. Makes changes concerning the repeal of the Good Samaritan Energy Trust Fund. Adds conforming changes concerning the repeal of the Illinois Emergency Employment Development Act. Effective immediately. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2323 HUMAN TRAFFICKING-VICTIMS Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Illinois Statewide Trauma-Informed Response to Human Trafficking Act. Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that the Department of Children and Family Services shall maintain a human trafficking unit to coordinate services, initiate prevention efforts, and provide access to resources for case-management staff to serve youth in care who have been determined to be victims of human trafficking or assessed to be at high risk of becoming a victim of human trafficking, as well as ensure a prompt response by the Department to recover youth in care in the custody of law enforcement. Provides that the Department shall incorporate services for all child trafficking victims into the community-based services provided by the Department. Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall develop a strategic plan, in consultation with advocates and survivors, to establish a statewide system of identification and response to survivors of human trafficking and recommended levels of funding for phase-in of comprehensive victim-centered, trauma-informed statewide services for victims of human trafficking, including adults and children, and to sex and labor trafficking victims and require victim-centered, trauma-informed human trafficking training for caseworkers, treatment providers, investigators, foster parents, and residential home personnel. Amends the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall develop a strategic plan to improve victim-centered, trauma-informed law enforcement response to victims of human trafficking across the State. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board shall work with the Illinois State Police, local law enforcement, victim-centered, trauma-informed human trafficking service providers, and survivor leaders to develop, curriculum standards for training on victim-centered, trauma-informed detection, investigation, and response to human trafficking victims certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board. Amends various other Acts concerning various agencies responsibilities of addressing human trafficking. Effective January 1, 2026. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2086 PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for taxable year 2025, the maximum income limitation for the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption is $75,000. Provides that, for taxable year 2026 and subsequent taxable years, the maximum income limitation shall be adjusted by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB1235 EPA-GREENHOUSE GASES Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Reverts provisions regarding greenhouse gases to the language existing before changes made by amendment under P.A. 102-662. Repeals a provision defining "clean energy". Effective immediately. In Committee
SB1234 ENERGY-GENERATION TASK FORCE Creates the Illinois Regional Generation Reliability Task Force Act. Sets forth findings of the General Assembly. Creates the Illinois Regional Generation Reliability Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall monitor the reliability of the Illinois power grid. Contains provisions concerning: the membership of the Task Force; duties of the Task Force; administrative support; and an annual report. Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Provides that the Carbon Capture Infrastructure Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury and shall be administered by the Illinois Power Agency. Provides that $10,000,000 shall be transferred from the Illinois Power Agency Renewable Energy Resources Fund to the Carbon Capture Infrastructure Fund. Provides that the Agency shall award grants from the fund to carbon producing power plants for the construction of new carbon capture storage systems. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Carbon Capture Infrastructure Fund. Effective immediately. In Committee
HB1149 HIGHER ED-FIREFIGHTER CREDIT Creates the Educational Credit for Firefighting Experience Act. Provides that before June 1, 2027, each institution of higher education shall adopt a policy regarding its awarding of academic credit for firefighter training considered applicable to the requirements of a student's certificate or degree program. Requires the policy to apply to any individual who is enrolled in the institution of higher education and who has completed a firefighting training course or program that meets certain requirements. Provides that each institution of higher education shall develop a procedure for receiving the necessary documentation, provide a copy of its policy to certain applicants, and develop and maintain a list of qualifying firefighting training courses and programs. Provides that each institution of higher education shall submit its policy for awarding academic credit to the Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Community College Board, if applicable, before June 30, 2027 and before June 30 of each year thereafter. Provides that the Board of Higher Education shall collect data in the Illinois Higher Education Information System on students who are firefighters to assess enrollment and completion outcomes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2340 WILDLIFE CD-LANDOWNER 20 ACRES Amends the Wildlife Code. In provisions regarding special deer, turkey, and combination hunting licenses, provides that Landowner Deer permits shall be issued without charge to (1) Illinois landowners residing in the State who own at least 20 acres in a county where the Department of Natural Resources has identified chronic wasting disease in the deer herd and who wish to hunt upon their land only; (2) resident tenants of at least 20 acres of commercial agricultural land in a county where the Department has identified chronic wasting disease in the deer herd where they will hunt and who wish to hunt upon the land they are tenants of only; and (3) persons with certain ownership interests regarding 20 acres of land in a county where the Department has identified chronic wasting disease in the deer herd and who wish to hunt on the relevant land only, with certain requirements. Requires rulemaking for fees and procedures with respect to nonresidents who own at least 20 acres of land. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2339 WILDLIFE CD-CHRONIC WASTING Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that, if the Department of Natural Resources is using its sharpshooting program to manage chronic wasting disease in a deer herd that is found in a specified area or county in the State and if no cases of that disease have been identified in that herd in the preceding 3 calendar years, then the Department shall end the use of that program to manage that disease in that area or county. Provides, however, that the program may be reinstituted within the area or county if chronic wasting disease is again identified in that herd. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1236 DCEO-BUSINESS ASSIST REFORM Amends the Business Assistance and Regulatory Reform Act. Modifies requirements concerning the Office of Business Permits and Regulatory Assistance. Provides that the Office shall implement reforms to improve interagency coordination and encourage expeditious permit issuance. Provides that the Office shall use information technology tools to track project schedules and metrics in order to improve transparency and accountability of the permitting process, reduce uncertainty and delays, and reduce costs and risks to taxpayers. Modifies and adds requirements concerning the expediting of permit reviews. Provides for the creation of an Interagency Permitting Advisory Committee. Provides additional requirements to improve the coordination of permit reviews. Defines terms. Makes other changes. In Committee
HB0054 SOIL HEALTH WEEK Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that first full week of March each year is designated as Soil Health Week to be observed throughout the State as a week to celebrate and raise awareness regarding the importance of soil health to Illinois agriculture and Illinois farmers. Effective immediately. Crossed Over
SB0208 $CAIRO PORT Makes appropriations to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Effective immediately. In Committee
SR0083 SOUTHWEST CONNECTOR COALITION Expresses support for the Southwest Connector Coalition's efforts to keep its expansion project moving forward and encourages its members to remain engaged in their efforts to improve Illinois. In Committee
SB2386 $DEPT AGR-FOOD INFRASTRUCTURE Appropriates $2,000,000 from the Local Food Infrastructure Grant Fund to the Department of Agriculture for the purpose of making grants under the Local Food Infrastructure Grant Program authorized by the Local Food Infrastructure Grant Act. Effective July 1, 2025. In Committee
