NURSING HOME-INCIDENT REPORT
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that each facility shall notify the Department of any incident or accident that results in serious physical harm or injury to a resident (rather than significant physical harm or injury). Provides that a…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0778 · 2026-08-07
ROADS-BLUE REFLECTIVE MARKERS
In plain English Allows local governments to place blue square pavement markers near fire hydrants and water supplies on roads with required permits.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Allows a unit of local government to place a pavement marker on any highway, street, or road to mark the location of a fire hydrant or water supply on the side of the highway, street, or road near the fire…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0748 · 2026-07-31
VEH-SICKLE CELL ANEMIA DECAL
In plain English Allows vehicle decals for sickle cell anemia awareness and creates a fund to grant money to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows a decal to be issued for sickle cell anemia awareness. Provides that a $25 fee for original issuance shall be paid with $10 to the Sickle Cell Anemia License Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0687 · 2026-07-31
VEH CD-LIGHTS EXEMPTION
In plain English Allows contractors, engineers, surveyors, and union representatives to use green flashing lights on vehicles while actively working on highways.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the use of green oscillating, flashing, or rotating lights on motor vehicles or equipment used by contractors, engineering or survey crews, or union representatives engaged in work on a highway. Provides that such lights shall not be lighted except…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0686 · 2026-07-31
PROP TX-BUDGET FILING
In plain English Allows taxing districts to file budgets and revenue estimates electronically with the county clerk, who must provide a receipt confirming receipt.
Official synopsis: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that a taxing district's budget and appropriation ordinance and estimate of revenues may be filed electronically with the county clerk. Provides that, if a taxing district's budget and appropriation ordinance and estimate of revenues are filed electronically with the…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0623 · 2026-07-24
PEN CD-FELONY-SUSPEND BENEFITS
Amends the General Provisions Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that benefit or annuity payments to a member or participant in a retirement system or pension fund shall be suspended if the member or participant is indicted or charged by information with a felony…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt · 2026-07-20
AMERICA-250TH ANNIVERSARY
Recognizes and Commemorates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America on July 4, 2026. Encourages all citizens, communities, educational institutions, civic organizations, and businesses within Illinois to participate in commemorative events and activities that reflect on our history, celebrate…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski · 2026-06-23
CONGRATS-MANUFACTURING HOF
Congratulates the 2026 inductees to the Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame and commends them for their historic and positive impact on Illinois and the United States.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-06-01
ALS AWARENESS MONTH
In plain English Declares May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Illinois and calls for support of ALS research and those affected by the disease.
Official synopsis: Declares May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Calls upon all Illinoisans to join in supporting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research and advocating for increased funding and to stand in solidarity with those affected by this relentless disease. Expresses support for…
Became lawAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas · 2026-05-14
DRAINAGE COMMISSIONER PAY
In plain English Allows drainage district commissioners to receive either daily pay up to $30 or a fixed monthly payment set by the county board.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Drainage Code. Provides that each commissioner of a drainage district shall receive for the commissioner's services either (i) a sum not to exceed $30 per day for each day the commissioner is actually engaged in the business of the commissioner's office or…
Out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-04-17
SAVINGS POOL-DISABILITIES
In plain English Allows special needs savings accounts to cover elementary and secondary school expenses for students with disabilities recognized by the State Board of Education.
Official synopsis: Amends the State Treasurer Act. Provides that qualified expenses related to special needs services include elementary and secondary school expenses incurred as a result of a recognized disability or an individualized education program. Makes conforming changes to the definition of "eligible educational institution". Defines "recognized…
Out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-04-17
CPL. T. MILLER MEMORIAL HGHWAY
Designates Illinois Route 140 as it travels through Meadowbrook as the "Cpl. Tommy N. Miller Memorial Highway".
Became lawAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer · 2026-04-16
MEMORIAL-JUDY K. THOMPSON
Mourns the passing of Judy Kay Thompson of Godfrey.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-04-15
FIREFIGHTER-AGE RESTRICTION
Amends the Municipal Code and the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that no person under the age of 18 (rather than 21) shall be eligible for employment as a firefighter. Provides that no person who is 37 years of age or older (rather than 35…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr. · 2026-03-27
INC TX-GILTI AND SAFE HARBOR
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Repeals provisions concerning an addition modification related to the business interest deduction taken under specified provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Effective immediately.
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
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