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Creates the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Transit Innovation, Integration, and Reform Act. Provides that the Interagency Coordinating Committee shall, among other things, develop strategies and recommendations to improve the connectivity of existing and future intercity rail and intercity bus services to transit hubs and systems located outside of the Northeastern Illinois region. Creates the People Over Parking Act. Provides that, except as expressly provided in the Act, 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 or one-eighth mile of a public transportation corridor. Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Changes the short title of the Regional Transportation Authority Act to the Northern Illinois Transit Authori…

1. Oct. 28, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
2. Oct. 30, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
3. Oct. 30, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
4. Oct. 30, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
5. Oct. 30, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee
6. Oct. 31, 2025 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 072-032-000
7. Oct. 31, 2025 Senate: House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Ram Villivalam
8. Oct. 31, 2025 Senate: House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Ram Villivalam
9. Oct. 31, 2025 Senate: Passed Both Houses
10. Nov. 25, 2025 Senate: Sent to the Governor
11. Dec. 16, 2025 Senate: Governor Approved
12. Dec. 16, 2025 Senate: Became Public Act 104-0457

Creates the Multi-Unit Residential Rental Property Right of First Refusal Act. Creates a statutory right of first refusal for tenants of multi-unit residential rental properties in Illinois providing tenants, who must be organized as a formal association, the opportunity to purchase their building before or concurrent with any third-party sale. Applies to multi-unit residential rental property that is a residential building or group of residential buildings operated as one entity that contain 6 or more distinct dwelling units available for rent. Creates exceptions to which the Act does not apply, including, but not limited to, multi-unit property that is governed by the Condominium Property Act or the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act. Requires that, before listing a property for sale, an owner must provide a written notice of intent to sell to all tenants at least 90 days in ad…

1. Jan. 9, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
2. March 12, 2025 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000
3. May 31, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4. April 15, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
5. April 15, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
6. April 17, 2026 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 100-000-000
7. May 13, 2026 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
8. May 31, 2026 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons
9. June 1, 2026 Senate: Third Reading - Passed; 037-020-000
10. July 1, 2026 House: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeals Act. Permits the following persons to appeal a municipality's denial of a proposed supportive housing project, including a project to develop a permanent supportive housing apartment building or community integrated-living arrangement, for low-income persons with disabilities: (1) the affordable housing developer of the proposed project; (2) a person who would be eligible to apply for residency in the proposed project; and (3) the community group or supportive housing advocacy group advocating for the proposed project. Provides that if a municipality fails to respond to an appeal within 60 days of its receipt, the State Housing Appeals Board (Board) shall automatically reverse the municipality's decision to deny the proposed supportive housing project. Provides that if the municipality timely responds to the appeal, it must demonstrate b…

1. Feb. 4, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi
2. Feb. 4, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 5, 2025 House: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi
4. March 5, 2025 House: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
5. March 12, 2025 House: Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Housing Committee; 011-006-000
6. April 8, 2025 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 069-042-000
7. May 21, 2025 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
8. May 26, 2025 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
9. June 2, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
10. June 2, 2025 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
11. June 2, 2025 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Zoning Division of the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that all municipal executives, including mayors, village presidents, and chief executive officers, shall have the right to vote in all council or board decisions affecting the zoning of the municipality. In certain provisions concerning voting on zoning regulations, provides that adopting or changing a zoning ordinance requires the approval of a simple majority (rather than a two thirds majority) of the municipal executives, alderpersons, trustees, or board members.

1. Feb. 5, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Nicolle Grasse
2. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 11, 2025 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Cities & Villages Committee; 010-000-000
4. April 7, 2025 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 068-037-000

Creates the Housing Equity, Affordability, and Development Act. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall collect a fee from landlords with more than 5 units in an amount equal to 5% of the difference between their monthly rental income for a unit and $1,200, unless the rental income for the unit is less than $1,200, to be paid into the Housing Equity, Affordability, and Development Fund. The Illinois Housing Development Authority shall create a program under the Act to assist in home purchases for households whose tenant payments to the landlord have been more than 30% of their income for a period of 12 calendar months, and whose income is less than 3.33 times the median rent for their metropolitan area; or if the household does not live in a metropolitan area, 3.33 times the median rent in the closest metropolitan area. Provides that assistance shall be limited to $15,000 per house…

1. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
2. Feb. 18, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 19, 2025 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Housing Committee; 010-005-000
4. April 11, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
5. April 17, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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.

1. Jan. 28, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
2. Jan. 28, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 20, 2025 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Housing Committee; 018-000-000
4. April 11, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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 …

1. Jan. 28, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
2. Jan. 28, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 20, 2025 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Housing Committee; 012-006-000
4. April 11, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, 8 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, a municipality shall, on any lot located in a residential zoning district that permits single-family dwellings, allow (1) on an area of not more than 2,500 square feet, at least one detached single-family dwelling unit; (2) on any lot with an area of more than 2,500 square feet and not more than 5,000 square feet, up to 4 dwelling units; (3) on any lot with an area of more than 5,000 square feet and not more than 7,500 square feet, up to 6 dwelling units; and (4) on any lot with an area of more than 7,500 square feet, up to 8 dwelling units, including cottage clusters. Provides that each municipality shall permit accessory dwelling units in all zoning districts that permit single-family dwellings without additional requirements for lot size, setbacks, aesthetic requirements, design…

