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Legislator > Jen Gong-Gershowitz
State Representative
Jen Gong-Gershowitz
(D) - Illinois
Illinois House District 017
In Office - Started: 01/09/2019
contact info
Springfield Office
Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-782-4194
Glenview Office
1812 Waukegan Road
Suite B
Glenview, IL 60025
Suite B
Glenview, IL 60025
Phone: 847-486-8810
| Bill | Bill Name | Summary | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB2435 | TELE SOLICITATION-AUTO DIALER | Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by House Amendment No. 1, with the following changes. Changes references from "automatic dialing and announcing" to "automatic telephone dialing system". Removes a provision limiting recoverable damages in the case of a class action. Makes conforming changes. | Crossed Over |
| HB2977 | MUNI CD-EMS VEHICLE FUNDS | Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality must set aside, in a dedicated account, 10% of the funds the municipality receives from an insurer on account of ambulance or fire services provided by the municipality. Provides that the municipality may only use the funds in the dedicated account for purchasing and maintaining ambulances, fire engines, and other vehicles used to provide emergency services. | Crossed Over |
| HB3637 | HEALTH REGULATION-VARIOUS | Amends the Behavior Analyst Licensing Act, the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act, the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act, the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act, the Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Practice Act, the Nurse Practice Act, the Pharmacy Practice Act, the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987, the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act, the Wholesale Drug Distribution Licensing Act, the Registered Surgical Assistant and Registered Surgical Technologist Title Protection Act, and the Genetic Counselor Licensing Act. Provides that the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation shall not take any disciplinary or non-disciplinary action against a person's authorization to practice (rather than against the license or permit issued) under each of the amended Acts based solely upon the person's involvement in any health care service, so long as the care was not unlawful under the laws of the State. Prohibits the Department from taking any disciplinary or non-disciplinary action against a person's authorization to practice (rather than against the license or permit issued) under each of the amended Acts based upon the person's license, registration, or permit (rather than only license) being revoked or suspended, or the person being otherwise disciplined by any other state, if that form of discipline was based solely on the person violating another state's laws prohibiting involvement in any health care service if that health care service would not have been unlawful under the laws of the State and is consistent with the applicable standard of conduct for a person practicing in Illinois under those Acts. Changes certain references to official occupation titles in the amended Acts to "person". Amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Provides that a drug's status as not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration shall not cause it to be deemed an adulterated drug if its safety and efficacy have been established by peer-reviewed research or if it is recommended for use by the World Health Organization, even if the drug's labelling reflects prior approval that is no longer in effect, so long as such labelling was true and accurate at the time of manufacture. | Crossed Over |
| HB3680 | $IEMA-OHS-NFP GRANTS | Appropriates $18,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security for deposit into the IEMA State Projects Fund for grants and operational expenses associated with the administration of Illinois’ Not-For-Profit Security Grant Program. Effective July 1, 2025. | 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 |
| HB3363 | STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER | Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. In the State Public Defender Act, provides that the State Public Defender may ensure access to a digital discovery storage management system, case management software, and legal research subscriptions for each public defender office, taking into consideration compatibility with existing county and State-based systems. Provides that the State Public Defender shall collaborate with other court stakeholders to advocate for adequate funding of court systems. Provides that within the first year of the initial State Public Defender's term, the State Public Defender shall initiate a survey to determine the number of employees and contractors providing public defense services in the state and the types and numbers of matters they are handling. Changes the process for the selection of the Chief County Public Defender. Establishes additional duties for the State Public Defender and the State Public Defender Commission. Makes other changes. Amends the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Act. Provides that the State Public Defender Commission shall identify and implement a system of performance metrics to assess the provision of indigent defense services in the State relative to the standards established by the Commission under the State Public Defender Act and national standards and benchmarks to ensure the State of Illinois complies with its obligations under the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution. Amends various other Acts to make conforming changes. Adds an immediate effective date to the bill. | Crossed Over |
| HB2568 | TRUST CODE-UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Amends the Illinois Trust Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. | Crossed Over |
| HB2387 | MHDD CD-OUTPATIENT TREATMENT | Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Provides that the circuit court has jurisdiction over all persons who are subject to involuntary admission on an outpatient basis under the Admission On An Outpatient Basis By Court Order Article of the Code. Provides that the provision is inoperative on and after January 1, 2030. Amends the Clerks of Courts Act. Provides that not later than March 1, 2026, and March 1 of every year thereafter, the clerk of the circuit court shall submit to the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts a report for the previous calendar year containing the total number of petitions filed asserting that a person is subject to involuntary admission on an outpatient basis pursuant to the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Provides that the provision is inoperative on and after January 1, 2030. | Crossed Over |
| SB0008 | SAFE GUN STORAGE | Creates the Safe Gun Storage Act. Provides that a firearm owner shall not store or keep any firearm in any premises where the firearm owner knows or reasonably should know a minor without the lawful permission of the minor's parent, guardian, or person having charge of the minor, an at-risk person, or a prohibited person is likely to gain access to the firearm unless the firearm is secured in a locked container, properly engaged so as to render the firearm inaccessible or unusable to any person other than the owner or other lawfully authorized user. Provides that if the firearm is carried by or under the control of the owner or other lawfully authorized user, then the firearm is deemed lawfully stored or kept. Provides that a violation of the Act is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500, except (i) if any person knows or reasonably should know that a minor, an at-risk person, or a prohibited person is likely to gain access to a firearm belonging to or under the control of that person, and a minor, an at-risk person, or a prohibited person obtains the firearm, the civil penalty shall not exceed $1,000 and (ii) if a minor, an at-risk person, or a prohibited person obtains a firearm and uses it to injure or cause the death of a person or uses the firearm in connection with a crime, the civil penalty shall not exceed $10,000. Provides that the court may order a person who is found in violation of the Act to perform community service or pay restitution in lieu of the civil penalties imposed under this Section if good cause is shown. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to preclude civil liabilities for violations of the Act. Provides that a violation of the Act is prima facie evidence of negligence per se in any civil proceeding if a minor, an at-risk person, or a prohibited person obtains a firearm and causes personal injury to the death of oneself or another or uses the firearm in the commission of a crime. Provides that an action to collect a civil penalty under the Act may be brought by the Attorney General or the State's Attorney of the county in which the violation occurred. Provides that any money received from the collection of a civil penalty under the Act shall be deposited in the Mental Health Fund. Defines terms. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026. | Passed |
| HB1582 | TOBACCO ESCROW-VIOLATIONS | Amends the Tobacco Products Manufacturers' Escrow Enforcement Act of 2003. Provides that, upon a distributor's failure to submit certain information, the Attorney General may send a notice of violation to the distributor and provide 10 days to cure the violation. Provides that, if the distributor does not cure the violation, the Attorney General may notify the Director of Revenue of the violation, and, upon receiving the Attorney General's notice, the Director of Revenue shall revoke the distributor's license. Amends the Tobacco Product Manufacturers' Escrow Act. Provides that a tobacco product manufacturer that elects to place funds into escrow may make an irrevocable assignment of its interest in the funds to the benefit of the State. | In Committee |
