Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session All Bills
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB0031
Introduced
1/9/25
Refer
1/9/25
Refer
2/4/25
Refer
3/21/25
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Defines "automated request" as a request that a public body has a reasonable belief was drafted with the assistance of artificial intelligence or submitted without any specific, affirmative action taken by a human. Provides that a public body shall respond to an automated request within 5 business days after receipt and provide certain types of notice to the requester. Provides procedures for the requester to dispute having the request treated as an automated request. Adds automated requests to certain provisions regarding requests for a commercial purpose and voluminous requests. Allows a public body to charge requesters for the costs of any search for and review of the records or other personnel costs associated with reproducing the records associated with an automated request. Provides that a person whose request to inspect or copy a public record is treated as an automated request may not file a request for review with the Public Access Counselor, with certain exceptions.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB0032
Introduced
1/9/25
Refer
1/9/25
Refer
2/4/25
Report Pass
3/6/25
Engrossed
4/10/25
Refer
4/14/25
Refer
4/29/25
Report Pass
5/21/25
Enrolled
5/31/25
Amends the Open Meetings Act. In provisions concerning public notice of any special meeting except a meeting held in the event of a bona fide emergency, provides that "bona fide emergency" includes the appointment of a temporary deputy township supervisor under the Township Code. Amends the Township Code. In provisions concerning a township or multi-township board temporarily appointing a deputy to perform the ministerial functions of a vacant office, provides that "ministerial functions" includes, but is not limited to, serving as the ex officio supervisor of general assistance in the township and administering the general assistance program under specified provisions of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Amends the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Inserts gender neutral descriptions in provisions concerning boards of commissioners of forest preserve districts. Amends the Child Labor Law of 2024. Provides that nothing in the Act prohibits an employer from employing, allowing, or permitting a minor 12 or 13 years of age to work as an officiant or an assistant instructor of youth sports activities for a township parks and recreation department if the employer obtains certification and satisfies specified requirements. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB0033
Introduced
1/9/25
Refer
1/9/25
Refer
2/4/25
Refer
3/21/25
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act concerning the Firearm Transfer Inquiry Program. Provides that the Illinois State Police may charge a fee not to exceed $10 and any processing fee. Provides that the processing fees shall be limited to charges by the State Treasurer for using the electronic online payment system. Provides that $4 from each fee collected under this provision shall be deposited into the State Police Revocation Enforcement Fund. Currently, the Illinois State Police may use existing technology which allows the caller to be charged a fee not to exceed $2.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB0034
Introduced
1/9/25
Refer
1/9/25
Refer
2/4/25
Refer
3/21/25
Refer
3/21/25
Amends the Election Code. Provides that any person who carries or possesses a firearm while present in a polling place, except a peace officer in the performance of his or her official duties, shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB0035
Introduced
1/9/25
Refer
1/9/25
Refer
2/4/25
Report Pass
3/11/25
Engrossed
4/9/25
Refer
4/10/25
Refer
4/23/25
Creates the Artificial Intelligence Systems Use in Health Insurance Act. Provides that the Department of Insurance's regulatory oversight of insurers includes oversight of an insurer's use of AI systems to make or support adverse determinations that affect consumers. Provides that any insurer authorized to operate in the State is subject to review by the Department in an investigation or market conduct action regarding the development, implementation, and use of AI systems or predictive models and the outcomes from the use of those AI systems or predictive models. Provides that an insurer authorized to do business in Illinois shall not issue an adverse consumer outcome with regard to the denial, reduction, or termination of insurance plans or benefits that result solely from the use or application of any AI system or predictive model. Provides that any decision-making process for the denial, reduction, or termination of insurance plans or benefits that results from the use of AI systems or predictive models shall be meaningfully reviewed, in accordance with review procedures determined by Department rules, by an individual with authority to override the AI systems and determinations. Authorizes the Department to adopt emergency rules to implement the Act and to adopt rules concerning standards for full and fair disclosure of an insurer's use of AI systems. Makes a conforming change in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB0036
Introduced
1/9/25
Refer
1/9/25
Refer
2/4/25
Refer
3/21/25
Amends the Gasoline Storage Act. Provides that the State Fire Marshal shall allow residential refueling services to be provided by watercraft within the Chain O' Lakes waterway system of northeastern Illinois that are approved by the State Fire Marshal to provide fuel and that meet all applicable fire safety standards.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB0037
Introduced
1/9/25
Refer
1/9/25
Amends the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority Act. Provides that the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority may sell certain specified property. Provides for the disposition of moneys received from the sale. Authorizes the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority to enter into any agreements and execute any documents necessary to arrange for the sale of the property.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB0038
Introduced
1/9/25
Refer
1/9/25
Refer
2/4/25
Refer
3/21/25
Refer
3/21/25