SR0270 SOIL HEALTH WEEK Declares the first full week of March 2026 as Soil Health Week. Encourages schools, agricultural organizations, conservation groups, and communities to observe Soil Health Week through educational activities, outreach, and the promotion of soil stewardship practices. In Committee
SB1120 STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH Amends the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. In Committee
HB2371 DENTAL INSURANCE ASSIGNABILITY Creates the Patient Access to Pharmacy Protection Act. Provides that no person, including a pharmaceutical manufacturer, may deny, restrict, prohibit, condition, or otherwise interfere with, either directly or indirectly, the acquisition of a 340B drug by, or delivery of a 340B drug to, a 340B covered entity or a 340B contract pharmacy authorized to receive 340B drugs on behalf of the 340B covered entity unless the receipt is prohibited by federal law; impose any restriction on the ability of a 340B covered entity to contract with or designate a 340B contract pharmacy; or require or compel a 340B covered entity or 340B contract pharmacy to perform the specified actions. Provides that each individual transaction of 340B drugs that is subject to a prohibited act, as specified, shall constitute a separate violation of the Act. Sets forth provisions concerning reporting requirements for a 340B covered entity and the Department of Healthcare and Family Services; 340B prescription drug applicability; preventing duplication of 340B discounts; enforcement of the Act by the Attorney General; penalties; and preemption. Effective immediately. Crossed Over
HB1697 9-1-1 TELECOMMUNICATOR CPR Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Prescription Drug Affordability Act. Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Insurance shall use moneys deposited into the DCEO Projects Fund pursuant to specified provisions of the Illinois Insurance Code to make a grant to a statewide retail association representing pharmacies to promote access to pharmacies and pharmacist services. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Makes changes to defined terms in provisions concerning pharmacy benefit manager contracts. Provides that a pharmacy benefit manager or an affiliate acting on its behalf shall not conduct spread pricing, steer a covered individual, or limit a covered individual's access to drugs from a pharmacy or pharmacist enrolled with the health benefit plan under the terms offered to all pharmacies in the plan coverage area by designating the covered drug as a specialty drug contrary to the specified definition. Provides that a pharmacy benefit manager or affiliated rebate aggregator must remit no less than 100% of any amounts paid by a pharmaceutical manufacturer, wholesaler, or other distributor of a drug. Provides that the contract between the pharmacy benefit manager and the insurer or health benefit plan sponsor must allow and provide for the pharmacy benefit manager's compliance with an audit at least once per calendar year of the rebate and fee records remitted from a pharmacy benefit manager or its affiliated party to a health benefit plan. Provides that the changes made to provisions concerning pharmacy benefit manager contracts by the Act shall apply with respect to any health benefit plan that provides coverage for drugs that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. Sets forth provisions concerning pharmacy benefit manager reporting requirements. In provisions concerning pharmacy benefit manager licensure requirements, provides that on or before August 1, 2025, the pharmacy benefit manager shall submit a report to the Department that lists the name of each health benefit plan it administers, provides the number of covered individuals for each health benefit plan as of the date of submission, and provides the total covered individuals across all health benefit plans the pharmacy benefit manager administers. Provides that on or before September 1, 2025, a registered pharmacy benefit manager, as a condition of its authority to transact business in the State, must submit to the Department an amount equal to $15 or an alternate amount as determined by the Director by rule per covered individual enrolled by the pharmacy benefit manager in the State. Provides that on or before September 1, 2026 and each September 1 thereafter, payments submitted in provisions concerning pharmacy benefit manager licensure requirements shall be based on the number of covered individuals reported to the Department in specified provisions of the Illinois Insurance Code. Makes changes to provisions concerning examinations of registered pharmacy benefit managers. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Makes changes to provisions concerning critical access care pharmacies. In provisions concerning pharmacy benefits, provides that a pharmacy benefit manager must comply with all provisions of the Pharmacy Benefit Managers Article of the Illinois Insurance Code to the extent that the provisions do not prevent the application of any provision of the Article or applicable federal law. Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971 and the School Code to require coverage from specified provisions of the Illinois Insurance Code under the provisions of those Acts. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, the Unified Code of Corrections, and the County Jail Act to require specified contracts and pharmacy benefit manager activities to be subject to the Pharmacy Benefit Managers Article of the Illinois Insurance Code and the authority of the Director of Insurance to enforce those provisions. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2026, except that certain provisions are effective immediately. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3522 UNI DIRECT ADMISSION PROGRAM Creates the Public University Direct Admission Program Act. Provides that, beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year, the Board of Higher Education, in collaboration with the Illinois Community College Board, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, and the State Board of Education, shall establish and administer a direct admission program. Requires each public university in the direct admission program to identify and provide its grade point average standards for general admission for first time admission and for transfer students to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission by March 1 of each year. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026 and each July 1 thereafter, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall use data collected from school districts to determine which students meet the standards for general admission and provide the data to the Board of Higher Education. Provides that, beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year, the Board of Higher Education, in collaboration with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission and the State Board of Education, shall develop, in consultation with the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a preselection outreach campaign to encourage qualifying State high school juniors and seniors to apply to the University of Illinois at Chicago or the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Requires the Board of Higher Education to submit a report on the direct admission program and the preselection outreach campaign to the Governor and General Assembly by August 1, 2029 and each August 1 thereafter. Amends the School Code. Requires a school board to provide access to high school student directory information and each student's email address and grade point average to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, and each public institution of higher education for the purpose of informing students of educational and career opportunities. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2093 INC TX-PROP TX CREDIT Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the credit for residential real property taxes is refundable. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB2160 WILDLIFE CD-DEER HUNTING Amends the Human Services Act. Provides for grants to food banks for venison. Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides for an optional Hunter Food Bank Stamp to have hunters help end hunger in Illinois. In a provision regarding a separate harvest period for deer, directs the Department of Natural Resources to adopt rules that will cause a county to be open for hunting during the special harvest period if more than 5 deer removal permit requests were made in the county in the preceding year. Provides that, at the request of a landowner or tenant, the Department shall transfer to that individual an unused firearm deer permit from the regular season for the taking of deer to be used during the separate harvest period to hunt upon the individual's land only and for the taking of antlerless deer only, and that transferred permit shall be transferable in the same manner as permits under certain provisions regarding special deer, turkey, and combination hunting licenses for landowners. In a provision regarding authority to kill wildlife responsible for damage, provides that the holder of a deer removal permit issued by the Department may transfer the permit to any individual meeting certain requirements. Provides that the Department shall make publicly available on its website applications for deer removal permits and instructions on how to apply for those permits. Provides that the Department shall acknowledge receipt of each application for a deer removal permit within one business day, complete any investigation required, and issue or deny the requested deer removal permit within 5 business days. Provides that, in the event of failure to deny an application for a deer removal permit within 5 business days, the application shall be deemed approved. Provides that a deer removal permit issued by the Department is valid from the date of its issuance until December 31 of the same calendar year. Makes technical changes. Makes conforming changes in the State Finance Act. In Committee
