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State Representative
Omar Williams
(D) - Illinois
Illinois House District 010
In Office - Started: 05/17/2019
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Springfield Office
Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-782-8077
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Chicago, IL 60612
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Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: 312-265-1019
| Bill | Bill Name | Summary | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB0028 | SCH CD-EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS | Amends the School Code. In a provision regarding an optional alternative evaluative dismissal process for teacher evaluations, removes the definition of and references to "student growth components". Makes the following changes in the Evaluation of Certified Employees Article: Removes the definitions of and references to "implementation date", "Race to the Top Grant", and "School Improvement Grant". Provides that, beginning July 1, 2025, each school district may incorporate the use of data and indicators on student growth as a factor in rating teaching performance into its evaluation plan for all teachers in contractual continued service and teachers not in contractual continued service (now, a school district is required to incorporate student growth data and indicators as a significant factor). Makes other changes concerning student growth. Changes the components of an evaluation plan for a teacher's performance. Makes changes concerning a principal's or assistant principal's evaluation. With respect to the types of rules the State Board of Education may adopt, removes the inclusion of rules that (i) define the term "significant" factor" for purposes of including consideration of student growth in performance ratings and (ii) establish a model evaluation plan for use by school districts in which student growth shall comprise 50% of the performance rating. Allows a school district (rather than only a school district with 500,000 or more inhabitants) to use an annual State assessment as a measure of student growth for purposes of teacher or principal evaluations. Removes and changes outdated provisions. Makes other and conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2025. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1922 | VEHICLE CD-EMERGENCY VEHICLE | Amends the Right-of-Way Article of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any authorized emergency vehicle obviously and actually engaged in work upon a highway, whether stationary or not, and displaying flashing lights as provided in the Act. Provides that the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to an emergency worker obviously and actually engaged in work upon a highway at an emergency scene, and the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian upon a highway directly involved in the emergency scene. Makes corresponding changes to penalty provisions. | Passed |
| SB0453 | EMPLOYMENT-TECH | Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. In provisions concerning the duty to bargain collectively, provides that specified conditions apply whenever collective bargaining is for the purpose of establishing an initial agreement following original certification of units (rather than units with fewer than 35 employees), with respect to public employees other than peace officers, fire fighters, and security employees. Effective immediately. | Passed |
| SB0071 | IEMA-SCHOOL SAFETY | Reinserts the contents of the bill as engrossed and as amended by House Amendment No. 1, but provides that a school district is not required to develop procedures until the school year following when the publication of guidance is made available (instead of until guidance is made available) on the website of the State Board of Education. | Passed |
| SB1976 | WORKERS RIGHTS AND SAFETY | Creates the Workers' Rights and Worker Safety Act. Provides that, except as authorized by State law enacted after April 28, 2025, a State agency may not amend or revise the State agency's rules in a manner that is less stringent in its protection of workers' rights or worker safety than requirements established under federal wage and hour law or federal coal mine safety law as the federal law existed on April 28, 2025. Creates the Illinois Safe and Healthy Workplace Act. Provides that the Department of Labor shall adopt rules to incorporate federal occupational health or safety standards that are repealed or revoked to address occupational safety or health issues. Sets forth rights of action and penalties. Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Provides that the Director Labor may adopt a standard that incorporates a federal occupational health or safety standard as it existed prior to being repealed, revoked, amended, or newly interpreted and addresses the occupational safety or health issue that the repealed, revoked, amended, or newly interpreted federal Occupational Safety and Health Act standard had addressed. | Passed |
| 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. | Passed |
| SB0408 | EDUCATION-TECH | Amends the Illinois School Student Records Act. In the definition of "Student Permanent Record", provides that a Student Permanent Record may include a summary of performance for students that received special education services. Provides that a summary of performance shall be substantially similar to the summary of performance form developed by the State Board. Provides that any summary of performance maintained as part of a Student Permanent Record shall be kept confidential and not be disclosed except as otherwise authorized under the Act. Provides that a summary of performance may be excluded from a Student Permanent Record if, after being notified in writing that (i) school districts do not keep special education records beyond 5 years and (ii) if a summary of performance record is not kept in a student's permanent file, the student may not have the documentation necessary to qualify for State or federal benefits in the future, the student and parents or guardians consent in writing to the exclusion of the summary of performance. In provisions concerning the release of school student records, provides that school student records or information contained therein may be released, transferred, disclosed, or otherwise disseminated to the Department of Human Services for the sole purpose of assessing or evaluating the student's eligibility for Medicaid waiver benefits consistent with rules adopted by the Department of Human Services. | Passed |
| 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 |
| SB1519 | SCH CD-REFER LAW ENFORCEMENT | Amends the School Code. Provides that the State Board of Education shall require that each school district annually report the number of students who were referred to a law enforcement agency or official and the number of instances of referrals to law enforcement that students received. Provides that on or before January 31, 2027 and on or before January 31 of each subsequent year, the State Board of Education shall prepare a report on student referrals to law enforcement in all school districts in the State. Requires a parent-teacher advisory committee to develop policy guideline procedures to establish and maintain a reciprocal reporting system between the school district and local law enforcement agencies regarding both criminal and civil offenses (rather than only criminal offenses) committed by students. Removes language providing that a student may not be issued a monetary fine or fee as a disciplinary consequence. Instead, prohibits school personnel from issuing a monetary fine, fee, ticket, or citation for a municipal code violation. Provides that school personnel (rather than a school district) may not refer a truant, chronic truant, or truant minor to any other local public entity, school resource officer, or peace officer (rather than only to any other local public entity) for that local public entity, school resource officer, or peace officer to issue the child a fine or fee as punishment for truancy. Effective immediately. | Passed |
| SB2253 | GOVT DISCLOSURE-EMINENT DOMAIN | Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Transportation to consult with all Class 1 and short line railroads and relevant businesses engaged in the railroad industry in preparation of the State Rail Plan. Creates the Freight Rail Transportation Coordinating Committee. Amends the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act. Authorizes an authorized representative to sign the disclosure with knowledge of the information required by the disclosure. Authorizes disclosure by providing a copy of the most recent proxy statement or other official corporate document filed in the previous calendar year with the Securities and Exchange Commission or similar federal regulatory body. Amends the Eminent Domain Act. Allows a party authorized to take property to file a complaint in circuit court if the owner agrees on the compensation to be paid but (i) is unable to convey clear title or provide all required documents to convey title or comply with any State or federal legal requirements to complete an acquisition by agreement; or (ii) the acquiring agency does not receive needed documents to enable processing of or the issuance of a warrant for the payment of compensation to the property owner. Provides that for property being acquired by the Department of Transportation under the Illinois Highway Code, the Illinois Commerce Commission shall issue its final order within 6 months after the date that the petition is filed unless the Commission extends the period for issuing a final order. Provides that the Commission may extend the 6-month period for issuing a final order for up to an additional 3-month period on its own motion or on a petition filed with good cause by any party. Provides that the Commission may grant such an extension for good cause. Provides that if the Commission extends the period for issuing a final order, then the schedule for the proceeding may not be further extended beyond the 3-month period, and the Commission shall issue its final order within the extension period. Authorizes the Commission to have the power to establish an expedited schedule for making its determination on a petition filed by the Department in less than 6 months if it finds that the public interest requires the setting of an expedited schedule. Allows notice to property owners to be sent, in addition to the United States Postal Service, by a designated private delivery service as defined by the Internal Revenue Service if the service provides the same function as certified mail with return receipt, or the letter is personally served. The Department of Transportation shall report to the General Assembly no later than January 31 of each year the number of cases filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission under this Article during the previous year and the length of time taken, in months, to issue each final order during the previous calendar year. Effective immediately. | Passed |
| SB0784 | SAFETY-TECH | Amends the Interstate Mutual Emergency Aid Act. Provides that any public safety agency may provide assistance to any other public safety agency in the State or in a bordering State at the time of a disaster. | Passed |
| HB3200 | UNEMPLOYMENT INS-RECOVERY | Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Further amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Specifies that provisions concerning the recovery of unclaimed property shall apply to individuals determined to be ineligible for benefits due to fraud. Provides that the Director of Employment Security may cooperate with and enter into agreements with the State Treasurer for the recovery of unclaimed property held by the State Treasurer in the name of an employer who owes contributions, interest, or penalties under this Act. Provides that the amount of unclaimed property the Director is authorized to recover under this subsection is limited to the amount of contributions, interest, penalties, and fees owed by the employer. | Passed |