1. Feb. 18, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner
2. Feb. 19, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Creates the Transit-Oriented Overlay and Opportunity Retail Integration Zoning Act. Provides that the area located within a one-mile radius of a transit-oriented development is an ORI zone. Provides that the ORI zone is created automatically by operation of law. Provides that, if a conflict exists between the provisions of the ORI zone and a county or municipality, then the provisions of the ORI zone shall control. Provides that, within the ORI zone, the following uses shall be permitted by right: (1) retail, restaurant, and personal service establishments; (2) office, professional, medical, and administrative uses; (3) residential uses of all types, including single-family, multifamily, and mixed-use residential; (4) light manufacturing, research and development, storage warehousing, maker spaces, and innovation or technology-oriented industrial uses that do not involve heavy industrial…

1. Feb. 2, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Emil Jones, III

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, each municipality shall, by ordinance, authorize the development of accessory dwelling units. Provides that each municipality shall permit accessory dwelling units in all zoning districts that permit single-family dwellings without additional requirements for lot size, setbacks, aesthetic requirements, design review requirements, frontage, space limitations, or other controls beyond those required for single-family dwelling units without an accessory dwelling unit. Provides that a municipality is not required to allow more than one accessory dwelling unit for any single-family dwelling. Provides that accessory dwelling units may be constructed at the same time as the principal dwelling unit. Provides that no municipality shall: (A) require additional automobile parking spaces for a property with an accessory dw…

1. Feb. 24, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality shall provide for at least one residential zoning district in which detached single-family dwellings are permitted on lots with an area of not more than 2,500 square feet. Provides that a municipality may not require a minimum lot area of more than 2,500 square feet for detached single-family dwellings in any residential zoning district that permits detached single-family dwellings. Provides that, 8 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, a municipality shall, on any lot located in a residential zoning district that permits single-family dwellings, allow (1) on an area of not more than 2,500 square feet, at least one detached single-family dwelling unit; (2) on any lot with an area of more than 2,500 square feet and not more than 5,000 square feet, up to 4 dwelling units; (3) on any lot with an area of more t…

1. Feb. 19, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, the corporate authorities of a municipality shall not require more than 0.5 automobile parking spaces per multifamily dwelling unit or more than one automobile parking space per single-family home. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, the corporate authorities of a municipality shall not establish minimum automobile parking requirements for (A) residential dwellings of less than 1,500 square feet; (B) affordable housing projects under the Illinois Affordable Housing Act; (C) assisted living establishments; (D) ground level nonresidential spaces in mixed-use buildings; or (E) buildings undergoing a change of use from nonresidential to residential. Provides that requirements for automobile parking spaces permanently marked for the exclusive use of individuals with disabilities are not subject to the provisio…

1. Feb. 19, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, if a municipality adopts zoning regulations, then the zoning regulations adopted by the municipality must include a minimum of 5 of 14 specified housing strategies, applicable to the majority of the area where residential development is permitted in the municipality. Provides that, if a municipality has adopted one of the specified housing strategies before the effective date of the amendatory Act, then the housing strategy is considered adopted. Provides that, if a municipality adopts a housing strategy that satisfies 2 or more of the specified housing strategies, then only one strategy may be considered to have been adopted for purposes of compliance with the requirements added by the Amendatory Act.

1. Feb. 5, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
2. Feb. 10, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, a municipality with a population of 500,000 or more shall automatically enroll all employees of the municipality who first become employees of the municipality on or after January 1, 2027 and who are participants in a pension fund established under Article 5, 6, or 8 of the Illinois Pension Code into an eligible deferred compensation plan that the municipality has established for its employees. Provides that, if a municipality has not established an eligible deferred compensation plan for its employees, then the municipality shall establish an eligible deferred compensation plan for its employees on or before January 1, 2027. Provides that an employee subject to automatic enrollment shall have the option to opt out of the plan and shall be informed of that option within 30 days after being hired. Provides that,…

1. Jan. 31, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick
2. March 4, 2026 Senate: Do Pass Pensions; 007-000-000
3. March 5, 2026 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick
4. April 15, 2026 Senate: Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
5. April 15, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
6. May 7, 2026 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee; 011-000-000
7. May 21, 2026 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
8. May 21, 2026 Senate: Passed Both Houses
9. June 18, 2026 Senate: Sent to the Governor
10. July 24, 2026 Senate: Governor Approved
11. July 24, 2026 Senate: Became Public Act 104-0620

Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Deletes a provision that prohibits a Regional Transit Board or Regional Development Authority from creating or retaining an investigative body that investigates matters under the Executive Inspector General's jurisdiction. Authorizes complaints or allegations of violations of the Act to be received and reviewed by a Regional Transit Board. Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Transportation's statewide multi-modal transportation improvement program shall evaluate project potential for mode shift away from single-occupancy vehicles and commercial motor vehicles. Specifies that the Transit Integration Policy Development Committee shall also coordinate with local transit authorities, intercity bus operators, and local governments on the delivery of bus ra…

1. June 2, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
2. May 26, 2026 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
3. May 28, 2026 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
4. May 29, 2026 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
5. May 29, 2026 Senate: Third Reading - Passed; 036-016-000
6. May 30, 2026 House: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
7. May 30, 2026 House: Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
8. May 30, 2026 House: Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
9. May 31, 2026 House: Passed Both Houses
10. June 26, 2026 House: Sent to the Governor
11. July 10, 2026 House: Governor Approved
12. July 10, 2026 House: Became Public Act 104-0543

Further amends the Counties Code. Changes the provisions to apply only to counties having a population of greater than 750,000 residents and fewer than 2 million residents and counties having the county executive form of government and a population of greater than 650,000 and fewer than 2 million residents, according to the most recent federal decennial census (rather than only counties having a population of greater than 750,000 residents and fewer than 2 million residents, according to the most recent federal decennial census). Changes the provisions to apply to households making up to 140% (rather than up to 150% of the area median income annually).