| SB1181 | PUBLIC EXPRESSION PROTECTION | Amends the Citizen Participation Act to declare that it is the public policy of Illinois that press opining, reporting, or investigating matters of public concern is participating and communicating with the government and that the Act should be construed broadly in striking the balance of rights that the Act seeks to protect. Provides that for the Act's applicability the claim does not need to solely pertain to the moving party's constitutional rights as the Act applies regardless of the motives of the person who brought that the claim the moving party is seeking to dispose of. Imposes a stay on all proceedings on the filing of a motion seeking the protection of the Act. Provides that on a motion by the moving party, the court may stay a hearing or motion involving another party, or discovery by another party, if the hearing or ruling on the motion would adjudicate, or the discovery would relate to, an issue material to the motion to dispose of a claim under the Act. Allows exemptions from the stay on certain conditions. Effective immediately. Applies to actions commenced on or after January 1, 2026. | Crossed Over |
| HR0291 | CHILD VACCINATIONS-SUPPORT | Urges the implementation of interventions to support vaccine uptake and reduce disparities in vaccine coverage among children. Urges the Illinois Department of Health, the Illinois State Board of Education, and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to work with pediatricians, clinicians, families, and other stakeholders to ensure infants and children are vaccinated on time and students begin school fully vaccinated. Urges the Illinois Department of Health, the Illinois State Board of Education, and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to continue to invest in immunization initiatives and infrastructure to ensure timely reporting of vaccine coverage to ensure children are protected from vaccine-preventable illness in public and private schools, child care facilities, and pre-kindergarten programs and beyond. | In Committee |
| HR0294 | JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH | Declares May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month in the State of Illinois. | In Committee |
| HR0391 | OPPOSE-TRUMP HEALTHCARE CUTS | Expresses opposition to the Trump healthcare cuts, which fundamentally undermine the basic dignity and financial security of working families across the country. Calls upon the United States Senate to immediately table the Trump healthcare cuts bill and instead pursue reforms such as the Illinois' Healthcare Protection Act to make healthcare more accessible and more affordable. | In Committee |
| HJR0025 | JIM EDGAR READING ROOM | Designates Rooms 105 and 109 of the Illinois State Library at 300 South Second Street in Springfield as the "Jim Edgar Reading Room" that houses the Illinois Authors' Collection in honor of the lasting legacy and impact of former Illinois Governor and Illinois Secretary of State Jim Edgar. | Crossed Over |
| HB1710 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM | Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Changes the date on which the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority shall being to study and compile specified information on homicides from January 1, 2026 to July 1, 2026. Makes other changes. | Passed |
| SB0212 | NURSING MOTHERS IN WORKPLACE | Amends the Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act. Provides that an employer shall compensate an employee during the break time provided under the Act at the employee's regular rate of compensation. Provides that an employer shall not require an employee to use paid leave during the break time or reduce an employee's compensation during the break time in any other manner. | Passed |
| HB1598 | OPERATING ROOM SAFETY ACT | Creates the Operating Room Patient Safety Act. Provides that each surgical technologist hired or contracted by a health care facility on or after January 1, 2027 shall meet specified educational, certification, or experiential requirements. Provides that nothing in the Act prohibits an individual from performing surgical technology services if the individual is acting within the scope of the individual's license or registration or is a student or intern under the direct supervision of a licensed health care provider. | Crossed Over |
| HB0035 | AI USE IN HEALTH INSURANCE ACT | Creates the Artificial Intelligence Systems Use in Health Insurance Act. Provides that the Department of Insurance's regulatory oversight of insurers includes oversight of an insurer's use of AI systems to make or support adverse determinations that affect consumers. Provides that any insurer authorized to operate in the State is subject to review by the Department in an investigation or market conduct action regarding the development, implementation, and use of AI systems or predictive models and the outcomes from the use of those AI systems or predictive models. Provides that an insurer authorized to do business in Illinois shall not issue an adverse consumer outcome with regard to the denial, reduction, or termination of insurance plans or benefits that result solely from the use or application of any AI system or predictive model. Provides that any decision-making process for the denial, reduction, or termination of insurance plans or benefits that results from the use of AI systems or predictive models shall be meaningfully reviewed, in accordance with review procedures determined by Department rules, by an individual with authority to override the AI systems and determinations. Authorizes the Department to adopt emergency rules to implement the Act and to adopt rules concerning standards for full and fair disclosure of an insurer's use of AI systems. Makes a conforming change in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. | Crossed Over |
| HB2386 | VEHICLE-ARMED FORCES PLATES | Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary of State may issue Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal license plates to Illinois residents that served in the United States Armed Forces after July 1, 1958 and participated in U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the United Nations, or U.S. operations of assistance for friendly foreign nations. Provides that the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal license plates shall expire according to the staggered multi-year procedure established by the Code. Provides that the Secretary has discretion as to the design, color, and format of the plates. Provides that the plates are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln". | Passed |
| SB1602 | SEXUAL ASSAULT TREATMENT | Amends the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act. Defines "acute sexual assault" as a sexual assault that has recently occurred within a specified time. Replaces various references to "sexual assault" with "acute sexual assault". Deletes the definition of "prepubescent sexual assault survivor". Changes provisions regarding hospitals located in counties with a population of less than 1,000,000 and within a 20-mile radius of a 4-year public university with respect to a sexual assault treatment plan approved by the Department of Public Health. Makes changes in various provisions concerning plans of correction and penalties for hospitals that commit specified violations of the Act. In provisions regarding requirements for medical forensic services, provides that the provisions of the Act are not intended to prohibit a qualified medical provider from offering an Illinois Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit to a sexual assault survivor who presents at a treatment hospital or approved pediatric health care facility with a nonacute complaint of sexual assault if there is a compelling reason for evidence collection, or upon the request of the survivor. In provisions regarding the prohibition on billing sexual assault survivors directly for certain services, changes references to the Office of the Attorney General to references to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. | Crossed Over |
| HB2584 | INS-PRIOR AUTH HIV DRUG ACCESS | Amends the Prior Authorization Reform Act and the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that a health insurance issuer, the fee-for-service medical assistance program, and a Medicaid managed care organization may not require prior authorization for the following prescription drug types and their therapeutic equivalents approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration: human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure prophylaxis medication or human immunodeficiency virus treatment medication. Effective January 1, 2027. | Crossed Over |
| HB2456 | RESTAURANT RESERVATION PIRACY | Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the definition of "third-party restaurant reservation service" does not include any reservation distribution channel that is authorized to distribute reservations through a contract with either a food service establishment or an entity authorized to distribute reservations through a contract with the food service establishment. Removes a provision prohibiting indemnity agreements with a third-party restaurant reservation service. | Passed |
| HB3489 | PHARMACISTS-CONTRACEPTIVES | Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that "practice of pharmacy" includes the assessment and consultation of patients and dispensing of contraceptives, including emergency contraception (rather than the dispensation of hormonal contraceptives). In provisions concerning the dispensation of contraceptives, changes the contraceptives dispensed to contraceptives, including emergency contraception (rather than hormonal contraceptives). Makes conforming changes. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the medical assistance program shall cover patient care services provided by a pharmacist for contraceptives, including emergency contraception (rather than hormonal contraceptives). Makes conforming changes. | Passed |
| HB3671 | CRIM CD-VENUE-SEXUAL IMAGES | Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person who commits the offense of non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images may be tried in any one of the following counties in which: (1) the offense occurred; or (2) the victim resides. | Passed |
| SB2001 | ONLINE MARKET-ILLEGAL GOODS | Amends the Auction License Act. In provisions concerning an auction contract, provides that sellers shall disclose, if the information is known to the seller, an acknowledgment that (i) all property or goods offered for sale or by auction are owned by the seller, (ii) the seller has full legal authority to sell such property or goods, and (iii) to the best of the seller's knowledge, the property or goods to be sold have been lawfully obtained, as well as other information. | Passed |
| HB2516 | PFAS PRODUCT BAN | Amends the PFAS Reduction Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, a person may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in this State the following products if the product contains intentionally added PFAS: (1) cookware, (2) cosmetics, (3) dental floss, (4) juvenile products, (5) menstrual products, (6) intimate apparel, or (7) food packaging or food contact products. Defines terms. | Crossed Over |
