Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Kevin Avard was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced19
Out of committee15
Passed one chamber15
Passed both chambers8
Became law7
Never left committee4
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 6 bills that became law this session.
Permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
VetoedNotwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall SB 268 Become Law: Regular Calendar 0Y-24N, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; Senate Journal 15 · 2026-08-19
Permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
Became lawWithout Objection the Senate will take up SB 552 at the present time, 08/19/2026; Senate Journal 15 · 2026-08-19
Altering the appointment process for the board of tax and land appeals.
Became lawEnrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 82 · 2026-07-21
Relative to compliance with certain political expenditures and contribution statutes.
Became lawSigned by the Governor on 07/10/2026; Chapter 314; Effective 01/01/2027 · 2026-07-15
Requiring the department of health and human services to update existing relevant public health outreach programs by incorporating information to aid public understanding and awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Became lawSigned by the Governor on 06/05/2026; Chapter 125; Effective 08/04/2026 · 2026-06-08
Allowing utility companies to own or build generation facilities.
Became lawSigned by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 108; Effective 07/27/2026 · 2026-05-29
Relative to the scope of review of state agency interpretations, prohibiting the use of scented products in public areas of state buildings, and establishing a committee to study the implementation and effectiveness of the mandatory statewide certification process and operational standards for recovery residences.
Passed one chamberSen. Pearl Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/21/2026; Senate Journal 13 · 2026-05-21
Requiring municipalities, towns, and cities to submit documentation to the department of revenue administration proving they are in compliance with local budget and tax caps and requiring municipalities to hold a public hearing and conduct a roll call vote when seeking to override a tax or spending cap.
Passed one chamberSen. Gray Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/21/2026; Senate Journal 13 · 2026-05-21
Relative to purchased power agreements for electric distribution utilities.
Passed one chamberExecutive Session: 06/02/2026 09:30 am GP 229 · 2026-05-19
Enabling the use of solid waste management funds by solid waste management districts.
Became lawSigned by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 42; Effective 05/08/2026 · 2026-05-12
Enabling electric utilities to own, operate, and offer advanced nuclear resources, and relative to purchased power agreements for electric distribution utilities and limitations on community customer generators.
Passed one chamberInexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 12 · 2026-04-23
Relative to the collection and reporting of abortion statistics by health care providers and medical facilities.
Became lawII. Remainder Effective 03/27/2026 · 2026-03-30
Relative to clinical eligibility criteria for nursing facility and home and community based care.
Not out of committeePending Motion Interim Study; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6 · 2026-03-12
Repealing the authorization for the public utilities commission to approve alternative forms of regulation.
Not out of committeeInexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6 · 2026-03-06
Relative to rate setting parity for Medicaid state plan case management services.
Not out of committeeRefer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/05/2026; Senate Journal 5 · 2026-02-24
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.