actionTRACK Report

ILLINOIS CPA SOCIETY-CAPITOL OFFICE
General Legislative Tracking Report
104th (2025-1st) General Assembly
Springfield, Illinois

Prepared by: Marty Green

Phone: 2178011865

E-mail: greenm@icpas.org

Report created on July 12, 2025

AM1040009	APPOINT-STEPHEN R. FERRARA (SEN. LAURA MURPHY) Nominates Stephen R. Ferrara as a Member of the Illinois Gaming Board.
	*Current Status:*	5/30/2025 - Appointment Confirmed
	*Recent Status:*	5/30/2025 - Do Consent Passed 056-000-000 5/30/2025 - Executive Appointments
	*State Bill Page:*	AM1040009

HB22	CROHNS AND COLITIS AWARENESS (REP. DANIEL DIDECH; SEN. ADRIANE JOHNSON) House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. In provisions concerning ordinances used to implement plans for the present and future development or redevelopment of a municipality, provides that developer donations and impact fees contemplated in implementing ordinances may include amounts to pay for the costs of constructing a new school building if the necessity of the new school building is specifically and uniquely attributed to the development or subdivision and the affected school district certifies the necessity and costs. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Adds an immediate effective date.
	*Current Status:*	6/24/2025 - Sent to Governor for Signature
	*Recent Status:*	6/10/2025 - Passed Both Houses 6/10/2025 - Motion to Reconsider Vote - Withdrawn Rep. Daniel Didech
	*State Bill Page:*	HB22
	*Notes:*	IMPACT FEE LAW-Developments This legislation changes the original intent of the Impact Fee Law that was drafted by the Illinois Realtors. This legislation as amended would make developers responsible for paying for new schools A local issue in DuPage County now becomes a statewide mandate IL Realtors adamantly opposed.

HB28	ILLINOIS RECEIVERSHIP ACT (REP. JAWAHARIAL WILLIAMS; SEN. ROBERT MARTWICK) Creates the Illinois Receivership Act. Creates a process in which a person is appointed by the court as the court's agent under the court's direction to take possession of, manage and, if authorized by the Act or court order, transfer, sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of receivership property. Provides criteria for a court to provide notice and opportunity for a hearing as appropriate before the court can issue an order under the Act. Applies to real property and any personal property related to or used in operating the real property, personal property and fixtures, and other business assets such as corporations, limited liability companies and trusts among other things. Provides that this Act does not apply to (i) an interest in real property improved by one to six dwelling units with some exceptions; (ii) a receiver that is a governmental unit or an individual acting in an official capacity on behalf of the governmental unit unless the unit elects for this Act to apply; and (iii) a receiver appointed under the Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law. Defines terms. Provides for the powers and duties of a receiver, disqualification of a receiver, the status of a receiver as lien holder, duties of an owner, powers of the court in managing a receivership, and defenses and immunities of a receiver. Makes other changes. House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Provides that this Act does not apply to residential real estate as defined in the Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law. Deletes provisions that this Act does not apply to a receivership for an interest in real property improved by one to six dwelling units unless: (1) the interest is used for agricultural, commercial, industrial, or mineral-extraction purposes, other than incidental uses by an owner occupying the property as the owner's primary residence; (2) the interest secures an obligation incurred at a time when the property was used or planned for use for agricultural, commercial, industrial, or mineral-extraction purposes; (3) the owner planned or is planning to develop the property into one or more dwelling units to be sold or leased in the ordinary course of the owner's business; or (4) the owner is collecting or has the right to collect rents or other income from the property from a person other than an affiliate of the owner. House Floor Amendment No. 2 - Provides that the Act does not apply to a receivership if the receiver is appointed under the Nursing Home Care Act.
	*Current Status:*	6/20/2025 - Sent to Governor for Signature
	*Recent Status:*	5/22/2025 - Passed Both Houses 5/22/2025 - Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
	*State Bill Page:*	HB28

HB742	REGULATION-TECH (REP. MARGARET CROKE; SEN. MARK WALKER) Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act by changing the effective date of the Act to July 1, 2026 (currently, July 1, 2025). Effective immediately.
	*Current Status:*	6/16/2025 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0004
	*Recent Status:*	6/16/2025 - Effective Date June 16, 2025 6/16/2025 - GOVERNOR APPROVED
	*State Bill Page:*	HB742
	*Notes:*	INTERCHANGE FEE PROHIBITION One-year extension of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act Delays implementation of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026.

HB1056	PREVAILING WAGE-PUBLIC WORKS (REP. DAVE VELLA; SEN. CRISTINA CASTRO) House Floor Amendment No. 2 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Removes provisions concerning the Prevailing Wage Act. In provisions concerning the Adjustable Block program, provides that, if the Illinois Power Agency determines that there is additional capacity needed to meet previous delivery year requirements, certain criteria shall apply. Provides that the total nameplate capacity of colocated projects shall be the sum of the capacities of the individual projects. Provides that affiliates may not have shared sales or revenue-sharing arrangements or common debt and equity financing arrangements. Provides that separate legal formation of approved vendors shall not preclude a finding of affiliation. Provides that evidence of affiliation may include, but is not limited to, shared personnel, common contractual or financing arrangements, a shared interconnection agreement, excessive fragmentation, or any demonstrable pattern of coordinated action in the pre-development, development, construction, and management of community renewable generation projects. Provides that projects that are later sold to distinct legal entities shall not be exempt from a finding of affiliation if documentation indicates that the projects (i) share a common origin on a parcel that has been subdivided in the 5 years prior to application or (ii) were pre-developed prior to construction by the same legal entity or an affiliated legal entity. Provides that, in such cases, the projects shall be treated as colocated for the purposes of aggregate nameplate capacity limitations and Renewable Energy Certificate pricing adjustments. Provides that the Agency shall make exceptions to the amendatory provisions on a case-by-case basis if it is demonstrated that projects on one parcel or projects on adjacent parcels have separate, nonaffiliated owners. Provides that a parcel shall not be divided into multiple parcels within the 5 years preceding a project application. Provides that, if a parcel is divided within the preceding 5 years, a colocation determination shall be made based on the boundaries of the original, undivided parcel. Provides that, for purposes of determining colocation, an approved vendor who submits an application for a community renewable generation project shall be required to submit sufficient documentation verifying (i) the parcel on which the project is sited has not been subdivided within the 5 years preceding the project application, and (ii) the project is not affiliated with any other community renewable generation project such that, if the 2 projects are deemed colocated, the projects would exceed the 5,000 kilowatts nameplate capacity limitation. Provides that a project shall not be colocated with one or more other distributed renewable energy generation projects such that the aggregate nameplate capacity of the projects exceeds 5,000 kilowatts. Sets forth definitions for "colocated", "affiliate", and "control". Makes a conforming change in the definition of "utility-scale solar project". Makes other changes.
	*Current Status:*	6/2/2025 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
	*Recent Status:*	6/2/2025 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 5/23/2025 - Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
	*State Bill Page:*	HB1056
	*Notes:*	WORKPLACE-Prevailing Wage Penalties for certified payroll See also HB 1064.

HB1075	BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION ACT (REP. ROBYN GABEL; SEN. ELGIE SIMS) Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Implementation Act. Adds, deletes, and makes changes to various statutory provisions as needed to implement the State budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Effective immediately, except some provisions take effect on other dates.
	*Current Status:*	6/16/2025 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0002
	*Recent Status:*	6/16/2025 - Effective Date March 1, 2026; Some Provisions 6/16/2025 - GOVERNOR APPROVED
	*State Bill Page:*	HB1075
	*Notes:*	BIMP- FY 26 State Operating Budget Implementation Bill A/O 1 June 2025-Final Creates the Fiscal Year 2026Budget Implementation Act. Makes changes to existing statutory provisions to implement the State budget for Fiscal Year 2026. See Budget Bills to include: HB 1075 (BIMP) HB 2755 (Revenue), HB3374 (Bonding), SB 2510(Appropriations)

HB1082	MUNICIPALITIES-AUDITS (REP. GREGG JOHNSON; SEN. SALLY TURNER) Amends the Illinois Municipal Auditing Law of the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that certain provisions concerning audit requirements shall become inoperable in fiscal year 2026. Provides that, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026, if a municipality has a population of 1,000 or more, then the municipality shall file annually with the Comptroller an audit report and annual financial report. Provides that, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026, a municipality with a population of less than 1,000 shall file annually with the Comptroller an annual financial report. Provides that, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026, a municipality with a population of less than 1,000 that owns or operates public utilities or has bonded debt shall file an audit report once every 4 years unless the latest audit report filed with the Comptroller contains an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion. Provides that, if the audit report contains an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, then the municipality shall file an audit report annually until the audit report shows no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion. Provides that, beginning in Fiscal Year 2026, municipalities shall submit completed audit reports and annual financial reports within 180 days after the close of such fiscal year, unless an extension is granted by the Comptroller in writing. House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduces bill with the following changes. Provides that the changes to audit reports in the introduced bill begin in Fiscal Year 2027 (rather than Fiscal Year 2026 in the introduced bill).
	*Current Status:*	6/24/2025 - Sent to Governor for Signature
	*Recent Status:*	5/30/2025 - Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema 5/29/2025 - Passed Both Houses
	*State Bill Page:*	HB1082
	*Notes:*	Notes: MUNICIPAL AUDIT- Illinois Municipal League Initiative See Senate companion-SB 82 IML FACT Sheet

HB1224	GOVT CONTRACT RETAINAGE (REP. WILLIAM DAVIS; SEN. WILLIE PRESTON) Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Public Construction Bond Act. Provides that, before the completion of 50% of the contract for public works, the State or a local governmental unit, except for the Department of Transportation, may not withhold retainage from any payment to a contractor who furnishes the bond or bond substitute required by the Act in an amount in excess of 10% of any payment made before the date of completion of 50% of the contract for public works. Provides that, when a contract for public works is 50% complete, the State or the local governmental unit, except for the Department of Transportation, shall reduce the retainage so that no more than 5% is held. Allows a State agency, subject to these limitations, to withhold as retainage a portion of the moneys from the payment of a contract that is entered into on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act if and only if the State agency determines that satisfactory progress has not been achieved by a contractor or subcontractor during any period for which a payment is to be made. Requires satisfactory progress to be clearly provided for in the contract between the State agency and the contractor or subcontractor. Provides that retainage may not be used as a substitute for good contract management, and the State agency may not withhold funds without cause. Provides that determinations to retain and the specific amount to be withheld must be made by the State agency on a case-by-case basis based on the performance of milestones under the current contract as provided for in the contract between the State agency and the contractor. Prohibits a contractor from withholding retainage from a subcontractor except to the extent a State agency has withheld retainage from the contractor which is attributable to that subcontractor's subcontract. Defines "retainage". Provides that nothing in the amendatory Act may be construed to modify any provision of the State Prompt Payment Act or the Local Government Prompt Payment Act. Effective June 1, 2027. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 - Provides that the provision does not apply to the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority.
	*Current Status:*	6/24/2025 - Sent to Governor for Signature
	*Recent Status:*	6/1/2025 - Passed Both Houses 6/1/2025 - House Concurs
	*State Bill Page:*	HB1224