| SB1563 | EVICTION-CRIMINAL TRESSPASS | Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that nothing in the Eviction Article may be construed to: (i) prohibit law enforcement officials from enforcing the offense of criminal trespass under the Criminal Code of 1963 or any other violation of the Code; or (ii) to interfere with the ability of law enforcement officials to remove persons or property from the premises when there is a criminal trespass. | Passed |
| HB2488 | OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY-PENALTY | Amends the Equal Pay Act of 2003. Removes references to the federal Annual Employer Information Report. Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Changes specified references to the Office of Apprenticeship within the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. | Passed |
| HB1586 | PERSONNEL CD-MERIT STANDARD | Amends the Personnel Code. In provisions regarding positions in the State service subject to the jurisdiction of the Department of Central Management Services with respect to selection and tenure on the basis of merit and fitness, provides that, unless prohibited by federal law, the administration of certain federal programs shall continue to be conducted by State employees subject to the Personnel Code. Makes a technical change to the classification of certain provisions as pertaining to merit and fitness. | Passed |
| HB3718 | MHDD-OIG INVESTIGATIONS | Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following addition: Provides that nothing in the amendatory Act is intended to include an employee of a hospital licensed under the Hospital Licensing Act or operated under the University of Illinois Hospital Act or a hospital affiliate. | Passed |
| HB3140 | ISP-POLICE K-9 CARE PROGRAM | Creates the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program Act. Creates the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program within the University of Illinois System to provide a stable funding source for the veterinary care of retired police dogs. Provides that the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois shall contract with a not-for-profit corporation to administer and manage the Program. Sets forth the required criteria a not-for-profit corporation must meet to be selected for a grant award. Subject to appropriation, requires the Board of Trustees to make grants to the not-for-profit corporation to be the disbursing authority for the Program. Provides that annual disbursements to a former handler or an adopter of a retired police dog to reimburse him or her for the cost of the retired police dog's veterinary care may not exceed $1,500 per dog. Requires the Board of Trustees to adopt rules to implement the Act. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that all moneys in the Illinois Police K-9 Memorial Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, for grants under the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program Act (rather than as grants to the Northern Illinois Police K-9 Memorial for the creation, operation, and maintenance of a police K-9 memorial monument). Provides that, if the Secretary of State has not received 2,000 plate applications to issue the special registration plates designated as Illinois Police K-9 Memorial license plates by January 1, 2028, then the Secretary of State's authority to issue the special plate is nullified and the plate shall not be issued. | Passed |
| 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. | Passed |
| HB3345 | HEARING INSTRUMENT EXTENSION | Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Changes the repeal date of the Hearing Instrument Consumer Protection Act from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2028. Amends the Hearing Instrument Consumer Protection Act. Provides that an applicant for a license to dispense, test, select, recommend, fit, or service prescription hearing aids may take the written licensing examination no more than 4 times in any consecutive 12-month period. Allows a trainee license to be renewed once for an additional 6 months (was non-renewable). Provides that the changes to the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately. | Passed |
| HB2425 | INS CD-DISCRIMINATION-FELONY | Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that, with respect to life insurance final expense policies, no life company authorized to issue those policies in the State shall refuse to insure an individual; refuse to continue to insure an individual; limit the amount, extent, or kind of coverage available to an individual; or charge an individual a different rate for the same coverage solely on the basis that an insured or applicant has been convicted of a felony. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall be construed to require a life company to issue or otherwise provide coverage for a life insurance policy to a person who is actively incarcerated pursuant to a felony conviction. Defines "final expense policy". | Passed |
| HB1787 | SCH SAFETY DRILLS-TRAIN SUBS | Reinserts the contents of the bill with the following additions. Provides that training shall be provided in person when available. Provides that a school district shall provide support for substitute personnel by ensuring that recommendations are implemented, including, without limitation, that maps indicating all school exits are prominently displayed in every classroom and the information packet given to full-time-equivalent employees includes district-approved materials outlining evacuation and lockdown procedures. | Passed |
| HB3725 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT BILLING ACT | Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code, the Public Water District Act, the Water Service District Act, the Water Authorities Act, and the Water Commission Act of 1985 to repeal provisions added by Public Act 100-178. | Passed |
| HB2907 | CHILD WELFARE DISCLOSURE ACT | Creates the Child Welfare Disclosure to Parents Act. Provides that it is the policy of the State that a parent involved with the Illinois child welfare system has specified rights, including, but not limited to, the right to: (1) be treated with dignity and respect and as a valued member of the child welfare team; (2) be consulted about relative placement options for the child if placement becomes necessary; (3) as it relates to a non-custodial parent, be assessed and considered for custody of the child prior to the Department of Children and Family Services taking protective custody; (4) receive timely visits with the child, subject to and in accordance with State law, all rules and procedures of the Department of Children and Family Services, and all applicable court orders; (5) be provided a copy of the Child Welfare Disclosure to Parents Act at the time of case opening or first contact with the Department of Children and Family Services; (6) be consulted in the development of the child's hair care plan, if not contrary to the child's wishes; and other enumerated rights. Effective immediately. | Passed |
| HB2362 | VEH CD-AIR MEDAL SPECIAL PLATE | Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the Secretary of State to issue special registration plates designated as Air Medal plates to residents of this State who meet the eligibility requirements prescribed by the Secretary of State. Provides that the plates shall display the Air Medal. Provides that in all other respects, the design, color, and format of the plates shall be within the discretion of the Secretary. | Passed |
| HB2459 | PUBLIC ACCOUNTING LICENSURE | Amends the Illinois Public Accounting Act. Changes the definition of "CPA firm" to remove a reference to limited liability companies and to include professional limited liability companies. Changes references from "substantial equivalency" to "enhanced mobility". Changes provisions regarding substantial equivalency for an individual whose principal place of business is not in the State but who has a valid CPA license issued by another state to require that the licensure requirements of the issuing state must be equivalent to the criteria in the Act or, if the licensure requirements of the issuing state are not equivalent, to require that the individual must petition the Public Accountant Registration and Licensure Committee for, and obtain from the Public Accountant Registration and Licensure Committee, an equivalency determination (instead of requiring a verification of the criteria by the National Qualification Appraisal Service of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Provides that, on and after January 1, 2027, the Department may license as licensed CPAs, individuals who have received a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university and an exam certificate or certification from the Board and have had at least 2 years of experience as defined by Department of Financial and Professional Regulation rule. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2027, the Department may license as licensed CPAs individuals who have received a master's degree, a bachelor's degree with 30 hours of accounting from an accredited college or university and an exam certificate or certification from the Board, and at least one year of experience as defined by Department rule. Changes the organization that the Department may rely on for enhanced mobility determinations from the National Qualification Appraisal Service of the National Association of State Board of Accountancy to the Public Accountant Registration and Licensure Committee. Makes conforming and other changes. | Passed |
| HB0028 | ILLINOIS RECEIVERSHIP ACT | Creates the Illinois Receivership Act. Creates a process in which a person is appointed by the court as the court's agent under the court's direction to take possession of, manage and, if authorized by the Act or court order, transfer, sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of receivership property. Provides criteria for a court to provide notice and opportunity for a hearing as appropriate before the court can issue an order under the Act. Applies to real property and any personal property related to or used in operating the real property, personal property and fixtures, and other business assets such as corporations, limited liability companies and trusts among other things. Provides that this Act does not apply to (i) an interest in real property improved by one to six dwelling units with some exceptions; (ii) a receiver that is a governmental unit or an individual acting in an official capacity on behalf of the governmental unit unless the unit elects for this Act to apply; and (iii) a receiver appointed under the Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law. Defines terms. Provides for the powers and duties of a receiver, disqualification of a receiver, the status of a receiver as lien holder, duties of an owner, powers of the court in managing a receivership, and defenses and immunities of a receiver. Makes other changes. | Passed |
| 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. | Passed |
| HB1270 | HEALTH CARE-VOLUNTEER LICENSE | Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. In a provision concerning the requirements that a health care professional must meet before he or she can have his or her license placed on volunteer status (rather than being granted a volunteer license), provides that a health care professional must possess an active license that is not currently subject to discipline or under investigation by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (rather than satisfaction of all requirements of the State licensing Act that applies to his or her health care profession and the rules adopted under the Act). Removes the volunteer licensure fee and removes references to volunteer licenses. Provides that a health care professional whose license is in volunteer status may request that the Department change the status of the license to active as long as the request for the change is made during the same renewal period in which the license was previously active or the license is renewed in the same manner, at the same time, and with the same conditions as an active license. Provides that a health care professional who holds an active license that was previously a volunteer license is subject to the requirements of the State licensing Act that applies to his or her health care profession and the rules adopted under the relevant Act. Provides that the Department may adopt rules for the administration of the provisions regarding volunteer licenses (rather than determining by rule the total number of volunteer licenses to be issued). Makes conforming and other changes. | Passed |