1. Feb. 18, 2026 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Housing Committee; 012-005-000
2. March 20, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Martha Deuter
3. March 20, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
4. April 1, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Martha Deuter
5. April 1, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
6. April 14, 2026 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 076-033-000
7. May 27, 2026 Senate: Do Pass Executive; 011-001-000
8. May 31, 2026 Senate: Third Reading - Passed; 044-014-000
9. May 31, 2026 House: Passed Both Houses
10. June 26, 2026 House: Sent to the Governor
11. July 10, 2026 House: Governor Approved
12. July 10, 2026 House: Became Public Act 104-0554

Deletes provisions added by the introduced bill that exempted from specified requirements a community water supply that has performed at least 4,000 lead service line replacements per year since 2025 or that exceeded certain specifications. Provides that, in a municipality with a population of more than 1,000,000 inhabitants, the owner of private property (rather than the owner of private property upon which there is located a renter-occupied building, a building that is used as a day care, or a multi-dwelling building) must allow the community water supply or the community water supply's contractor (rather than only the community water supply) access to the property to replace, on the private side of the property, the lead service line or the galvanized requiring replacem…

1. March 11, 2026 Senate: Do Pass Local Government; 010-000-000
2. April 24, 2026 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
3. April 27, 2026 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
4. April 29, 2026 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
5. May 7, 2026 Senate: Third Reading - Passed; 051-000-000
6. May 12, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
7. May 12, 2026 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 018-008-000
8. May 28, 2026 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 083-029-000
9. May 28, 2026 Senate: Passed Both Houses
10. June 26, 2026 Senate: Sent to the Governor
11. July 10, 2026 Senate: Governor Approved
12. July 10, 2026 Senate: Became Public Act 104-0572

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Adds provisions concerning rental fee transparency by requiring all non-optional fees, regardless of whether they are one-time fees or recurring fees, to be explicitly contained on the first page of a lease agreement. Provides that a tenant shall not be liable for payment of any fee that is not explicitly contained on the first page of the lease agreement. Requires a landlord to disclose in the lease agreement or unit listing whether utilities are included in the rent. Prohibits certain fees including: (i) a fee for a rental application or background check in excess of $50, with some exceptions; (ii) a fee or fine for modification or renewal of a lease agreement; (iii) a fee or fine for after-hours requests for maintenance service; (iv) a fee or fine for pest abatement or removal where the tenant has in no way contributed to the infestation; and other …

1. Oct. 30, 2025 Senate: Third Reading - Passed; 039-016-001
2. Oct. 30, 2025 House: Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
3. Oct. 30, 2025 House: Senate Floor Amendment No. 7 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
4. Oct. 30, 2025 House: Senate Floor Amendment No. 8 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5. Dec. 1, 2025 House: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
6. Feb. 26, 2026 House: Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
7. Feb. 26, 2026 House: Senate Floor Amendment No. 7 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
8. Feb. 26, 2026 House: Senate Floor Amendment No. 8 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
9. April 8, 2026 House: Passed Both Houses
10. May 7, 2026 House: Sent to the Governor
11. June 26, 2026 House: Governor Approved
12. June 26, 2026 House: Became Public Act 104-0479

Provides that if and only if House Bill 3564 becomes law, the changes in House Bill 3564 go into effect January 1, 2027 (rather than July 1, 2026). Effective immediately.

1. Feb. 5, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed
2. Feb. 10, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 23, 2026 House: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed
4. March 23, 2026 House: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
5. March 25, 2026 House: Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Housing Committee; 010-006-000
6. April 9, 2026 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 067-031-000
7. April 30, 2026 Senate: Do Pass Executive; 009-004-000
8. May 30, 2026 Senate: Third Reading - Passed; 041-015-001
9. May 30, 2026 House: Passed Both Houses
10. June 23, 2026 House: Sent to the Governor
11. June 26, 2026 House: Governor Approved
12. June 26, 2026 House: Became Public Act 104-0514

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, in Cook County, the application for judgment and order of sale for the 2023 annual tax sale that would normally be held in calendar year 2025 shall be filed on or before December 1, 2026 (currently, March 10, 2026). Provides that interest shall not accrue between September 2, 2025 on those amounts between September 2, 2025 and January 1, 2027 (currently, April 1, 2026). Effective immediately.

1. March 12, 2025 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000
2. May 31, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3. Feb. 20, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
4. Feb. 20, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
5. Feb. 23, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
6. Feb. 23, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
7. Feb. 24, 2026 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 081-022-000
8. Feb. 26, 2026 Senate: Third Reading - Passed; 043-007-000
9. Feb. 26, 2026 House: Passed Both Houses
10. Feb. 27, 2026 House: Sent to the Governor
11. Feb. 27, 2026 House: Governor Approved
12. Feb. 27, 2026 House: Became Public Act 104-0460

Amends the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act. In provisions requiring the Illinois Housing Development Authority to determine which local governments are exempt or not exempt from the requirements of the Act, requires the Authority to collect data and make certain calculations based on: (i) the total number of owner-occupied housing units in each local government that are affordable to households with a gross household income that is at or below 30% of the median household income within the county or primary metropolitan statistical area; (ii) the total number of rental units in each local government that are affordable to households with a gross household income that is at or below 30% of the median household income within the county or primary metropolitan statistical area; (iii) the total number of owner-occupied housing units in each local government that are affordable to h…