HB1225	BEST CONSUMER PRICE ACT (REP. JUSTIN SLAUGHTER; SEN. WILLIE PRESTON) Creates the Best Customer Price Act. Provides that a public institution of higher education or a State agency may require best customer pricing for any goods it procures. Provides that, if goods are to be purchased by the State from a supplier or reseller, the supplier or reseller shall attest that the price is the best customer price. Provides that the supplier or reseller shall include a provision in the letter of supply from the manufacturer that the supplier or reseller can secure the supply and quantity of goods to be purchased, and that the manufacturer has extended the same best customer pricing from the manufacturer to each of the suppliers or resellers registered with the State for the goods to be purchased. Provides that, if a public institution of higher education or a State agency requires best customer pricing for the goods but does not believe the price is competitive, the public institution of higher education or the State agency may decline to award the bid. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 - Provides for the repeal of the Act on January 1, 2031. House Committee Amendment No. 2 - Provides that the provisions of the Act apply if a public institution of higher education or a State agency affirmatively requires best customer pricing for a particular procurement of goods.
	*Current Status:*	6/2/2025 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
	*Recent Status:*	6/2/2025 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 5/29/2025 - Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
	*State Bill Page:*	HB1225
	*Notes:*	State Procurement-

HB1437	NON-PROFIT INVESTMENT POOL (REP. RITA MAYFIELD; SEN. DON HARMON) Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the State Treasurer Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
	*Current Status:*	6/2/2025 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
	*Recent Status:*	6/2/2025 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 5/31/2025 - House Bills on Third Reading
	*State Bill Page:*	HB1437
	*Notes:*	ICPAS SUPPORTS Companion Bill SB 246 State Treasurer Initiative

HB2459	PUBLIC ACCOUNTING LICENSURE (REP. NATALIE MANLEY; SEN. SUZANNE GLOWIAK HILTON) Amends the Illinois Public Accounting Act. Changes the definition of "CPA firm" to remove a reference to limited liability companies and to include professional limited liability companies. Changes references from "substantial equivalency" to "enhanced mobility". Changes provisions regarding substantial equivalency for an individual whose principal place of business is not in the State but who has a valid CPA license issued by another state to require that the licensure requirements of the issuing state must be equivalent to the criteria in the Act or, if the licensure requirements of the issuing state are not equivalent, to require that the individual must petition the Public Accountant Registration and Licensure Committee for, and obtain from the Public Accountant Registration and Licensure Committee, an equivalency determination (instead of requiring a verification of the criteria by the National Qualification Appraisal Service of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Provides that, on and after January 1, 2027, the Department may license as licensed CPAs, individuals who have received a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university and an exam certificate or certification from the Board and have had at least 2 years of experience as defined by Department of Financial and Professional Regulation rule. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2027, the Department may license as licensed CPAs individuals who have received a master's degree, a bachelor's degree with 30 hours of accounting from an accredited college or university and an exam certificate or certification from the Board, and at least one year of experience as defined by Department rule. Changes the organization that the Department may rely on for enhanced mobility determinations from the National Qualification Appraisal Service of the National Association of State Board of Accountancy to the Public Accountant Registration and Licensure Committee. Makes conforming and other changes.
	*Current Status:*	6/20/2025 - Sent to Governor for Signature
	*Recent Status:*	5/22/2025 - Passed Both Houses 5/22/2025 - Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
	*State Bill Page:*	HB2459
	*Notes:*	ACCOUNTING ACT-Licensure Pathways + Enhanced Mobility ICPAS Initiative

HB2568	TRUST CODE-UNCLAIMED PROPERTY (REP. TRACY KATZ MUHL; SEN. DON HARMON) Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Equality for Every Family Act. Amends the Illinois Paternity Act of 2015. Provides that the policy of this State is that a child has the same rights and protections under law to parentage without regard to the marital status, age, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation of the child's parents, or the circumstances of the child's birth, including whether the child was born as a result of assisted reproduction or surrogacy. Provides for who may sign an acknowledgment of parentage to establish the parentage of a child. Changes provisions regarding the use of genetic testing. Amends the Gestational Surrogacy Act. Provides that a parentage proceeding under the Gestational Surrogacy Act may be commenced in any county in the State. Makes requirements for a gestational surrogacy agreement and damages for a breach of such an agreement. Amends the Adoption Act. Provides for a process for a confirmatory adoption for children born through assisted reproduction. Makes other formatting and cross-referencing changes. Provides that a proceeding to adjudicate parentage that was commenced before the effective date of the amendatory Act is governed by the law in effect at the time the proceeding was commenced. Effective immediately, except that some provisions amending the Illinois Parentage Act of 2015 are effective January 1, 2026.
	*Current Status:*	6/9/2025 - Sent to Governor for Signature
	*Recent Status:*	5/31/2025 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter 5/31/2025 - Passed Both Houses
	*State Bill Page:*	HB2568
	*Notes:*	TRUST-Unclaimed Property A/O 1 April Amendment #2 Amendment #3 addresses Bankers Association concerns. Senate Companion Bill SB1667

HB2755	REVENUE-VARIOUS (REP. CURTIS TARVER, II; SEN. CELINA VILLANUEVA) Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Makes changes to various Acts concerning the following revenue provisions: tax amnesty; the business interest deduction; deposits into the Road Fund; civil penalties under the Environmental Protection Act; short-term rentals; tobacco products; grocery taxes; the 9-8-8 suicide prevention system; marketplace facilitators and remote retailers; motor fuel taxes; affordable housing property tax credits; and tobacco and cigarette taxes. Creates the American Hostage Tax Liability Postponement Act. Creates the Advancing Innovative Manufacturing for Illinois Tax Credit Act. Creates the Digital Advertisement Tax Act. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately, except that certain provisions take effect July 1, 2025, certain provisions take effect January 1, 2026, and certain provisions take effect January 1, 2027. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 - Removes provisions creating the Digital Advertisement Tax Act and makes a conforming change in the effective date.
	*Current Status:*	6/16/2025 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0006
	*Recent Status:*	6/16/2025 - Effective Date July 1, 2025; Some Provisions 6/16/2025 - GOVERNOR APPROVED
	*State Bill Page:*	HB2755
	*Notes:*	REVENUE OMNIBUS + ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES A/O 1 June 2025--Final Raises $880 million in new revenues. Several items will create significant tax liabilities for Illinois businesses. Over 50 tax provision changes included. Also, the economic development incentives from SB 2008 were incorporated into the final version of this bill. Interest & Intangible Income Addbacks and 163(j) limitation-Removes two exemptions from the interest add back, the non-tax avoidance exemption and the subject to tax exemption. Applies to the 2025 tax year. (p. 551) Reduces the GILTI income tax deduction-50% subject to tax (p.601) Joyce to Finnegan Rule-Moves from a Joyce state to a Finnegan State. The entities that do have a nexus are to include the non-taxpayer entities' sales into their apportionment fact. The change applied to the 2025 tax year (p. 545) Creates a new sports wagering tax Hotel Occupancy Tax Expansion (p. 138) Expands the State’s hotel-motel tax to short-term rental platforms (p. 151) Tobacco Products Tax-Increases and expands several tobacco product taxes (36% to 45%) p.153 Creates a new telecommunications surcharge 7% to 8.65% (p. 264) Imposes several new EPA (environmental) fee increases. DOR Tax Amnesty programs (Income) p. 1 [2018-2024] Tax Amnesty Franchise Tax (p.189) Tax Amnesty Remote Retailer (p.892) Changes the sourcing of sales of Pass-Through Entities (p. 673) Changes the leveling the playing field threshold (p.290) Illinois Gives Tax Credit Act Cleanup (p.959) TALLY HO! See SB 2008 for Economic Development Incentives that were included in the final amendment w/final passage of this bill Budget Bills include: HB 1075 BIMP) HB 2755 (Revenue), HB3374 (Bonding), SB 2510(Appropriations)

HB2771	DPH-CERTIFICATE FEES (REP. CAMILLE LILLY; SEN. OMAR AQUINO) Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Hospital Provider Funding Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Increases the annual assessment on hospital providers for inpatient and outpatient services. Makes implementation of the increases contingent on federal approval of specified directed payment increases to hospitals. Contains provisions concerning the determination of a hospital's occupied and Medicare bed days. Provides that, upon federal approval of the directed payment increases to hospitals, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall bill hospitals for the total tax due resulting from the assessment increases. Makes changes to provisions concerning a requirement for the Department to list the monthly assessment amount owed by each hospital and any unpaid assessment amounts that are more than 90 days delinquent; the withholding of reimbursements as payment for unpaid assessments, with some exceptions; specified transfer amounts from the Hospital Provider Fund to the Health and Human Services Medicaid Trust Fund, the Long-Term Care Provider Fund, and the Healthcare Provider Relief Fund; safety-net hospitals that elect to remain in the high Medicaid hospital class for purpose of receiving directed payments for certain services; rates increases for fixed pool directed payments and fixed rate directed payments, subject to federal approval; and other matters. Permits the Department to adopt emergency rules to implement the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.
	*Current Status:*	6/16/2025 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0007
	*Recent Status:*	6/16/2025 - Effective Date June 16, 2025 6/16/2025 - GOVERNOR APPROVED
	*State Bill Page:*	HB2771
	*Notes:*	HOSPITAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM Half of the $2.5B supplemental for FY 25 is to cover the hospital assessment program Requires federal approval

HB2963	METRO & REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTH (REP. MARCUS EVANS, JR.) Creates the Road Usage Charge Act. Establishes the Road Usage Charge Advisory Committee to guide the development and evaluation of the road usage charge pilot program and to assess the potential for mileage-based revenue as an alternative to the current system of taxing highway use through motor fuel taxes. Sets forth the membership and duties of the committee. Requires the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of State and based on the recommendations of the Committee, to implement a statewide pilot program by January 1, 2026 to assess a user fee on owners of motor vehicles that is based on the number of miles traveled on public roadways in this State by those vehicles. Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that, on and after February 1, 2026, the Chicago Transit Board shall have 8 members (currently 7 members). Makes changes to the number of affirmative votes by Directors required to issue bonds. Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that the Annual Budget and 2-Year Financial Plan must show that the aggregate of all projected fare revenues from fares and charges for mass transportation provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, the Service Boards received in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 shall equal at least 25%, and in fiscal years 2028 and 2029 and every year thereafter at least 15%, of the aggregate cost of providing such public transportation in those fiscal years. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, the Regional Transportation Authority shall be the sole agency responsible for the management and oversight of the fare collection systems used on all public transportation provided by the Service Boards. Makes changes to the membership of the Suburban Bus Board and the Commuter Rail Board. Makes changes to the number of affirmative votes required by the Directors of the Authority to approve decisions regarding the strategic plan, coordination of fares and service, appointment of officers and employees, paratransit services, powers of the Commuter Rail Board, labor, budget, taxes, distribution of revenues, issuing and pledging bonds and notes, budget review powers, the annual capital improvement plan, and rate protection contracts. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2026.
	*Current Status:*	5/9/2025 - Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
	*Recent Status:*	5/9/2025 - Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh 5/6/2025 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
	*State Bill Page:*	HB2963
	*Notes:*	METROPOLITAN & REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY- Call for improved coordination and accountability of Governing Boards Creates a pilot mileage tax wherein vehicles and drivers taxed based on miles driven See also SB 1938 & SB 5