| HB2551 | FIRST RESPONDER TASK FORCE | Amends the First Responders Suicide Prevention Act. Reinstates the First Responders Suicide Task Force. Adds to the reconstituted Task Force one member who represents an organization that provides mental health training and support for first responders in State of Illinois, appointed by the President of the Senate. Provides that members of the Task Force shall be appointed within 30 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Directs the Task Force to issue a final report to the General Assembly on or December 31, 2026. Provides for the repeal of the Task Force on January 1, 2027. | Passed |
| HB3678 | DNR-VARIOUS | Amends the Wildlife Code. In prohibitions against fraud in connection with any license, permit, or tag, deletes provisions that the Department of Natural Resources shall suspend the privileges of any person found guilty of violating these prohibitions for a period of not less than one year. In provisions regarding the Apprentice Hunter License Program, deletes provisions requiring the Apprentice Hunter License to be a nonrenewable license. In provisions regarding a certificate of competency, deletes provisions allowing a person born on or after January 1, 1980, to be exempt from requirements for a certificate of competency if the person has a hunting license issued in another State. In provisions regarding penalties, deletes provisions requiring the Department to suspend for a period of not less than one year the privileges of any person found guilty of violating specific provisions in the Act. Deletes provisions limiting some suspensions to 5 years. Requires the Department to suspend the privileges of a person for a violation of certain provisions in the Act for a period of one year. Makes technical and other changes. Amends the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act. In provisions regarding snowmobile inspections, provides that an officer may (rather than must) issue a summons. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Makes changes in provisions concerning jurisdiction and expungement. | Passed |
| HB3487 | BHWC DATA COLLECTION | Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law. Provides that, in conjunction with applications for licensure and renewals (rather than only for licensure), the Division of Professional Regulation of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall request, and applicants may voluntarily provide, demographic information that includes sex, ethnicity, race, disability, primary language spoken, anticipated date of retirement, type of employment, and zip code (rather than only sex, ethnicity, race, and disability). | Passed |
| SB2495 | BCENT SUNSET EXTENSION | Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Changes the repeal date of the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2031. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Defines "email address of record", "licensed continuing education sponsor", "licensed school", and "public member". Makes changes in provisions concerning the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act; an applicant's address of record; licensure requirements for each profession; unlicensed practice; abnormal skin growth education; display of a license; teacher education; examination of applicants for each profession; the practices that constitute cosmetology; inactive status of a license; the practices that constitute esthetics; investigations by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation; requisites for ownership or operation of a school under the Act; the periodic review of schools for each profession; enrollment agreements; school rules and refunds; grounds for disciplinary action; exceptions for public schools; licensure renewal; requisites for ownership or operation of cosmetology, esthetics, hair braiding, and nail technology salons and barber shops; powers and duties of the Department; the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Board; applications; the issuance of a license; fees; refusal, suspension, and revocation of licenses; practice without a license or after suspension or revocation thereof; hearings; record of proceedings; citations; and certifications of record. Makes conforming and other changes. Provides that the provisions concerning the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately. | Passed |
| SB2492 | DENTAL PRACTICE ACT | Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In provisions concerning the necessity for the licensure of dentists, provides that, if an applicant neglects, fails without an approved excuse, or refuses to take the next available examination offered for licensure under the Act, the fee paid by the applicant shall be forfeited to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and the application shall expire (rather than shall be denied). In provisions concerning the required examination for licensure as a dentist and provisions concerning the required examination for dental hygienists, provides that, if an applicant fails to pass an examination for licensure under the Act within 3 years after filing an application, the application shall expire 3 years after the date the application was filed (rather than shall be denied). In provisions concerning persons who are licensed to practice dentistry in another state, provides that, if an applicant for substantial equivalence does not complete the application process in 3 years, the applicant's application shall expire 3 years after the date of submission of the application (rather than shall be denied). In provisions concerning third-party financing for dental services, provides that "agent of a dentist" means a person or company that is permitted, authorized, or contracted to act on behalf of a dentist or dental office (instead of on behalf of or with a dentist or dental office). Provides that the changes to the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately. | Passed |
| SB2425 | LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE | Amends the Illinois Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Act. Defines "water treatment residuals". Deletes provisions regarding generator and broker registration. Adds new provisions regarding generator and broker registration requiring registration with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security within 60 days after the commencement of generating or taking possession of low-level radioactive waste. Provides an exemption for a generator that stores waste containing or composed of radioactive material with a physical half-life of less than 120 days. Provides an exemption for a generator of water treatment residuals. Makes technical changes. | Passed |
| SB2494 | RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTICE ACT | Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Changes the repeal date of the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2031. Amends the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act. Defines "email address of record". Adds provisions concerning address of record and email address of record. Replaces certain pronouns with the nouns to which the pronouns refer. Provides that all substance-related violations shall mandate an automatic substance abuse assessment. Makes changes in provisions concerning the administration of the Act; qualifications for licensure; restoration of expired licenses; grounds for discipline; investigations, notice and hearing; subpoenas and oaths; motions for rehearing; hearing officer appointment; and certifications of record and costs. Repeals provisions concerning the Illinois Board of Athletic Trainers; the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's roster of licensees; the findings of the Board; and persons practicing on January 1, 2006 (the effective date of Public Act 94-246). Makes conforming and other changes. Provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately. | Passed |
| HB1141 | GENERAL ANESTHESIA COVERAGE | Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026 shall provide coverage for medically necessary general anesthesia, regardless of the duration, for any procedure covered by the policy, and that medical necessity shall be determined by the attending anesthesiologist or licensed anesthesia provider. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance is prohibited from denying payment or reimbursement for anesthesia services solely because the duration of care exceeded a preset time limit. Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, the Voluntary Services Plans Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code to require coverage under those provisions. Effective immediately. | Passed |
| SB2496 | PHYSICAL THERAPY ACT-SUNSET | Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to change the repeal date of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2031. Amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. Changes references from "Director" to "Secretary". Makes changes in provisions concerning legislative intent; definitions; physical therapy services; dry needling; licensure requirements; powers and duties of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation; the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act; duties and functions of the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Physical Therapy Licensing and Disciplinary Board; qualifications for licensure; license applications; examinations; restoration of expired licenses; inactive licenses; fees and returned checks; disciplinary actions; violations; investigations and hearings; confidentiality; and temporary suspension of a license. Adds provisions concerning the applicant's or licensee's address of record and email address of record. Makes other changes. Provides that the provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately. | Passed |
| SB2318 | MISLEADING PRACTICES PENALTY | Amends the Illinois Banking Act. In provisions concerning misleading practices and names prohibited, provides that, if a person, firm, partnership, or corporation that does not accept insured deposits as a substantial portion of its operations and is not chartered by a State or the United States violates specified provisions of the Act, the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation (as successor to the Commissioner of Banks and Real Estate) may impose a civil penalty of up to the maximum amount provided for each violation. | Passed |
| SB0069 | INS CODE-RIDING THERAPY | Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall provide coverage for hippotherapy and other forms of therapeutic riding. Makes conforming changes in the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, and the Health Maintenance Organization Act. | Passed |
| SB1392 | DENTAL INSURANCE ASSIGNABILITY | Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that no provision of the Illinois Insurance Code, or any other law, prohibits assignability rights to an insured under any policy of dental insurance (in addition to accident and health insurance). Provides that if an enrollee or insured of an insurer, health maintenance organization, managed care plan, health care plan, preferred provider organization, dental service plan corporation, dental insurer, or third party administrator assigns a claim to a health care professional, or health care facility, a dental care provider, or a dental care facility, then payment shall be made directly to the health care professional, or health care facility, dental care provider, or dental care facility, including any required interest. Effective immediately. | Passed |
| 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 |