| HB2436 | PUBLIC DEFENDER-COOK COUNTY | Amends the Counties Code. Provides that, in counties with a population over 3,000,000, representation by the public defender in immigration cases shall be limited to those arising or being heard within the geographical boundaries of the county where the public defender has been appointed to office and to those of county residents with immigration cases outside of the county unless the county board authorizes the public defender to provide representation beyond those limits (rather than limited to those arising in immigration courts located within the geographical boundaries of the county where the public defender has been appointed to office unless the county board authorizes the public defender to provide representation outside the county). | Crossed Over |
| SB1531 | DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINER ACT | Creates the Disposable Food Service Container Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2030, a person may not sell or distribute in this State a disposable food service container that is composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam. Specifies that the prohibition does not apply to any activity authorized under an ordinance or resolution adopted by a unit of local government on or before January 1, 2024 or with respect to sales made to a unit of local government for use by the unit of local government for its internal operations. Sets forth penalties for violations of the Act. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately. | Crossed Over |
| SB0328 | CIVIL LAW-TECH | Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that if a clerk's office rejects an electronically submitted document for any of the reasons stated in the Electronic Filing Rejection Standards as provided by the Supreme Court Rules, the later filing of the original document with the error or errors corrected relates back to the earlier date of the electronic submission of the original document. Provides that any submission of a corrected original document must be made within 7 business days of the date that the clerk's office served notice upon the party that it has rejected the submitted document. Provides that if a clerk's office does not file an electronically submitted document because of a technical failure of any court-approved electronic filing system, the later filing of that document relates back to the date the original document was electronically submitted. Provides that the changes made by the amendatory Act apply to all actions commenced or pending on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Effective immediately. | Crossed Over |
| HB2351 | BD HIGHER ED-MEDICAL RESIDENCY | Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Further amends the Comprehensive Healthcare Workforce Planning Act. Requires the State Healthcare Workforce Council (rather than the Board of Higher Education) to establish a program to provide: (1) funding for medical residency positions that are not funded by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or other established funding source; (2) technical assistance for entities that wish to establish a residency program; and (3) startup funding for entities that wish to establish a residency program. Requires the Council (rather than the Board of Higher Education) to establish an application process for an entity seeking funding. Provides that an entity receiving funding under the program shall provide any information requested by the Council that the Council determines is necessary to administer the program. Makes conforming changes. | Crossed Over |
| HB1075 | DIWALI DAY | Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. | Crossed Over |
| HB3709 | HIGHER ED-STUDENT HLTH SERVICE | Amends the Public Higher Education Act. Provides that, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, each public institution of higher education with student health services shall provide enrolled students with access to health care professionals authorized under State law to prescribe contraception. Provides that, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, if the public institution of higher education's student health services includes a pharmacy, the pharmacy on campus shall dispense contraception to enrolled students who wish to fill their prescriptions at the university pharmacy. Provides that, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, each public institution of higher education with student health services shall provide enrolled students with access to health care professionals authorized under State law to prescribe medication abortion. Provides that a public institution of higher education that dispenses medication abortion from the university pharmacy shall enter into a referral agreement with a tertiary care facility with obstetrics and gynecological services in the event of complication from medication abortion or suspected complicated pregnancy prior to dispensing medication abortion. Requires each public institution of higher education to report annually to the Board of Higher Education that policies under the provisions have been adopted. Requires the Board to post to its website annually each public institution of higher education's compliance with the policies under the provisions. Effective immediately. | Crossed Over |
| HB3851 | SCH CD-CYBER-BULLYING | Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning bullying and cyber-bullying, provides that bullying includes posting or distributing sexually explicit images. Provides that, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, the term "cyber-bullying" includes the posting or distribution of a digital replica by electronic means. Defines "artificial intelligence", "digital replica", and "generative artificial intelligence". Effective July 1, 2026. | Crossed Over |
| HB3352 | COLLECTION AGENCY COERCED DEBT | Amends the Collection Agency Act. Provides that a debtor is not liable for any coerced debt, as defined in the Act, and may assert that they have incurred a coerced debt by providing to a collection agency an oral or written Statement of Coerced Debt, as specified. Sets forth provisions concerning notice of coerced debt to a collection agency; duties of a collection agency upon receiving an incomplete statement of coerced debt; affirmative defenses in collection actions or arbitration; civil liability; protections from perpetrators of coerced debt; restrictions on waivers; and liability of collection agencies for violations of the Act. Provides that, upon receiving the debtor's complete statement of coerced debt and specified supporting information, a collection agency shall review and consider all the information received from the debtor as well as any other information available in the collection agency's file or from the creditor related to the alleged coerced debt within 90 days after receipt of the statement of coerced debt. Requires a collection agency, within 5 days after receipt of the complete statement of coerced debt and supporting information, to cease any pre-judgment attempts to collect the coerced debt from the debtor, including refraining from filing any lawsuit or arbitration to collect the coerced debt, and notify any consumer reporting agency to which the collection agency or creditor furnished adverse information about the debtor that the debtor disputes the adverse information. Establishes additional requirements for a collection agency that reviews a statement of coerced debt. Provides that, within 180 days after the effective date of the Act, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may design and publish a model coerced debt and third party written verification form in English and any other language it determines, within its discretion, is the first language of a significant number of consumers in the State. Makes other changes. | Passed |
| HB0024 | HOME REPAIR-ATTORNEY FEES | Amends the Home Repair and Remodeling Act. Provides that, if a home repair and remodeling contract that is subject to the Act contains a provision allowing attorney's fees to be awarded to any party to the contract, then, notwithstanding any terms in the contract to the contrary, that provision shall be deemed and construed to permit the award of reasonable attorney's fees to all parties to the contract. Effective immediately. | Passed |
| HB1352 | MULTI-COUNTY VET ASSISTANCE | Amends the Military Veterans Assistance Act. Provides that in counties that do not have a Veterans Assistance Commission prior to January 1, 2026, and in which there exists a judicial circuit whose jurisdictional boundaries include multiple counties, veteran service organizations located within any of those counties that are within the judicial circuit's jurisdictional boundaries may come together and create a Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commission that shall provide services to veterans and their families who reside in those participating counties. Contains provisions concerning the use of tax proceeds to hire Commission staff; the selection process for Commission superintendents, delegates, and alternates; mergers between existing county Veterans Assistance Commissions and jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commissions; and other matters. | Crossed Over |
| SB1446 | FIRE MARSHAL-TRACK DEATHS | Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Provides that, beginning no later than 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall track and record the manner of death for all firefighters in Illinois, including suicide and the various types of cancer. | Passed |
| SB1411 | HEALTH CARE SURROGATE-POLST | Amends the Illinois Living Will Act. Creates an order of priority for authority to transfer a patient to another physician if the patient is unable to do so as follows: (i) the patient's surrogate decision-maker under the Health Care Surrogate Act, (ii) any person authorized by the patient to make such arrangements, and (iii) any member of the patient's family. Amends the Health Care Surrogate Act to delete the applicability of that Act if the patient has an operative and unrevoked living will under the Illinois Living Will Act. | Passed |