1. April 7, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
2. April 8, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi
3. April 8, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
4. April 10, 2025 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
5. May 2, 2025 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán
6. May 8, 2025 Senate: Do Pass as Amended Judiciary; 008-000-000
7. May 22, 2025 Senate: Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
8. May 23, 2025 House: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
9. May 31, 2025 House: Passed Both Houses
10. June 24, 2025 House: Sent to the Governor
11. Aug. 15, 2025 House: Governor Approved
12. Aug. 15, 2025 House: Became Public Act 104-0319

Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that the sum of $17,653,153 shall be transferred from the General Revenue Fund to the Audit Expense Fund. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Removes provisions providing that the pass-through entity level election applies only for tax years beginning prior to January 1, 2026. Provides that an addition modification and corresponding deduction for a bonus depreciation deduction under subsection (k) of Section 168 of the Internal Revenue Code also apply to a bonus depreciation deduction for qualified production property under subsection (n) of Section 168 of the Internal Revenue Code. Amends the Film Production Services Tax Credit Act of 2008. Makes changes concerning the credit amount. Provides that wages paid to no more than 2 executive producers per accredited production may be considered Illinois labor expenditures. Creates an exception to the 2-p…

1. Oct. 30, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
2. Oct. 30, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
3. Oct. 30, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
4. Oct. 30, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee
5. Oct. 30, 2025 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 076-033-000
6. Oct. 30, 2025 Senate: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
7. Oct. 30, 2025 Senate: House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
8. Oct. 30, 2025 Senate: House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
9. Oct. 31, 2025 Senate: Passed Both Houses
10. Nov. 25, 2025 Senate: Sent to the Governor
11. Dec. 12, 2025 Senate: Governor Approved
12. Dec. 12, 2025 Senate: Became Public Act 104-0453

Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act of the Illinois Municipal Code. Extends the estimated dates of completion of redevelopment projects and the retirement of obligations issued to finance redevelopment project costs for various ordinances adopted by the City of Chicago, the Village of Millstadt, the City of Mattoon, and the City of Sterling. Effective immediately.

1. Oct. 16, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
2. Oct. 28, 2025 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Revenue & Finance Committee; 013-000-000
3. Oct. 29, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
4. Oct. 29, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
5. Oct. 30, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
6. Oct. 30, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
7. Oct. 31, 2025 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 099-000-000
8. Oct. 31, 2025 Senate: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Lakesia Collins
9. Oct. 31, 2025 Senate: Passed Both Houses
10. Nov. 25, 2025 Senate: Sent to the Governor
11. Dec. 12, 2025 Senate: Governor Approved
12. Dec. 12, 2025 Senate: Became Public Act 104-0452

Amends the Chicago Municipal Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the board of the fund has the power to have any records kept by the board photographed, microfilmed, or digitally or electronically reproduced in accordance with the Local Records Act. Provides that the photographs, microfilm, and digital and electronic reproductions shall be deemed original records and documents for all purposes, including introduction in evidence before all courts and administrative agencies. Effective immediately.

1. Feb. 5, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
2. March 19, 2025 Senate: Do Pass Pensions; 010-000-000
3. April 9, 2025 Senate: Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
4. April 9, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
5. April 24, 2025 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee; 012-000-000
6. May 28, 2025 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
7. May 28, 2025 Senate: Passed Both Houses
8. June 26, 2025 Senate: Sent to the Governor
9. Aug. 15, 2025 Senate: Governor Approved
10. Aug. 15, 2025 Senate: Became Public Act 104-0392

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 ca…

1. Feb. 19, 2025 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 018-001-000
2. Feb. 20, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
3. Feb. 20, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
4. Feb. 27, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
5. Feb. 27, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
6. April 8, 2025 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
7. May 1, 2025 Senate: Do Pass Judiciary; 007-000-000
8. May 22, 2025 Senate: Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
9. May 22, 2025 House: Passed Both Houses
10. June 20, 2025 House: Sent to the Governor
11. Aug. 1, 2025 House: Governor Approved
12. Aug. 1, 2025 House: Became Public Act 104-0034

Amends the Chicago Police and Chicago Firefighter Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that, for Tier 2 policemen, "final average salary" is the greater of: (i) the average monthly salary obtained by dividing the total salary of the policeman during the 96 consecutive months of service within the last 120 months of service in which the total salary was the highest; or (ii) the average monthly salary obtained by dividing the total salary of the policeman during the 48 consecutive months of service within the last 60 months of service in which the total salary was the highest. Provides that the limit on salary for all purposes under the Code for Tier 2 policemen and Tier 2 firemen shall annually be increased by the lesser of 3% or the annual (instead of one-half of the annual) unadjusted percentage increase in the consumer price index-u, including all previous adjustments. Provi…

1. March 20, 2025 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee; 011-000-000
2. April 11, 2025 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
3. May 13, 2025 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
4. May 15, 2025 Senate: Do Pass as Amended Executive; 009-004-000
5. May 27, 2025 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick
6. May 30, 2025 Senate: Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
7. May 30, 2025 House: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
8. May 30, 2025 House: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
9. May 31, 2025 House: Passed Both Houses
10. June 24, 2025 House: Sent to the Governor
11. Aug. 1, 2025 House: Governor Approved
12. Aug. 1, 2025 House: Became Public Act 104-0065

Amends the Illinois Notary Public Act. In provisions regarding a maximum fee, provides that no fee shall be charged for any notarial act related to the execution of an Illinois Secretary of State Department of Driver Services Homeless Status Certification form. In provisions regarding prohibited acts, provides that a notary public shall not charge a fee for any notarial act related to the execution of an Illinois Secretary of State Department of Driver Services Homeless Status Certification form.