| HB2517 | MATERNAL MORTALITY EDUCATION | Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Defines "maternal health care services", "postnatal care", and "prenatal care". Provides that, on and after January 1, 2026, health care professionals who provide maternal health care services and seek to renew a license or registration shall complete at least a one-hour course in training on implicit bias awareness that includes training in potential maternal health risk factors associated with childbearing individuals who are part of a marginalized racial or ethnic group with increased maternal mortality rates. | Passed |
| HB1754 | TICK ACT | Creates the Tracking Infectious Cases Knowledgeably Act. Provides that the Act may be referred to as the TICK Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall adopt rules no later than January 1, 2026, requiring medical reporters to report cases of alpha-gal syndrome and Lyme disease to the local health department and the Department of Public Health on the date of the diagnosis under the Control of Communicable Diseases Code. Provides that the rules shall dictate that the Department of Public Health shall track cases of alpha-gal syndrome and Lyme disease statewide and within counties and shall publish the results of the tracking of cases of alpha-gal syndrome and Lyme disease publicly on the Department's website in a timely manner. Provides that any case of alpha-gal syndrome or Lyme disease present in an Illinois resident that has been diagnosed by a medical professional shall be reported to, and tracked by, the Department, independent from or concurrent with reporting and tracking by the federal government. Defines terms. Makes findings. Effective immediately. | Passed |
| HB2586 | ISP TRAINING/ACADEMY DIVISION | Provides that specified provisions of the Illinois State Police Law may be referred to as Alyssa's Law. Amends the State Employee Indemnification Act. Provides that the term "employee" includes, among other things, (1) any Metropolitan Enforcement Groups created under the Intergovernmental Drug Laws Enforcement Act if all sworn members of the Metropolitan Enforcement Group are employees under the Act; and (2) any law enforcement organization established under a written agreement under the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act for the purpose of enforcing and investigating specified offenses, if the Illinois State Police is a party to the agreement and all sworn members of the law enforcement organization are employees under the Act. Authorizes the Division of Criminal Investigation to conduct investigations into Internet crimes against children and provide support to applicable statewide task forces. Defines "CJIS Systems Agency" and "Criminal Justice Information System". Provides that the CJIS Security Policy of the Federal Bureau of Investigation governs criminal justice information systems and requires all of those systems to be subject to a management control agreement controlled by the criminal justice agency that owns the criminal justice information system and to be subject to oversight by the CJIS Systems Agency. Provides that the CJIS Systems Agency shall establish principles and standards to provide consistency in the operation and use of criminal justice system information technology throughout the State. Provides that the CJIS Systems Agency may impose more stringent or additional protection measures than those measures outlined in the CJIS Security Policy of the Federal Bureau of Investigation if the protection measures are documented and maintained. Provides that State agencies and units of local government shall work with the CJIS Systems Agency to follow all principles and standards. Provides that, consistent with the CJIS Security Policy of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, no State agency, unit of local government, or employee of a State agency or unit of local government shall usurp, replace, or diminish the role and responsibility of the CJIS Information Security Officer or the CJIS Systems Officer appointed by the head of the CJIS Systems Agency. Provides that the Division of Patrol shall serve as the lead State agency for administering the commercial vehicle safety plan and the only agency to enforce the provisions of Chapter 18b of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that certain provisions take effect October 1, 2025. | Passed |
| SB1953 | POLICE RECORDS & SHERIFF BOARD | Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Further amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Reinserts provisions concerning the inspection of employee records. Changes various references from "an offer of employment" to "a final offer of employment". Makes changes in provisions concerning immunity from liability. Amends the Personnel Record Review Act. Provides that a law enforcement agency shall release a complete law enforcement personnel file upon receipt of a written request from a law enforcement agency for the purpose of making an employment determination by the law enforcement agency or a hiring board, such as the Illinois State Police Merit Board or an equivalent board. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board, all previous employers, and the agents and employees of all previous employers have immunity (rather than qualified immunity) for the release of employment record information. | Passed |
| 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 |
| SB0126 | INS CD-ALZHEIMER'S TREATMENT | Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or a managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027 shall provide coverage for all medically necessary diagnostic testing and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved treatments or medications prescribed to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease or another related dementia, in accordance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration label, as determined by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches. Provides that coverage of U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved treatments or medications prescribed to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease or another related dementia shall not be subject to step therapy. Amends the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act to require coverage under those provisions. Effective immediately. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| 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 |
| HB3508 | LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE | Amends the Illinois Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. | Crossed Over |
| HB1927 | CONSERVATION-OPEN SPACE FUND | Amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title of the Act. | Crossed Over |
| HB1432 | ABLE ACCOUNT CONTRIBUTIONS | Amends the State Treasurer Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the State Treasurer may make a matching contribution of $50 to an ABLE account opened on or after January 1, 2026 for a beneficiary who is a resident of Illinois. Provides that the matching contribution shall be limited to one contribution per beneficiary and shall not be treated differently from any other contributions to the account. Provides that if there are insufficient funds available, the State Treasurer may reduce the matching contribution amount or forgo contributions. Provides that the Illinois ABLE Matching Contribution Fund shall be the official repository of all contributions, appropriated funds, interest, and dividend payments, gifts, or other financial assets received by the State Treasurer in connection with matching contributions to ABLE accounts. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Illinois ABLE Matching Contribution Fund. | Crossed Over |
| HB3275 | SCH-CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE | Amends the Interscholastic Athletic Organization Act. Provides that an association or other entity that has as one of its purposes promoting, sponsoring, regulating, or in any manner providing for interscholastic athletics or any form of athletic competition among schools and students within this State shall require all school coaches to obtain and maintain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and the use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED). Requires certification in CPR and AED use to be consistent with national, evidence-based, emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. Amends the School Safety Drill Act. Provides that a cardiac emergency response plan shall include (i) establishing a cardiac emergency response team that is certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator and (ii) the use of annual cardiac response drills to practice the steps established in the cardiac emergency response plan, in partnership with local emergency medical services. Makes other changes concerning the plan. | Crossed Over |
| HB1081 | MEDICAID-THERAPAUTIC RECREATON | Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, in consultation with the Department of Human Services, to submit the necessary application to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to amend the Support Waiver for Children and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities and the Adults with Developmental Disabilities Waiver to include a therapeutic recreation service for individuals using the self-directed service model known as Home Based Services. Defines "therapeutic recreation". | Crossed Over |
| HB3654 | OPEN LANDS-GRANTS TO GOVTS | Amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title of the Act. | Crossed Over |
| HB2955 | EPA-PFAS WASTEWATER | Creates the PFAS Wastewater Citizen Protection Act. Creates the PFAS Wastewater Citizen Protection Committee for specific purposes. Provides that the Committee shall submit a PFAS Action Plan to the Governor's Office, the General Assembly, and the Environmental Protection Agency no later than one year after the effective date of the Act. Provides that the Committee shall continue to periodically meet and shall annually update the PFAS Action Plan and submit annual reports with certain requirements. Provides for membership of the Committee. Provides that the Prairie Research Institute's Illinois Sustainable Technology Center shall provide technical assistance to the Committee. Makes findings and declares policy. Defines terms. Provides that the Act is repealed on December 31, 2044. Effective immediately. | Crossed Over |
| HB3574 | PROCUREMENT-DATA RESIDENCY | Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Provides that, if the State data was stored within the State of Illinois but outside of any qualified area, then the amount of the earned credit shall be 2% of the contract's value for storage of the State data. Provides that, if the State data was stored within the State of Illinois and all or part of the State data was stored within a qualified area, then the amount of the earned credit shall be 4% of the contract's value for storage of the State data. Provides that the provisions of the introduced bill do not apply to contracts that are primarily for the provision of telecommunications services. | Crossed Over |
