WILDLIFE CD-MUTE SWAN
In plain English Specifies that mute swans are not protected migratory game birds under Illinois wildlife law.
Official synopsis: Amends the Wildlife Code. Specifies that the mute swan (Cygnus olor) is not a migratory game bird that is to be protected by the Code.
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0794 · 2026-08-07
QUICK-TAKE-HOFFMAN ESTATES
In plain English Allows Hoffman Estates to use expedited eminent domain proceedings for one year to acquire property for road improvements on specified streets.
Official synopsis: Amends the Eminent Domain Act. Authorizes quick-take proceedings by the Village of Hoffman Estates for a period of one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act for the acquisition of specified property for the purpose of constructing improvements on portions of Shoe Factory…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0806 · 2026-08-07
DENTAL INSURANCE ASSIGNABILITY
In plain English Prohibits pharmaceutical manufacturers from denying or restricting the acquisition or delivery of discounted drugs to eligible healthcare entities and their authorized pharmacies.
Official synopsis: 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…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0758 · 2026-08-07
FOOD WASTE&COMPOSTING
In plain English Amends environmental law to regulate food waste composting and anaerobic digestion operations, with exemptions for small-scale and farm-based composting.
Official synopsis: Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Repeals the definition of "food scrap"; adds definitions for "anaerobic digestion", "biogas", "digestate", "food waste", "organic material", and "organic waste"; and updates the definitions of "compost" and "composting". In provisions regarding pollution control facilities, includes a new exemption for portions…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0707 · 2026-07-31
SCH CD-REMOVE/DISMISS TEACHERS
In plain English Requires school boards to specify misconduct details in teacher warnings, allow teachers to respond before approval, and permit binding arbitration of disputed warnings with costs split equally.
Official synopsis: Amends the Employment of Teachers Article of the School Code. In a provision requiring a school board, before setting a hearing on charges stemming from causes that are considered remediable, to give a teacher reasonable warning, in writing, stating specifically the causes that, if not…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0647 · 2026-07-24
ID/DD COMMUNITY CARE ADMIN
In plain English Changes the qualifications for administrators of intellectual and developmental disability facilities and requires them to complete 20 hours of training every two years.
Official synopsis: Amends the ID/DD Community Care Act. Changes the definition of administrator to a person who is charged with the general administration and supervision of a facility and who is at least 21 years of age and either is licensed under the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0594 · 2026-07-24
$DHS-COMMUNITY HOUSING
Appropriates $40,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services to provide on-going housing assistance for persons needing affordable housing in order to transition into less restrictive community housing from a long-term care facility regulated under Title 77, 59, or 89 of…
Not out of committeeRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-07-01
LONG TERM CARE-NOTICE
In plain English Requires facilities licensed under assisted living, shared housing, and developmental disability care acts to notify the State Long Term Care Ombudsman when closing.
Official synopsis: Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, the MC/DD Act, and the ID/DD Community Care Act. Provides that notice of closure of an establishment or facility licensed under those Acts shall be given to the Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman.
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0509 · 2026-06-26
MEDICARE/MEDICAID DUAL ELIGIBL
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides medical assistance coverage for sickle cell disease (rather than sickle cell anemia); coverage for seizure detection devices; and coverage for virtual intensive outpatient program services. Establishes the Distressed Hospital Loan Program under a…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0470 · 2026-06-16
MEDICAID-ICF/DD PAYMENTS
In plain English Transfers responsibility for reimbursement calculations and payments for certain disability care facilities from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services starting July 1, 2025.
Official synopsis: Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that for dates of service starting July 1, 2025, reimbursement calculations and direct payment for services provided by facilities licensed under the ID/DD Community Care Act are the responsibility of the Department of…
Out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez · 2026-05-31
CILA PER DIEM REIMBURSEMENT
Amends the Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act. In provisions concerning per diem reimbursement for a community-integrated living arrangement provider, provides that, if it is determined by third-party medical personnel that a resident that required a medical absence is unable to return to the…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse · 2026-05-27
MEDICAID-SLF-DEMENTIA CARE
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, subject to federal approval, beginning January 1, 2027, any individual age 22 to 64 who is diagnosed as having Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia and is determined to be a person…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse · 2026-05-27
PACE PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY
Amends the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Act. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall coordinate with the Department on Aging and the Department of Human Services to ensure the maximization of all available federal financial participation and existing State…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah · 2026-05-21
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT
In plain English Requires permits from the Department of Natural Resources to discharge dredged or fill material into state wetlands, with exemptions for certain activities and enforcement penalties.
Official synopsis: Creates the Wetlands Protection Act. Provides that no person may discharge dredged or fill material into a State jurisdictional wetland except with a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources. Exempts certain activities from the requirements of the Act. Sets forth procedures for individual…
Out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford · 2026-05-15
EMPLOYMENT-PROHIBIT COVENANTS
Amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2026, no employer shall enter into a covenant not to compete or a covenant not to solicit with any employee. Provides that a covenant not to compete or a covenant not…
Out of committeeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-04-17
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