HB3019	DENTAL PRACTICE ACT EXTENSION (REP. LINDSEY LAPOINTE; SEN. LAURA FINE) Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Establishes reporting requirements for a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage concerning the ratio of the incurred loss or incurred claims plus the loss adjustment expense or change in contract reserves to earned premiums. Requires compliance under federal reporting regulations. Requires supplemental reports to be filed with the Director of Insurance or supplemental rebate payments to be made, as provided, if specified federal regulation are amended to repeal the reporting or rebate requirements. In provisions concerning benefits for treatment services for inpatient and outpatient treatment of substance use disorders or conditions, provides that, except to the extent prohibited by provisions concerning mental, emotional, nervous, or substance use disorder or condition parity with respect to treatment limitations in a benefit classification or subclassification, the insurer may require the substance use disorder treatment provider or facility to notify the insurer of the initiation of treatment. In provisions concerning requirements, beginning January 1, 2026, for coverage for medically necessary treatment of mental, emotional, or nervous disorders or conditions, establishes prohibitions on prior authorization. Makes changes in provisions concerning treatment for autism spectrum disorders; pregnancy and postpartum coverage; and mental, emotional, nervous, or substance use disorders or conditions to reflect the specified prohibition on prior authorization. Makes other changes. Amends the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the description of services to be offered through a network plan. Sets forth requirements for the plan or policy years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, regarding reimbursement to a beneficiary for costs including food, lodging, and travel. Provides that the requirements do not apply to policies issued or delivered in the State that provide medical assistance under the Illinois Public Aid Code or the Children's Health Insurance Program Act. Amends the Health Maintenance Organization Act and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act to make corresponding changes. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides rulemaking authority to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to implement the applicable provisions of the amendatory Act. Effective January 1, 2026.
	*Current Status:*	7/1/2025 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0028
	*Recent Status:*	7/1/2025 - Effective Date January 1, 2026 7/1/2025 - GOVERNOR APPROVED
	*State Bill Page:*	HB3019
	*Notes:*	HEALTHCARE PROTECTION ACT EXPANSION A/O 29 May 2025-SB 708 incorporated into HB 3374 Prohibits prior authorization for most behavioral & mental health & substance abuse treatment

HB3148	FRAUD-AUTOPAY/DOCUMENT FEES (REP. BRADLEY FRITTS; SEN. SETH LEWIS) Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that it is an unlawful practice for any person to charge a consumer an additional fee or surcharge for: (1) not enrolling in an automatic payment program; or (2) requesting business documents, including, but not limited to, invoices and statements, be mailed to the consumer's address rather than delivered electronically. House Committee Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that nothing shall prohibit a business from offering a discount to a consumer for enrolling in electronic or paperless services. House Floor Amendment No. 2 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by House Amendment No. 1, with the following changes. Prohibits a person from charging a consumer an additional fee or surcharge to mail a monthly invoice or statement to the consumer's address. Provides that nothing shall prohibit a business from offering a discount to a consumer for enrolling in an automatic payment program.
	*Current Status:*	6/2/2025 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
	*Recent Status:*	6/2/2025 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 5/23/2025 - Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
	*State Bill Page:*	HB3148
	*Notes:*	BUSINESS-Consumer Amendment 1 provides that nothing would prohibit a business from offering a discount for enrolling in electronic or paperless services

HB3200	UNEMPLOYMENT INS-RECOVERY (REP. JAY HOFFMAN; SEN. BILL CUNNINGHAM) Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides for the recovery of benefits awarded to individuals who are determined to not be eligible for those benefits, plus any penalties and interest, in accordance with specified provisions of the Act. Provides that the Director of Employment Security is authorized to cooperate with and enter into appropriate agreements with the State Treasurer for the recovery of unclaimed property held by the State Treasurer in the name of an individual who received benefits that the individual was determined to not be eligible to receive or in the name of an employer who owes contributions, interest, or penalties under the Act. Authorizes the Director to directly request and accept the return of funds from a debit card issuer for any debit card account that received benefits under specified circumstances. Makes other changes. House Floor Amendment No. 2 - Specifies that provisions concerning voluntary leaving shall not apply to an individual who, prior to voluntarily leaving, for claims dated December 28, 2025 through December 24, 2028, is deemed to be unable to perform the individual's work due to a mental health disability by a licensed and practicing psychiatrist and the employer is unable to accommodate the individual. Provides that on or before January 1, 2030, the Department of Employment Security shall file a report with the General Assembly setting forth the estimated fiscal impact of specified provisions on the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. Makes other changes.
	*Current Status:*	6/24/2025 - Sent to Governor for Signature
	*Recent Status:*	5/30/2025 - Passed Both Houses 5/30/2025 - House Concurs
	*State Bill Page:*	HB3200
	*Notes:*	WORKPLACE-Unemployment Insurance A/O 9 May-Business Community Supports this legislation. A/O 7 May-Business community is opposed to this legislation. The basis of the opposition is the belief that this should be done through the agreed upon bill process. Vehicle Bill for UI Act updates Practice of both Chambers that Workers Comp and UI have to be an agreed upon bill by all caucuses. Entails business and labor negotiating provisions to present to the GA in an agreed upon Bill This process works and is observed by the legislative leaders.

HB3374	BOND AUTHORIZATION ACT (REP. ROBERT RITA; SEN. ELGIE SIMS) Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Bond Authorization Act of 2025. Amends the State Finance Act, the General Obligation Bond Act, and the Build Illinois Bond Act. Makes changes concerning the amount of bond authorizations.
	*Current Status:*	6/16/2025 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0008
	*Recent Status:*	6/16/2025 - Effective Date January 1, 2026 6/16/2025 - GOVERNOR APPROVED
	*State Bill Page:*	HB3374
	*Notes:*	Bond Authorization-FY26 State Bonding A/O 1 June 2025-Final The Bond Authorization Act of 2025 Amends the State Finance Act, the General Obligation Bond Act, and the Build Illinois Bond Act. Makes changes concerning the amount of bond authorizations See Budget Bills to include: HB1075 (BIMP) HB 2755 (Revenue), HB 3375 (Bonding), SB 2510 (Appropriations)

HB3438	TRANSPORTATION-VARIOUS (REP. JAIME ANDRADE, JR.; SEN. RAM VILLIVALAM) Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Changes the short title of the Regional Transportation Authority Act to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act. Creates the Northern Illinois Transit Authority. Makes changes in provisions concerning: legislative findings; meanings of defined terms; allocation of responsibility for public transportation; strategic planning; capital programming; service planning; performance audits; operational requirements; fares; pedestrian access to transit; extraterritorial powers of the Authority; research and development; protection of the environment; zero-emission buses; enforcement of traffic laws; establishment of the NITA Law Enforcement Task Force; crime prevention programming; the establishment of the Office of Transit Safety and Experience; the establishment of Coordinated Safety Response Councils; safety standards and investments in safety; bus shields; prioritization of capital projects; fast-track project authorization; transit-supportive development; transit ambassadors; and other matters. Changes the short title of the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act to the Chicago Transit Authority Act. Makes changes concerning: the powers and duties of the Chicago Transit Authority and its interactions with the Northern Illinois Transit Authority; governance of the Chicago Transit Authority; and the operating budget of the Chicago Transit Authority. Repeals various provisions. Creates the Sustainable Transit for Northern Illinois Act. Provides that, except in certain circumstances, a unit of local government may not impose or enforce any minimum automobile parking requirements on a development project if the project is located within one-half mile of a public transportation hub. Limits home rule powers. Creates the Electric Vehicle Charging Fee Act. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2026, a fee is imposed on the privilege of engaging in business as an electric vehicle power provider in this State. Creates the Retail Delivery Climate Impact Fee Act. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2026, a climate impact fee of $1.50 is imposed on each retail delivery that meets specified conditions. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall establish an Interagency Coordinating Committee on Transit Innovation, Integration, and Reform. Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Changes the short title of the Regional Transportation Authority Act to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act. Creates the Northern Illinois Transit Authority. Makes changes in provisions concerning: legislative findings; meanings of defined terms; allocation of responsibility for public transportation; strategic planning; capital programming; service planning; performance audits; operational requirements; fares; pedestrian access to transit; extraterritorial powers of the Authority; research and development; protection of the environment; zero-emission buses; enforcement of traffic laws; establishment of the NITA Law Enforcement Task Force; crime prevention programming; the establishment of the Office of Transit Safety and Experience; the establishment of Coordinated Safety Response Councils; safety standards and investments in safety; bus shields; prioritization of capital projects; fast-track project authorization; transit-supportive development; transit ambassadors; and other matters. Changes the short title of the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act to the Chicago Transit Authority Act. Makes changes concerning: the powers and duties of the Chicago Transit Authority and its interactions with the Northern Illinois Transit Authority; governance of the Chicago Transit Authority; and the operating budget of the Chicago Transit Authority. Repeals various provisions. Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Adds provisions concerning, among other things, the Transit Integration Policy Development Committee and the Transit Coordination Oversight Officer. Amends the Local Mass Transit District Act. Makes changes concerning transit-supportive development and trail-supportive development. Makes conforming and other changes in various other Acts. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 - Provides that the members of the Chicago Transit Board who are appointed by the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners must be residents of suburban Cook County. Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 - In the Downstate Public Transportation Act, removes provisions requiring the Department of Transportation to, on or after July 1, 2025, to pay into the Downstate Public Transportation Fund 4/32 of 100% of the net revenue realized under the State tax Acts within any municipality or county located wholly within the boundaries of each participant, other than any Metro-East participant, for tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 1990. In the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, provides that certain actions that require 15 votes of the then Directors of the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority, or 12 votes if certain conditions are satisfied, shall require 12 votes until February 1, 2026. Corrects references to the Regional Transportation Authority and the Northern Illinois Transit Authority.
	*Current Status:*	7/1/2025 - Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
	*Recent Status:*	6/6/2025 - Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz 6/1/2025 - Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
	*State Bill Page:*	HB3438
	*Notes:*	SENATE PUBLIC TRANSIT A/O 31 May 2025 (8:30 p) SFA#3 operative Replaces the RTA with the Norhtern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) a more powerful regional oversight body with expanded responsibility for coordinating public transit services. Bill imposes a variety of fees to address the pending fiscal cliff. A/O 29 May 2025 SA#2 is the Bill Senate version of Public Transit Reform Includes $1.2B in new revenues $1.50 environmental impact fee Retail Delivery Fee w/ exception for groceries and pharmacy 50 cent Illinois Tollway Fee, New ground transportation tax (10% rideshare tax), 0.3% New Real Estate Transfer Tax in Cook County (excluding Chicago) and the collar counties, Redirects interest earned from the Road Fund to Mass Transit Funds, New Electric Vehicle Charging Tax (3 cents per kwh) See House version absent revenue-SB2111 HA#1

HB3462	DFPR-CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS (REP. CAROL AMMONS; SEN. CHRISTOPHER BELT) Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. In provisions concerning applicants with criminal convictions, requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to consider various factors when considering whether a prior conviction is directly related to the ability of an applicant to safely perform the duties, functions, and responsibilities of the position (instead of whether a prior conviction will impair the ability of the applicant to engage in the practice). Removes the requirement that a person who is licensed or registered to engage in any of the professions licensed or registered by the Department be of good moral character. Prohibits the Department from using a vague term in its consideration of a criminal record and decision regarding whether a criminal record is disqualifying for licensure, certification, or registration, including, but not limited to, "good moral character", "moral turpitude", or "character and fitness". Makes other changes. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Provides that no application shall be automatically placed on hold, delayed, denied, or otherwise not processed by the Department because it was submitted by a person who is incarcerated. Provides that when determining the qualifications for a license, the Department shall include practice that is supervised by a licensee while a person is incarcerated.
	*Current Status:*	6/2/2025 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
	*Recent Status:*	6/2/2025 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 5/23/2025 - Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
	*State Bill Page:*	HB3462
	*Notes:*	IDFPR-Criminal Convictions

