CONGRATS-CHARLIE SCHLENKER
Congratulates Charlie Schlenker on the occasion of his retirement after a distinguished, award-winning career spanning more than four decades in journalism, including nearly 30 years of dedicated service to WGLT. Commends his exceptional four-decade career in journalism. Expresses deep gratitude for his contributions to WGLT…
Not out of committeeFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sharon Chung · 2026-09-17
GUARDIANSHIP-VARIOUS
In plain English Changes guardianship law by updating federal law references, adjusting quorum requirements, requiring public statements to include replies from investigated parties if requested, and revising definitions.
Official synopsis: Amends the Guardianship and Advocacy Act. Changes references from the federal Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Act to the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000. Provides that a majority of members of the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, excluding vacancies,…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0698 · 2026-07-31
TOWNSHIP CD-WEED CUTTING
Amends the Township Code. In a provision that authorizes a township board to provide for the cutting of weeds or grass, the trimming of trees or bushes, the removal of nuisance bushes or trees, or the maintenance of a retention pond or detention pond on…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0694 · 2026-07-31
RN LICENSE TEMP SUSPENSION
In plain English Allows the state to temporarily suspend a nurse's license without a hearing if credentials are questioned, with the nurse able to request a board review within 30 days.
Official synopsis: Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Provides that, in order to protect the public and ensure safe and adequate health care services, if the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation finds that any person licensed or authorized to practice under the Act was not properly credentialed…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0677 · 2026-07-31
TRANSPARENCY IN DOWNCODING ACT
In plain English Requires health insurance payors to have a person review all information before downgrading medical claim codes, with notification and dispute rights for providers.
Official synopsis: Creates the Transparency in Downcoding Act. Provides that, subject to federal requirements, the Act applies to certain policies of health insurance amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act, except for employee or employer self-insured health benefit plans under…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0568 · 2026-07-10
DFPR-NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAM
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. In a provision concerning registered professional nursing education programs, provides that no program shall be placed on probation until calendar year 2026 National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) results can be measured. Provides that any…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0542 · 2026-07-10
$DEPT AG-SWCD
Appropriates $10,000,000 to the Department of Agriculture from the Partners for Conservation Fund for grants to soil and water conservation districts for their ordinary and contingent administrative expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.
Not out of committeeRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-07-01
COLLEGE PRESS ACT-PUBLIC MEDIA
Amends the College Campus Press Act. Defines "public media produced at a State-sponsored institution of higher learning". Provides that all public media produced at a State-sponsored institution of higher learning is a public forum for expression by the employees producing the media at the institution…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0488 · 2026-06-26
ENTREPRENEUR INSTITUTE-REPEAL
In plain English Repeals a provision regarding the Illinois Institute for Entrepreneurship Education.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois State University Law. Repeals a provision regarding the Illinois Institute for Entrepreneurship Education.
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0489 · 2026-06-26
HEALTH CARE VIOLENCE PREVENT
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Makes changes to defined terms. Removes provisions concerning workplace safety, violent incident investigations, and penalties. Provides that, on or before November 30, 2027, the Department of Public Health shall, by rule, develop and publish…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0526 · 2026-06-26
CORPORATE ELECTION ACTIVITIES
Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983. Provides that nothing in the Act shall grant or recognize the power of a corporation to engage in activities related to the nomination or election of candidates for public office or the initiation, submission, or consideration of questions…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe · 2026-06-15
PROCUREMENT-UNIVERSITIES
Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that provisions of the Code concerning single prime projects in which a public institution of higher education is a construction agency awarding building construction contracts in excess of $250,000 apply through December 31, 2032 (currently, December 31, 2026). Effective…
Passed one chamberRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-06-01
ESTATE TAX-SPECIAL USE
Amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Makes changes concerning the taxes due under the Act on estates that contain qualified farm property. Provides that, for the purposes of calculating the State Death Tax Credit, those estates are subject to an exemption of…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller · 2026-05-26
$U OF I-EXTENSION PROGRAM
Appropriates $20,000,000 to the University of Illinois for the purpose of increasing the extension service trust fund allocation for the University of Illinois Extension program. Effective July 1, 2026.
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering · 2026-05-18
VEH CD-MIRRORS
In plain English Allows public transit agencies to use electronic rearview monitoring systems instead of traditional mirrors on their buses if federal approval exists.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a public transit agency may use an electronic rearview monitoring system on commercial motor vehicles owned by the agency as an alternative to the mirror requirements of the Code and the Code of Federal Regulations so long as…
Passed one chamberRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-05-15
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