| SB1486 | CONSUMER FRAUD-FEE DISCLOSURE | Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1, with the following changes. Provides that the Act does not apply to fees collected and passed on to a quasi-governmental entity, including any assessment fees associated with a government created special district. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to alter, amend, or supersede specified motor vehicle advertising rules. Provides that any person that disseminates an advertisement and is independent of the advertiser is not liable for a violation of the Act based on the content of the advertisement. Provides for pricing disclosure requirements. Defines terms. Makes other changes. | Crossed Over |
| HB3178 | DIGITAL PROTECT-USE OF REPLICA | Amends the Digital Voice and Likeness Protection Act. Provides that a provision in an agreement between an individual and any other person for the performance of personal or professional services is unenforceable only as it relates to a new performance, fixed on or after January 1, 2026, by a digital replica of an individual if specified conditions are satisfied. Provides that the failure to include a reasonably specific description of the intended uses of a digital replica shall not render a provision in an agreement unenforceable when the uses of the digital replica are consistent with the terms of the contract for the performance of personal or professional services and the fundamental character of the photography or sound track as recorded or performed. Provides that the requirements do not affect any other provision of a contract. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2026. | Passed |
| HB2589 | HYPODERMIC NEEDLES-SALE | Amends the Hypodermic Syringes and Needles Act. Provides that if the pharmacy has sterile hypodermic syringes or needles in stock, a pharmacist, based on the pharmacist's professional and clinical judgment, shall sell sterile hypodermic syringes or needles to any qualifying individual when sterile hypodermic syringes or needles are required for the proper utilization or administration of medications, including any counseling or referrals to relevant healthcare services. | Passed |
| SB1793 | CREMATION-SCATTERING AREA | Amends the Crematory Regulation Act. Provides that when a deceased individual is a member of a religion where the tenets of their faith require the scattering of that individual's cremated remains in water, the deceased individual's cremated remains may be scattered in an Illinois river without approval through the Department of Natural Resources' permit process as long as the scattering of the cremated remains is: (1) limited to one deceased individual; (2) spread over an area large enough to avoid leaving an identifiable accumulation of remains; (3) out of sight of any public use areas, including, but not limited to, roads, walkways, trails, picnic areas, campgrounds, and parking lots; and (4) conducted in a manner where the cremation identification disc is not left on site. Makes a conforming change in the definition of "scattering area". | Passed |
| SB1777 | BANKING&PROBATE-FINANCE/NOTICE | Amends the Illinois Banking Act. In provisions concerning customer financial records and confidentiality, provides that the language does not prohibit the furnishing of financial information to the executor, executrix, administrator, or other lawful representative of the estate of a customer. Amends the Savings Bank Act and the Illinois Credit Union Act to make the same changes. Amends the Illinois Credit Union Act. Amends the Illinois Trust and Payable on Death Accounts Act. Provides that any holder of an account may elect a per stirpes distribution option to the descendants of a natural person beneficiary if the beneficiary predeceases the last surviving holder of the account. Makes other changes. Amends the Financial Institutions Electronic Documents and Digital Signature Act. In provisions concerning electronic notices, provides that consent to electronic transactions given by the customer under the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act satisfies applicable consent requirements. Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that any person doing business or performing transactions on behalf of or at the direction of an executor or administrator with a will annexed is entitled to the presumption that the executor or administrator is lawfully authorized to conduct the business or perform the transaction as long as the person verifies that the letters testamentary or administration was issued by the court solely to the executor or administrator. Provides that if the letters testamentary or administration with the will annexed provide for co-executors or co-administrators, the person is entitled to the presumption only when the business or transaction is performed on behalf or at the direction of all listed executors or administrators in the letters. Provides that any person, corporation, or financial institution that conducts business or performs transactions on behalf of or at the direction of an executor or administrator with the will annexed is fully protected and released from liability if the person bases the presumption on the verification of the letters testamentary or administration with the will annexed. | Passed |
| SB1764 | ISP TRAINING/ACADEMY DIVISION | Amends the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Reorganizes and expands the training overseen by the Division of the Academy and Training. Provides that functions of the Division of Forensic Services include issuing reports for certain drug tests, overseeing training in entering medical and dental information into certain databases, and providing information to local law enforcement agencies about best practices for handling death scene investigations. Requires the Illinois State Police to make a report containing the number of juvenile records that the Illinois State Police received in that quarter (rather than requiring the Illinois State Police to submit the report to the General Assembly). Provides that the Illinois State Police may receive revenue and real and personal property from any legal source, grants, pass-through grants, donations, and lawful appropriations. Requires the Illinois State Police to establish a State Missing Persons Clearinghouse as a resource to promote an immediate and effective community response to missing children. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, the Governor shall designate the chair of the Illinois Forensic Science Commission for a 2-year term. Changes references to districts to troops in the Volunteer Firefighting Unit Use Act. Amends the Statewide Organized Gang Database Act. Defines "LEADS" as the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System, which is a statewide communication and processing system that permits law enforcement and criminal justice agencies to have direct access to centralized data. Replaces references to "SWORD" with "LEADS". Makes conforming changes in the Illinois Police Training Act. Replaces "Division of Investigation" with "Division of Criminal Investigation" in the Intergovernmental Drug Laws Enforcement Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2026. | Passed |
| 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. | Passed |
| HB3359 | PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES-JURORS | Amends the Jury Act. Increases the number of petit jurors that may be drawn to serve from 14 up to and including 16 if alternate jurors are required. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Allows the court to impanel up to and including 4 alternative jurors instead of 1 or 2. Applies to actions commenced or pending on or after January 1, 2026. | Passed |
| HB3711 | PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT | Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Defines "reportable misconduct" as specified sexual and violent misconduct. Requires health professionals and health institutions to report reportable misconduct to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Sets forth provisions concerning time lines for reporting, contents of the report, and confidentiality. Permits the Department to adopt rules to implement, administer, and enforce the reporting requirements, including, but not limited to, rules that define terms and are necessary and appropriate to interpret and implement provisions concerning health professionals and health institutions. Provides that a law enforcement agency shall make a report to the Department within 30 days after opening an investigation into, making an arrest of, or bringing charges of a felony or Class A misdemeanor violation against a person who is licensed or registered by the Department. Provides that the State's Attorney shall report to the Department within 5 days after the conviction for a felony or Class A misdemeanor of a person who is licensed or registered by the Department. Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Adds reporting requirements for specified serious incidents or events. Creates the Sexual Assault Survivors Fund. Makes changes in provisions concerning the posting of information; reports to the Department; penalties for failure to comply with the Act; and patient protection from abuse. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change. Amends the Illinois Adverse Health Care Events Reporting Law of 2005. Makes changes in provisions concerning the establishment of a reporting system. Amends various Acts pertaining to health professionals and health institutions. Adds the failure to report reportable misconduct to the causes that allow the Department to take disciplinary or non-disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the Department with regard to a license. Makes conforming and other changes. | Crossed Over |
| SB1738 | CIV PRO-POST-JUDGMENT RELIEF | Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Changes disclosure in notice provisions to a judgment debtor in a citation to discover assets. Defines "consumer debt judgment". Creates an automatic exemption for a judgment debtor against execution in a consumer debt judgment. Provides that "automatic exemption" means the right of a judgment debtor, against whom a consumer debt judgment has been entered on or after January 1, 2020, to receive $1,000 of the judgment debtor's equity interest in personal property held in a checking, savings deposit account, or credit union account by a third-party citation respondent or garnishee. Provides that the automatic exemption is part of the judgment debtor's current exemption in any personal property not to exceed $4,000 in value. Makes other changes to personal property exemptions as follows: increases the exemption from $2,400 to $3,600 for a motor vehicle and from $1,500 to $2,250 in any implements, professional books, or tools of the debtor's trade. Increases the homestead exemption from $15,000 to $50,000 for one individual and to $100,000 if 2 or more individuals own the property. Makes changes to the list of items of personal property that are exempt from execution. Changes limitations for a revival of judgment for consumer debt entered before January 1, 2020, for a consumer debt judgment entered into after that date but before the effective date of the amendatory Act, and for a consumer debt judgment entered into after the effective date of the Act. Makes other changes. Amends the Clerks of Courts Act. Prohibits a fee from being charged under the Act for the filing of an appearance by a defendant in a small claim proceeding. Effective January 1, 2026. | Passed |