HB3574	PROCUREMENT-DATA RESIDENCY (REP. JUSTIN SLAUGHTER; SEN. LAKESIA COLLINS) Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that any contract that provides for the storage of any State data shall include a requirement that the State data must be processed, stored, and disposed of within the territory of the United States. Provides that, for any contract that provides for the storage of State data, the Chief Procurement Officer shall allocate to any qualified bidder an earned credit of: (1) 2% of the contract base bid for ensuring that all State data that is included in the contract is stored within the State of Illinois; and (2) an additional 4% of the contract base bid for ensuring that all such State data is stored within an opportunity zone. Contains provisions concerning data centers. House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Provides that, if the State data was stored within the State of Illinois but outside of any qualified area, then the amount of the earned credit shall be 2% of the contract's value for storage of the State data. Provides that, if the State data was stored within the State of Illinois and all or part of the State data was stored within a qualified area, then the amount of the earned credit shall be 4% of the contract's value for storage of the State data. Provides that the provisions of the introduced bill do not apply to contracts that are primarily for the provision of telecommunications services.
	*Current Status:*	6/2/2025 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
	*Recent Status:*	6/2/2025 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 5/23/2025 - Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
	*State Bill Page:*	HB3574

HB3638	WORK TRANSPARENCY-CONFIDENTIAL (REP. ANN WILLIAMS; SEN. LAURA FINE) Amends the Workplace Transparency Act. Provides that no contract, agreement, clause, covenant, waiver, or other document shall prohibit, prevent, or otherwise restrict an employee, prospective employee, or former employee from engaging in concerted activities to address work-related issues. Provides that any agreement, clause, covenant, or waiver that is a mutual condition of employment or continued employment may include provisions that would otherwise be against public policy if it acknowledges the right of the employee or prospective employee to engage in concerted activities to address work-related issues. Provides that an employee, prospective employee, or former employee and an employer may enter into a valid and enforceable settlement or termination agreement that includes promises of confidentiality related to alleged unlawful employment practices if the confidentiality provision expires no later than 5 years after the alleged unlawful employment practices occurred. Provides for the recovery of consequential damages incurred in challenging a contract for violation of the Act. Makes other changes. House Committee Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Changes references from "concerted activities" to "concerted activity". Provides that an employee or former employee and an employer may enter into a valid and enforceable settlement or termination agreement that prevents the employee or former employee from working or from applying to work for the employer in the future if the provision expires within 7 years (rather than if the provision expires 7 years after the settlement or termination agreement is executed). Makes other changes. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Provides that an employee, prospective employee, or former employee and an employer may enter into a valid and enforceable settlement or termination agreement that includes promises of confidentiality related to alleged unlawful employment practices if, in addition to other specified conditions, any promises of confidentiality by the employee, prospective employee, or former employee expire within 5 years fro m the date that the employee, prospective employee, or former employee disclosed the alleged unlawful employment practice that is the subject of confidentiality. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Removes a provision concerning settlement or termination agreements related to alleged unlawful employment practices. Removes a requirement that settlement or termination agreements that prevent an employee or former employee from working or from applying to work for an employer in the future must expire within 7 years. Replaces references to "consequential damages" with references to "compensatory damages". Defines "concerted activity".
	*Current Status:*	6/24/2025 - Sent to Governor for Signature
	*Recent Status:*	6/4/2025 - Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel 5/31/2025 - Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
	*State Bill Page:*	HB3638
	*Notes:*	WORKPLACE-Work Transparency-Confidential Prohibits contracts that prevent a prospective employee, employee or former employee from engaging in concerted activities to address work related issues. Prohibits provisions that would be against public policy Downstream Impact-Impact on Employment Contracts: Ensures employees’ rights to engage in concerted activities within employment contracts, There could be a chilling effect on employers’ desire to include other restrictive covenants or conditions that they may view as necessary for operational security and confidentiality. These potential effects suggest a need for clarity in the implementation and interpretation of the bill's provisions to minimize legal disputes and ensure that the primary goal of protecting employee rights is effectively realized

HB3673	CORPORATE EMISSIONS REPORTING (REP. KIMBERLY DU BUCLET) Creates the Climate Corporate Accountability Act. Provides that, on or before July 1, 2026, the Secretary of State shall develop and adopt rules to require a reporting entity to annually disclose to the emissions registry, and verify, all of the reporting entity's scope 1 emissions, scope 2 emissions, and scope 3 emissions. Provides that a reporting entity, starting on January 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, shall publicly disclose to the emissions registry all of the reporting entity's scope 1 emissions and scope 2 emissions for the prior calendar year, and its scope 3 emissions for that same calendar year no later than 180 days after that date. Provides that the Secretary of State shall contract with an emissions registry to develop a reporting and registry program to receive and make publicly available disclosures. Provides that, on or before January 1, 2027, the Secretary of State shall contract with the University of Illinois, a national laboratory, or another equivalent academic institution to prepare a report on the public disclosures made by reporting entities to the emissions registry. Provides that the emissions registry, on or before January 1, 2027, shall create a digital platform, which shall be accessible to the public, that will house all disclosures submitted by reporting entities to the emissions registry. Provides for enforcement of the Act. Effective immediately.
	*Current Status:*	3/21/2025 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
	*Recent Status:*	3/20/2025 - House Energy & Environment3/18/2025 - House Energy & Environment
	*State Bill Page:*	HB3673
	*Notes:*	CORPORATE EMISSIONS REPORTING Bill will not be called in Committee for hearing ICPAS reached out to sponsor last session w/ regards to similar bill she filed and expressed concern and willingness to work on corrective language. Sponsors staff indicated they would get back with us and no contact after initial conversation. ICPAS Government Relations reached out to sponsor and sent a letter of concern outlining issues with current bill. No response ICPAS Government Relations reached out to House Democratic Committee Staff and expressed concerns w/ legislation and provided correspondence to sponsor. Committee Staff notified ICPAS the bill would not be called. ICPAS Government Relations rallied stakeholder organizations to file opposition slips in committee posting to illustrate opposition to bill

HB3717	COM COL-BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (REP. TRACY KATZ MUHL) Amends the Public Community College Act. Allows the board of trustees of a community college district to establish and offer a baccalaureate degree program and confer a bachelor's degree if the board of trustees and the program meet specified conditions. Provides for an application for approval from the Illinois Community College Board. Sets forth community college requirements and prohibitions for establishing a baccalaureate degree program. Provides that a community college district that offers a baccalaureate degree program shall submit an annual report to the Illinois Community College Board. Sets forth what that report shall include. Provides for a statewide evaluation of a baccalaureate degree program.
	*Current Status:*	5/23/2025 - Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
	*Recent Status:*	5/23/2025 - Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting 5/23/2025 - Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Jed Davis
	*State Bill Page:*	HB3717
	*Notes:*	COMMUNITY COLLEGES-Bachelor's Degree Supported by the Governor-Including in his budget message Allows Community Colleges to provide 4 year degrees Focus on workforce development Early Childhood Development Nursing Requires Community Colleges to petition the Board of Higher Education for authorization to provide bachelor's degrees in other areas NOTE: this goes to Higher Ed policy in Illinois. Focus is to provide affordable access to 4 year degrees. If state would provide requisite funding levels to colleges and universities, they would not have to rely on tuition and fees for revenue. Secondarily, this Community College authorization merely transfers the costs to local taxpayers via the Community College property tax levy Authorization of this nature significantly hurts State Regional Public Universities who have enrollment issues Also jeopardizes relationships that Community Colleges have with the 4-year regional universities.

HB3778	TRANSPORTATION-VARIOUS (REP. EVA-DINA DELGADO) Creates the Metropolitan Mobility Authority Act. Establishes the Metropolitan Mobility Authority. Provides that the Chicago Transit Authority, the Commuter Rail Division and the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority, and the Regional Transportation Authority are consolidated into the Metropolitan Mobility Authority and the Service Boards are abolished. Creates the Suburban Bus Operating Division, Commuter Rail Operating Division, and the Chicago Transit Operating Division. Reinserts, reorganizes, and changes some provisions from the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act and the Regional Transportation Authority Act into the new Act. Includes provisions concerning the operation of the Metropolitan Mobility Authority. Repeals the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act and the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Amends various Acts, Laws, and Codes to make conforming changes. Creates the Equitable Transit-Supportive Development Act. Establishes the Office of Equitable Transit-Oriented Development and the Transit-Supportive Development Fund. Provides that the Office and the Fund are to aid transit-supportive development near high-quality transit by providing specified funding to municipalities that have adopted the standards in the transit support overlay district for that area or that have adopted zoning and other changes that the Office determines have benefits greater than or equal to such a District, including transit support overlay districts. Includes provisions relating to Office standards, procedures, and reports. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change. Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code. Requires the Department to establish, staff, and support an Office of Public Transportation Support for the purpose of optimizing the operation of public transportation vehicles and the delivery of public transportation services on highways under the Department's jurisdiction in the Metropolitan Mobility Authority's metropolitan region. Describes the duties and operations of the Office. Amends the Toll Highway Act. Provides that the Chair of the Metropolitan Mobility Authority is a nonvoting member of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. Provides that some provisions are effective immediately.
	*Current Status:*	5/5/2025 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
	*Recent Status:*	3/21/2025 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 3/18/2025 - House Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges
	*State Bill Page:*	HB3778
	*Notes:*	METROPOLITAN MOBILITY AUHTORITY ACT

HB4080	INC TX-CREDIT-SECURITY-JUDGES (REP. MARCUS EVANS, JR.) Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, a taxpayer who is an eligible member of the judiciary is allowed an income tax credit in an amount equal to the qualified security expenses incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year. Specifies that the credit may not be carried back and may not reduce the taxpayer's liability to less than zero. Provides that, if the amount of the credit exceeds the taxpayer's tax liability for the taxable year, then the excess may be carried forward and applied to the tax liability of the 5 taxable years following the excess credit year. Requires the tax credit to be applied to the earliest year for which there is a tax liability. Provides that, if there are credits for more than one year that are available to offset a liability, the earlier credit shall be applied first. Defines the terms "eligible member of the judiciary", "federal judge", and "qualified security expense". Effective immediately.
	*Current Status:*	7/2/2025 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
	*Recent Status:*
	*State Bill Page:*	HB4080
	*Notes:*	INCOME TAX-Deduction (Judicial Security)

SB5	METROPOLITAN MOBILITY AUTH ACT (SEN. RAM VILLIVALAM) Creates the Metropolitan Mobility Authority Act. Establishes the Metropolitan Mobility Authority. Provides that the Chicago Transit Authority, the Commuter Rail Division and the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority, and the Regional Transportation Authority are consolidated into the Metropolitan Mobility Authority and the Service Boards are abolished. Creates the Suburban Bus Operating Division, Commuter Rail Operating Division, and the Chicago Transit Operating Division. Reinserts, reorganizes, and changes some provisions from the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act and the Regional Transportation Authority Act into the new Act. Includes provisions concerning the operation of the Metropolitan Mobility Authority. Repeals the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act and the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Amends various Acts, Laws, and Codes to make conforming changes. Creates the Equitable Transit-Supportive Development Act. Establishes the Office of Equitable Transit-Oriented Development and the Transit-Supportive Development Fund. Provides that the Office and the Fund are to aid transit-supportive development near high-quality transit by providing specified funding to municipalities that have adopted the standards in the transit support overlay district for that area or that have adopted zoning and other changes that the Office determines have benefits greater than or equal to such a District, including transit support overlay districts. Includes provisions relating to Office standards, procedures, and reports. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change. Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code. Requires the Department to establish, staff, and support an Office of Public Transportation Support for the purpose of optimizing the operation of public transportation vehicles and the delivery of public transportation services on highways under the Department's jurisdiction in the Metropolitan Mobility Authority's metropolitan region. Describes the duties and operations of the Office. Amends the Toll Highway Act. Provides that the Chair of the Metropolitan Mobility Authority is a nonvoting member of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority.
	*Current Status:*	6/2/2025 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
	*Recent Status:*	6/2/2025 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 5/23/2025 - Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
	*State Bill Page:*	SB5
	*Notes:*	PUBLIC TRANSIT-Consolidation CETA-Clean and Equitable Transportation Act Combines public transit agencies under one umbrella See also HB 1938