SB2387 AGRICULTURAL LAND CONSERVATION Creates the Agricultural Land Conservation Act. Makes findings. Defines terms. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, a Farmland Conversion Fee shall be paid by the buyer or lessee in a transaction for any agricultural land that will be removed from production for the specific purpose to develop solar farms, wind farms, industrial parks, commercial areas, single and multiple family dwellings, or any other use that removes agricultural land from production, with certain requirements, of between $700 and $900 per acre, according to the amount of acres. Provides for certain exemptions. Provides for remittance to and collection by the Department of Revenue, with rulemaking required. Creates the Farmland Conversion Fee Fund as a special fund in the State treasury, with certain requirements. Provides that certain amounts must be expended from the Fund for certain purposes. Provides that all State real property being used in the commercial production of agricultural commodities shall use an established metric for the purpose of advancing adoption of conservation practices, with certain requirements. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB0267 SEX OFFEND REG-HUM TRAFFICKING Amends the Sex Offender Registration Act. Provides that "sex offense" includes a violation or attempted violation of: (1) involuntary servitude, provided the offense was for commercial sexual activity, a sexually explicit performance, or other sexual services; (2) involuntary sexual servitude of a minor; or (3) trafficking in persons, provided the offense was for commercial sexual activity, a sexually explicit performance, or other sexual services. In Committee
SB1390 DHFS-MCO-PBM-CONTRACTS Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall not enter into a contract with a managed care organization that relies on a pharmacy benefit manager that does not do the following: (i) utilize a pharmacy reimbursement methodology of the lesser of national average drug acquisition cost plus a professional dispensing fee as determined by the Department, the wholesale acquisition cost plus a professional dispensing fee as determined by the Department, or the usual and customary charge by the pharmacy; (ii) reimburse for a legally valid claim at a rate not less than the rate in effect at the time the original claim adjudication was submitted at the point of sale; (iii) agree to move to a transparent pass-through pricing model, in which the pharmacy benefit manager discloses the administrative fee as a percentage of the professional dispensing costs to the Department; (iv) agree to not create new pharmacy administration fees and to not increase current fees more than the rate of inflation; and (v) agree to not terminate an existing contract with a pharmacy licensed under the Pharmacy Practice Act for the sole reason of the additional professional dispensing fee authorized under item (i). Requires each pharmacy benefit manager that receives reimbursement for medical services, either directly or through a Medicaid managed care health plan, to submit by January 15, 2027, and each January 15 thereafter, certain data and information to the Department for the previous fiscal year, including: (1) the total number of prescriptions that were dispensed; (2) the aggregate wholesale acquisition cost for each drug on its formulary; (3) the aggregate amount of rebates, discounts, and price concessions that the pharmacy benefit manager received for each drug on its formulary; (4) the aggregate amount of administrative fees that the pharmacy benefit manager received from all pharmaceutical manufacturers; and (5) any other information considered necessary by the Department. Requires the Department to submit such data and information to the General Assembly and to the Governor's Office of Management and Budget. Provides that such information is confidential and not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. In Committee
SB2277 INC TX-CHILD CARE Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2025, the credit for employee child care shall be in an amount equal to: (1) 50% of the start-up costs expended by the corporate taxpayer to provide a child care facility for the children of its employees; and (2) 20% of the annual amount paid by the corporate taxpayer to (i) provide an on-site child care facility for the children of its employees, (ii) provide child care offsite for the children of its employees, or (iii) a combination of (i) and (ii) (currently, 30% of the start-up costs and 5% of the annual amount paid by the taxpayer in providing the child care facility). Provides that the taxpayer may coordinate with an independent child care facility to provide care for the children of employees. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB0709 REGULATION-TECH Amends the Residential Mortgage License Act of 1987. Makes a technical change in the Section concerning the short title of the Act. In Committee
SB2385 PATIENT ACCESS 340B PHARMACY Creates the Patient Access to Pharmacy Protection Act. Defines terms. Provides that no person, including a pharmaceutical manufacturer, may deny, restrict, prohibit, condition, or otherwise interfere with, either directly or indirectly, the acquisition of a 340B drug by, or delivery of a 340B drug to, a 340B covered entity or a 340B contract pharmacy authorized to receive 340B drugs on behalf of the 340B covered entity unless such receipt is prohibited by federal law. Provides that no person, including a pharmaceutical manufacturer, may impose any restriction on the ability of a 340B covered entity to contract with or designate a 340B contract pharmacy including restrictions relating to the number, location, ownership, or type of 340B contract pharmacy. Provides that no person, including a pharmaceutical manufacturer, may require or compel a 340B covered entity or 340B contract pharmacy to submit or otherwise provide ingredient cost or pricing data pertinent to 340B drugs unless required by State or federal law; institute requirements in any way relating to how a 340B covered entity manages its inventory of 340B drugs that are not required by a State or federal agency, including requirements relating to the frequency or scope of audits of inventory management systems of a 340B covered entity or a 340B contract pharmacy; or submit data or information that is not required by State or federal law as a condition for a 340B covered entity, its 340B contract pharmacy, or a location otherwise authorized by a 340B covered entity to receive 340B drugs. Sets forth provisions concerning enforcement of this Act; preemption of this Act; and severability of this Act. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB1406 USE/OCC TX-AIRCRAFT Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, for aircraft purchased on or after January 1, 2025, "use as rolling stock moving in interstate commerce" occurs when, during a 24-month period (currently, a 12-month period), the rolling stock has carried persons or property for hire in interstate commerce for more than 50% of its total trips for that period or for more than 50% of its total miles for that period. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB1405 PROP TX-POLICE AND FIRE Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates a homestead exemption in the amount of a reduction of $5,000 from the equalized assessed value of property of the surviving spouse of a police officer or firefighter who is killed in the line of duty. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB2237 CTY CD-OFFICER COMPENSATION Amends the Counties Code. Provides that, in addition to but separate and apart from the compensation otherwise provided in the Code, the county clerk of each county, the recorder of each county, and the chief clerk of each county board of election commissioners shall receive an annual award of $13,000 for calendar year 2025, $14,000 for calendar year 2026, and $15,000 for calendar year 2027 and for each calendar year thereafter (rather than a $6,500 award per year). Effective immediately. In Committee