| HB3650 | UTIL-2050 HEAT DECARBONIZATION | Amends the Energy Transition Act. Adds electrification industries to clean energy jobs. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that a gas utility may cease providing service if the Illinois Commerce Commission determines that adequate substitute service is available at a reasonable cost to support the existing end uses of the affected utility customers. Provides for cost-effective energy efficiency measures for natural gas utilities that supersede existing provisions concerning natural gas energy efficiency programs and take effect beginning January 1, 2025. Provides that gas main and gas service extension policies shall be based on the principle that the full incremental cost associated with new development and growth shall be borne by the customers that cause those incremental costs. Provides that, no later than 60 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Commission shall initiate a docketed rulemaking reviewing each gas public utility tariff that provides for gas main and gas service extensions without additional charge to new customers in excess of the default extensions as specified in administrative rule. Adds the Clean Building Heating Law Article to the Act, with provisions concerning emissions standards for heating in buildings, as well as related and other provisions. Adds the 2050 Heat Decarbonization Standard Article to the Act, with provisions concerning options for compliance, measures for customer emission reduction, customer emission reductions, tradable clean heat credits, banking of emission reductions, equity in emission reductions, enforcement, the 2050 Heat Decarbonization Pathways Study, gas infrastructure planning, a study on gas utility financial incentive reform, and reporting requirements. Adds the Statewide Navigator Program Law Article to the Act, with provisions concerning creation of a statewide navigator program, as well as related and other provisions. Effective immediately. | Crossed Over |
| HB2757 | REVITALIZE DOWNTOWN CHICAGO | Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity or the Director's designee shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting, advisory member. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Department of Revenue shall provide administrative and other support to the Chicago Downtown Revitalization Task Force subject to appropriation. Makes stylistic changes. | Crossed Over |
| HB2423 | MEDICAID-MATERNAL HLTH-DOULAS | Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the purpose of the Medical Assistance Article. | Crossed Over |
| HB2805 | INS CD-COST SHARING RESTRICT | Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In a provision requiring policies of group accident and health insurance to provide coverage for certain examination and testing services provided to a victim of specified criminal offenses, prohibits the policy from imposing a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the coverage provided, except to the extent that the coverage would disqualify a high-deductible health plan from eligibility for a health savings account under the Internal Revenue Code. Effective January 1, 2026. | Crossed Over |
| 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. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HR0250 | HENRIETTA LACKS DNA | Honors the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman, whose contributions to medical science have had a lasting impact though her name is not widely known. Recognizes Alfred "Lacks" Carter Jr. for his work to preserve Henrietta Lacks' legacy and for his contributions in the fight against cervical cancer. Urges support for community-based research and education programs, which are vital to educating and empowering community members so they can make informed decisions about being involved in clinical research and the research process. Urges support for clinical research to reduce health disparities, to save lives, to gain insights about the safety and effectiveness of drugs and other medical treatments, and to discover treatments for various diseases. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1784 | JUV CT-COMMITMENT-AGE | Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Clean Slate Act. Amends the Personnel Code. Provides that all employees who are employed by the Illinois State Police with duties related to criminal history records, sealing records, or expunging records are exempt from jurisdictions A, B, and C. Amends the Criminal Identification Act. Authorizes the Illinois State Police to provide reports of cases with missing disposition information to the clerk of the circuit court. Requires any entity required to report information concerning criminal arrests, charges, and dispositions under specified provisions of the Act to respond to any notice advising the entity of missing or incomplete information or an error in the reporting of the information. Modifies the definition of "seal". Makes changes to the categories of records eligible for sealing. Replaces references to "offender" with "petitioner". Modifies provisions relating to when records are eligible to be sealed. Removes provisions preventing subsequent felony conviction records from being sealed under specified circumstances. Removes provisions requiring a petitioner to attach a negative drug test to a petition for sealing and concerning the denial of a petition to expunge or seal because the petitioner has submitted a drug test taken within 30 days before filing of the petition to expunge or seal that indicates a positive test for the presence of cannabis. Establishes procedures for automatic sealing of records and sealing of municipal ordinance violations and Class C misdemeanors. Makes other changes. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Requires, upon request, the circuit court clerk to provide the disposition information for any case or record required to be reported to the Illinois State Police. Allows the Illinois State Police to provide reports of cases with missing disposition information to the clerk of the circuit court. Makes other changes. | Crossed Over |
| SB0026 | PARENTAGE ACT-SCOPE | Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that acts submitting to the general jurisdiction of Illinois courts include (1) a corporation having its principal place of business in Illinois or (2) is a foreign business corporation that has consented to general jurisdiction in this State in accordance with the Business Corporation Act of 1983 but only if (i) the action alleges injury or illness resulting from exposure to a substance defined as toxic under the Uniform Hazardous Substances Act of Illinois whether the cause of action arises within or without the State, and (ii) as long as jurisdiction is proper as to one or more named co-defendants under the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a corporation consents to general jurisdiction upon registering to do business in Illinois after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983 to make conforming changes. Provides that a corporation that obtains or continues to maintain the right to transact business in Illinois consents to the exercise of general jurisdiction under the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a corporation consents to general jurisdiction upon registering to do business in Illinois after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that a corporation that has previously registered to business in Illinois consents to general jurisdiction upon the next date after the effective date of the amendatory Act on which the filing of its annual report is due regardless of whether or not it then files its annual report. Effective immediately. | Crossed Over |
| 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. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB1330 | AGING-CCP-DIRECT SRVCE WORKER | Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. In provisions concerning the Community Care Program, provides that, subject to federal approval, on and after January 1, 2026, rates for in-home services shall be increased to $32.75 to sustain a minimum wage of $20 per hour for direct service workers. As a condition of their eligibility for the $32.75 in-home services rate, requires in-home services providers to (i) certify to the Department on Aging that they remain in compliance with the mandated wage increase for direct service workers and (ii) submit cost reports. Provides that fringe benefits shall not be reduced in relation to the rate increases. Provides that beginning January 1, 2028, the Department shall ensure that each in-home service provider spends a minimum of 80% of total payments the provider receives for homecare aide services it furnishes under the Community Care Program on total compensation for direct service workers who furnish those services. Requires the Department to adopt rules on financial reporting and minimum direct service worker costs. Authorizes the Department to sanction a provider that fails to meet the requirements of the amendatory Act. Defines terms. | 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. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| 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 |
| HR0108 | SUPPORT-TAIWAN | Reaffirms the commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister ties between the State of Illinois and Taiwan, the Republic of China (ROC). Reaffirms support for the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) and supports Illinois businesses referring to Taiwan, ROC, as Taiwan. Endorses Taiwan's efforts to secure the signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), the Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement (ADTA), and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) with the United States. Supports the further strengthening of a closer economic and trade partnership between the State of Illinois and Taiwan with multiple possible approaches, including signing an economic and trade memorandum of understanding, exploring the possibility of establishing an Illinois Office in Taiwan, and sending Illinois high-level officials to visit Taiwan. Supports Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations, which impact the health, safety, and well-being of the peoples of Taiwan, the State of Illinois, the United States, and the world. Opposes any distortion or misuse of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758 to attempt to deny Taiwan's aspiration to make more contributions in international societies. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HJR0024 | CHILD WELFARE LIAB TASK FORCE | Creates the Child Welfare Agency Liability Task Force to develop and recommend a permanent solution to address the unavailability of liability insurance for child welfare agencies in the State. | In Committee |
| HB3182 | $DCEO-FOREST PRESERVE | Appropriates the amount of $709,500 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for the administration and operation of Greencorps Chicago and Forest Preserve Experience programs within the Conservation Corps program. Effective July 1, 2025. | In Committee |
| HB3717 | COM COL-BACCALAUREATE DEGREE | Amends the Public Community College Act. Allows the board of trustees of a community college district to establish and offer a baccalaureate degree program and confer a bachelor's degree if the board of trustees and the program meet specified conditions. Provides for an application for approval from the Illinois Community College Board. Sets forth community college requirements and prohibitions for establishing a baccalaureate degree program. Provides that a community college district that offers a baccalaureate degree program shall submit an annual report to the Illinois Community College Board. Sets forth what that report shall include. Provides for a statewide evaluation of a baccalaureate degree program. | In Committee |
| 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 |