SB83	SMALL ESTATE AFFIDAVIT (SEN. DORIS TURNER; REP. CURTIS TARVER, II) Amends the Small Estates Article of the Probate Act of 1975. Allows a small estate affidavit to be used to transfer personal property in a decedent's estate if: (1) no letters of office are outstanding on the decedent's estate and no petition for letters is contemplated or pending in the State or in any other jurisdiction; and (2) the decedent's personal estate passing to any party by intestacy or under a will is limited to tangible and intangible personal property not exceeding $150,000 and motor vehicles registered with the Secretary of State. Makes a corresponding change in the form for a small estate affidavit. Provides that the changes made to the Act apply to a decedent whose date of death is on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the bill as introduced with these changes. Provides that if the small estate affidavit is being used solely for a title transaction with the Secretary of State for the transfer of the decedent's motor vehicle or vehicles, it may be used to do so in accordance with the provisions for transfer by operation of law under the Illinois Vehicle Code without consideration of the value of the decedent's personal estate. Provides that any motor vehicles that are registered with the Secretary of State in the decedent's entire personal estate passing to any party either by intestacy or under a will must be included in the affidavit with a description of each motor vehicle by make, body type, year, and vehicle identification number.
	*Current Status:*	6/20/2025 - Sent to Governor for Signature
	*Recent Status:*	5/22/2025 - Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock 5/22/2025 - Passed Both Houses
	*State Bill Page:*	SB83

SB90	PUBLIC FUNDS-ONLINE INFO (SEN. MIKE PORFIRIO; REP. LA SHAWN FORD) Amends the State Treasurer Act. Makes formatting changes. Amends the Accountability for the Investment of Public Funds Act. Provides that each State agency shall make available on the Internet, and update at least monthly, no later than the end of each month (rather than by the 15th of the month), sufficient information concerning the investment of any public funds held by that State agency to identify specified information. Effective immediately.
	*Current Status:*	6/1/2025 - House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
	*Recent Status:*	6/1/2025 - House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 6/1/2025 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
	*State Bill Page:*	SB90
	*Notes:*	CANNABIS REGULATORY RELIEF & HEMP ACT HA#1&2 becomes the bill Includes a variety of reforms Permits every dispensary to sell to medical patients Allows regulatory agencies to waive fees and financial assistance to social equity licensees Permits drive thru and curbside pickup at all dispensaries

SB246	NON-PROFIT INVESTMENT POOL (SEN. ADRIANE JOHNSON; REP. RITA MAYFIELD) Amends the State Treasurer Act. Provides that the State Treasurer may establish and administer a non-profit investment pool and an electronic payment processing program to supplement and enhance investment opportunities and secure electronic payment options otherwise available to not-for-profit corporations in the State. Provides that the Treasurer may receive funds paid into the pool for the purpose of holding and investing those funds. Provides for surety bonds payable to not-for-profit corporations who participate in the pool. Provides that the Treasurer shall adopt rules for the efficient administration of the pool. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 - Provides that not-for-profit corporations exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(c) or 501(c)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code (rather than Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code) are eligible to participate in the non-profit investment pool.
	*Current Status:*	6/26/2025 - Sent to Governor for Signature
	*Recent Status:*	5/28/2025 - Passed Both Houses 5/28/2025 - Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 073-039-000
	*State Bill Page:*	SB246
	*Notes:*	Companion Bill HB 1437 ICPAS SUPPORRTS Banker's Association opposes

SB328	CIVIL LAW-TECH (SEN. DON HARMON; REP. JAY HOFFMAN) House Floor Amendment No. 2 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that acts submitting to the general jurisdiction of Illinois courts include (1) a corporation having its principal place of business in Illinois or (2) is a foreign business corporation that has consented to general jurisdiction in this State in accordance with the Business Corporation Act of 1983 but only if (i) the action alleges injury or illness resulting from exposure to a substance defined as toxic under the Uniform Hazardous Substances Act of Illinois whether the cause of action arises within or without the State, and (ii) as long as jurisdiction is proper as to one or more named co-defendants under the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a corporation consents to general jurisdiction upon registering to do business in Illinois after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983 to make conforming changes. Provides that a corporation that obtains or continues to maintain the right to transact business in Illinois consents to the exercise of general jurisdiction under the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a corporation consents to general jurisdiction upon registering to do business in Illinois after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that a corporation that has previously registered to business in Illinois consents to general jurisdiction upon the next date after the effective date of the amendatory Act on which the filing of its annual report is due regardless of whether or not it then files its annual report. Effective immediately.
	*Current Status:*	6/30/2025 - Sent to Governor for Signature
	*Recent Status:*	6/1/2025 - Passed Both Houses 6/1/2025 - Senate Concurs
	*State Bill Page:*	SB328
	*Notes:*	CIVIL PROCEDURE/JURISDICTION-'Toxic Tort Bill' A/O 31 May 2025-The content of SB 26 has been moved to this bill. HFA#2 becomes the bill Expands jurisdiction from Specific Jurisdiction State to a Geneal Jurisdiction State in instances of injury related to exposure to a substance defined as toxic under the Uniform Hazardous Substances Act A/O 29 May 2025 HFA#2 becomes the bill and changes the subject heading from Parentage Act to Civil Procedure/Jurisdiction Provides for acts submitting to the general jurisdiction of Illinois Courts (foreign business corporation inter alia that has consented to general jurisdiction IAW Business Corporation Act Illinois Trial Lawyers last minute surprise BUSINESS COMMUNITY UNANIMOUSLY OPPOSED-Actively working to oppose

SB708	REGULATION-TECH (SEN. LAURA FINE) Amends the Corporate Fiduciary Act. Makes a technical change in the Section concerning the short title of the Act.
	*Current Status:*	6/2/2025 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
	*Recent Status:*	6/2/2025 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 5/31/2025 - Senate Bills on Third Reading
	*State Bill Page:*	SB708
	*Notes:*	GOVERNOR's AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE A/O 9 MayFA#2 includes the removal of the MLP increase to 87% of individual, small group, and large group plans. Expands the prohibition of prior authorization for behavioral and mental health coverage. A/O 7 May-Business community leaning to be opposed HEALTHCARE PROTECTION ACT EXPANSION Floor Amendment makes bill better See also SB 709 (Prescription Drug Costs)

SB709	REGULATION-TECH (SEN. DAVID KOEHLER) Amends the Residential Mortgage License Act of 1987. Makes a technical change in the Section concerning the short title of the Act.
	*Current Status:*	6/2/2025 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
	*Recent Status:*	6/2/2025 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 5/31/2025 - Senate Bills on Third Reading
	*State Bill Page:*	SB709
	*Notes:*	GOVERNOR's PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS A/O 7 May-Business community leaning to be opposed PBM Bill See also SB 708 (AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE) Part of the Governor's Healthcare Initiative.

SB1388	RTA ACT-REDUCED FARES (SEN. MIKE SIMMONS) Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that, by December 31, 2025, the Regional Transportation Authority, the Board of the Commuter Rail Division of the Authority, the Board of the Suburban Bus Division of the Authority, and the Board of the Chicago Transit Authority shall create a program to provide free rides to persons earning under 138% of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' poverty guidelines. Effective July 1, 2025.
	*Current Status:*	6/2/2025 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
	*Recent Status:*	6/2/2025 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 5/23/2025 - Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
	*State Bill Page:*	SB1388

SB1441	SECURE CHOICE PROGRAM-IRAS (SEN. ROBERT PETERS; REP. GREGG JOHNSON) Amends the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act. Provides that the accounts established under the Secure Choice Savings Program shall be IRAs, into which enrollees contribute funds that are invested in investment options established by the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Board. Provides that a separate account shall be established for each enrollee and the accounts shall be owned by the enrollee. Provides that the savings accounts established under the Program shall be portable and allow for an enrollee to make contributions from multiple employers into a single account. Provides that an enrollee in the Program may have both a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA through the Program. Provides that the Board shall have the duty to assess the feasibility of agreements with other governmental entities, including other states and their agencies and instrumentalities, to achieve greater economies of scale through shared resources and to enter into those agreements if determined to be beneficial. Provides that an employer who fails without reasonable cause to enroll an employee in the Program within the time provided and fails to remit their contributions (rather than fails without reasonable cause to enroll an employee in the Program within the time provided) shall be subject to a penalty. Makes changes in provisions concerning employer and employee information packets. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 - Further amends the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act. Provides that, at the time of initial enrollment, employers shall automatically enroll in the Program each of their employees who have been employed for 120 days or more by the employer. Provides that, following initial enrollment, employers shall enroll new employees as soon as practicable, but no later than 120 days after the employee is first employed by the employer. Makes other changes.
	*Current Status:*	6/18/2025 - Sent to Governor for Signature
	*Recent Status:*	5/21/2025 - Passed Both Houses 5/21/2025 - Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 074-037-000
	*State Bill Page:*	SB1441

SB1473	HORSE RACING ACT ORG LICENSE (SEN. PATRICK JOYCE) Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Removes provision stating that no organization licensee conducting its race meeting in a county bordering the Mississippi River and having a population greater than 230,000 may be a host track for its race meeting. Makes changes in provisions regarding organizations that may not conduct a horse race meeting, the standardbred racetrack in Cook County, the application for an organization license, and wagering. Adds provisions concerning the standardbred racetrack in Macon County. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, and makes the following changes: Amends the Illinois Tax Income Act. Provides that, for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2025 and ending on or before December 31, 2030, each taxpayer that is an organization gaming licensee under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 is entitled to a credit against certain imposed taxes in an amount up to $5,000,000 for qualified project capital infrastructure improvements for housing and other facilities that benefit backstretch workers at an organization gaming licensee facility operating May 1, 2025. In the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975, removes that changes made to the definition of "host track". Effective immediately.
	*Current Status:*	6/2/2025 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
	*Recent Status:*	6/2/2025 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 5/31/2025 - Senate Bills on Third Reading
	*State Bill Page:*	SB1473
	*Notes:*	HORSE RACING EXPANSION Purpose of legislation is to support and provide framework to expand and support horse racing in Illinois Creation of Racinos