SB1719 LOC GOV-ELECTRONIC RECORDS Amends the Local Records Act. Provides that a unit of local government required to store public records under the Act may satisfy the requirements of the Act by storing the public records in an electronic form. In Committee
SB2382 INC TX-DONATIONS OF PROPERTY Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for a taxpayer that makes a qualified donation of real property during the taxable year to an employer that will use the property for the purpose of providing onsite child care to its employees. Provides that the credit shall be in an amount equal to the fair market value of the property, as determined by the Department of Revenue by rule. In Committee
SB1773 CONTROLLED SUB-FENTANYL Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Makes structural and other changes to the list of controlled substances. Adds xylazine as a Class III controlled substance. Defines "isomer". Effective January 1, 2026. Crossed Over
SJR0013 LIBRARY ACCESS TASK FORCE Creates the University Library & Professional Librarian Access & Transparency Task Force to examine the current state of libraries and professional librarianship on Illinois public university campuses and present a recommendation to the General Assembly to ensure that public academic libraries and the educational services provided by professional librarian faculty remains a viable and healthy benefit to Illinois students. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SJR0031 MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY-SUPPORT Reaffirms a dedication to supporting the efforts of small and midsize manufacturers across Illinois. Urges the small and the midsize manufacturing industries and other relevant stakeholders to form a task force to develop meaningful recommendations for addressing the needs of small and midsize manufacturers in Illinois. Reaffirms a commitment to championing initiatives that ensure the success of small and midsize manufacturers in Illinois. Crossed Over
SB0160 TWP CODE-SOLAR/WIND FACILITIES Amends the Township Code. Provides that a township may regulate commercial wind energy facilities, commercial solar energy facilities, or both. Provides that a township may use any of its zoning powers in the regulation of commercial wind energy facilities and commercial solar energy facilities and may prohibit commercial wind energy facilities, commercial solar energy facilities, or both. Provides that a township's regulations over commercial wind energy facilities and commercial solar energy facilities shall prevail over county regulations but not over municipal regulations. Defines terms. Amends the Renewable Energy Facilities Agricultural Impact Mitigation Act making conforming changes. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB1337 FIREARM DEALER LIC CERT-REPEAL Repeals the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act. Amends the Gun Trafficking Information Act, the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Illinois Procurement Code, and the Criminal Code of 2012 to make conforming changes. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB1569 CONT SUB-FETYNAL-PENALTIES Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Changes from 3 years to 5 years the added sentence for the knowing manufacture or delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance when the substance containing the controlled substance contains any amount of fentanyl. Provides that excluding violations of the Act when the controlled substance is fentanyl, for any person sentenced to a term of imprisonment with respect to violations of the knowing possession of a controlled substance, when the substance containing the controlled substance contains any amount of fentanyl, 3 years shall be added to the term of imprisonment imposed by the court, and the maximum sentence for the offense shall be increased by 3 years. In Committee
SB1334 FIREARM OWNERS ID-18 YRS Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Lowers the minimum age in which a person who is not an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces or the Illinois National Guard may apply for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card without parental or legal guardian consent from 21 years of age to 18 years of age. Provides that an applicant who is 18 (rather than 21) years of age or older seeking a religious exemption to the photograph requirement must furnish with the application an approved copy of United States Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Form 4029. In Committee
SB1336 CONCEAL CARRY-TRANSPORT-PARKS Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the prohibition against a licensee carrying a firearm into any building, parking area, or portion of a building under the control of an officer of the executive or legislative branch of government does not apply to any rest areas under the control of the Department of Transportation or to buildings located in rest areas under the control of the Department of Transportation. Eliminates a provision that a licensee shall not knowingly carry a firearm on any bus, train, or form of transportation paid for in whole or in part with public funds, and any building, real property, and parking area under the control of a public transportation facility paid for in whole or in part with public funds. Eliminates a provision that a licensee shall not knowingly carry a firearm in any public park, athletic area, or athletic facility under the control of a municipality or park district. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB1332 CONCEAL CARRY-TRANSPORT-PARKS Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the prohibition against a licensee carrying a firearm into any building, parking area, or portion of a building under the control of an officer of the executive or legislative branch of government does not apply to any rest areas under the control of the Department of Transportation or to buildings located in rest areas under the control of the Department of Transportation. Eliminates a provision that a licensee shall not knowingly carry a firearm on any bus, train, or form of transportation paid for in whole or in part with public funds, and any building, real property, and parking area under the control of a public transportation facility paid for in whole or in part with public funds. Eliminates a provision that a licensee shall not knowingly carry a firearm in any public park, athletic area, or athletic facility under the control of a municipality or park district. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB1333 CONCEALED CARRY-RECIPROCITY Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall recognize a concealed carry permit or license issued to a person age 21 years of age or older: (i) by a state whose requirements to obtain a permit or license are substantially similar to the training requirements under the Act or (ii) by any contiguous state with which Illinois has entered into a reciprocal agreement. Provides that a nonresident is subject to the same laws and restrictions as a license holder under the Act. Provides that if a resident of another state who is permitted to carry under this provision establishes legal residence in this State, the license or permit shall be valid in this State for 90 days following the date on which the holder of the license or permit establishes legal residence in this State. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB1335 FOID-RENEWAL Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that if the Illinois State Police fails to renew a Firearm Owner's Identification Card within 60 business days, provided the applicant submitted his or her renewal application prior to the expiration of his or her Firearm Owner's Identification Card, the renewal application for the Firearm Owner's Identification Card shall be granted unless subject to revocation or suspension. Provides that failure of the Illinois State Police to approve or deny an application or renew an application within the time frames under these provisions shall constitute a civil violation, and in addition to any other penalty provided by law, may incur a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $500 for each violation and, in the case of a continuing violation, every day such violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation. Provides that penalties shall be collected by the State Treasurer, who shall deposit the money into the General Revenue Fund. In Committee
SB1688 ESTATE TAX-SPECIAL USE Amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Makes certain changes concerning 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". In Committee