| HB2980 | CYCLE RIDER SAFETY-VARIOUS | Amends the Cycle Rider Safety Training Act. Removes motor driven cycle and moped from the definition of "cycle". Defines "Cycle Rider Safety Training Course Provider" and "Provider" as a for-profit or nonprofit business, community agency, community organization, community college, or State university that is capable of providing courses. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall put out notices to the public seeking Cycle Rider Safety Training Course Providers to provide courses in the State, and that such courses shall be open to all residents of the State who hold a currently valid driver's license and who have reached their 16th birthday before the first day of the course to be held. Allows providers to charge a nominal registration fee set by the Department. Provides that responses from potential providers shall include the location where classes are to be held at, the number of students they intend to train, whether they would be providing motorcycles or using motorcycles owned by the Department, and the cost for courses provided on a per student basis. Provides that contracts shall be awarded by the Department to providers based on training needs and cost effectiveness of each bid or proposal. Provides that a provider shall only be paid grant funds under one of the following conditions: a course was held; expenses submitted related to the maintenance of department owned equipment; or submitting other non-personnel expenses. Provides that a provider awarded a contract with grant funding shall: submit proof that each instructor employed by the provider meets the qualifications to teach the curriculum for the courses; have at least one employee on staff certified to do quality assurance or quality control visits where instructors are evaluated per curriculum standards on teaching; perform at least one quality assurance or quality control visit on each instructor employed during the year and submit the results of those visits to the Department; maintain appropriate liability insurance to cover training activities; submit requests for payment in a timely manner; and adhere to additional program rules and regulations. Prohibits a provider awarded a contract with grant funding from adopting any policy, requirement, or expectation regarding employee's manner of dress outside of the employee's scheduled work hours. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2026. | Crossed Over |
| HR0349 | COMMENDS-DELTA SIGMA THETA | Commends Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated for its outstanding legacy of public service and advocacy. Commends its members for their steadfast dedication to creating positive change in communities throughout Illinois and internationally. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB3751 | DCEO-EMPLOY SOCIAL ENTERPRISE | Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that, in addition to other activities, the Office of Economic Equity and Empowerment shall provide assistance to employment social enterprises. Defines "employment social enterprise". | Crossed Over |
| HB1788 | DNR-OSLAD ACCESSIBILITY | Amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Requires the Department of Natural Resources to prioritize projects that incorporate universal design elements. Requires the Department to adopt rules to establish the priorities and scoring matrix within its grant application review process. Defines "universal design elements". Effective immediately. | Crossed Over |
| 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 |
| HB1581 | EQUITABLE UNIVERSITY FUNDING | Creates the Adequate and Equitable Public University Funding Act. Provides that all general operating expenses for public universities shall be distributed by the Board of Higher Education through a funding formula for eligible public institutions and shall be administered by the Board. Defines "eligible public institution". Sets forth provisions concerning the adequacy targets and resource profiles of eligible public institutions. Provides for the distribution of State appropriations and the calculation of the base funding minimum for each eligible public institution. Provides that the Board shall oversee an accountability and transparency framework for assessing the distribution and use of all funds appropriated by the funding formula and evaluating the funds' effects on institutional outcomes pertaining to student affordability, enrollment, persistence, and outcome metrics. Provides for reporting and the establishment of an Accountability and Transparency Committee. Provides that the Board shall establish a Funding Formula Review Panel tasked with studying and reviewing topics pertaining to the implementation and impact of the funding formula. Contains provisions concerning the Board's annual budget request and the collection of data. Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Removes certain provisions concerning budget proposals. Effective immediately. | In Committee |
| HB3252 | SCH CD-WORK PREP COURSE | Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that a school district that maintains any of grades 9 through 12 and offers workplace experience courses, including school-facilitated employment or internships, shall provide to participating students instruction on workplace preparation that covers legal protections in the workplace and instruction on legal protections against sexual harassment and racial and other forms of discrimination (rather than providing that a school district that maintains any of grades 9 through 12 may include in its high school curriculum a unit of instruction on workplace preparation that covers legal protections in the workplace). Makes changes concerning the instruction. | Crossed Over |
| HB3652 | FUEL GAS DETECTOR ACT | Sets forth requirements for installation of fuel gas alarms. Provides that all covered buildings must comply with the requirements of this Act on or before January 1, 2028. Provides for requirements for compliance and implementation. Sets forth requirements for the transfer of real property that includes a covered building. Establishes the State Fuel Gas Safety Assistance Fund for the Office of the State Fire Marshal to provide free or subsidized fuel gas alarms to low-income households. Provides that a violation of the Act is a petty offense. Provides for enforcement and penalties. Provides for grants to units of local government, subject to appropriation. Creates the Gas Detector Alliance within the Office of the State Fire Marshal to make recommendations to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Limits home rule. Requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to adopt rules. Makes conforming changes in the State Finance Act. Effective January 1, 2026. | Crossed Over |
| HB2870 | FILM TX CREDIT-SPENDING | Amends the Film Production Services Tax Credit Act of 2008. Provides that accredited productions shall be considered Category 1 productions or Category 2 productions. Provides that a Category 1 production is an accredited production that meets the following criteria: (1) at least 75% of all principal filming or taping days of the accredited production that occur at any soundstage facility within or without Illinois occur at a qualified production facility; and (2) at least 20% of the total expenditures for the accredited production are for (i) tangible property that will be used at a qualified production facility or for the use of the qualified production facility; (ii) the performance of services at a qualified production facility; or (iii) any combination of (i) and (ii). Makes changes concerning the amount of the credit. Makes changes concerning the number of nonresident employees whose wages may be considered Illinois labor expenditures. Makes changes concerning the definition of "qualified production facility". Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make changes concerning withholdings for loan out company employees. Effective immediately. | In Committee |
| HB3005 | IDOT-MECHANIC WORKFORCE GOALS | Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires, by August 1 of each calendar year, the Department of Transportation to make a report in writing to the Governor and the General Assembly, stating in detail the Department's efforts in the prior fiscal year to fill open mechanics positions. Requires the Department to establish and maintain a goal of filling at least 85% of all authorized and budgeted mechanic positions within the Department in each fiscal year. Requires the General Assembly to review the report and may request additional information or hold hearings regarding the Department's staffing levels, recruitment strategies, and efforts to meet the 85% workforce goal. | Crossed Over |
| HB0473 | EDUCATION-TECH | Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. | In Committee |
| HB3683 | PHYSICAL THERAPY ACT-SUNSET | Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to change the repeal date of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2031. Amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. Changes references from "Director" to "Secretary". Makes changes in provisions concerning legislative intent; definitions; physical therapy services; dry needling; licensure requirements; powers and duties of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation; the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act; duties and functions of the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Physical Therapy Licensing and Disciplinary Board; qualifications for licensure; license applications; examinations; restoration of expired licenses; inactive licenses; fees and returned checks; disciplinary actions; violations; investigations and hearings; confidentiality; and temporary suspension of a license. Adds provisions concerning the applicant's or licensee's address of record and email address of record. Makes other changes. Provides that the provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately. | In Committee |
| HB3185 | PROMPT PAYMENT-CAP DEVELOP BD | Amends the State Prompt Payment Act. Provides that, for construction contracts with the Department of Transportation or the Capital Development Board (instead of the Department of Transportation only), the contractor, subcontractor, or material supplier, regardless of tier, shall not offset, decrease, or diminish payment or payments that are due to its subcontractors or material suppliers without reasonable cause. | In Committee |
| HB3454 | EPINEPHRINE DELIVERY DEVICE | Amends various Acts to change references from "epinephrine auto-injector" or "epinephrine injector" to "FDA approved epinephrine delivery device or product". Changes the name of the Epinephrine Injector Act to the FDA Approved Epinephrine Delivery Device or Product Act. | In Committee |
| HB1857 | INS CD-INCONTINENCE SUPPLIES | Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or a managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after January 1, 2027 shall provide coverage for disposable incontinence supplies for any person with a disability. Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act to require coverage under those provisions. | In Committee |
| HB3681 | RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTICE ACT | Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Changes the repeal date of the Respiratory Care Practice Act from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2031. Amends the Respiratory Care Practice Act. Adds provisions concerning address of record and email address of record. Removes the requirement that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation maintain a roster of the names and addresses of all licenses and all persons whose licenses have been suspended, revoked, or denied renewal for cause within the previous calendar year. Changes the membership of the Respiratory Care Board to 5 persons of which 3 members shall be currently engaged in the practice of respiratory care and one member who is a hospital administrator (rather than 7 persons of which 4 members shall be currently engaged in the practice of respiratory care and two members who are hospital administrators). Provides that a majority of the Board members (rather than 4) shall constitute a quorum. Provides that an applicant shall include the applicant's Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number in an application to the Department (rather than only the applicant's Social Security Number). Provides that the Department shall provide a certified shorthand reporter to take down the testimony and preserve the record of all proceedings at a formal hearing (rather than the Department preserving the record). Provides that provisions concerning the repeal date of the Act are effective immediately. Makes other changes. | In Committee |