SB1486	CONSUMER FRAUD-FEE DISCLOSURE (SEN. OMAR AQUINO; REP. BOB MORGAN) Creates the Junk Fee Ban Act. Provides that it is a violation of the Act for a person to: (1) offer, display, or advertise an amount a consumer may pay for merchandise without clearly and conspicuously disclosing the total price; (2) fail, in any offer, display, or advertisement that contains an amount a consumer may pay, to display the total price more prominently than any other pricing information; (3) misrepresent the nature and purpose of any amount a consumer may pay, including the ability to refund the fees and the identity of any merchandise for which fees are charged; (4) fail to disclose clearly and conspicuously before the consumer consents to pay, the nature and purpose of any amount a consumer may pay that is excluded from the total price, including the ability to refund the fees and the identity of any merchandise for which fees are charged; or (5) offer, display, or advertise, including through direct offerings, third-party distribution, or metasearch referrals, a total price for a place of short-term lodging that does not include all required fees. Requires total price disclosures for retail mercantile establishments and food service establishments; and the disclosure of delivery fees. Provides that the Attorney General may enforce violations of the Act as an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Preempts home rule powers. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the requirements of this Act do not apply to (1) a rental company that excludes from the advertised, displayed, or offered price of a rental vehicle charges that are disclosed to the consumer in compliance with specified laws; (2) an air carrier that provides air transportation; or (3) a person that provides broadband or satellite Internet access service on its own or as part of a bundle in compliance with the broadband consumer label requirements under federal law. Provides that it is not a violation of this Act for a person to advertise, display, or offer the current bid in an ongoing auction, provided that the bid discloses clearly and conspicuously all amounts that the buyer would be required to pay if the bid was accepted. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make a conforming change. Makes other changes. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1, with the following changes. Provides that the Act does not apply to fees collected and passed on to a quasi-governmental entity, including any assessment fees associated with a government created special district. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to alter, amend, or supersede specified motor vehicle advertising rules. Provides that any person that disseminates an advertisement and is independent of the advertiser is not liable for a violation of the Act based on the content of the advertisement. Provides for pricing disclosure requirements. Defines terms. Makes other changes. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 - Makes changes to the definitions of "display price" and "retail mercantile establishment".
	*Current Status:*	6/1/2025 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
	*Recent Status:*	5/31/2025 - Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 1, 2025 5/31/2025 - Senate Bills on Second Reading
	*State Bill Page:*	SB1486
	*Notes:*	JUNK FEES A/O 9 May-Business Community opposed The sponsor included some suggested improvements to the bill but there are still concerns Will work with the House sponsor to address concerns

SB1667	TRUST CODE-UNCLAIMED PROPERTY (SEN. ROBERT MARTWICK; REP. DIANE BLAIR-SHERLOCK) Amends the Illinois Trust Code. Requires a trustee to maintain, for a minimum of 7 years after the termination of the trust, a copy of the governing trust instrument under which the trustee was authorized to act at the time the trust terminated. Amends the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. Provides that property held in an account or plan, including a health savings account, that qualifies for tax deferral under the United States income tax law, is presumed abandoned 20 years after the account was opened. Requires State agencies to report final compensation due a State employee to the Treasurer's Office as unclaimed property if the employee dies while employed. Requires a holder who holds property presumed abandoned to hold the property in trust for the benefit of the State Treasurer on behalf of the owner from and after the date the property is presumed abandoned. Requires that the State Treasurer provide written notice to a State agency and the Governor's Office of Management and Budget of property presumed to be abandoned and allegedly owned by the State agency before it can be escheated to the State's General Revenue Fund if the property remains unclaimed after one year. Creates authority for the Secretary of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to order a regulated person under the Act to immediately report and remit property subject to the Act if the Secretary determines that the action is necessary to protect the interest of an owner. Establishes a procedure regulating agreements between an owner or apparent owner and a finder to locate or recover property held by the State Treasurer. Requires a finder to be licensed by the State Treasurer and creates qualifications to be so licensed. Makes definitions. Makes other changes. The Treasurer is authorized to adopt rules as necessary to implement the Act. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with these changes. Amends the State Finance Act. Provides those funds owed to the estate or heirs of a deceased State employee under the Act that are not paid within one year of the State employee's death shall be reported and remitted to the State Treasurer under the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. Makes the changes to the licensing of a finder effective January 1, 2026. Provides that if the State Treasurer reasonably believes that the apparent owner of property presumed abandoned held under this Act is a State agency as defined in the Illinois State Auditing Act, the State Treasurer may give written notice to the chief executive officer of such State agency and the Governor's Office of Management and Budget. Requires that, before the termination of a trust, a trustee must conduct a reasonable search for any trust property that has been reported and remitted to a State unclaimed property administrator. Provides that, in the tenth year after the opening of an account holding property covered by the Act for which the apparent owner has not, within the previous 3 years, indicated interest under the Act and that is not otherwise presumed abandoned, the holder shall attempt to contact the apparent owner in a manner substantially similar to the notice required by the Act. Requires the State Treasurer to adopt rules to implement the Act. Specifies that a provision of the Act concerning presumptively abandoned property does not apply to property insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, National Credit Union Administration, or other insurer of accounts approved by a depository institution's primary financial regulatory agency. Changes a cross-reference.
	*Current Status:*	6/18/2025 - Sent to Governor for Signature
	*Recent Status:*	5/20/2025 - Passed Both Houses 5/20/2025 - Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 073-040-000
	*State Bill Page:*	SB1667
	*Notes:*	TRUST-Unclaimed Property A/O 1 April Amendment #2 Amendment #3 addresses Bankers Association concerns. House Companion Bill HB 2568

SB1777	BANKING&PROBATE-FINANCE/NOTICE (SEN. MARK WALKER; REP. MARGARET CROKE) Amends the Illinois Banking Act. In provisions concerning customer financial records and confidentiality, provides that the language does not prohibit the furnishing of financial information to the executor, executrix, administrator, or other lawful representative of the estate of a customer. Amends the Savings Bank Act and the Illinois Credit Union Act to make the same changes. Amends the Illinois Credit Union Act. Amends the Illinois Trust and Payable on Death Accounts Act. Provides that any holder of an account may elect a per stirpes distribution option to the descendants of a natural person beneficiary if the beneficiary predeceases the last surviving holder of the account. Makes other changes. Amends the Financial Institutions Electronic Documents and Digital Signature Act. In provisions concerning electronic notices, provides that consent to electronic transactions given by the customer under the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act satisfies applicable consent requirements. Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that any person doing business or performing transactions on behalf of or at the direction of an executor or administrator with a will annexed is entitled to the presumption that the executor or administrator is lawfully authorized to conduct the business or perform the transaction as long as the person verifies that the letters testamentary or administration was issued by the court solely to the executor or administrator. Provides that if the letters testamentary or administration with the will annexed provide for co-executors or co-administrators, the person is entitled to the presumption only when the business or transaction is performed on behalf or at the direction of all listed executors or administrators in the letters. Provides that any person, corporation, or financial institution that conducts business or performs transactions on behalf of or at the direction of an executor or administrator with the will annexed is fully protected and released from liability if the person bases the presumption on the verification of the letters testamentary or administration with the will annexed. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that any person doing business or performing transactions on behalf of or at the direction of an executor, administrator, or administrator with the will annexed may rely on the powers of an independent representative in the Probate Act of 1975 and protection of persons dealing with an independent representative in the Act. Provides that the person shall confirm by examination of the letters testamentary, letters of administration, letters of administration with the will annexed, or a document purporting to be the letters of office that the letters were issued by the court solely to the executor or administrator. If the letters of office or a document purporting to be the letters of office provide for co- executors or co-administrators, and the person is unable to identify one or more of the co-executors or co-administrators, cannot determine the lawful existence of any co-executor or co-administrator, or if conflicting claims or directions are made by the co-executors or co-administrators, then the person may refuse to perform any transaction until the person receives a determination of the appropriate course of action by a court of appropriate jurisdiction. Provides that any person, corporation, or financial institution that conducts business or performs transactions on behalf of or at the direction of an executor, administrator, or administrator with the will annexed is fully protected and released from liability if the person bases the presumption on the confirmation by examination of the letters testamentary, letters of administration, letters of administration with the will annexed, or a document purporting to be the letters of office as provided in the Act; or if the person, corporation, or financial institution conducts business or performs transactions as directed by a court of appropriate jurisdiction as provided in the Act.
	*Current Status:*	6/20/2025 - Sent to Governor for Signature
	*Recent Status:*	5/22/2025 - Passed Both Houses 5/22/2025 - Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
	*State Bill Page:*	SB1777

SB1797	DIGITAL ASSETS & CONS PROT ACT (SEN. MARK WALKER; REP. EDGAR GONZÁLEZ, JR.) Creates the Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall regulate digital asset business activity in the State. Sets forth provisions concerning: applicability; the powers and duties of the Department; funds; customer protections; custody and protection of customer assets; covered exchanges; compliance; registration; supervision; records; additional procedural provisions; confidentiality; violations; enforcement; rulemaking authority; and severability. Creates the Special Purpose Trust Company Article in the Corporate Fiduciary Act. Sets forth provisions concerning certificates of authority; rulemaking and organization; certificates of authority for foreign corporate fiduciaries; eligibility; fees; and certificates of reciprocity. Makes other changes to various Acts. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Provides that any reference to the Act shall include any rules adopted in accordance with the Act. In provisions concerning control over a registrant, provides that there is a rebuttable presumption of control (rather than a person has control over a registrant) if a person directly or indirectly owns, controls, holds with the power to vote, or holds proxies representing 10% or more of the then outstanding voting securities issued by the registrant. Corrects cross-references and typographical errors. Makes other changes. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1, with changes that include the following. Provides that "digital asset business activity" does not include (1) peer-to-peer exchanges or transfers of digital assets, (2) decentralized exchanges facilitating peer-to-peer exchanges or transfers solely through use of a computer program or a transaction protocol that is intended to automatically execute, control, or document events and actions, and (3) the development and dissemination of software in and of itself. Provides that "digital asset administration" does not include the issuance of a non-fungible token in and of itself. Defines "non-fungible token". Makes changes in provisions concerning rebuttable presumptions of control and the application of the Act. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 - Makes changes to defined terms. In provisions concerning applicability of the Act, provides that the Act does not apply to a person who (A) contributes connectivity software or computing power or otherwise participates in the process of securing a network, (B) records digital asset transactions to the network or protocol governing transfer of the digital representation of value, or (C) develops, publishes, constitutes, administers, maintains, or otherwise distributes software relating to the a network, so long as the person does not control transactions of digital assets on the network. In provisions concerning rulemaking, includes rules in connection with the adoption of reciprocity agreements between the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and the appropriate licensing agency of another state to register a covered person on an expedited basis.
	*Current Status:*	6/30/2025 - Sent to Governor for Signature
	*Recent Status:*	6/1/2025 - Passed Both Houses 6/1/2025 - Senate Concurs
	*State Bill Page:*	SB1797
	*Notes:*	DIGITAL ASSETS-Regulatory Structure Companion Bill HB 742

SB1937	PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (SEN. ROBERT MARTWICK; REP. STEPHANIE KIFOWIT) Amends the State Employee Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a member who is eligible to receive an alternative retirement annuity may elect to receive an estimated payment that shall commence no later than 30 days after the later of either the member's last day of employment or 30 days after the member files for the retirement benefit with the System. Provides that the estimated payment shall be the best estimate by the System of the total monthly amount due to the member based on the information that the System possesses at the time of the estimate. Provides that if the amount of the estimate is greater or less than the actual amount of the monthly annuity, the System shall pay or recover the difference within 6 months after the start of the monthly annuity. Excludes a benefit increase resulting from the amendatory Act from the definition of "new benefit increase". Effective immediately.
	*Current Status:*	6/1/2025 - House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
	*Recent Status:*	6/1/2025 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 5/31/2025 - Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 1, 2025
	*State Bill Page:*	SB1937
	*Notes:*	TIER II PENSION FIX House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1937 introduces several changes to the Illinois Pension Code. These changes are necessary for the state to comply with the Social Security safeguards. The formula used in the original bill did not keep pace with Social Security and therefore the benefit level will eventually fall below the safeguards. Changing the automatic annual increase to 3% of the originally granted retirement annuity or 3% of the retirement annuity then being paid. Adjusting the salary limit for annuity purposes to the Social Security wage base. Revising the calculation of final average salary for members active on or after January 1, 2027. Altering the retirement age for members active on or after January 1, 2027. Alternative Retirement Annuity: Provides that certain security employees and state highway workers are entitled to an annuity calculated under the alternative retirement annuity provisions. Service Credit Conversion: Authorizes the conversion of service to eligible creditable service. Reciprocal Act Adoption: Adopts the Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act for various police and firefighter articles. Deferred Retirement Option Plan: Establishes a deferred retirement option plan for certain police officers. Funding Formula Changes: Makes changes to the funding formula for several pension articles.