SB0139 ESTATE TAX-EXCLUSION AMOUNT Amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Provides that, for persons dying on or after January 1, 2026, the exclusion amount shall be the applicable exclusion amount calculated under Section 2010 of the Internal Revenue Code as that Section exists on the effective date of the amendatory Act, including the inflation adjustment and including any deceased spousal unused exclusion amount (currently, the exclusion amount for Illinois estate tax purposes is $4,000,000). Effective immediately. In Committee
SB0134 ESTATE TAX-SPOUSAL EXCLUSION Amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Provides that, for persons dying on or after January 1, 2026, if a valid election has been made under the Internal Revenue Code allowing a person to take into account a federal deceased spousal unused exclusion amount for the purposes of calculating the person's federal estate tax, then the person's Illinois exclusion amount shall include the Illinois deceased spousal unused exclusion amount for the deceased spouse with respect to whom the federal election was made. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB1828 ESTATE TAX-REPEAL Amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Provides that no tax shall be imposed under the Act for persons dying on or after the effective date or for transfers made on or after the effective date. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB1599 ELECTRONIC FILING-CHARITIES Amends the Solicitation of Charity Act and the Charitable Trust Act. Requires the Attorney General to accept reports that are required under these Acts electronically. Effective immediately. Crossed Over
SJR0033 DENY-SCHOOL CODE WAIVER Denies the request made by Cairo Unit School District 1 with respect to Limitation of Administrative Costs, identified in the report filed by the State Board of Education as request W100-7446. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1420 LOCAL HEALTH DEPT-RMSF Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall adopt rules requiring a local health department to make public announcements for the purpose of informing the general public when a positive case of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is detected within a county or area under the local health department's jurisdiction. Crossed Over
SR0284 MEMORIAL-BRANTLY R. BIGGS Mourns the passing of Brantly Russell Biggs. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0288 MEMORIAL-WILLIAM JEFFREY MINOR Mourns the passing of William Jeffrey "Jeff" Minor of Eldorado. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0285 MEMORIAL-JACK D. GLASS Mourns the passing of Jack Dale Glass of Metropolis. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0286 MEMORIAL-JOHN A. GUYNN Mourns the death of John A. Guynn of Massac County. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0289 MEMORIAL-L. DON POWELL Mourns the death of Lowell Don Powell of rural Ozark. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0280 MEMORIAL-JAMES A. WRIGHT Mourns the death of James A. "Jim" Wright of Ware. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0282 MEMORIAL-DEBBY A. TADLOCK Mourns the death of Debby Ann (Freyenberger) Tadlock of Marion, formerly of Union County. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0281 MEMORIAL-RALPH E. GLASFORD Mourns the death of Ralph E. Glasford of Anna. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0287 MEMORIAL-RAY E. BEBOUT Mourns the death of Ray Edward "Bud" Bebout of Harrisburg. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0283 MEMORIAL-KELLY M. NICHOLS Mourns the death of Kelly Maria Nichols of Herrin. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0116 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE States that the new Department of Early Childhood and its planning process should prioritize appropriate attention to the facilities needs of our State's mixed-delivery system of early care and education. Additionally states that the State should move expeditiously to award its remaining Early Childhood Construction Grant monies to qualified applicants, to assist providers of critical birth-to-five programs in meeting their growing building-and-repair demands. Finally states that the State should also move as quickly as feasible to replenish Early Childhood Construction Grant resources to help Illinois achieve the long-term vision of the bipartisan Funding Commission for making services "simpler, better, fairer" for young children, their families, and communities statewide. In Committee
SR0114 PROGRESSIVE INCOME TAX-OPPOSE Opposes a progressive income tax in Illinois. Opposes the reconsideration by the Illinois General Assembly of any constitutional amendment intended to change the flat-rate income tax language of subsection (a) of Section 3 of Article IX of the Constitution of Illinois. In Committee
SB1121 STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH Amends the New Harmony Bridge Authority Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. In Committee
HB1341 CD CORR-TAMMS REPURPOSE Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Creates the Tamms Minimum Security Unit Task Force. Provides for membership on the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall study the subject of a practical, efficient, and beneficial repurposing of the Tamms Minimum Security Unit and its property for the benefit of the public, including the possibility of providing mental health services, health services, public safety, law enforcement training purposes, fire services, medical training and any other option for repurposing that the Task Force deems appropriate. Provides that each member of the Task Force shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Task Force shall meet 2 times per year or at the call of the Chairperson. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall provide administrative support to the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2025 with its recommendations and is dissolved on January 1, 2026. Repeals these provisions on January 1, 2026. Effective immediately. Crossed Over
SR0215 LINEWORKER APPRECIATION DAY Declares April 18, 2025 as Lineworker Appreciation Day in the State of Illinois. Urges all Illinoisans to join the Senate in applauding the hard work, dedication, and bravery of the State's lineworkers. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0280 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES-FENTANYL Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that in addition to any other penalties provided by law, a person unlawfully selling or dispensing any scheduled drug containing a detectable amount of fentanyl is guilty of a Class X felony and shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than 9 years and not more than 40 years or fined not more than $250,000, or both. Provides that it shall be a Class 1 felony for which a fine not to exceed $100,000 may be imposed for any person to knowingly use an electronic communication device in the furtherance of controlled substance trafficking involving a substance containing any amount of fentanyl. Provides that this penalty shall be in addition to any other penalties imposed by law. Defines "electronic communication device". In Committee
SB1570 KRATOM SALES&POSSESSION Amends the Kratom Control Act. Provides that a person (rather than a minor under 18 years of age) shall not knowingly purchase or possess any product containing any quantity of Kratom. Provides that a person shall not knowingly sell, buy for, distribute samples of, or furnish any product containing any quantity of Kratom to any person (rather than a minor under 18 years of age). Provides that a violation is a Class B misdemeanor. Provides that the knowing sale, buying for, distributing samples of, or furnishing any product containing any quantity of Kratom is a Class B misdemeanor for which the offender shall be fined an amount of not less than $500. In Committee
SB2422 WILDLIFE CD-LANDOWNER Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that deer, turkey, and combination permits shall be issued to specified Illinois resident landowners and tenants without charge. Provides that the total number of deer, turkey, and combination permits that may be issued by the Department of Natural Resources shall be set by rule. Defines terms and adds tenants, bona fide current income beneficiaries of a trust, and bona fide landowners to certain provisions. Requires permits under the amendatory Act to be on a hunter's person at all times while hunting. In Committee