| HB3769 | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY REFERRALS | Amends the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act. Requires a licensed occupational therapist or licensed occupational therapy assistant who intends to provide services for individuals, groups, and populations concerning occupational therapy needs without a referral to do so within the licensee's scope of practice. Provides that a referral is not required for the purpose of providing consultations, habilitation services, screenings, education, wellness services, preventions services, environmental assessments, and work-related ergonomic services. Provides that, except for occupational therapy services within the licensee's scope of practice at the time of evaluation and services provided pursuant to provisions concerning when referrals are not required, an occupational therapist shall refer a patient to the patient's treating health care professional of record, or to a health care professional of the patient's choosing if there is no health care professional of record, if the patient meets certain criteria. Provides that an occupational therapist shall refer a patient to the patient's treating health care professional of record, or to a health care professional of the patient's choosing if there is no health care professional of record if the patient does not demonstrate measurable or function improvement after 10 visits (rather than after 10 visits or 15 business days, whichever occurs first). | In Committee |
| HB3684 | BCENT SUNSET EXTENSION | Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Changes the repeal date of the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2031. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Defines "email address of record", "licensed continuing education sponsor", "licensed school", and "public member". Makes changes in provisions concerning the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act; an applicant's address of record; licensure requirements for each profession; unlicensed practice; abnormal skin growth education; display of a license; teacher education; examination of applicants for each profession; the practices that constitute cosmetology; inactive status of a license; the practices that constitute esthetics; investigations by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation; requisites for ownership or operation of a school under the Act; the periodic review of schools for each profession; enrollment agreements; school rules and refunds; grounds for disciplinary action; exceptions for public schools; licensure renewal; requisites for ownership or operation of cosmetology, esthetics, hair braiding, and nail technology salons and barber shops; powers and duties of the Department; the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Board; applications; the issuance of a license; fees; refusal, suspension, and revocation of licenses; practice without a license or after suspension or revocation thereof; hearings; record of proceedings; citations; and certifications of record. Makes conforming and other changes. Provides that the provisions concerning the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately. | In Committee |
| HB3855 | EPA-LEAD SERVICE LINES | Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that a community water supply reporting more than 99,999 lead service lines in its final inventory and replacement plan shall replace all lead service lines, at an annual rate of no less than 2% of the amount described in the final inventory, with a timeline of up to 35 years (rather than 50 years) for completion. | In Committee |
| HB1829 | PROP TX-INCOME PROPERTY | Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, in counties in which the county board so provides, by ordinance or resolution, owners of income-producing properties in the county shall file physical descriptions of their properties with the chief county assessment officer upon request of the chief county assessment officer. Sets forth the period of time during which those provisions apply. Provides that the request for information shall include an individualized statement specifying all physical description information that the assessor's office has on record or recorded against the property and shall contain a statement that the owner may confirm the information if no changes are required. Imposes certain penalties if the property owner fails to respond to a request for information. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to provide that financial records and data related to real estate income, expenses, and occupancy submitted by or on behalf of a property owner to a chief county assessment officer, except if submitted as part of an assessment appeal, are exempt from disclosure. Effective immediately. | In Committee |
| HB2536 | PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE | Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption, provides that the Chief County Assessment Officer in a county with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants may request full social security numbers or individual taxpayer identification numbers for all members of the applicant's household. Provides that the Chief County Assessment Officer may renew the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption without a new application if the Chief County Assessment Officer is able to confirm both that the applicant still owns and resides in the property and that applicant's household income qualifies for the exemption. Provides that a Chief County Assessment Officer who renews a low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption without an annual application shall notify the applicant of both the decision to renew the exemption and the applicant's ongoing duty to report changes in the eligibility of the property to receive the exemption. | In Committee |
| HB3332 | CD CORR-SENTENCING REVIEW | Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a person under 21 years of age at the time of the commission of an offense or offenses, other than first degree murder, shall be eligible for sentencing review after serving 10 years or more of his or her sentence or cumulative sentences. Provides that a person under 21 years of age at the time of the commission of first degree murder shall be eligible for sentencing review after serving 20 years or more of his or her sentence or cumulative sentences, except for those subject to a term of natural life imprisonment under the Code or any person subject to sentencing for first degree murder for killing certain victims committed when the person was under 18 years of age, who shall be eligible for sentencing review after serving 30 years or more of his or her sentence or cumulative sentences. Establishes procedures for filing petitions for sentencing review and the manner in which hearings on those petitions are held. Provides that the Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council shall report on the impact of resentencing motions on the prison population contingent on having sufficient reliable data to support the analysis. Provides that the report shall be due 3 years after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Effective immediately. | In Committee |
| HB3606 | TOBACCO-ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE | Amends the Tobacco Products Act. Defines "electronic cigarette", "nicotine", and "tobacco products". Imposes a tax on any person engaged in business as a distributor of tobacco products at the rate of (i) 18% of the wholesale price of tobacco products sold or otherwise disposed of to retailers or consumers located in this State before July 1, 2012; (ii) 36% of the wholesale price of tobacco products sold or otherwise disposed of to retailers or consumers located in this State prior to July 1, 2025; and (iii) 45% of the wholesale price of tobacco products sold or otherwise disposed of to retailers or consumers located in this State beginning on July 1, 2025. Makes the changes made to the definition of "electronic cigarette" by this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly apply on and after June 30, 2025, but no claim for credit or refund is allowed on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly for such taxes paid during the period beginning June 30, 2025 and the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly. | In Committee |
| HR0229 | CONGRATS-CCC SGA GRADS | Congratulates the 2024-2025 graduates of the City Colleges of Chicago Student Government Association (SGA). Thanks them for their commitment to serving their fellow students, their colleges, and the City of Chicago. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB3167 | FOOD-BAN BROMINATED OIL | Amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, a food is adulterated for purposes of the Act if it bears or contains any brominated vegetable oil (CAS no. 8016-94-2). Specifies that, beginning January 1, 2027, a person shall not manufacture, sell, deliver, distribute, hold, or offer for sale, in commerce, a food product for human consumption that contains brominated vegetable oil (CAS no. 8016-94-2). | In Committee |
| HB3808 | PROP TX-CIRCUIT BREAKER | Creates the Circuit Breaker Property Tax Relief Act. Provides that an individual who: (i) is domiciled in this State; (ii) is eligible for and receives either the general homestead exemption the general alternative homestead exemption; (iii) has experienced property tax bill spikes; and (iv) has an income that meets a specified income eligibility limitation is eligible for a grant of a portion of their bill spike. Provides that the maximum amount of grant to which a claimant is entitled is the one-half of the claimant's tax bill spike. Creates the Circuit Breaker Property Tax Relief Fund for the purpose of making grants to claimants. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately. | In Committee |
| HB3168 | TIANEPTINE-RETAIL SALE PROHIB | Creates the Retail Sale of Tianeptine Prohibition Act. Provides that beginning January 1, 2026, no person shall sell, offer to sell, or distribute in this State any product containing tianeptine. Provides that the prohibition does not apply to any product containing tianeptine that is lawfully dispensed or prescribed by a pharmacist or a health care professional. Provides that a violation is a business offense, punishable by a minimum fine of $1,500 for each violation. Defines "health care professional". Effective January 1, 2026. | In Committee |
| HB1654 | UNEMPLOYMENT INS-SCHOOLS | Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, school districts and public institutions of higher education are eligible to receive unemployment insurance aid. Sets forth provisions concerning the calculation of the amount of unemployment insurance aid to be given to each school district and public institutions of higher education. Provides that, if the total unemployment insurance aid for a fiscal year is greater than the annual appropriation for that year, the State Board of Education or the Board of Higher Education shall proportionately reduce the aid payment to each school district and public institution of higher education. Sets forth reporting requirements. Makes conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026. | In Committee |
| HB3188 | CONSUMER FRAUD-FIREARM VENDING | Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. In provisions concerning the sale and marketing of firearms, provides that a firearm industry member fails to establish or utilize reasonable controls over the sale of a firearm-related product it conducts a sale through a self-service machine that dispenses a firearm-related product to a consumer. | In Committee |
| HB3854 | BARBER/COSMETOLOGY-EDUCATION | Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Reduces the hours or credit hours required of education or training for various licenses under the Act. Makes conforming changes. | In Committee |
| HB3634 | CONSUMER REPORTING SERVICE | Amends the Consumer Installment Loan Act. Provides that the certified database provider shall indemnify the licensee against all claims and actions arising from illegal or willful or wanton acts on the part of the certified database provider. The certified database provider may charge a fee not to exceed the lesser of $1 or 0.1% of the loan principal for each loan entered into the certified database. Prohibits the database provider from charging any additional fees or charges to the licensee. Effective immediately. | In Committee |