SB1938	METRO & REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTH (SEN. RAM VILLIVALAM) Creates the Road Usage Charge Act. Establishes the Road Usage Charge Advisory Committee to guide the development and evaluation of the road usage charge pilot program and to assess the potential for mileage-based revenue as an alternative to the current system of taxing highway use through motor fuel taxes. Sets forth the membership and duties of the committee. Requires the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of State and based on the recommendations of the Committee, to implement a statewide pilot program by January 1, 2026 to assess a user fee on owners of motor vehicles that is based on the number of miles traveled on public roadways in this State by those vehicles. Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that, on and after February 1, 2026, the Chicago Transit Board shall have 8 members (currently 7 members). Makes changes to the number of affirmative votes by Directors required to issue bonds. Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that the Annual Budget and 2-Year Financial Plan must show that the aggregate of all projected fare revenues from fares and charges for mass transportation provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, the Service Boards received in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 shall equal at least 25%, and in fiscal years 2028 and 2029 and every year thereafter at least 15%, of the aggregate cost of providing such public transportation in those fiscal years. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, the Regional Transportation Authority shall be the sole agency responsible for the management and oversight of the fare collection systems used on all public transportation provided by the Service Boards. Makes changes to the membership of the Suburban Bus Board and the Commuter Rail Board. Makes changes to the number of affirmative votes required by the Directors of the Authority to approve decisions regarding the strategic plan, coordination of fares and service, appointment of officers and employees, paratransit services, powers of the Commuter Rail Board, labor, budget, taxes, distribution of revenues, issuing and pledging bonds and notes, budget review powers, the annual capital improvement plan, and rate protection contracts. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2026.
	*Current Status:*	6/2/2025 - Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
	*Recent Status:*	6/2/2025 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025 - Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
	*State Bill Page:*	SB1938
	*Notes:*	METROPOLITAN & REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY- Calls for improved coordination and accountability See also HB 2963 & SB 5

SB1976	WORKERS RIGHTS AND SAFETY (SEN. ROBERT PETERS; REP. MARCUS EVANS, JR.) Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Workers' Rights and Worker Safety Act. Provides that, except as authorized by State law enacted after April 28, 2025, a State agency may not amend or revise the State agency's rules in a manner that is less stringent in its protection of workers' rights or worker safety than requirements established under federal wage and hour law or federal coal mine safety law as the federal law existed on April 28, 2025. Creates the Illinois Safe and Healthy Workplace Act. Provides that the Department of Labor shall adopt rules to incorporate federal occupational health or safety standards that are repealed or revoked to address occupational safety or health issues. Sets forth rights of action and penalties. Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Provides that the Director Labor may adopt a standard that incorporates a federal occupational health or safety standard as it existed prior to being repealed, revoked, amended, or newly interpreted and addresses the occupational safety or health issue that the repealed, revoked, amended, or newly interpreted federal Occupational Safety and Health Act standard had addressed.
	*Current Status:*	6/27/2025 - Sent to Governor for Signature
	*Recent Status:*	5/30/2025 - Passed Both Houses 5/30/2025 - Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 080-032-000
	*State Bill Page:*	SB1976
	*Notes:*	WORKPLACE-Workers Rights Federal Rules Creates a state analog for Federal Wage and Hour Law, the Federal Coal Mine Safety Law and Federal OSHA as these federal laws were as of April 28, 2025 Biden Work Standards Incorporated into state law and administrative rules Federal Law sets the floor. State Law and State Rules may provide greater protections This legislation could result in differing standards for employers to meet w/penalties In short, you could have two regulatory structures at odds with one another putting employers in a pinch of being in compliance with one, and because of that being in violation of the other. Concern of the business community-State Chamber Employment Law Council the lead in negotiating with sponsor on language.

SB2008	GROCERY INITIATIVE-OWNER (SEN. JAVIER CERVANTES; REP. JAY HOFFMAN) House Floor Amendment No. 3 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Statewide Innovation Development and Economy Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to promote, stimulate, and develop the general and economic welfare of the State and its communities and to assist in the development and redevelopment of major tourism, entertainment, retail, and related projects within eligible areas of the State, thereby creating new jobs, stimulating significant capital investment, and promoting the general welfare of the citizens of the State, by authorizing municipalities and counties to issue sales tax and revenue (STAR) bonds for the financing of STAR bond projects and to otherwise exercise the powers and authorities granted to municipalities to provide incentives to create new job opportunities and to promote major tourism, entertainment, retail, and related projects within the State. Provides that the Office of the Governor, in consultation with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, shall have final approval of all STAR bond districts and STAR bond projects established under the Act, which may be established throughout the 10 Economic Development Regions in the State as established by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides that regardless of the number of STAR bond districts established within any Economic Development Region, only one STAR bond project may be approved in each of the 10 Regions, excluding projects located in STAR bond districts established under the Innovation Development and Economy Act. Provides that each STAR bond district in which a STAR bonds project has been approved may only receive 50% of the total development costs up to $75,000,000 in State sales tax increment. Provides that a STAR bond district under the Act may not be located either entirely or partially inside of a municipality with a population in excess of 2,000,000. Amends the Illinois State Auditing Act. Changes the jurisdiction of the Auditor General to make post audits and investigations under the Act or Constitution. Amends the State Finance Act. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Amends the Counties Code. Amends the Metro-East Park and Recreation District Act. Amends the Local Mass Transit District Act. Creates the Advancing Innovative Manufacturing for Illinois Tax Credit Act. Creates the Advancing Innovative Manufacturing for Illinois Tax Credit program administered by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides that the Program shall provide investment tax credit incentives to eligible manufacturers of critically demanded goods. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes changes concerning data centers. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may award grants to match the funds received by a business through an SBIR/STTR Phase I proposal up to a maximum of $75,000 (currently, $50,000). Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may award grants to match the funds received by a business through an SBIR/STTR Phase II proposal up to a maximum of $250,000. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make changes concerning the apprenticeship education expense credit. Amends the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act. Makes changes authorizing additional Agreements under the Act. Amends the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act to provide that certain economic development authorities may designate additional Enterprise Zones. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, if compensation is paid through a loan out company, as defined under the Film Production Services Tax Credit Act of 2008, if the compensation is considered compensation paid in this State, and if the compensation is for in-State services performed for a production that is accredited under the Film Production Services Tax Credit Act of 2008 and concludes on or after July 1, 2025, then the production company or its authorized payroll service company shall be considered the employer for the purpose of withholding tax on that compensation and shall withhold at the tax rate provided in the Act on all payments to loan out companies for services performed in Illinois by the loan out company's employees. Specifies that nonresident employees of loan out companies who perform services in Illinois shall be considered taxable nonresidents and shall be subject to the tax under the Act in the taxable year in which the employee performs services in Illinois. Amends the Film Production Services Tax Credit Act of 2008. Modifies the definitions of the terms "credit", "Illinois labor expenditure", and "Illinois production spending". Provides that a taxpayer shall not be awarded any new credits under the Act for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2039 (rather than 2033). Contains other provisions. Amends the Film Production Services Tax Credit Act of 2008. Provides that the term "Illinois labor expenditure" does not include: (1) above-the-line spending exceeding 40% of the total Illinois production spending for the production, unless the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity determines that the inclusion of such excess above-the-line spending is necessary for the production to be accredited; (2) above-the-line spending paid to related parties that exceeds, in the aggregate, 12% of the total Illinois production spending for the production; or (3) below-the-line spending paid to a related party that exceeds the fair market value of the transaction. Defines "above-the-line spending" and "below-the-line spending". Provides that the term "Illinois production spending" includes the fair market value of any transaction that (i) is entered into between the taxpayer and a related party or the taxpayer and an unrelated party, (ii) is related to the accredited production, and (iii) has terms that reflect the fair market value of the transaction. Effective immediately.
	*Current Status:*	7/2/2025 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
	*Recent Status:*	6/4/2025 - Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve McClure 6/2/2025 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
	*State Bill Page:*	SB2008
	*Notes:*	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE A/O 1 June 2025 Final-The Economic Development Package outlined below was incorporated into SB 2755 (Revenue Omnibus) which passed both the House and Senate. See SB 2755 for the Economic Development Package STAR BONDS (Statewide STAR Bonds Program) Creates the Statewide Innovation Development and Economy Act (Manufacturing for Illinois Tax Credit) A/O 30 May 2025 Creates the Statewide Innovation Development and Economy Act which allows for the creation of additional STAR Bond Districts (STAR stands for Sales Tax and Revenue). A STAR Bond District is a designated area, and the new incremental sales tax revenue generated within the district is used to pay for the development costs of the district. Creates the Advancing Innovative Manufacturing for Illinois Tax Credit Act which allows a tax credit equal to a 3% to 7% of the capital investment made by a manufacturer. Allows each regional development authority to establish a new enterprise zone which would not count toward the existing 97 enterprise zone limit. Allows a high voltage direct current converter station to qualify as a high impact business.

SB2044	WEB-BASED SIGNATURES ACT (SEN. CHRIS BALKEMA; REP. JASON BUNTING) Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Counties Code, the Township Code, and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county, township, or municipality may allow a person to sign any document with a web-based signature if the county, township, or municipality uses a secure web-based platform. House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Amends the Park District Code. Provides that a park district may allow a person to sign any document with a web-based signature if the county, township, or municipality uses a secure web-based platform. Adds similar provisions to the Conservation District Act, the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act, the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act, and the Chicago Park District Act. House Floor Amendment No. 2 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by House Amendment No. 1, with the following changes. Provides that the web-based signature requirement does not apply to a nominating or candidate petition or a referendum petition.
	*Current Status:*	6/27/2025 - Sent to Governor for Signature
	*Recent Status:*	5/31/2025 - Passed Both Houses 5/31/2025 - Senate Concurs
	*State Bill Page:*	SB2044

SB2111	VEH CD-BICYCLES-EXEMPTIONS (SEN. MIKE SIMMONS; REP. EVA-DINA DELGADO) Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that an individual operating a bicycle approaching a stop sign may proceed through the intersection without stopping at the stop sign if the individual slows to a reasonable speed and the individual yields the right-of-way to any pedestrian within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk, other traffic within the intersection, and oncoming traffic that poses an immediate hazard during the time the individual is traveling through the intersection. Provides that the provisions regarding the operation of a bicycle at a stop sign do not apply to an individual operating a bicycle when there is a stop sign when exiting an alleyway or at a 4-way intersection with only 2 stop signs present. Makes other changes.
	*Current Status:*	6/1/2025 - House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
	*Recent Status:*	6/1/2025 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 5/31/2025 - Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 1, 2025
	*State Bill Page:*	SB2111
	*Notes:*	HOUSE PUBLIC TRANSIT OMNIBUS A/0 28 May 2025 HA#1 becomes the bill House version of Transit reform Includes structural and governance reform creating the Northern Illinois Transit Authority to replace the RTA Does not include a funding mechanism See Senate Version HB 3438 SA#2 that includes $1.2B in funding