| HB2696 | SCH CD/SOPPA-COVERED INFO | Amends the School Code. Provides that the vendor of an assessment administered by the State Board of Education for the purpose of student application to or admissions consideration by institutions of higher education under a contract entered into, amended, renewed, or extended on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act must not sell or commercially exploit in any way covered information, as defined in the Student Online Personal Protection Act, that the vendor has access to because of its status as the vendor. Amends the Student Online Personal Protection Act. Provides that any person aggrieved by an operator's violation of the Act shall have a right of action in a State circuit court or as a supplemental claim in federal district court against the operator. | Crossed Over |
| SB1723 | EPA-SOLE-SOURCE AQUIFER | Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that no person shall conduct a carbon sequestration activity within a sequestration facility that overlies, underlies, or passes through a sole-source aquifer. Specifies that this provisions does not deprive the Environmental Protection Agency of the authority to deny a carbon sequestration permit. Defines "sole-source aquifer". | Passed |
| SB0031 | COURT REVIEW-PERMANENCY HEARNG | Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Makes technical changes in a provision that states if the minor is in the custody of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, pursuant to an order entered under the Delinquent Minors Article of the Act, the court shall conduct permanency hearings as set out in the court review provisions of the Abused, Neglected, or Dependent Minors Article of the Act. | Passed |
| HR0074 | HONORS-HOLOCAUST VICTIMS | Honors the memory of the Jewish people who were victims of the Holocaust and recognizes the bravery of survivors who have shared their stories with the world. Honors the memory of the millions of additional people, including prisoners of war, ethnic Poles, Romani people, Serbian civilians, people with disabilities, political opponents and dissenters, people labeled as asocial, Jehovah's Witnesses, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, and Black Germans, who were persecuted and murdered by the Nazi state and their collaborators. Expresses gratitude for the soldiers, resistance fighters, and all those who helped defeat the Nazi regime and end the Holocaust. Expresses gratitude for the American soldiers who fought around the world during World War II, including the over 980,000 men and women from Illinois who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and the approximately 22,000 who gave their lives in pursuit of liberty. Expresses gratitude for the American forces that liberated the Buchenwald concentration camp on April 11, 1945, and who would go on that month to liberate concentration camps at Dachau, Dora-Mittelbau, and Flossenburg before liberating Mauthausen in early May 1945. Urges all Illinoisans to commit to learning about the Holocaust in order to ensure that such atrocities are never perpetrated again. Urges all Illinoisans to enhance their efforts to combat antisemitism, bigotry, intolerance, and racism. | In Committee |
| HB3253 | PROP TX-HOMESTEAD | Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, on and after July 1, 2026, any bill to amend an existing homestead exemption or to create a new homestead exemption shall include the submission of an impact statement prepared by the sponsor of the bill. Provides that the maximum income limitation for the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption shall be $85,000 for taxable year 2025 and shall be subject to a cost-of-living adjustment in subsequent years. Provides that, for any tax certificates held by a county, the county clerk may create and administer a payment plan during the redemption period. Amends the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Act. Makes changes concerning the maximum household income. Effective immediately. | In Committee |
| HB3632 | CASE REVIEW-HOMICIDE VICTIMS | Creates the Homicide Victims' Families' Rights Act. Provides for the review of the case file of open unresolved murders. Defines "open unresolved murder" as any criminal activity in which death occurred more than 3 years prior to the date of the application for review of the case file under the Act, for which all probative investigative leads have been exhausted, and for which no likely perpetrator has been identified. Provides that the person or persons performing the review shall not have previously investigated the murder. Provides that only one case review shall be undertaken at any one time with respect to the same murder victim. Provides that each law enforcement agency shall develop a written application to be used for persons to request a case file review. Provides that the applicable agency shall conduct a full reinvestigation of the murder if the review of the case file concludes that a full reinvestigation of the murder would result in probative investigative leads. Provides for the compilation and publication of specified information and statistics regarding open unresolved murders by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. Provides that each law enforcement agency shall employ or designate a minimum number of family liaison officers proportionate to the average number of homicides in the agency's jurisdiction within the previous 5 years of the date of employment with the maximum ratio of 40 homicides per each family liaison officer employed or designated. Each agency may establish a lower ratio for hiring or designating of family liaison officers. Establishes the duties and training for family liaison officers. Amends the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Act to make conforming changes. | In Committee |
| HB1237 | SCH CD-PROHIBIT NATIVE AM NAME | Amends the School Code. Provides that a school board shall prohibit a school from using a native name, logo, or mascot. Provides, however, that a school may continue to use uniforms or other materials bearing a native name, logo, or mascot that were purchased on or before the effective date of the amendatory Act until September 1, 2028 if specified requirements are met. Provides that for any school whose team name is the name of a federally recognized tribe or historical Native American person, the school may continue to use its current team name and an agreed upon logo and mascot on and after the effective date of the amendatory Act if certain conditions are met. Provides that nothing in the provisions may be interpreted to prohibit county, municipality, or school district names. | Crossed Over |
| HJR0005 | FRED KOREMATSU-LEGACY | Commends Fred T. Korematsu for his courageous efforts for civil liberties. Honors the legacy of Fred Korematsu, his institute, and his children who work so diligently to educate the public by encouraging schools and institutes of higher learning throughout the State of Illinois to incorporate his story and valiant stand for American values of justice into their curriculum. | In Committee |
| HR0221 | CELEBRATES-TRANS VISIBILITY | Celebrates Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, 2025. Commits to protecting, supporting, and affirming trans and non-binary siblings and neighbors each and every day of the year. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HR0170 | EQUAL PAY DAY | Declares March 25, 2025 as Equal Pay Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages the citizens of this State to learn about the pay gap that women experience in society and to learn about these various dates that bring attention to the pay gap that specific groups experience. | In Committee |
| HR0288 | COMMEMORATE-CAMBODIAN GENOCIDE | Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian Genocide, honors the memory of the victims, and recognizes the strength, resilience, and enduring contributions of the Cambodian American community in Illinois and beyond. Celebrates the work of artists, educators, and cultural leaders, including Anida Yoeu Ali, Master Yary Livan, Narath Tan, Monirith Chhea, and Charya Burt, who continue to shape a living legacy of remembrance, cultural identity, and healing. Honors the advocacy of Laura Ouk, the community leadership of Kompha Seth, and the historic public service of Khemarey Khoeun whose contributions exemplify the Cambodian American community's commitment to justice, healing, and equity. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HR0280 | MEMORIAL-CHARLES D. ACASILI | Mourns the death of Charles Daniel "Chuck" Acasili. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB3596 | WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT | Creates the Wetlands Protection Act. Provides that no person may discharge dredged or fill material into a State jurisdictional wetland except with a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources. Exempts certain activities from the requirements of the Act. Sets forth procedures for individual permit applications and other related procedural requirements. Provides that the Department shall not issue an individual permit unless the Environmental Protection Agency certifies to the Department that there will not be a violation of State water quality standards. Provides that the Department may issue an after-the-fact permit in certain emergency circumstances. Sets forth financial assurance requirements. Authorizes the Department to adopt general permits under the Act. Provides that any person who intends to conduct a regulated activity may do so in accordance with a general permit issued by the Department, which pre-authorizes a category of activities with minimal adverse effects. Provides procedures and requirements regarding preconstruction notifications. Provides that certain entities may establish and operate a mitigation bank or in lieu fee program. Describes procedures and requirements for mitigation banks. Grants the Department rulemaking powers. Provides that the Department shall prepare certain reports and studies. Provides for the review of final decisions of the Department. Provides for investigations by the Department and enforcement by a State's Attorney or the Attorney General. Provides for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 per day of violation, with interest after judgment, and with certain costs, fees, and expenses, payable to the Wetlands Protection Fund. Provides that any person may file a complaint with the Illinois Pollution Control Board concerning a violation of the Act, a rule adopted under the Act, a condition of a permit issued under the Act, or an order of the Pollution Control Board issued under the Act. Provides for county and special district stormwater program authorities to control or regulate activities in any wetlands within their jurisdiction. Establishes the Wetlands Protection Fund. Provides that a permit review fee for all permit applications is to be set by the Department by rule. Makes corresponding changes to the State Finance Act. Makes findings. Defines terms. Effective immediately. | In Committee |