1. Jan. 24, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons
2. March 19, 2025 Senate: Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000
3. April 1, 2025 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons
4. April 8, 2025 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons
5. April 10, 2025 Senate: Third Reading - Passed; 051-005-000
6. April 11, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
7. April 30, 2025 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Housing Committee; 011-004-000
8. May 21, 2025 House: Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 081-028-000
9. May 21, 2025 Senate: Passed Both Houses
10. June 18, 2025 Senate: Sent to the Governor
11. Aug. 1, 2025 Senate: Governor Approved
12. Aug. 1, 2025 Senate: Became Public Act 104-0083

Provides that the Task Force on Interjurisdictional Industrial Zoning Impacts shall include (i) one member who is a zoning and land use attorney, appointed by the President of the Senate and (ii) one member who is a zoning and land use attorney, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives (in the introduced bill, 2 members who are zoning and land use attorneys, appointed by the President of the Senate). Provides that the Task Force's report shall be submitted no later than August 1, 2027 (in the introduced bill, February 1, 2028). Effective immediately.

1. Feb. 7, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
2. March 7, 2025 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
3. March 19, 2025 Senate: Do Pass as Amended State Government; 009-000-000
4. April 9, 2025 Senate: Third Reading - Passed; 044-012-000
5. April 9, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
6. April 23, 2025 House: Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 005-003-000
7. May 22, 2025 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 081-031-000
8. May 22, 2025 Senate: Passed Both Houses
9. June 20, 2025 Senate: Sent to the Governor
10. Aug. 1, 2025 Senate: Governor Approved
11. Aug. 1, 2025 Senate: Became Public Act 104-0156

Amends the Department of Labor Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Labor shall establish a labor mediation services program to facilitate the settlement of disputes between employers and labor organizations. Provides that, if the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service is unable to provide mediation services and the services of the Department have been invoked by a party or have been proffered by the Department, then the Department shall assign a mediator to facilitate a settlement to the dispute. Sets forth provisions concerning the appointment of mediators and reporting requirements. Amends the Illinois Housing Development Act. Requires the Illinois Housing Development Authority to notify sponsors and donors that any project funded in part through the sale or tran…

1. April 16, 2026 Senate: Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
2. April 17, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. May 7, 2026 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 011-000-000
4. May 21, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
5. May 21, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
6. May 26, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
7. May 26, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
8. May 28, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
9. May 28, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
10. May 29, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
11. May 29, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee
12. May 31, 2026 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 086-030-001

Restores provisions allowing the corporate authorities in a municipality to classify, regulate, and restrict the use of property on the basis of family relationship, which family relationship may be defined as one or more persons each related to the other by blood, marriage or adoption and maintaining a common household; except that a municipality may not adopt zoning regulations that prohibit 2 or more individuals, who are not related by blood, from living together in a community-integrated living arrangement or housing for a community-integrated living arrangement.

1. Jan. 28, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
2. Jan. 29, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 12, 2025 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Housing Committee; 011-005-000
4. April 8, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
5. April 8, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
6. April 10, 2025 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 077-035-000
7. June 2, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
8. June 1, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Creates the Restock the Block Act. Defines terms. Imposes an annual fee on covered entities equal to 10% of the property value of each residential property owned in excess of 10 properties, increasing by an additional 10% for each additional block of 10 properties, up to a maximum of 50%. Provides that fees are deposited into the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund for public housing projects, developments, and rental and mortgage assistance. Provides that a residential property sold or transferred in a disqualified sale continues to be treated as owned by the covered entity for purposes of the fee. Prohibits covered entities from purchasing or acquiring any interest in residential property unless the property has been listed for sale to the general public for at least 90 days, with the 90-day period restarting if the seller changes the asking price. Establishes civil penalties for vi…

1. Feb. 5, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez
2. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 13, 2025 House: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez
4. March 13, 2025 House: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
5. March 19, 2025 House: Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000
6. April 8, 2025 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 072-038-000
7. May 13, 2026 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
8. May 31, 2026 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
9. June 1, 2026 Senate: Third Reading - Passed; 035-019-000
10. July 1, 2026 House: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Creates the Federally Assisted Tenant Protection Act. Provides that every covered housing provider, as defined, and its agents that receive federal housing assistance payments from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development are subject to the provisions of the Act. Provides that unless required by federal law or an applicable State or federal funding program, no covered housing provider shall establish or implement any rules, policies, or procedures that: (i) impose time limits as a condition of initial or continued eligibility for any covered housing or that impact the amount of the rent subsidy or assistance provided to covered housing tenants; or (ii) impose work requirements as a condition of initial or continued eligibility for any covered housing or that impact the amount of the rent subsidy or assistance provided to covered housing tenants. Provides that nothing with res…

1. Jan. 12, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
2. Jan. 14, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 9, 2026 House: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
4. March 9, 2026 House: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
5. March 25, 2026 House: Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Housing Committee; 010-006-000
6. April 8, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
7. April 8, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
8. April 14, 2026 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 073-038-000
9. May 30, 2026 Senate: Re-referred to Assignments
10. May 31, 2026 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán
11. May 31, 2026 Senate: Third Reading - Passed; 035-019-000
12. July 1, 2026 House: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code, Township Code, and Illinois Municipal Code. In provisions concerning building permit fee for veterans with a disability, provides that building permit fees, include, but are not limited to, permit fees, plan review or plan examination fees, inspection fees, and reinspection fees.

