JUV CT-SUBSEQ FIREARM OFFENSE
In plain English Requires probation agencies to assess minors' needs and identify community services when they're placed on probation for a second firearm offense not causing injury.
Official synopsis: Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that when the court places a minor on probation for an offense that involves the possession or discharge of a firearm not causing any injury, and the minor has previously been placed on probation for an offense…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0766 · 2026-08-07
IDOT-INTERSECTION REVIEW
In plain English Requires the Department of Transportation to assess the 10 most hazardous state-controlled intersections in Will County south of Interstate 80 and report findings to the General Assembly by January 1, 2028.
Official synopsis: Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a road safety assessment for the 10 most hazardous intersections under State jurisdiction in Will County south of Interstate 80. Provides that the Department shall…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0718 · 2026-07-31
BOATS-INSURANCE REQUIRED
In plain English Requires owners of motorboats over 10 horsepower or 21 feet long, and personal watercraft, to carry liability insurance and show proof upon request.
Official synopsis: Amends the Boat Registration and Safety Act. Provides that it is unlawful for the owner of a motorboat of more than 10 horsepower, a motorboat over 21 feet long, or a personal watercraft to operate or allow the operation of the motorboat or personal watercraft…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0651 · 2026-07-24
MUNI CD-PARKWAYS/BUSINESS DIST
In plain English Allows municipalities to transfer money between business district funds with a two-thirds vote and requires property owners to maintain adjacent parkways.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality may, by a two thirds-vote of its corporate authorities, transfer money among Business District Tax Allocation Funds of business districts if the business districts are under the control of the municipality and the transferred money is…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0629 · 2026-07-24
CON AMEND-MUNICIPAL HOME RULE
Proposes to amend the Local Government Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that a municipality may become a home rule unit by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the corporate authorities of the municipality (rather than by having a population of more than…
Not out of committeeRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-07-01
CREMATORY-CEMETERY REGULATION
Reinserts provisions of the bill with these changes. Restores definition of "alternative container" to current law. Provides the Comptroller may inspect crematory records and premises at the crematory authority's place of business to review a licensee's compliance with the Crematory Regulation Act. Provides that each…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0501 · 2026-06-26
LOCAL GOV-RESTRICTED FUNDS
In plain English Prohibits withholding restricted local government funds to pay debts and exempts such funds from garnishment or legal claims.
Official synopsis: Amends the State Comptroller Act. Prohibits the State Comptroller from withholding, offsetting, or otherwise applying against any debt any funds payable to a unit of local government if those funds are restricted for a specific purpose by federal or State law, county ordinance, or grant…
Passed one chamberAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Patrick J. Joyce · 2026-05-26
LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH
In plain English Allows alderpersons to work as emergency workers and receive payment for that service.
Official synopsis: Amends the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that an alderperson may serve as an emergency worker and receive compensation for that service.
Passed one chamberRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
Declares April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the State of Illinois. Urges all Illinoisans to recognize this month by dedicating ourselves to the task of improving the quality of life for all children and families.
Not out of committeeReferred to Rules Committee · 2026-04-21
LOCAL GOV-PREEMPT TAX
In plain English Prohibits counties and municipalities from taxing businesses based on the number of employees they have.
Official synopsis: Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that neither a county nor a municipality may impose a tax on businesses calculated based on the number of employees of the business. Effective immediately.
Out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-04-17
LOC GOV-CREDIT CARD STATEMENTS
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following change. Provides that the itemized statement of all purchases made using the credit card in the preceding month that the townships, park districts, municipalities, school districts, and community colleges must vote to verify may not…
Out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-04-17
LOC GOV-ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning energy storage systems, provides that the farmland drainage plan that a facility owner must file with a county shall include, among other things, plans to repair any subsurface drainage affected during construction or deconstruction using procedures outlined in…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie · 2026-04-13
COUNTIES-WIND & SOLAR ENERGY
Amends the Counties Code. In provisions about commercial wind energy facilities and commercial solar energy facilities, removes changes made by Public Act 102-1123. Provides that any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to wind farms, commercial wind energy facilities, or commercial solar energy facilities…
Not out of committeeAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik · 2026-04-08
PROP TX-SEX OFFENDER PROHIBIT
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, beginning in taxable year 2027, no property that is used as the primary residence of a child sex offender during the taxable year may receive a homestead exemption under the Code.
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
COOK CTY-LOC GOV PAYMENTS
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that, if Cook County is delinquent in distributing property tax proceeds to taxing districts the proceeds of property taxes imposed by the taxing districts that Cook County is required to collect from taxpayers and distribute to the taxing districts, then…
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-03-27
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