Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session All Bills
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB1801
Introduced
1/27/25
Refer
1/28/25
Refer
2/25/25
Refer
3/21/25
Amends the Property Tax Code. In counties with fewer than 3,000,000 inhabitants, provides that property that receives an erroneous homestead exemption for the current assessment year or for any of the 3 prior assessment years may be considered omitted property. Provides for penalties and interest to be imposed on that omitted property. Provides that any arrearage of taxes or interest that might have been assessed against that omitted property shall not be chargeable to certain bona fide purchasers of the property. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB1802
Introduced
1/27/25
Refer
1/28/25
Refer
2/25/25
Refer
3/21/25
Amends the Electric Service Customer Choice and Rate Relief Law of 1997 of the Public Utilities Act. Provides that a public service company that is a member of a Regional Transmission Organization shall submit a report to the Illinois Commerce Commission on or before February 1 of each year of any recorded vote cast by the public service company during the immediately preceding calendar year. Provides that a public service company that is a member of a Regional Transmission Organization shall include in the report any recorded vote cast by an affiliate at a meeting of a Regional Transmission Organization during the immediately preceding calendar year. Provides that the report shall include: (i) all recorded votes cast by the public service company, regardless of whether the vote is otherwise disclosed; (ii) all votes cast by an affiliate of the public service company, if the public service company did not vote on the matter; and (iii) a brief description explaining how each vote cast by the public service company or its affiliate, as appropriate, is in the interest of the public.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB1803
Introduced
1/27/25
Refer
1/28/25
Refer
2/25/25
Refer
3/21/25
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for taxpayers who employ qualified employees. Provides that the term "qualified employee" means an individual who (i) is employed by the taxpayer as an engineer and (ii) graduated from an engineering program at an accredited institution of higher learning with a Bachelor's degree or higher within the 5 years immediately preceding the taxable year. Provides that the credit shall be equal to (i) 10% of the compensation paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year to qualified employees who graduated from an engineering program at an accredited institution of higher learning in Illinois or (ii) 5% of the compensation paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year to qualified employees who graduated from an engineering program an accredited institution of higher learning not located in Illinois. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB1804
Introduced
1/27/25
Refer
1/28/25
Refer
2/25/25
Refer
3/21/25
Amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. Specifies that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security shall not award grants from the IEMA State Projects Fund to those entities whose primary purpose is to provide reproductive health care services (rather than medical or mental health services). Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB1805
Introduced
1/27/25
Refer
1/28/25
Refer
2/25/25
Report Pass
3/12/25
Refer
4/11/25
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In provisions concerning the necessity for the licensure of dentists, provides that, if an applicant neglects, fails without an approved excuse, or refuses to take the next available examination offered for licensure under the Act, the fee paid by the applicant shall be forfeited to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and the application shall expire (rather than shall be denied). In provisions concerning the required examination for licensure as a dentist and provisions concerning the required examination for dental hygienists, provides that, if an applicant fails to pass an examination for licensure under the Act within 3 years after filing an application, the application shall expire 3 years after the date the application was filed (rather than shall be denied). In provisions concerning persons who are licensed to practice dentistry in another state, provides that, if an applicant for substantial equivalence does not complete the application process in 3 years, the applicant's application shall expire 3 years after the date of submission of the application (rather than shall be denied). In provisions concerning third-party financing for dental services, provides that "agent of a dentist" means a person or company that is permitted, authorized, or contracted to act on behalf of a dentist or dental office (instead of on behalf of or with a dentist or dental office). Provides that the changes to the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB1806
Introduced
1/27/25
Refer
1/28/25
Refer
2/25/25
Report Pass
3/12/25
Engrossed
4/7/25
Refer
4/8/25
Refer
4/23/25
Report Pass
5/15/25
Enrolled
5/30/25