1. Jan. 7, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2. Jan. 14, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 18, 2026 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Veterans' Affairs Committee; 010-000-000
4. April 8, 2026 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000

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 saf…

1. Feb. 7, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
2. Feb. 18, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 19, 2025 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 012-000-000
4. April 7, 2025 House: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-000-000
5. May 13, 2025 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
6. May 15, 2025 Senate: Do Pass as Amended Executive; 009-004-000
7. May 28, 2025 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
8. May 31, 2025 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
9. May 31, 2025 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
10. May 31, 2025 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
11. May 31, 2025 Senate: Third Reading - Passed; 032-022-000
12. July 1, 2025 House: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act. Requires non-exempt local governments to provide residents with notice and the opportunity for comment at a public hearing prior to adopting an affordable housing plan. Requires a non-exempt local government to provide proof of its compliance with the notice and public hearing requirements when it submits a copy of its affordable housing plan to the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Expands the list of information that must be provided in the affordable housing plan to include, (i) an identification of "specific lands" (rather than "lands") within the jurisdiction that are most appropriate for the construction of affordable housing, (ii) proposed timelines to commence "specific actions and deadlines" (rather than "actions") to implement the components of the affordable housing plan, and (iii) incentives, including certain measu…

1. Feb. 5, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
2. Feb. 10, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 25, 2026 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Housing Committee; 010-006-000
4. April 9, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
5. April 9, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
6. April 15, 2026 House: Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 074-037-001
7. June 1, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that "shared roof" does not include a roof that serves townhouses. Provides that "townhouse" means a privately owned single-family dwelling unit that is attached to but separated from other privately owned single-family dwelling units by a common party wall that has no doors, windows, or other means of human passage or visibility.

1. Jan. 13, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
2. March 6, 2026 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
3. March 26, 2026 Senate: Do Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 013-000-000
4. April 17, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
5. April 29, 2026 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
6. June 1, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Illinois Housing Development Act. Requires the Illinois Housing Development Authority (Authority) to establish and administer a First-Generation Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program to provide targeted assistance to eligible first-generation homebuyers throughout the State for the purchase of a single-family or non-commercial multi-family residence. Sets forth eligibility requirements. Permits the Authority to prioritize assistance to applicants purchasing homes in designated community priority areas, applicants with household income below 80%, and applicants purchasing homes in areas with low homeownership rates, high housing costs burdens, or limited access to affordable mortgage credit. Provides that assistance under the program shall be provided as a forgivable loan to be forgiven pro rata on a monthly basis over a 5-year period of continuous owner-occupancy. Sets for…

1. Jan. 5, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford
2. Jan. 14, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 19, 2026 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Housing Committee; 010-006-000
4. April 17, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Creates the Protection from Vehicle Impacts Act. Provides that the owner or operator of a residential care facility shall install and maintain vehicle impact protection devices in front of all public entrances of the facility. Provides that the owner or operator of a restaurant shall install and maintain vehicle impact protection devices (1) if the restaurant is in an area zoned as a business or manufacturing district, in front of all public entrances of the restaurant and (2) if the restaurant has an outdoor dining area, then around any outdoor dining area. Provides that the owner or operator of a day care center shall install and maintain vehicle impact protection devices (1) if the day care center is in an area zoned as a business or manufacturing district, in front of all public entrances of the restaurant and (2) if the day care center has an outdoor play area, then around any outdo…

1. Jan. 27, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes
2. March 4, 2026 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes
3. March 11, 2026 Senate: Do Pass as Amended Local Government; 008-002-000
4. May 8, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Bill of Rights for the Homeless Act. Prohibits the State or a unit of local government from creating or enforcing policies or ordinances imposing fines or criminal penalties against people experiencing unsheltered homelessness for occupying or engaging in life-sustaining activities on public property. Provides exceptions to maintain access to property or address risks to public health and safety. Creates a necessity defense for charges alleging violation of laws criminalizing life-sustaining activities while the individual was experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Defines terms. Limits the exercise of concurrent home rule powers.

1. April 8, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
2. April 8, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3. April 11, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4. April 11, 2025 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
5. March 23, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
6. March 23, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
7. April 14, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
8. April 14, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
9. April 17, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
10. April 17, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
11. April 17, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
12. April 17, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a policeman who applies for disability benefits under the Article and has been denied reinstatement as a policeman by his or her employer because of a physical or mental incapacity shall be presumed to be disabled as that term is used in the Article. Provides that no policeman who otherwise meets the requirements for a disability benefit shall be denied a disability benefit unless and until the policeman's employer reinstates him or her as a policeman or offers him or her a limited-duty position. Provides that any policeman who has been denied a disability benefit without an offer of reinstatement or a limited-duty position after the effective date of the amendatory Act is entitled to disability benefits. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

1. Feb. 3, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2. Feb. 4, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 12, 2025 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Appropriations-Pensions & Personnel; 007-002-000
4. April 11, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
5. April 17, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Chicago Police and Chicago Firefighter Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act (Article 20 of the Code) is adopted and made a part of the Chicago Police and Chicago Firefighter Articles, but only with respect to a person who, on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, is entitled under the Chicago Police or Chicago Firefighter Article to begin receiving a retirement annuity or survivor's annuity and who elects to proceed under the Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State.

1. Feb. 4, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly
2. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 13, 2025 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee; 008-004-000
4. April 11, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
5. April 17, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Chicago Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act (Article 20 of the Code) is adopted and made a part of the Chicago Firefighter Article, but only with respect to a person who, on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, is entitled under the Chicago Firefighter Article to begin receiving a retirement annuity or survivor's annuity and who elects to proceed under the Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State.