| HR0189 | MEMORIAL-JERRY BUTLER | Mourns the death of Jerry "Iceman" Butler, a towering figure in American music, a trailblazing public servant, and a cherished son of Illinois. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB3845 | SCH CD-NON-RESIDENT PUPILS | Amends the School Code. Prohibits a district from charging tuition to non-resident pupils. Removes all other language regarding the tuition of non-resident pupils. Removes language regarding the application of provisions based on district population, hearings, and penalties related to non-resident pupil tuition. Removes language prohibiting certain transfers of students. Requires each school board to establish and implement a policy governing the transfer of non-resident students from outside of the school district to schools within the district. Makes other changes. | In Committee |
| HB3183 | CANNABIS-DATE & TIME STAMPS | Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Provides that a dispensing organization that sells or offers for sale a pre-rolled joint must stamp the pre-rolled joint with the month, day, and year that it was rolled and packaged for retail sale. | In Committee |
| HR0052 | MEMORIAL-REP. C. JEFFERSON | Mourns the passing of former State Representative Charles E. Jefferson and honors him for his years of dedicated service. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB1227 | ENSLAVEMENT REDRESS ACT | Creates the Enslavement Era Disclosure and Redress Act. Requires each contractor that participates in a competitive bid with the State to review its records for evidence of the contractor's or a related party's participation in slaveholding or the slave trade and to make certain disclosures with respect to that participation. Contains provisions concerning notice of public hearings following the disclosures. Provides that the Illinois Office of Equity shall appoint an administrator to oversee the program. Provides that each contractor that has disclosed participation in slaveholding or the slave trade shall provide the State with a statement of financial redress at the time of submitting its bid. Contains provisions creating a Redress Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately. | In Committee |
| Bill | Bill Name | Motion | Vote Date | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB0032 | TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR VACANCY | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB1075 | BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION ACT | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB1075 | BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION ACT | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB0022 | CROHNS AND COLITIS AWARENESS | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB0742 | REGULATION-TECH | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB1224 | GOVT CONTRACT RETAINAGE | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB1224 | GOVT CONTRACT RETAINAGE | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB1302 | VICTIMS-HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB1302 | VICTIMS-HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB0024 | MISSING PERSONS IDENTIFICATION | Third Reading in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB1505 | IL RACING BOARD-VARIOUS | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB1576 | CT OF CLAIMS TERMS-FEES-RULES | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB0243 | OMA-SERVICE MEMBER ATTENDANCE | Third Reading in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB1631 | DOIT-POWERS AND DUTIES | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB1631 | DOIT-POWERS AND DUTIES | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB1697 | 9-1-1 TELECOMMUNICATOR CPR | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB1697 | 9-1-1 TELECOMMUNICATOR CPR | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB1697 | 9-1-1 TELECOMMUNICATOR CPR | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB1697 | 9-1-1 TELECOMMUNICATOR CPR | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB0328 | CIVIL LAW-TECH | Third Reading in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB0634 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH | Third Reading in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB0711 | REGULATION-TECH | Third Reading in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB0852 | TRANSPORTATION-TECH | Third Reading in House | 05/31/2025 | Abstain |
| SB0783 | SAFETY-TECH | Third Reading in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB0453 | EMPLOYMENT-TECH | Third Reading in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB1344 | WORK COMP-TIMING REQUIRED | Third Reading in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB1331 | SCHOLARSHIP ACCESSIBILITY ACT | Third Reading in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB1864 | DENTAL CARE-ELECTRONIC BILLING | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB1866 | NEXT GEN 9-1-1 IMPLEMENTATION | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB1866 | NEXT GEN 9-1-1 IMPLEMENTATION | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB2387 | MHDD CD-OUTPATIENT TREATMENT | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB2387 | MHDD CD-OUTPATIENT TREATMENT | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB2516 | PFAS PRODUCT BAN | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB2568 | TRUST CODE-UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB2568 | TRUST CODE-UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB2667 | IAPA-ADOPTION BY FILING | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB2755 | REVENUE-VARIOUS | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB2755 | REVENUE-VARIOUS | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB2755 | REVENUE-VARIOUS | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB2772 | IL SPORTS FACILITIES AUTHORITY | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB2772 | IL SPORTS FACILITIES AUTHORITY | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB2771 | DPH-CERTIFICATE FEES | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB2771 | DPH-CERTIFICATE FEES | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB1697 | CARBON CAPTURE-COMPENSATION | Third Reading in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB2785 | CREDIT UNIONS-VARIOUS | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB2785 | CREDIT UNIONS-VARIOUS | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB2947 | GAMING-OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB2987 | WAREHOUSE TORNADO PREPAREDNESS | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3019 | DENTAL PRACTICE ACT EXTENSION | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3019 | DENTAL PRACTICE ACT EXTENSION | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB2967 | HIGHER ED-MISCONDUCT SURVEY | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB2967 | HIGHER ED-MISCONDUCT SURVEY | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3177 | TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCT-DELIVERY | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB2008 | GROCERY INITIATIVE-OWNER | Third Reading in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3193 | PEN CD-SURS-EARNINGS | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3193 | PEN CD-SURS-EARNINGS | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3193 | PEN CD-SURS-EARNINGS | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3193 | PEN CD-SURS-EARNINGS | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB1989 | BLOOMINGTON-TREATED WASTEWATER | Third Reading in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3363 | STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3363 | STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3446 | EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER REQS | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3339 | ROAD CAMERA-HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3385 | HIGHER ED-MENTAL HEALTH ACTION | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3374 | BOND AUTHORIZATION ACT | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3374 | BOND AUTHORIZATION ACT | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3725 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT BILLING ACT | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3638 | WORK TRANSPARENCY-CONFIDENTIAL | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3638 | WORK TRANSPARENCY-CONFIDENTIAL | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3709 | HIGHER ED-STUDENT HLTH SERVICE | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3662 | JAIL RELEASE-OPIOID ANTAGONIST | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3662 | JAIL RELEASE-OPIOID ANTAGONIST | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB2247 | MICROMOBILITY FIRE SAFETY | Third Reading in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3493 | LOCAL REG-STATE FACILITIES | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3657 | PEN CD-MWRD-VARIOUS | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3657 | PEN CD-MWRD-VARIOUS | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB2156 | JUV DETENTION CENTR-TASK FORCE | Third Reading in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3616 | IHDA-AFFORDABLE HOUSING EXEMPT | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3800 | INSURANCE-VARIOUS | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3760 | IDNR-GRAY FOX SEASON | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB2437 | MEDICAID-MATERNAL HLTH-DOULAS | Third Reading in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB2339 | PRIVACY IN THE WORKPLACE | Third Reading in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB2418 | YOUTH NONVIOLENT RESOURCE PGM | Third Reading in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3851 | SCH CD-CYBER-BULLYING | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3851 | SCH CD-CYBER-BULLYING | Concurrence in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB2510 | $APPROPRIATIONS-VARIOUS | Third Reading in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB2394 | FIRST 2025 GENERAL REVISORY | Third Reading in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB2319 | VIRTUAL CURRENCY CONSUM PROT | Third Reading in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HR0151 | HUMAN SERVICES-REIMBURSEMENT | Motion in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HR0166 | LITTLE PALESTINE DAY | Motion in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HR0170 | EQUAL PAY DAY | Motion in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HR0178 | UNITED NATIONS DAY | Motion in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HJR0038 | CONGRESSMAN DAVIS SUPERHIGHWAY | Motion in House | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB1062 | IL-CENTURY-NETWORK-PRIORITIES | Concurrence in House | 05/30/2025 | Yea |
| HB0871 | STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH | Concurrence in House | 05/30/2025 | Yea |
| HB1362 | SERVICE MEMBER EMPLOYMENT-COMP | Concurrence in House | 05/30/2025 | Yea |
| HB1364 | JOLIET ARSENAL AUTHORITY | Concurrence in House | 05/30/2025 | Yea |
| HB1365 | THERAPIST/COUNSELOR LICENSURE | Concurrence in House | 05/30/2025 | Yea |
| HB1431 | FACILITY FEE TRANSPARENCY | Concurrence in House | 05/30/2025 | Yea |
| HB1586 | PERSONNEL CD-MERIT STANDARD | Concurrence in House | 05/30/2025 | Yea |
| Committee | Position | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detail | Illinois House Appropriations: Pensions and Personnel Committee | 11 | |
| Detail | Illinois House Energy and Environment Committee | 29 | |
| Detail | Illinois House Financial Institutions and Licensing Committee | 12 | |
| Detail | Illinois House Health Care Licenses Committee | 15 | |
| Detail | Illinois House Insurance Committee | 17 | |
| Detail | Illinois House Labor and Commerce Committee | 29 | |
| Detail | Illinois House Police and Fire Committee | 15 | |
| Detail | Illinois House Prescription Drug Affordability and Accessibility Committee | Chair | 1 |
| Detail | Illinois House Public Utilities Committee | 21 |
| State | District | Chamber | Party | Status | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Illinois House District 010 | House | Democrat | In Office | 05/17/2019 |