Creates the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act. Defines terms. Provides that an individual, corporation, or entity may not provide, advertise, or otherwise offer therapy or psychotherapy services to the public in the State unless the therapy or psychotherapy services are conducted by an individual who is a licensed professional. Provides that a licensed professional may use an artificial intelligence system only to the extent the use of the artificial intelligence system meets the definition of permitted use of artificial intelligence systems. Provides that a licensed professional may not use an artificial intelligence system in therapy or psychotherapy services to make independent therapeutic decisions, directly interact with clients in any form of therapeutic communication, or generate therapeutic recommendations or treatment plans without the review and approval by a licensed professional. Provides that any individual, corporation, or entity found in violation of the Act shall pay a civil penalty to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in an amount not to exceed $10,000 per violation, as determined by the Department, with penalties assessed based on the degree of harm and the circumstances of the violation. Provides that the civil penalty shall be assessed by the Department after a hearing is held in accordance with the Department of Professional Regulation Law. Requires that an individual, corporation, or entity found in violation of the Act shall pay the civil penalty within 60 days after the date of an order by the Department imposing the civil penalty. Provides that the Department shall have authority to investigate any actual, alleged, or suspected violations of the Act. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB1807
Introduced
1/28/25
Refer
1/28/25
Refer
2/25/25
Report Pass
3/20/25
Engrossed
4/10/25
Refer
4/14/25
Refer
5/6/25
Report Pass
5/21/25
Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Makes changes to the requirements for a registered professional nursing education program in provisions concerning the establishment of a new program, program policies, faculty members, training and development, the program's curriculum, the program's use of simulation, the accreditation process, approval by the Board of Nursing, and the program closure process. Makes a conforming change. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may, without hearing, rescind the license of any person who obtain a license after completing a program or obtaining credit from a program that does not meet the requirements of the provisions regarding registered professional nursing education programs. In provisions concerning nursing licensure by examination, removes the provision regarding the good standing period for professional nursing programs on probationary status.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB1808
Introduced
1/28/25
Refer
1/28/25
Refer
2/25/25
Reappropriates the sum of $1,400,000 from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the City of Calumet City for costs associated with capital improvements. Effective July 1, 2025.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB1809
Introduced
1/28/25
Refer
1/28/25
Refer
2/25/25
Refer
3/21/25
Amends the Capital Development Board Act. Provides that the Capital Development Board shall establish uniform statewide minimum qualification requirements for code inspectors and shall maintain a statewide registry and certification program for qualified inspectors to demonstrate their compliance with the minimum qualification requirements. Provides that any municipal building code or county building code must ensure that all code inspectors meet at least the minimum certification requirements required by the Board for non-building code jurisdictions. Limits home rule powers. Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides that the Illinois Community College Board shall create a specific listing in its directory of programs for courses and programs that prepare students to become code inspectors. Provides that the State Board shall conduct a survey of all community colleges in the State to determine the current and historical enrollment in currently existing building code-related courses.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB1810
Introduced
1/28/25
Refer
1/28/25
Refer
2/25/25
Report Pass
3/13/25
Refer
4/11/25
Creates the Equitable Access to Education, Employment, and Training for Incarcerated Individuals with Disabilities Act. Provides that reasonable accommodations for incarcerated individuals with an intellectual disability or a developmental disability shall include a waiver of any requirement that the individual take the Test of Adult Basic Education and receive a passing score, or take and receive a passing score on any other examination or test that the Department may require to determine academic achievement or access to educational programs, work assignments, and vocational programs. Provides that participation in these programs through the Test of Adult Basic Education waiver and other reasonable accommodations shall qualify individuals with an intellectual disability or a developmental disability to earn earned sentence credit, consistent with opportunities provided to other incarcerated individuals. Provides that Department of Corrections staff, including educational personnel, shall receive annual training on: (1) identifying individuals who have an intellectual disability or a developmental disability; (2) providing accommodations and supports to an individual with an intellectual disability or a developmental disability in educational, employment. and vocational settings; and (3) administering appropriate alternative assessments. Provides that staff training programs shall be developed in collaboration with disability advocacy organizations and educational institutions. Provides that the Department shall ensure compliance with federal disability laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act of 1973, through the implementation of the Act. Provides that individuals with an intellectual disability or a developmental disability who are denied access to programs or accommodations under the Act may file a grievance through the Department's established grievance procedures. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB1811