| HB2827 | HOMESCHOOL ACT | Creates the Homeschool Act. Requires the State Board of Education to create a homeschool notification form that a parent or guardian shall submit to the regional office of education, intermediate service center, or superintendent for the area in which the student resides. Requires the notification form to be published in a downloadable and printable format on the Board's website no later than June 1, 2026. Provides that beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, a parent or guardian who homeschools the parent's or guardian's student shall submit the notification form before September 1 of each year. Provides that a public school or school district shall only retain a copy of the notification form if the homeschool parent or guardian requests that the record be retained by the public school or school district, and if such record is retained, the regional office of education, intermediate service center, or superintendent shall retain the record for not less than 5 years. Provides that there exists a rebuttable presumption that a student is not truant if a homeschool notification form was submitted. Allows a homeschool administrator to have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. Provides that consent must be obtained from the Department of Children and Family Services' Guardian Administrator prior to a homeschool notification form being submitted for all youth under the custody and guardianship of the Department. Provides that homeschools shall provide every student enrolled in homeschool instruction sufficient content to satisfy certain requirements of the School Code. Allows a truant officer to request an educational portfolio as part of a truancy investigation, which must be produced by the homeschool no later than 10 days after the request is made. Allows the State Board of Education to adopt any rules necessary to implement and administer the Act. Makes other changes. Makes conforming changes in the Freedom of Information Act, the School Code, the Illinois School Student Records Act, and the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. | In Committee |
| HB3614 | EPA-CARBON CAPTURE-AQUIFER | Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that no person shall conduct a carbon sequestration activity within a sequestration facility that overlies, underlies, or passes through a sole-source aquifer. Defines "sole-source aquifer". Effective immediately. | In Committee |
| HB1600 | PLASTIC DISPOSABLE FOODWARE | Creates the Single-Use Plastic Foodware Reduction Act. Defines terms. Provides that a third-party food delivery platform or third-party online ordering platform must allow consumers to request single-use foodware when ordering food or beverages from a restaurant through the platform. Prohibits restaurants using a third-party food delivery platform or third-party online ordering platform from providing single-use foodware unless specifically requested by the consumer. Exempts certain foodware items, including items necessary for safety, items in vending machines, items prepackaged by manufacturers, items at restaurants at Chicago O'Hare or Chicago Midway Airports, and items provided at drive-through windows. Provides for civil penalties for a violation. Limits home rule powers. Effective July 1, 2026. | Crossed Over |
| HB1077 | PUBLIC EXPRESSION PROTECTION | Creates the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. Applies the Act to a civil cause of action, including an action in federal court under its supplemental or diversity jurisdiction, against a person based on the person's: (i) communication in a legislative, executive, judicial, administrative, or other governmental proceeding; (ii) communication on an issue under consideration or review in any of these proceedings; or (iii) exercise of a right guaranteed by the United States Constitution or the Illinois Constitution on a matter of public concern. Provides that the Act does not apply to a cause of action asserted: (i) against a governmental unit or an employee or agent of a governmental unit acting or purporting to act in an official capacity; (ii) by a governmental unit or an employee or agent of a governmental unit acting in an official capacity to enforce a law to protect against an imminent threat to public health or safety; or (iii) against a person primarily engaged in the business of selling or leasing goods or services if the cause of action arises out of a communication related to the person's sale or lease of the goods or services. Creates a procedure for a special motion for expedited relief for a party being sued for issues covered by the Act to dismiss or strike the action in whole or in part within 60 days of being sued. Requires the court to rule on a special motion for expedited relief within 60 days after a hearing, and the court must conduct a hearing not later than 60 days after the filing of such a motion unless it continues it for discovery under the Act or for other good cause. Makes other changes. Makes a conforming change in the Citizen Participation Act. Effective immediately. | In Committee |
| HB0743 | REGULATION-TECH | Amends the Illinois Banking Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. | In Committee |
| HB2374 | SEXUAL ASSAULT TREATMENT | Amends the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act. Defines "acute sexual assault" as a sexual assault that has recently occurred within a specified time. Replaces various references to "sexual assault" with "acute sexual assault". Deletes the definition of "prepubescent sexual assault survivor". Changes provisions regarding hospitals located in counties with a population of less than 1,000,000 and within a 20-mile radius of a 4-year public university with respect to a sexual assault treatment plan approved by the Department of Public Health. Makes changes in various provisions concerning plans of correction and penalties for hospitals that commit specified violations of the Act. In provisions regarding requirements for medical forensic services, provides that the provisions of the Act are not intended to prohibit a qualified medical provider from offering an Illinois Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit to a sexual assault survivor who presents at a treatment hospital or approved pediatric health care facility with a nonacute complaint of sexual assault if there is a compelling reason for evidence collection, or upon the request of the survivor. In provisions regarding the prohibition on billing sexual assault survivors directly for certain services, changes references to the Office of the Attorney General to references to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. | In Committee |
| HB2924 | CORPORATION-INCORPORATION DATE | Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983. Provides that the articles of incorporation of any corporation (currently, any corporation incorporated after December 31, 1981) may limit or eliminate cumulative voting rights in all or specified circumstances, or may limit or deny voting rights or may provide special voting rights as to any class or classes or series of shares of such corporation. | In Committee |
| HB3023 | REMEDIES AGAINST INTIMIDATION | Creates the Neighborhood Freedom from Intimidation Act. Creates a private cause of action for persons who have been threatened or intimidated by intentionally threatening leafletting. Creates a private cause of action for persons who have been threatened or intimidated by the intentional false reporting of a violent crime. Provides that if a plaintiff prevails in a private cause of action under the Act, the court may award all appropriate relief, including injunctive relief, monetary damages, reasonable attorney's fees and costs, or any other appropriate relief in law or equity. Provides that speech alone may not support a private cause of action brought under the Act, except upon a showing of specified conditions. Provides that the Act does not intend, nor allow, a private cause of actions to be brought for constitutionally protected activity. | In Committee |
| HB3694 | LIQUOR-DISTILLERIES | Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Creates a distillery shipper's license, a class 3 craft distiller license, and a spirits showcase permit. Provides that a class 3 craft distiller license, which may be issued to a distiller or a non-resident dealer, shall allow the manufacture of no more than 100,000 gallons of spirits per year and shall allow the sale of spirits from the class 3 craft distiller's in-state or out-of-state class 3 craft distillery premises to retail licensees, class 3 brewers, and class 3 craft distillers as long as the class 3 craft distiller licensee meets certain requirements. Authorizes a class 3 craft distiller to self-distribute subject to certain requirements and limitations. Provides that a distillery shipper's license shall allow a person with an Illinois distiller license, a craft distiller license, a class 1 craft distiller license, a class 2 craft distiller license, or a class 3 craft distiller license or who is licensed to make spirits under the laws of another state to ship spirits directly to a resident of this State who is 21 years of age or older for that resident's personal use and not for resale. Provides that a spirits showcase permit shall allow an Illinois-licensed distributor to transfer a portion of its spirits inventory from its licensed premises to the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license; in the case of a class 3 craft distiller, to transfer only spirits the class 3 craft distiller manufactures from its licensed premises to the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license; and to sell or offer for sale at retail, only in the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license, the transferred or delivered spirits for on or off premises consumption, but not for resale in any form and to sell to non-licensees not more than 156 fluid ounces of spirits per person. Sets forth provisions concerning licensure application; fees; recordkeeping; and shipping and delivery of spirits. Preempts home rule powers. Makes conforming and other changes. | In Committee |
