DOM VIOLENCE-ORDERS
In plain English Allows protective orders against domestic violence offenders even if the offender is incarcerated or either party is a minor.
Official synopsis: Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that a petitioner may not be denied a protective order because the petitioner or the respondent is a minor or solely upon the basis that the respondent or petitioner is incarcerated in a penal institution at…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0775 · 2026-08-07
JUV CT-TRANSFER-VENUE
In plain English Allows a juvenile court to transfer cases to the county where the minor resides, with specific timelines for record transfer and status hearings.
Official synopsis: Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that, in proceedings under the Minors Requiring Authoritative Intervention, Addicted Minors, or Delinquent Minors Article, initiated in a county, other than the county in which the minor who is subject of the proceedings resides, the court in…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0699 · 2026-08-04
VIDEO STREAMING AD VOLUME
Creates the Illinois Hemp Act. Prohibits the sale, distribution, manufacture, or production of hemp products without authorization or required licensing. Provides for penalties and recalls, as well as enforcement under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Creates the Illinois Hemp Regulatory Fund. Dissolves…
Became lawSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · 2026-07-02
ID CARD-GENDER DESIGNATION
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Further amends the Illinois Identification Card Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary of State may not disclose or reveal the existence of any gender designation form unless directed to do…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0536 · 2026-06-29
FY27 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION
In plain English Creates the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Implementation Act, making various statutory changes needed to implement the state budget.
Official synopsis: Creates the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Implementation Act. Adds, deletes, and makes changes to various statutory provisions as needed to implement the State budget for Fiscal Year 2027. Effective immediately, except some provisions take effect on other dates.
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0466 · 2026-06-16
DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL
In plain English Requires the Department of Human Services to provide information about the Senator Scott Bennett ABLE Program to people with disabilities receiving state services.
Official synopsis: Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act and the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act. Required the Department of Human Services to provide informational materials about the Senator Scott Bennett ABLE Program to: persons who are placed in a facility licensed under the…
Passed one chamberRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-06-02
CANNABIS OMNIBUS
Creates the CBD Consumer Products Act, prohibiting the sale or distribution of hemp-derived cannabinoid products for human or animal consumption unless sold by a registered CBD product registrant. Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law to add confidentiality references to the Office of the Executive…
Not out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-05-31
JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
In plain English Declares May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month.
Official synopsis: Declares May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-05-31
CHARTER SCH-CONTRACT TRANSFER
In plain English Starting July 1, 2027, certain State-authorized charter schools outside Chicago must transfer their authorization to the school districts from which they draw students, with seven-year contracts and joint oversight for multi-district schools.
Official synopsis: Amends the Charter Schools Law of the School Code. Provides that on July 1, 2027, any charter school (i) that is authorized by the State Board of Education, (ii) that is located outside of the Chicago school district, and (iii) whose authorization allows for the…
Passed one chamberRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-05-31
SHORT-TERM RENTAL TAX ACT
Creates the Short-Term Rental Excise Tax Act. Imposes a tax upon renters of short-term rentals at the rate of 4% of the rental price of those short-term rentals. Provides that the proceeds from the tax shall be deposited into the Community Land Trust Fund. Amends…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez · 2026-05-29
IDHA-COMMUNITY LAND TRUST
Amends the Illinois Housing Development Act. Provides that the Illinois Housing Development Authority shall ensure that program staff have expertise in the community land trust model and shall implement procedures that remove barriers to the timely and effective execution of approved community land trust projects.…
Not out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez · 2026-05-29
INC TAX-LAND PROTECTION
In plain English Allows taxpayers to claim an income tax credit for donating land protection agreements or property interests to conservation agencies.
Official synopsis: Creates the Farmer Tax Benefit Act. Provides that taxpayers may apply to the Department of Natural Resources for an income tax credit in an amount equal to either (i) 100% of the fair market value of a qualified donation to a conservation agency of a…
Out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer · 2026-05-25
CD CORR-OPIOID USE DISORDERS
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill. Provides that the pilot program shall provide long-acting injectable medications for opioid use disorder, when clinically appropriate, to not fewer than 3,000 individuals in the custody of the Department of Corrections (rather than a minimum of 4,000 administrations…
Passed one chamberRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
PESTICIDE-NOTICE-SCHOOLS
Amends the Illinois Pesticide Act. Requires certified pesticide applicators to give written or email notice 72 hours prior to application of pesticide to schools and parks within half of a mile from the site of application. Provides other notice requirements. Defines terms.
Out of committeeAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams · 2026-04-20
CD CORR-DOC & DJJ ANNUAL RPT
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the annual reports submitted by the Director of Corrections and the Director of Juvenile Justice to the Governor and General Assembly shall include various statistics concerning committed persons aged 18 or older, but younger than 22, who…
Out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-04-17
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