SB2248 TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCT-DELIVERY Amends the Innovations for Transportation Infrastructure Act. Provides that the Department of Transportation or the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority may use the design-build project delivery method for transportation facilities if the capital costs for transportation facilities delivered utilizing the design-build project delivery method or Construction Manager/General Contractor project delivery method or Alternative Technical Concepts in a design-bid-build project delivery method do not for transportation facilities delivered by the Department, exceed the value of 20% of the projects annually programmed in (rather than $400 million of contracts awarded during) the Department's multi-year highway improvement program on an annual basis (rather than for any 5-year period). Removes language that provides that notwithstanding any other law, and as authority supplemental to its existing powers, the Department may use the Construction Manager/General Contractor project delivery method for up to 2 transportation facilities per year. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB1572 CRIM CD-HUMAN TRAFFICKING Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Increases by one class, the penalties for trafficking in persons, involuntary servitude, and involuntary sexual servitude of a minor. Provides that if the penalty is a Class X felony, provides that the penalty is a Class X felony for which the person shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than 9 years and not exceeding 45 years. In Committee
SB2361 HUMAN TRAFFICKING Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Includes, in the minimum curriculum for police training schools, training in investigating domestic minor sex trafficking. Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Provides that a child shall be considered abused regardless of the perpetrator of the abuse if the child is a human trafficking victim. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides for immediate expungement of juvenile court and law enforcement records of minors who are human trafficking victims involved in prostitution. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Deletes a provision that provides that commercial sexual activity and sexually-explicit performances are forms of activities that are "services" under the human trafficking statute. Provides that involuntary sexual servitude of a minor includes purchasing sexual services of the minor whether from the trafficker or minor. Provides that it is not a defense to involuntary sexual servitude of a minor that the accused reasonably believed the trafficking victim to be 18 years of age or over. Eliminates other mistake of age defenses concerning grooming and patronizing a minor engaged in prostitution. Provides that a person who is a victim of involuntary sexual servitude of a minor is deemed a crime victim and is eligible for protections afforded to crime victims. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 to permit a motion to vacate an adjudication of delinquency of a human trafficking victim who engaged in prostitution. Amends the Sex Offender Registration Act. Makes violations concerning trafficking in persons, involuntary servitude, and related offenses registrable offenses under the Act. Amends the Crime Victims Compensation Act to provide that a trafficking victim who is under 18 years of age is not subject to the filing requirements of the Act and is not subject to the eligibility requirements of the Act. In Committee
SB0098 SCH CD-EXPEL STU-SEX VIOLENCE Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning a school board's suspension or expulsion of pupils, provides that a student who is determined to have committed sexual violence, sexual assault, or sexual activity with an individual without the individual's consent at a school, a school-sponsored activity or event, or any activity or event that bears a reasonable relationship to school shall be expelled for a period of not less than one year. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB0056 PAID LEAVE-TEMPORARY AG WORKER Amends the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Provides that the definition of "employee" does not include a worker participating in the H-2A temporary agricultural program. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB1404 ACCESS TO NUTRITION PROGRAM Amends the Department of Agriculture Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall conduct an access to nutritious food program to establish and operate projects and strategies within food deserts that focus on: (1) distribution of fresh and nutritious food; and (2) education in food preparation and nutrition. Provides that the Department shall promote the sharing of information concerning best practices and programs, including specified projects, that have proven to be effective in improving distribution of fresh and nutritious food and education in food preparation and nutrition. Provides that the Department shall convene an annual meeting of nonprofit organizations and other interested parties to share best practices and information on programs, including specified projects, that have proven to be effective in improving distribution of fresh and nutritious food and education in food preparation and nutrition. Defines "food desert" and "program". In Committee
SB1403 IDNR-DEER SEASON REVIEW Amends the Wildlife Code. Requires the Department of Natural Resources to review existing rules and regulations governing deer management in a specified area of Southern Illinois and to alter the rules and regulations to address increasing economic damages and public safety concerns in that area of the State. Effective Immediately. In Committee
SB0157 EPA-PHOTOVOLTAIC DUMP Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2028, no person may knowingly cause or allow the mixing of a photovoltaic module with municipal waste that is intended for disposal at a landfill. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2028, no person may knowingly cause or allow the disposal of a photovoltaic module in a sanitary landfill. Defines "consumer electronic device" and "photovoltaic module". Effective January 1, 2027. In Committee
SB1699 NONCITIZEN COST TRANSPARENCY Creates the Noncitizen Population Spending Transparency Act. Provides that the Department of Human Services, in collaboration with relevant State agencies, shall prepare an annual report identifying all State spending on services and resources for noncitizen and asylum-seeking populations. Sets forth reporting requirements. Provides that, on or before November 15, 2025, and each year thereafter, the Department of Human Services shall submit the report to the General Assembly. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall post and maintain the report on its publicly available website. Provides that the Department of Human Services is authorized to coordinate efforts with other State agencies to prepare and submit a cohesive report for the General Assembly. Amends the State Budget Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that, beginning with budgets prepared for fiscal year 2027, the budgets submitted by the Governor and appropriations made by the General Assembly for all executive branch State agencies must include a detailed accounting of all proposed spending on noncitizen and asylum-seeking populations. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB1693 COM COL-CHICAGO-ELECT BOARD Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides for the election (rather than appointment) of the board of trustees of the City Colleges of Chicago beginning with the 2027 consolidated election. Provides that the City of Chicago shall be subdivided into 20 trustee districts by the General Assembly for seats on the board of trustees, in addition to one at-large trustee. Makes related changes. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB1283 CORONER REPORT-FENTANYL DEATHS Amends the Coroner Division of the Counties Code. In provisions regarding preliminary investigations where a drug overdose is determined to be the cause or a contributing factor in a death, modifies the definition of "overdose" to exclude death caused by fentanyl, which shall be considered poisoning. Provides that, in every case in which fentanyl is determined to be the cause or a contributing factor in the death, the coroner or medical examiner shall report the death to the Department of Public Health as "fentanyl poisoning". Provides that, in the monthly report of overdose deaths, the Department shall also report on fentanyl poisoning deaths. In Committee
SB0113 CRIM PRO-PRETRIAL DETENT-PROOF Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that notwithstanding any other provisions of the Code, if the defendant is charged with a violation of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act involving the manufacture or delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver, a controlled substance, a counterfeit substance, or controlled substance analog of 15 grams or more of a substance containing fentanyl, or an analog thereof, then the burden of proof is on the defendant to show by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant's pretrial release does not pose a real and present threat to the safety of any person or persons or the community, based on the specific articulable facts of the case. In Committee