| HR0027 | RECOGNIZES-AALEA | Recognizes the Asian American Law Enforcement Association (AALEA) for its dedication and sacrifice in serving and protecting our communities. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB3488 | SCH CD-WIRELESS COMM DEVICE | Amends the School Code. Provides that, on or before the 2026-2027 school year, each school board shall adopt and implement a wireless communication device policy that: (1) prohibits a student from using a wireless communication device during instructional time, except as otherwise provided; and (2) includes guidance for secure and accessible storage of wireless devices during instructional time. Provides that the policy may not prohibit a student from using a wireless communication device during instructional time: (1) when a teacher or instructor has authorized the student to use a wireless communication device for educational purposes; (2) in an emergency or in response to an imminent threat to the health or safety of an individual; (3) when a licensed physician determines that the possession or use of a wireless communication device is necessary for the health or well-being of the student; or (4) to fulfill an Individualized Education Plan or a Section 504 plan developed under Section 504; or (5) when the wireless communication device is necessary for students who are English learners to access learning materials. Prohibits a district from enforcing the policy through fees, fines, the deployment of a School Resource Officer, or local law enforcement officer. Requires each school board to review the effectiveness of its wireless communication device policy at least every 3 years. | In Committee |
| HB3110 | CRIME-FREE HOUSING ORDINANCES | Amends the Counties Code and Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county or municipality may not adopt, enforce, or implement an ordinance, resolution, policy, program, or other regulation affecting a tenancy that (1) imposes or threatens to impose a penalty against a resident, property owner, tenant, landlord, or other person solely as a consequence of contact with a law enforcement agency or other emergency service, (2) requires or promotes a property owner or landlord to do, or imposes a penalty on a property owner or landlord for the failure to do, specified things, (3) defines as a nuisance, any contact with a law enforcement agency or other emergency service by a tenant or any request by a tenant, landlord, resident, or property owner for emergency assistance, (4) requires a tenant to obtain a certificate of occupancy as a condition of tenancy or turning on utilities, or (5) establishes, maintains, or promotes a registry of tenants for the purposes of discouraging or excluding a tenant on the registry from rental housing within the county or municipality. Allows an aggrieved party to file an action in circuit court, including for injunctive relief, monetary relief, attorney's fees, and costs, against a county or municipality to enforce the provisions. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall be construed to allow an aggrieved party to file or sustain an action against a landlord, owner, management company, leasing agent, or real estate agent or any other person or entity other than the county or municipality. Amends the Housing Authorities Act. Adds similar provisions concerning housing authorities. Defines terms. Repeals existing provisions about ordinances penalizing tenants who contact police or other emergency services in the Illinois Municipal Code and Counties Code. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Effective immediately. | In Committee |
| HB3304 | DIGITAL AGE ASSURANCE ACT | Creates the Digital Age Assurance Act. Provides that specified manufacturers shall take commercially reasonable and technically feasible steps to, upon activation of a device, determine or estimate the age of the device's primary user and provide websites, applications, application stores, and online services with a digital signal regarding the user's age. Sets forth requirements for any website, application, or online service that makes available mature content. Provides that a website, application, or online service with actual knowledge that a user is under 18 years of age shall, to the extent commercially reasonable and technically feasible, provide readily available features for parents or guardians to support a minor with respect to the minor's use of the website, application, or online service. Provides that specified manufacturers shall comply with the Act in a nondiscriminatory manner. Provides that the Attorney General may commence a civil action to enforce the provisions of the Act. Sets forth provisions concerning civil actions. Limits home rule. Effective January 1, 2026. | In Committee |
| HB3174 | UNCREDIBLE OFFICER TESTIMONY | Amends the Counties Code. Requires a State's Attorney to notify the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board of any officer found to be uncredible for the presentation of sworn testimony. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Requires the Board to record whether or not an officer has been reported by a State's Attorney as being uncredible for the presentation of testimony. Effective immediately. | In Committee |
| HB2969 | DA BEARS STADIUM OVERSIGHT ACT | Creates the Balanced Earnings And Record Standards (BEARS) and Stadium Oversight and Expectations Act. Sets forth the purpose of the Act. Defines terms. Provides that, to be eligible for public financing, a professional sports team must have achieved a 0.500 record in at least 3 out of the last 5 regular seasons. Provides that the eligibility requirement applies to all requests for public financing related to: (1) stadium construction; (2) stadium renovation; and (3) stadium maintenance. Provides that teams that have been in existence for fewer than 5 years are exempt from the eligibility requirement but must demonstrate competitive performance by achieving a 0.500 or above record in at least 2 out of the team's first 5 seasons before applying for additional public financing. Provides that the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority shall issue a public report confirming the team's eligibility before any consideration of public financing by the State or a unit of local government. Provides that, prior to any public hearing on a proposal for public financing, the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority shall publish a report detailing: (1) the team's performance record over the last 5 seasons; (2) the total amount of public financing requested; and (3) the projected economic impact of the proposed financing on the local community. Requires the report to be made publicly available on the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority website at least 30 days prior to the public hearing. Provides that any team found to have intentionally misrepresented its performance record or eligibility criteria shall be subject to: (1) a fine of up to $500,000; and (2) a ban on applying for public financing for a period of 5 years. Allows the Attorney General to pursue legal action to enforce the penalties. Includes a severability clause. Effective immediately. | In Committee |
| HB1374 | SCH CD-HEALTH EXAMS-GUN SAFETY | Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning health examinations and immunizations, requires questions on the safe storage of firearms in a child's home to be included as a part of each health examination. Requires the Department of Public Health to develop rules and appropriate revisions to the child health examination form to implement this requirement. | In Committee |
| HB1738 | LIQUOR-DRUG TESTING DEVICES | Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Requires a bar to offer for sale or provide to the bar's customers drug testing devices at a cost not to exceed a reasonable amount based on the wholesale cost of the devices or free of charge. Provides that the owner or owners of a bar shall not be held liable, either criminally or civilly, for a defective test or inaccurate test result, including a false positive or false negative test result. Requires the owner or owners of a bar to ensure that all testing devices offered to customers have not exceeded their expiration date or recommended period of use, according to the product label or product packaging or as otherwise recommended by the manufacturer. Requires the Illinois Liquor Control Commission to post on its website information about the requirements, including, but not limited to, the signage that is required to be posted and the types of drug testing devices that are required to be available. Authorizes rulemaking. | In Committee |
| HB2334 | FOIA-CYBERSECURITY | Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that electronic requests for public records must appear in their entirety within the body of the electronic submission and that no public body shall be required to open electronically attached files or hyperlinks to view or access the details of such a request. Effective immediately. | In Committee |
| HB1757 | PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE | Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that property that receives a low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption may continue to receive a partial exemption for each of the 4 succeeding taxable years even if the applicant for the exemption would not otherwise qualify for the exemption in the current taxable year because the applicant's household income for the current taxable year exceeds the maximum income limitation. Effective immediately. | In Committee |