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Includes in the offense of mob action (1) the knowing or reckless steering of a motor vehicle so that it makes a controlled skid sideways through a turn with the front wheels pointed in a direction opposite to that of the turn if the activity results in the use of force or violence disturbing the public peace and (2) the knowing or reckless act of street racing if the activity results in the use of force or violence disturbing the public peace. Defines "street racing". Provides that the penalty for these offenses is a Class 4 felony.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB0039
Introduced
1/9/25
Refer
1/9/25
Refer
2/4/25
Refer
3/21/25
Amends the Time Standardization Act. Provides that daylight saving time shall be the year-round standard time of the entire State. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB0040
Introduced
1/9/25
Refer
1/9/25
Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board shall conduct or approve training programs in crimes motivated by bias. Includes requirements for the training programs. Requires the training for new law enforcement officers and allows continuing education credits for current law enforcement officers who complete the training.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB0041
Introduced
1/9/25
Refer
1/9/25
Amends the Election Code. Provides that a person convicted of a felony or otherwise under sentence in a correctional institution shall have his or her right to vote restored and shall be eligible to vote not later than 14 days following his or her conviction. Provides that a correctional institution shall make available to a person in its custody current election resource material from the State Board of Elections and current election resource material that is requested by a person in custody and received at the correctional institution from a local election authority in response to the request. Creates the Post-Conviction Task Force to strengthen and improve provisions that restore the right to vote to a person convicted of a felony or otherwise under sentence in a correctional institution. Makes other changes. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB0042
Introduced
1/9/25
Refer
1/9/25
Refer
2/4/25
Report Pass
2/27/25
Engrossed
4/7/25
Refer
4/8/25
Refer
4/23/25
Report Pass
5/1/25
Enrolled
5/21/25
Amends the Illinois Local Library Act and the Public Library District Act of 1991. Authorizes costs paid by persons residing outside of the relevant library jurisdiction to be paid quarterly or biannually if permitted by board regulations. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB0043
Introduced
1/9/25
Refer
1/9/25
Refer
2/4/25
Refer
3/21/25
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Creates the Task Force on Firearm Insurance to review current and potential future insurance policy offerings for the safe and legal possession of firearms and to offer policymaking recommendations related to the use of that insurance. Provides that the Department of Insurance shall provide administrative support for the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall be composed of specified members. Provides that the Task Force shall elect a chairperson from its membership. Provides that appointments shall be made within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that members shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report of findings, recommendations, and other information to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2026. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved January 1, 2027. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB0044
Introduced
1/9/25
Refer
1/9/25
Refer
2/4/25
Refer
3/21/25
Refer
3/21/25
Refer
3/21/25
Refer
3/21/25
Refer
3/21/25
Creates the Community-Based Corrections Act. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall establish a program that funds community-based nonprofit providers to serve emerging adults as an alternative to traditional incarceration. Provides that community-based providers shall offer housing, workforce training, mental health counseling, and restorative justice programming in alignment with State guidelines. Provides that the program shall be subject to judicial discretion, allowing sentencing judges to assign eligible individuals to community-based settings instead of Department of Corrections facilities. Provides that all community-based providers must have a written agreement with a restorative justice court for all emerging adults within their care to participate in the restorative justice court programs. Provides that community-based providers shall be compensated at a rate equivalent to the monthly per-inmate cost of incarceration as determined by the Department in its Fiscal Impact Statement. Community-based providers shall be paid on a monthly basis for the number of individuals within their care. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall allocate existing budget authority for contractual services to fund the program created by the Act. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall establish operational standards, including housing conditions, workforce training quality, and mental health support services, to ensure program efficacy. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall monitor and evaluate providers to maintain compliance with State and judicial requirements. Provides that community-based providers shall submit annual reports to the Department of Corrections and the Department of Human Services detailing participant outcomes, including recidivism rates, employment statistics, and community reintegration success. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall report program performance to the General Assembly annually, including cost savings from reduced incarceration based on emerging adults participating with community-based providers for fewer years than they would serve in a Department of Corrections facility. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session
Illinois House Bill HB0045
Introduced
1/9/25
Refer
1/9/25
Refer
2/4/25
Refer
3/21/25
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that a grocery store that offers a digital coupon to consumers shall make available a corresponding paper coupon of equal value. Provides that the paper coupons shall be easily accessible at the service desk and may also be placed in other locations around the store. Provides that a grocery store that violates the requirement commits an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act.