SB2164	WAGE PAYMENT-COLLECTION (SEN. MICHAEL HALPIN; REP. EVA-DINA DELGADO) Amends the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. Makes changes to administrative fees paid to the Department of Labor. Makes changes in provisions concerning the collection of unpaid wages, penalties, damages, fines, and fees. Effective immediately.
	*Current Status:*	6/20/2025 - Sent to Governor for Signature
	*Recent Status:*	5/22/2025 - Passed Both Houses 5/22/2025 - Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 075-038-000
	*State Bill Page:*	SB2164
	*Notes:*	EMPLOYMENT-Wage Payments Amends the Wage Payment process and administrative findings by IDOL Changes Employer's procedural due process formalities by eliminating the Attorney General and requirements of motions and formal notice by the Attorney General Expedites the process by allowing IDOL to make administrative findings in a quasi-prosecuting body See also HB 3774 Authorizes IDOL to file mechanics lien against the employer based on the administrative finding Business community is opposed to this amendment. Chamber Employment Law Council the lead

SB2339	PRIVACY IN THE WORKPLACE (SEN. JAVIER CERVANTES; REP. EDGAR GONZÁLEZ, JR.) Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Defines "interested party" as an organization that monitors or is attentive to compliance with public or worker safety and privacy laws, wage and hour requirements, or other statutory requirements. Makes changes in provisions concerning restrictions on the use of Employment Eligibility Verification Systems. Makes other changes. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1, by making the following changes. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to prohibit an employer from enrolling in any Electronic Employment Verification System, including the E-Verify program, whether voluntarily or as required or permitted by federal law (rather than as required or permitted by federal law). Provides that no penalties shall be imposed under the Act if the employer or prospective employer: (1) acts in good faith reliance on guidance issued by the Illinois Department of Labor or the federal Department of Homeland Security; or (2) makes a bona fide administrative error that does not affect an employee or prospective employee's employment or pay. Makes changes in provisions concerning restrictions on the use of Employment Eligibility Verification Systems and actions for civil penalties brought by an interested party. House Floor Amendment No. 2 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Repeals provisions concerning the use of Employment Eligibility Verification Systems and restrictions on the use of Employment Eligibility Verification Systems. Removes a provision that makes a violation of the Act a petty offense. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
	*Current Status:*	7/2/2025 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
	*Recent Status:*	6/2/2025 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 5/31/2025 - House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 009-004-000
	*State Bill Page:*	SB2339
	*Notes:*	WORKPLACE-Employer E Verify A/O 1 June 2025-Final HCA#1 is a response to the USDOJ Lawsuit against the state statute passed in PA 103-879 While the business community was neutral on previously agreed upon language, HCA#1 moved business community from neutral due to the believe that the amendment would make these requirements applicable to all employers versus an opt-in scenario A/O 7 May-The Federal Govt has filed litigation against the State of Illinois challenging legislation passed by the 103rd General Assembly related to e-verify and businesses. This litigation could have an impact on the proposal heretofore. A/ O 7 May-It is anticipated that the bill as introduced in the Senate will be amended. Business Community reviewed language and remains NEUTRAL A/O 7 April-Business community moved from opposed to NEUTRAL Author's Note-Business community has been working with GA on this for 3 years to achieve sponsors intent while not impeding employer's ability to use E-Verify as required by Federal Law. A/O 1 April-Language for proffered amendment being drafted Chamber Employment Law Council working with Sponsor Chamber Employment Law Council LEAD

SB2413	FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM (SEN. RAM VILLIVALAM) Creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Act. Creates the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Department of Labor. Requires the Division to establish and administer a paid family and medical leave insurance program that provides benefits to employees. Provides that the program shall be administered by the Deputy Director of the Division. Sets forth eligibility requirements for benefits under the Act. Provides that a self-employed individual may elect to be covered under the Act. Contains provisions concerning disqualification from benefits; compensation for leave; the amount and duration of benefits; payments for benefits under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund; employer equivalent plans; annual reports by the Department; hearings; penalties; notice; the coordination of leave provided under the Act with leave allowed under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, a collective bargaining agreement, or any local county or municipal ordinance; rulemaking; and other matters. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts certain documents collected by the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave from the Act's disclosure requirements. Effective immediately.
	*Current Status:*	6/2/2025 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
	*Recent Status:*	6/2/2025 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 5/23/2025 - Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
	*State Bill Page:*	SB2413
	*Notes:*	WORKPLACE-Paid Leave A/O 7 May-This legislation may move out of the Senate Expenditure on employers MN passed a similar measure and then realized its impact 18 months of paid leave Business Community is opposed to this legislation

SB2437	MEDICAID-MATERNAL HLTH-DOULAS (SEN. OMAR AQUINO; REP. ANNA MOELLER) House Floor Amendment No. 2 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code by adding provisions concerning doula policies for hospitals and birthing centers; medical assistance coverage for persons who are foreign-born victims of human trafficking, torture, or other serious crimes, and their derivative family members; the development of tardive dyskinesia screening guidelines for providers serving patients prescribed antipsychotic medications under the medical assistance program in State-operated residential facilities and community-based settings; quarterly reporting requirements for the Department and managed care organizations concerning their compliance with specified statutory prohibitions on prior authorization mandates and utilization controls for FDA-approved prescription drugs that treat mental illness; a rate evaluation to study the soundness of the rate paid for private duty nursing services for medically fragile and technology dependent children; reimbursement rates for long-term ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring services; medical assistance coverage for over-the-counter choline dietary supplements for pregnant persons; language clarifying that a redetermination for medical assistance eligibility is not an initial application; reimbursement rates for the support component of the nursing facility rate for skilled or intermediate care facilities and for facilities licensed under the Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act of 2013; and other matters. Creates the Certified Family Health Aide Program for Children and Adults Act. Permits the Department of Public Health, in partnership with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to create a certification pathway for a legally responsible caregiver, or a person who has been designated by a legally responsible caregiver, who is seeking certification as a certified family health aide, including the adoption of any necessary rules for the certification process. Amends the Alternative Health Care Delivery Act, the Home Health, Home Services, and Home Nursing Agency Licensing Act, and the Hospital Licensing Act to require children's community-based health care centers, home nursing agencies, and hospitals to provide training for, and retain records regarding, certified family health aides. Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Provides that the Act does not prohibit the practice of relevant nursing care by a legally responsible caregiver or a person designated by a legally responsible caregiver who has been certified as a certified family health aide for the specified services. Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Adds provisions permitting the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to apply for a Home and Community-Based Services State Plan amendment and federal waiver amendment to provide reimbursement for a certified family health aide program for children and adults; and other matters. Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that a hospital located in a county with fewer than 325,000 inhabitants may apply to the Department of Public Health for approval to conduct its operations from more than one location within contiguous counties provided that the facility located in the contiguous county is separately licensed under the Act and was acquired out of bankruptcy proceedings prior to the effective date of the amendatory Act. Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Makes changes to provisions concerning staffing ratios computations. Provides that monetary penalties for facilities not in compliance with minimum staffing standards may not be waived except where there is no more than a 10% deviation from the staffing requirements, in which case a facility shall not receive a violation or penalty. Requires a facility that receives a violation notice to post for 60 consecutive days on its website and at all publicly used exterior entryways into the facility a notice that states the applicable quarter during which the facility was not in compliance. Effective immediately, except that some provisions take effect January 1, 2026.
	*Current Status:*	6/16/2025 - Effective Date January 1, 2026; Some Provisions
	*Recent Status:*	6/16/2025 - Effective Date June 16, 2025; Some Provisions 6/16/2025 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0009
	*State Bill Page:*	SB2437
	*Notes:*	MEDICAID OMNIBUS A/O 31 May 2025 (8:30 p) HA 1 & 2 operative A much narrower package than originally proposed Makes changes to the Medicaid System. Continues Medicaid coverage for non-citizens who qualify -Income -Pending application for asylum Allows for doula services makes it easier for family members to serve as in-home caregivers for the medically fragile alters jobs that nursing homes can credit toward staffing requirements Expands a child support program that connects non-custodial parents whose families are receiving child support enforcement services or who have a child support order with employment services increases reimbursement rates for long term electrocardiogram patches covers over the counter choline supplements for pregnant women 60% of Medicaid Program expenses reimbursed by the Federal Government

SB2487	HUMAN RIGHTS-IDHR CONFERENCE (SEN. ADRIANE JOHNSON; REP. DAGMARA AVELAR) Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Makes it discretionary rather than mandatory that the Department of Human Rights conduct a fact-finding conference. Provides that the amendatory applies to charges pending or filed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act. House Committee Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Provides for the imposition of a civil penalty that may be imposed for each specific act constituting a civil rights violation as defined in the Act. Provides a penalty for each aggrieved party injured by the civil rights violation (i) in an amount not exceeding $16,000 if the respondent has not been adjudged to have committed any prior civil rights violation under the Act; (ii) in an amount not exceeding $42,500 if the respondent has been adjudged to have committed one other civil rights violation under the Act during the 5-year period ending on the date of the filing of the charge; and (iii) in an amount not exceeding $70,000 if the respondent has been adjudged to have committed 2 or more civil rights violations under the Act during the 7-year period ending on the date of the filing of the charge. Provides that if the acts constituting the civil rights violation that is the object of the charge are committed by the same natural person who has been previously adjudged to have committed acts constituting a civil rights violation under the Act, then the civil penalties set forth in (ii) and (iii) may be imposed without regard to the period of time within which any subsequent civil rights violation under this Act occurred. House Floor Amendment No. 2 - Provides that the Department, in its discretion may conduct a fact finding conference. Provides that if the complainant and respondent both submit a written request for a fact finding conference prior to 90 days after the date on which the charge was filed, the Department shall conduct a fact finding conference unless prior to the Department's receipt of both requests, the Department has issued its report. Provides that any request for a fact finding conference must include the party's written agreement to grant an extension of 120 days to the time period if requested by the Department to issue its report.
	*Current Status:*	6/27/2025 - Sent to Governor for Signature
	*Recent Status:*	5/31/2025 - Passed Both Houses 5/31/2025 - Senate Concurs
	*State Bill Page:*	SB2487
	*Notes:*	WORKPLACE-Fact Finding Conference A/O 7 May-Business Community is opposed Ongoing discussions with Dept. of Human Rights

SB2510	$APPROPRIATIONS-VARIOUS (SEN. ELGIE SIMS; REP. EMANUEL WELCH) House Floor Amendment No. 3 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends Public Act 103-589 by adding, changing, and repealing various State Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations. Makes appropriations and reappropriations for capital and operating expenditures and other purposes for State Fiscal Year 2026. Some provisions are effective immediately; other provisions are effective July 1, 2025.
	*Current Status:*	6/16/2025 - Effective Date July 1, 2025; Some Provisions
	*Recent Status:*	6/16/2025 - Effective Date June 16, 2025; Some Provisions 6/16/2025 - Governor Item/Reduction Veto PA 104-0003; With Appropriation Items Reduced
	*State Bill Page:*	SB2510
	*Notes:*	FY26 Budget Appropriations- A/O 1 June 2025-Final Authorizes $118B in spending from all funds Makes $2.5B supplemental appropriation for FY 25 (hospital reimbursement program) Makes appropriations and reappropriations for capital and operating expenditures and other purposes for State Fiscal Year 2026 Contains $55.4 billion in revenues and a $55.2 billion spending plan Provides $7.5 new funding for Non-for-Profit Security Grants Provides the Governor w/ emergency powers-Budget Reserve for Immediate Disbursement and Government Emergencies (100M). This authority granted due to the uncertainty of federal funding of ongoing programs See Budget Bills to include: HB1075 (BIMP) HB 2755 (Revenue), HB 3374 (Bonding), SB 2510 (Appropriations)

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