| HB3476 | DENTAL COVERAGE REIMBURSEMENT | Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Removes provision stating that fees incurred directly by a dental care provider from third parties related to transmitting an automated clearing house network claim, transaction management, data management, or portal services and other fees charged by third parties that are not in the control of the dental plan carrier shall not be prohibited. Effective immediately. | In Committee |
| HR0134 | COMMENDS-LRB | Commends the attorneys and staff of the Legislative Reference Bureau for their commitment to fulfilling their duties, dedication to supporting the members of the General Assembly, and service to the people of Illinois. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| Bill | Bill Name | Motion | Vote Date | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB0850 | SAFETY-TECH | Third Reading in House | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| SB0008 | SAFE GUN STORAGE | Third Reading in House | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| SB0246 | NON-PROFIT INVESTMENT POOL | Third Reading in House | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| SB0784 | SAFETY-TECH | Third Reading in House | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| SB0314 | BUSINESS-TECH | Third Reading in House | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| HJR0006 | CPL. T. MILLER MEMORIAL HGHWAY | Motion in House | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| SB1519 | SCH CD-REFER LAW ENFORCEMENT | Third Reading in House | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| HJR0010 | PFC W. HILL MEMORIAL HGWY | Motion in House | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| HJR0009 | SFC T KATSOOLIAS MEMORIAL HGWY | Motion in House | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| HJR0011 | SFC O. THOMPSON MEMORIAL HGWY | Motion in House | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| SB1752 | PEN CD-CHI MUNI-RECORDS | Third Reading in House | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| SB1922 | VEHICLE CD-EMERGENCY VEHICLE | Third Reading in House | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| SB1994 | CREDIT UNIONS-VARIOUS | Third Reading in House | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| HB3247 | SCH CD-PROHIBT DENIAL FREE ED | Third Reading in House | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| SB2303 | FIRE SPRINKLER SERVICE PENALTY | Third Reading in House | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| HJR0014 | TROOPER CARNS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | Motion in House | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| SB2431 | EXPLOSIVES & CONSUMER FIREWORK | Third Reading in House | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| HJR0017 | CHRIS JAMES MEMORIAL HGHWY | Motion in House | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| HJR0033 | ANTHONY GILMAN HGWY | Motion in House | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| HJR0003 | CHIEF WESTON MEMORIAL HWY | Motion in House | 05/27/2025 | Yea |
| SJR0013 | LIBRARY ACCESS TASK FORCE | Motion in House | 05/27/2025 | Yea |
| HJR0008 | TROOPER C. THOMPSEN HGWY | Motion in House | 05/27/2025 | Yea |
| HJR0012 | ED HEALTH INSURANCE TASK FORCE | Motion in House | 05/27/2025 | Yea |
| SB2039 | IBHE-DATA DASHBOARD REPORT | Third Reading in House | 05/27/2025 | Yea |
| SB2266 | EPA-WATER SUPPLIES | Third Reading in House | 05/27/2025 | Yea |
| SB2408 | IEMA-UPDATE | Third Reading in House | 05/27/2025 | Yea |
| HR0133 | WHOLE CHILD MONTH | Motion in House | 05/27/2025 | Yea |
| HJR0029 | ISBE-GIFTED LEARNERS | Motion in House | 05/27/2025 | Yea |
| HJR0030 | JACK STEINMAN MEMORIAL HWY | Motion in House | 05/27/2025 | Yea |
| SB0027 | MARRIAGE ACT-CHILD SUPPORT | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB0189 | SWIMMING POOL-EQUIPMENT | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB0593 | HEALTH-TECH | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB1329 | SCH CD-ED LICENSE-DISCLOSURE | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB1523 | CTY CD-DEED VERIFICATION | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB1602 | SEXUAL ASSAULT TREATMENT | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB1605 | SCH CD-REQ HIGH SCHOOL COURSE | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB1594 | EMERGENCY MEDICAL PLAN | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB1548 | AMBER ALERTS-DISABLED PERSONS | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB1555 | SCH CD-SPEC ED ADVIS COUNCIL | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB1740 | SCH CD-MANDATES-REORGANIZE | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB1675 | MILITARY JUSTICE-OFFENSES | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB1920 | SCH CD-ASL IMPLEMENTATION | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB1941 | VEH CD-FLASHING LIGHTS | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB1928 | HIGHER ED-MISCONDUCT SURVEY | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB1799 | SCH CD-NONINSTRUCTIONAL SERVIC | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB1884 | PERSONNEL-NO BACH DEGREE REQ | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB1899 | FOID-DIVERSIONARY PROGRAM | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB1814 | DPH-AMNIOTIC FLUID EMBOLISM | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB1859 | CLIMATE DISPLACEMENT ACT | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB2044 | WEB-BASED SIGNATURES ACT | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB2001 | ONLINE MARKET-ILLEGAL GOODS | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB2280 | OFFICE FIREARM VIOLENCE PREV | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB2175 | PERS CD-VA APPOINTMENTS | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB2220 | SELF-STORAGE LIEN SALE NOTICE | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB2466 | OPEN LANDS-GRANTS TO GOVTS | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB2487 | HUMAN RIGHTS-IDHR CONFERENCE | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB2455 | DNR-VARIOUS | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB2503 | ROOFING LICENSING SUNSET | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB2459 | SILURIFORMES FISH REGULATION | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| SB2469 | OPIOIDS-VETERINARIAN PRESCRIPT | Third Reading in House | 05/23/2025 | Yea |
| HB0250 | CIVIL LAW-TECH | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB0067 | NURSE AGENCY-CIVIL PENALTIES | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB0083 | SMALL ESTATE AFFIDAVIT | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB0798 | STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1231 | SCH ED-SPECIAL ED FACILITIES | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB0409 | EDUCATION-TECH | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB0405 | EDUCATION-TECH | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB0324 | CHILDREN-TECH | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1238 | NONOPIOID ALTERNATIVES | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB0851 | TRANSPORTATION-TECH | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1181 | PUBLIC EXPRESSION PROTECTION | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1274 | VOUCHER-TAXI & CAR-SHARE | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1343 | CMS-PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1339 | GIANT CITY STATE PARK | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1295 | 9-1-1 TELECOMMUNICATOR CPR | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1368 | MULTI-COUNTY VET ASSISTANCE | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1376 | UNIV HISTORICAL COST OF ATTEND | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1383 | CONDO OMBUD SUNSET REPEALED | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1411 | HEALTH CARE SURROGATE-POLST | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1443 | MORTGAGE DEBT-RELEASE | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1475 | HIGHER ED-BD MEMBER COMPENSATE | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1583 | SCH CD-SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1537 | STUDENT LOAN SERVICING RIGHTS | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1507 | VEH CD-SAFETY ZONES | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1764 | ISP TRAINING/ACADEMY DIVISION | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1774 | DHFS-SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1947 | SCH CD-EDUCATOR LICENSURE-MISC | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1883 | VEH CD-OBSTRUCT LICENSE PLATE | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1909 | QUICK-TAKE-KANE COUNTY | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1827 | FIRE DISTRICTS--DESIGN-BUILD | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1793 | CREMATION-SCATTERING AREA | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1777 | BANKING&PROBATE-FINANCE/NOTICE | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB2075 | CYCLE RIDER SAFETY-VARIOUS | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB2019 | DNR-BOAT SAFETY INSTRUCTORS | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB2002 | ISP FUND CONSOLIDATION | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB2040 | VEHICLE CD-SAFETY TOWING | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1983 | SCH CD-GIFTED & TALENTED | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB1958 | TRANSFER REFORM-VARIOUS | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB2057 | SCH SAFE DRILL-RULES | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| SB2164 | WAGE PAYMENT-COLLECTION | Third Reading in House | 05/22/2025 | Yea |
| Committee | Position | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detail | Illinois House Appropriations: Higher Education Committee | 10 | |
| Detail | Illinois House Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and IT Committee | 8 | |
| Detail | Illinois House Financial Institutions and Licensing Committee | 9 | |
| Detail | Illinois House Higher Education Committee | 7 | |
| Detail | Illinois House Immigration and Human Rights Committee | Vice Chair | 2 |
| Detail | Illinois House Judiciary: Civil Committee | Chair | 1 |
| State | District | Chamber | Party | Status | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Illinois House District 017 | House | Democrat | In Office | 01/09/2019 |