1. Feb. 4, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly
2. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 20, 2025 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee; 008-002-000
4. April 11, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
5. March 25, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly
6. March 25, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
7. April 17, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
8. April 17, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a board of 9 (instead of 8) members shall constitute a board of trustees of the fund. Provides that the board shall consist of 4 persons appointed by the mayor of the city; 4 (instead of 3) policemen employed by the city, at least one of whom shall be a lieutenant (instead of a lieutenant or of a rank superior to lieutenant), one of whom shall be of the rank of sergeant, and 2 (instead of one) of whom shall be of the rank of investigator or a rank inferior to that rank; and one annuitant of the fund. Provides that any newly created elected position on the board shall be filled in the same manner as provided for vacant positions.

1. Feb. 5, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 13, 2025 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee; 008-004-000
4. April 11, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
5. April 17, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code, the Township Code, and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, no later than January 1, 2027, each county, township, and municipality shall, by ordinance, allow for adaptive reuse of existing commercial buildings. Provides that adaptive reuse of existing commercial buildings shall be allowed in the county, township, or municipality under the provisions until the county, municipality, or township adopts or amends an ordinance to comply with the provisions. Provides that the adaptive reuse policy adopted under the provisions shall (1) allow the construction of micro units, provided however that no county, township, or municipality shall require a micro unit to be larger than minimum standards for micro units established in the International Building Code; (2) allow for the adaptive reuse of a building to meet the interior environment requirements of the Intern…

1. Feb. 3, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
2. Feb. 6, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 26, 2026 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Counties & Townships Committee; 007-004-000
4. April 15, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
5. April 15, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
6. April 17, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
7. April 17, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the tax credit for affordable housing donations applies until the taxable year ending on December 31, 2036 (currently, December 31, 2026). Effective immediately.

1. Feb. 3, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Martha Deuter
2. Feb. 6, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 19, 2026 House: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Martha Deuter
4. March 19, 2026 House: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
5. March 26, 2026 House: Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Revenue & Finance Committee; 005-000-000
6. March 26, 2026 House: Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Revenue & Finance Committee; 020-000-000
7. April 17, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that if there is a housing subsidy, it is a civil rights violation for an owner or any other person, or for a real estate broker or salesman to: (1) use a financial or income standard in assessing eligibility for the rental of housing that is not based on the portion of the rent to be paid by the tenant; or (2) use a person's credit history as part of the application process for a rental accommodation or deny an applicant based on credit score or credit history, without offering the applicant the option, at the applicant's discretion, of providing lawful, verifiable alternative evidence of the applicant's reasonable ability to pay the portion of the rent to be paid by the tenant, including, but not limited to, bank statements, pay stubs, rental history, or benefit statements. Provides that if the applicant elects to provide lawful, verifiabl…

1. Feb. 6, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
2. Feb. 10, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 23, 2026 House: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
4. March 23, 2026 House: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
5. March 25, 2026 House: Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Immigration & Human Rights Committee; 008-003-000
6. April 14, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
7. April 14, 2026 House: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
8. April 17, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that the Northern Illinois Transit Authority may not withdraw moneys from the Authority's ADA Paratransit Fund unless the Authority: (1) implements a program to collect data about the reliability of paratransit services that evaluates each driver's performance; (2) requires regular training sessions, including training to assist visually impaired and deaf riders traveling door-to-door, for drivers who received poor evaluations; and (3) requires all reservation methods to permit caregivers to book rides for visually impaired and deaf riders.

1. Feb. 6, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper
2. Feb. 13, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 24, 2026 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges; 018-000-000
4. April 17, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a county shall not adopt, enforce, or implement any ordinance, resolution, policy, program, or other regulation that contains certain provisions such as imposing or threatening to impose a penalty against a resident, property owner, tenant, landlord, or other person as a consequence of requests for law enforcement or emergency assistance, on their own behalf or on behalf of another person in need of assistance, including, but not limited to, a request related to an incident of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or another act of violence or concerning an individual with a disability or a person entitled to protections under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that if a county adopts, enforces, or implements a crime-free housing or nuisance ordinance, resolution, policy, program, or other regulation, then the county s…

1. Feb. 7, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa
2. March 19, 2025 Senate: Do Pass Executive; 009-004-000
3. May 6, 2025 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa
4. May 15, 2025 Senate: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa
5. June 2, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Housing Authorities Act. Requires every housing authority to post on its official website in a downloadable, printable format sample rental or lease agreements that are written in the 3 most common non-English languages spoken in the city, village, incorporated town, or county for which the housing authority was created.

1. Jan. 23, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
2. Jan. 28, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 12, 2025 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Housing Committee; 011-006-000
4. April 11, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a policeman who applies for disability benefits under the Article and has been denied reinstatement as a policeman by his or her employer because of a physical or mental incapacity shall be presumed to be disabled as that term is used in the Article. Provides that no policeman who otherwise meets the requirements for a disability benefit shall be denied a disability benefit unless and until the policeman's employer reinstates him or her as a policeman or offers him or her a limited-duty position. Provides that any policeman who has been denied a disability benefit without an offer of reinstatement or a limited-duty position after the effective date of the amendatory Act is entitled to disability benefits. Provides that if a policeman has an application for an ordinary disability benefit denied by a majority vot…

1. Feb. 3, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2. Feb. 4, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 12, 2025 House: Do Pass / Short Debate Appropriations-Pensions & Personnel; 007-001-000
4. April 11, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that all municipalities (currently, only municipalities in a county with a population of over 3,000,000 inhabitants) may impose a motor fuel tax. Effective immediately.