SB0165 ULTRASOUND OPPORTUNITY ACT Creates the Ultrasound Opportunity Act. Sets forth legislative findings and definitions. Provides that at any facility where abortions are performed, the physician who is to perform the abortion, the referring physician, or another qualified person working in conjunction with either physician shall offer any woman seeking an abortion after 8 weeks of gestation an opportunity to receive and view an active ultrasound of her unborn child by someone qualified to perform ultrasounds at the facility, or at a facility listed in a listing of local ultrasound providers provided by the facility, prior to the woman having any part of an abortion performed or induced and prior to the administration of any anesthesia or medication in preparation for the abortion. Provides that the requirements of the Act shall not apply when, in the medical judgment of the physician performing or inducing the abortion, there exists a medical emergency. Contains a severability provision. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB0168 SCH CD&CRIM CD-ABUSE-EDUCATOR Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning the conviction of certain offenses as grounds for disqualification for licensure or suspension or revocation of a license, includes in the definition of "sex or other offense" abuse by an educator or authority figure as defined in the Criminal Code of 2012. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of abuse by an educator or authority figure. Provides that a person commits the offense if that person is an educator or authority figure at the school, the student is at least 18 years of age but under 23 years of age, the person is at least 4 years older than the student and holds or held within the previous year a position of trust, authority, or supervision in relation to the student in connection with an educational or extracurricular program or activity, and the person either: (1) commits an act of sexual conduct with the student; or (2) commits an act of sexual penetration with the student. Provides that abuse by an educator or authority figure involving sexual conduct is a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense or if there is more than one victim. Provides that abuse by an educator or authority figure involving sexual penetration is a Class 4 felony for the first offense and a Class 3 felony for a second or subsequent offense or if there is more than one victim. Provides that consent of the victim is not a defense to abuse by an educator or authority figure. Defines "authority figure" and "educator". In Committee
SR0065 MEMORIAL-CARROLL PHELPS, PH.D. Mourns the passing of Carroll Ray Phelps, Ph.D. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0064 MEMORIAL-HAROLD A. STEWART Mourns the death of Harold Alexander "Sandy" Stewart of Murphysboro. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0091 MEMORIAL-J. SAM GARNATI Mourns the passing of J. Sam Garnati of Herrin. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0088 MEMORIAL-JOAN C. EDWARDS Mourns the passing of Joan Cavaness (Graves) Edwards of Anna. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0090 MEMORIAL-CHERYL L. SHULTZ Mourns the passing of Cheryl Lynn (Dolderer) Shultz of Harrisburg. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0085 MEMORIAL-JASON R. MCHUGHS Mourns the death of Jason R. McHughs of Elco. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0092 MEMORIAL-BETTY K. SPECK Mourns the death of Betty K. Speck of Pope County. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0086 MEMORIAL-LARRY L. WENGER Mourns the death of Larry L. Wenger of Smithton. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0087 MEMORIAL-JAMES B. BLEYER Mourns the death of James Bottomley "Jim" Bleyer. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0093 MEMORIAL-DIANE M. MCCLELAND Mourns the death of Diane Marie (Flamm) McCleland. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0084 MEMORIAL-GENE A. TROUTMAN Mourns the death of Gene Austin Troutman of Vienna. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0089 MEMORIAL-DANIEL W. EDMONDS JR. Mourns the passing of Daniel Wilford Edmonds Jr. of Ozark. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0101 MEMORIAL-RONALD GAYLE BITTLE Mourns the death Ronald Gayle Bittle, Ph.D. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0094 MEMORIAL-DAVID L. MASON Mourns the death of David L. Mason of Metropolis. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1402 IDNR-SAHARA WOODS ACT Creates the Department of Natural Resources Sahara Woods State Recreation Area Act. Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to enter into a public-private agreement to develop, construct, finance, lease, manage, and operate campground facilities at Sahara Woods State Recreation Area. Authorizes the Director of Natural Resources to enter into discussions with interested persons prior to soliciting requests for proposals. Directs the Department to comply with specified provisions of the Illinois Procurement Code. Describes the request-for-proposal process that is to be employed. Contains provisions concerning the payment of prevailing wages and the use of project labor agreements. Specifies that the term of any public-private agreement entered into under the Act shall be no less than 25 years and no more than 99 years. Defines terms. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB1338 CD CORR-TAMMS REPURPOSE Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Creates the Tamms Minimum Security Unit Task Force. Provides for membership on the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall study the subject of a practical, efficient, and beneficial repurposing of the Tamms Minimum Security Unit and its property for the benefit of the public, including the possibility of providing mental health services, health services, public safety, law enforcement training purposes, fire services, medical training and any other option for repurposing that the Task Force deems appropriate. Provides that each member of the Task Force shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Task Force shall meet 2 times per year or at the call of the Chairperson. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall provide administrative support to the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2026 with its recommendations and is dissolved on January 1, 2027. Repeals these provisions on January 1, 2028. Effective immediately. In Committee
SB1340 MANUFACTURING-ENERGY-EXEMPTION Amends the Gas Use Tax Law. Exempts certain business enterprises from taxation under the Act. Amends the Gas Revenue Tax Act. Provides that the definition of "gross receipts" does not include consideration received from certain business enterprises. Amends the Electricity Excise Tax Law. Provides that the tax under the Act is not imposed with respect to any use by the purchaser in the process of manufacturing or assembling tangible personal property for wholesale or for retail sale or lease. Effective immediately. In Committee
SJR0004 TROOPER DUNBAR MEMORIAL HWY Designates Illinois Route 37 north of the City of Benton and south of Lake Benton Road as the "Trooper Frank R. Dunbar Memorial Highway". In Committee
SJR0003 J. CLAUSSEN MEMORIAL HIGHWAY Designates the portion of Illinois Route 3 between mile marker 20 and mile marker 22, near Rockwood, as the "1LT James F. Claussen Memorial Highway". In Committee
SB0210 DFPR-LICENSE EXTENSION Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that for any license of a health care professional that expires during a public health emergency declared by the Governor, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall extend the expiration date of that license by 3 months. Provides that the fees for renewal of that license and the expiration date of the renewed license shall be the same fees and expiration date as though the license was renewed on the original expiration date. Defines "health care professional". Effective immediately. In Committee
SB0037 DAY&TEMPORARY LABOR SERVICES Amends the Day and Temporary Labor Services Act. Removes a provision that requires a day and temporary labor agency to provide a day or temporary laborer who is assigned to work and performs work at the same third party client for more than 720 hours within a 12-month period substantially similar benefits to the job classification of employees performing the same or substantially similar work on jobs and performed under similar working conditions. Provides that, before the assignment of an employee to a worksite employer, a day and temporary labor service agency must notify a day or temporary laborer of any safety and health training that the day and temporary labor service agency or the third party client are responsible for providing to the day or temporary laborer, including any training required by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration. Provides that the definition of "day and temporary labor service agency" does not include a person or entity who employs laborers that require specialized training or education, including, but not limited to, machine operators, machine maintenance technicians, or quality technicians. Provides that the definition of "day and temporary labor service agency" does not include a staffing and recruiting agency. Defines "staffing and recruiting agency". Provides that the amended version of Public Act 103-427 takes effect on and after January 1, 2027. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. In Committee