Introduced
1/28/25
Refer
1/28/25
Refer
2/25/25
Report Pass
3/20/25
Refer
4/11/25
Refer
4/11/25
Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act concerning the Prescription Monitoring Program. Provides that interstate data sharing agreements shall be mutual. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall only share data if the reciprocal state provides equal access to data of the reciprocating state to all authorized users, licensed health care entities, and application vendors regardless of their method of connection to the Prescription Monitoring Program for interstate data sharing. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB1812
Introduced
1/28/25
Refer
1/28/25
Refer
2/25/25
Refer
3/21/25
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, in making a decision upon a complaint filed by a complainant's agent, the board of review shall be limited to the evidence presented by the complainant or the complainant's agent, the county assessor, and a taxing district, and each complaint shall be limited to the grounds listed in the petition, the supporting documents filed with the board, and the rebuttal evidence filed with the board. Provides that no assessment may be revised and corrected until the complainant or the complainant's agent has been given a period of 30 days to review and rebut a decision of the board. Provides that an oral hearing shall be granted on request of any complainant or any complainant's agent. Provides that, when a board of review decision is made on a complaint, the board shall transmit a computer printout of the results, or make and sign a brief written statement of the decision (currently, a brief written statement of the reason for the change and the manner in which the method used by the assessor in making the assessment was erroneous).
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB1813
Introduced
1/28/25
Refer
1/28/25
Refer
2/25/25
Report Pass
3/20/25
Refer
4/11/25
Amends the Control Over Building and Construction Article of the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality may not prohibit the building or usage of accessory dwelling units in the municipality. Provides that a municipality may provide reasonable regulations relating to the size and location of accessory dwelling units similar to other accessory structures unless a regulation would have the effect of prohibiting accessory dwelling units. Limits home rule powers. Defines terms.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB1814
Introduced
1/28/25
Refer
1/28/25
Refer
2/25/25
Report Pass
3/20/25
Refer
4/11/25
Amends the Zoning Division of the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, for all new development after January 1, 2026, each city with a population of 25,000 or more shall allow the development of all middle housing types on lots or parcels with a total area greater than 5,000 square feet and that are zoned for any type of residential use. Provides that each city with a population of more than 10,000 and less than 25,000 shall allow the development of a duplex on each lot or parcel zoned for residential use that allows for the development of detached single-family dwellings. Provides that municipalities may regulate siting and design of middle housing provided that the regulations do not, individually or cumulatively, discourage the development of all middle housing types permitted in the area through unreasonable costs or delay. Provides that municipalities may regulate middle housing to comply with protective measures adopted under statewide land use planning goals. Limits home rule powers.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB1815
Introduced
1/28/25
Refer
1/28/25
Refer
2/25/25
Refer
3/21/25
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that the juvenile law enforcement records of a person who before his or her 21st birthday has committed an act which if committed by an adult would constitute a criminal violation under the Cannabis Control Act or a criminal violation of the Drug Paraphernalia Control Act with respect to cannabis are subject to automatic expungement. Provides that the law enforcement agency who initiated the violation shall automatically expunge, on or before January 1 and July 1 of each year, the juvenile law enforcement records of a person eligible under this provision. Provides that the law enforcement agency shall provide by rule the process for access, review, and confirmation of the automatic expungement by the law enforcement agency. Provides that the clerk of the circuit court shall expunge, upon order of the court, or in the absence of a court order on or before January 1 and July 1 of each year, the juvenile court records of a person who before his or her 21st birthday has committed an act which if committed by an adult would constitute a criminal violation under the Cannabis Control Act or a criminal violation of the Drug Paraphernalia Control Act with respect to cannabis in the clerk's possession or control and which contains the final satisfactory disposition which pertain to a person eligible under this provision. Effective immediately.