Bill Bill Name Motion Vote Date Vote
HB1075 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION ACT Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
HB0742 REGULATION-TECH Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
HB0850 SAFETY-TECH Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
HB1224 GOVT CONTRACT RETAINAGE Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB0039 VETS-TINY HOMES-EV EXEMPTION Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB0073 BABY FOODS-TOXIC HEAVY METALS Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB0071 IEMA-SCHOOL SAFETY Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB0058 DCEO-REGIONAL MANUFACTURING Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
HB1373 PEACE OFFICER&FIREARMS-ETRACE Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
SB0189 SWIMMING POOL-EQUIPMENT Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB0103 ADOPTION ACT Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
HB1505 IL RACING BOARD-VARIOUS Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
HB1607 ELIMINATE FOOD DESERTS Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB0328 CIVIL LAW-TECH Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
SB0407 EDUCATION-TECH Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB0408 EDUCATION-TECH Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB0637 LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB0405 EDUCATION-TECH Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
SB1181 PUBLIC EXPRESSION PROTECTION Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
SB0314 BUSINESS-TECH Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
HB1823 COURT REVIEW-PERMANENCY HEARNG Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1346 MANAGED CARE & INSURANCE CARDS Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1344 WORK COMP-TIMING REQUIRED Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1343 CMS-PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1261 IHDA-HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAMS Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SJR0013 LIBRARY ACCESS TASK FORCE Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
HB1866 NEXT GEN 9-1-1 IMPLEMENTATION Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1523 CTY CD-DEED VERIFICATION Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1583 SCH CD-SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1583 SCH CD-SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1602 SEXUAL ASSAULT TREATMENT Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1605 SCH CD-REQ HIGH SCHOOL COURSE Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1548 AMBER ALERTS-DISABLED PERSONS Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
HB2682 TANF-FAMILY VIOLENCE OPTION Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
HB2755 REVENUE-VARIOUS Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
HB2771 DPH-CERTIFICATE FEES Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1672 SCH CD-EARLY LITERACY-SCREEN Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1740 SCH CD-MANDATES-REORGANIZE Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
SB1740 SCH CD-MANDATES-REORGANIZE Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
SB1740 SCH CD-MANDATES-REORGANIZE Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
HB2978 NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE LEAVE Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
HB3078 DHS-HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
SB1920 SCH CD-ASL IMPLEMENTATION Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1922 VEHICLE CD-EMERGENCY VEHICLE Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1947 SCH CD-EDUCATOR LICENSURE-MISC Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1941 VEH CD-FLASHING LIGHTS Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
HB3140 ISP-POLICE K-9 CARE PROGRAM Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1827 FIRE DISTRICTS--DESIGN-BUILD Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1799 SCH CD-NONINSTRUCTIONAL SERVIC Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1884 PERSONNEL-NO BACH DEGREE REQ Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1899 FOID-DIVERSIONARY PROGRAM Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1797 DIGITAL ASSETS & CONS PROT ACT Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
SB1814 DPH-AMNIOTIC FLUID EMBOLISM Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1859 CLIMATE DISPLACEMENT ACT Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
SB2075 CYCLE RIDER SAFETY-VARIOUS Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB2044 WEB-BASED SIGNATURES ACT Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB2044 WEB-BASED SIGNATURES ACT Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1994 CREDIT UNIONS-VARIOUS Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
HB3247 SCH CD-PROHIBT DENIAL FREE ED Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
SB1958 TRANSFER REFORM-VARIOUS Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1958 TRANSFER REFORM-VARIOUS Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB2039 IBHE-DATA DASHBOARD REPORT Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
SB2057 SCH SAFE DRILL-RULES Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
HB3363 STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
HB3345 HEARING INSTRUMENT EXTENSION Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
HB3438 TRANSPORTATION-VARIOUS Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
HB3374 BOND AUTHORIZATION ACT Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
SB2456 ENERGY EFFICIENCY-EXT REPEAL Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
SB2201 CD CORR-DOC-REPORT Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB2201 CD CORR-DOC-REPORT Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB2201 CD CORR-DOC-REPORT Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
HB3662 JAIL RELEASE-OPIOID ANTAGONIST Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB2108 ST POLICE-HAZMAT-MOTOR CARRIER Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB2108 ST POLICE-HAZMAT-MOTOR CARRIER Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB2153 PHYSICAL THERAPY TELEHEALTH Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB2215 DPH-FERTILITY OPT-WMN OVER 25 Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB2431 EXPLOSIVES & CONSUMER FIREWORK Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
SB2149 SCH CD-TUITION FOR ORPHANS Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB2437 MEDICAID-MATERNAL HLTH-DOULAS Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
SB2437 MEDICAID-MATERNAL HLTH-DOULAS Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
HB3772 SCH CD-SUSPENSION/EXPULSION Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
SB2466 OPEN LANDS-GRANTS TO GOVTS Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB2487 HUMAN RIGHTS-IDHR CONFERENCE Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
SB2487 HUMAN RIGHTS-IDHR CONFERENCE Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
SB2455 DNR-VARIOUS Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB2503 ROOFING LICENSING SUNSET Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB2503 ROOFING LICENSING SUNSET Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB2459 SILURIFORMES FISH REGULATION Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB2426 TREE TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
HB3790 PROPERTY TAX-VARIOUS Third Reading in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB2510 $APPROPRIATIONS-VARIOUS Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
SB2493 GEOLOGY ACT SUNSET EXTENSION Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
SB2319 VIRTUAL CURRENCY CONSUM PROT Concurrence in Senate 05/31/2025 Nay
HJR0027 GOOD FOOD TASK FORCE Motion To Adopt in Senate 05/31/2025 Yea
HB0460 EDUCATION-TECH Third Reading in Senate 05/30/2025 Nay
HB1631 DOIT-POWERS AND DUTIES Third Reading in Senate 05/30/2025 Yea
HB1787 SCH SAFETY DRILLS-TRAIN SUBS Third Reading in Senate 05/30/2025 Yea
HB2155 EDUCATION-TECH Third Reading in Senate 05/30/2025 Yea
HB2436 PUBLIC DEFENDER-COOK COUNTY Third Reading in Senate 05/30/2025 Nay
HB2785 CREDIT UNIONS-VARIOUS Third Reading in Senate 05/30/2025 Yea
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Detail Illinois Joint Committee on Administrative Rules 4
Detail Illinois Senate Education Committee Republican Spokesperson 1
Detail Illinois Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee 3
Detail Illinois Senate Higher Education Committee Republican Spokesperson 1
Detail Illinois Senate Labor Committee 5
Detail Illinois Senate Tourism Special Committee Republican Spokesperson 1
Detail Illinois Senate Transportation Committee 2
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
IL Illinois Senate District 59 Senate Republican In Office 01/11/2017