1. Jan. 13, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anthony DeLuca
2. Jan. 28, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 11, 2025 House: Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Revenue & Finance Committee; 003-002-000
4. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code, the Township Code, and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a commercial solar energy facility, commercial wind energy facility, or energy storage facility may not be constructed in a county, a township, or within 1.5 miles of a municipality unless the facility has the approval of (1) the county board of the county or, if the facility is located in Cook County, the Cook County Board of Commissioners; (2) if the facility would be located within a township, the township board of trustees; and (3) if the facility would be located within a municipality, the corporate authorities of the municipality. Effective immediately.

1. Feb. 6, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose

Amends the Illinois Housing Development Act. Creates the Fairness in Property Tax Foreclosure Task Force. Sets forth the membership of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall study and make recommendations concerning issues associated with property foreclosure for failure to pay property taxes. Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act and the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

1. Feb. 6, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss
2. May 22, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that the owner of a commercial wind energy facility or commercial solar energy facility must compensate landowners in full if the facility adversely affects the flow of water within the landowner's land, land adjoining landowner's land, or drainage district land, including, but not limited to, by affecting a drainage tile. Provides that the compensation shall be determined by the Department of Agriculture.

1. Feb. 5, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sally J. Turner
2. April 24, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning energy storage systems, provides that the farmland drainage plan that a facility owner must file with a county shall include, among other things, plans to repair any subsurface drainage affected during construction or deconstruction using procedures outlined in the agricultural impact mitigation agreement (rather than outlined in the decommissioning plan) and procedures for the repair and restoration of surface drainage affected during construction or deconstruction. Provides that a county shall (rather than may) require a facility owner to provide a decommissioning plan to the county. Makes changes to the requirements of a decommissioning plan. Provides that a county shall (rather than may) require the facility owner to submit to the county (i) a commercial operation a commissioning report meeting specified requirements of specified pub…

1. Jan. 29, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Christopher Belt

Amends the Illinois Housing Development Act. Creates the Fairness in Property Tax Foreclosure Task Force. Sets forth the membership of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall study and make recommendations concerning issues associated with property foreclosure for failure to pay property taxes. Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act and the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

1. Feb. 5, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss

Amends the Counties Code. In provisions about commercial wind energy facilities and commercial solar energy facilities, removes changes made by Public Act 102-1123. Provides that any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to wind farms, commercial wind energy facilities, or commercial solar energy facilities that was in effect before January 27, 2023 may continue in effect notwithstanding any changes made in Public Act 102-1123 and, if applicable, any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to wind farms that was in effect before August 16, 2007 may continue in effect notwithstanding the changes made in Public Act 95-203.

1. Jan. 9, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jason R. Bunting
2. Jan. 9, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Appropriates $5,000,000 to the State Board of Education to award funding under the Education of Homeless Children and Youth State Grant Program to be used to support programming for students at risk for or experiencing homelessness. Effective July 1, 2026.

1. Feb. 3, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins

Appropriates $5,000,000 to the State Board of Education to award funding under the Education of Homeless Children and Youth State Grant Program to be used to support programming for students at risk for or experiencing homelessness. Effective July 1, 2026.

1. Jan. 21, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Laura Faver Dias
2. Jan. 26, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. July 1, 2026 House: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Prohibits the total amount of a security deposit from exceeding the amount of the first full month's rent for the tenant's dwelling that is the primary residence of the tenant. Allows a landlord to only charge a tenant a security deposit upon the signing of an initial lease agreement. Prohibits a landlord from charging a tenant an additional security deposit or increase the total amount of a security deposit upon the renewal of a lease or upon an increase in rent. Prohibits a landlord from increasing rent by more than 3.5% in a 12-month period for a dwelling that is the primary residence of the tenant. Requires that a landlord provide a tenant with a minimum of 30 days' written notice before increasing rent. Provides that if written notice is not provided, the tenant is not liable for the difference between the initial rent and the increased rent. Prov…

1. Feb. 5, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane Johnson
2. June 1, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Creates the Restock the Block Act. Imposes on a "covered entity" an annual fee of 10% of the property value of each residential property owned by the covered entity in excess of 10 single family homes or 8 multi-family homes. Provides that this fee is to be deposited into the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund with the purpose of funding public housing projects and developments and providing rental and mortgage assistance. Provides that a "covered entity" is an institutional real estate investor or an entity that receives funding from an institutional real estate investor for the purchase of a residential property. Makes exceptions. Provides that an "Institutional real estate investor" is an entity or combined group that, directly or indirectly (1) owns 10 or more single-family homes or 8 or more multi-family homes; (2) manages or receives funds pooled from investors and acts as a fi…

1. Feb. 5, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
2. June 1, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Provides that any landlord of a dwelling unit of residential real property must offer any tenant the option of having the tenant's rental payment information reported to at least one nationwide consumer reporting agency as long as the consumer reporting agency resells or otherwise furnishes rental payment information to a nationwide consumer reporting agency. "Rental payment information" means information regarding a tenant's complete, timely payments of rent. Requires that before reporting a tenant's rental history information, the landlord must first provide written notice of the offer and obtain written authorization from the tenant electing to have the rent reported. Specifies what information the notice must contain. Provides that if a tenant elects to have that tenant's rental payment information reported to a consumer reporting agency, the landl…

1. Feb. 5, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
2. June 1, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Creates the Multi-Unit Residential Rental Property Right of First Refusal Act. Requires the owner of a multi-unit residential rental property that offers the property for sale to provide written notice to each tenant and the tenants' association offering the tenants' association an opportunity to purchase the property at a price and terms that represent a bona fide offer of sale. Exempts property governed by the Condominium Property Act. Provides that the tenants, by and through the tenants' association, have the right to purchase the residential rental property if the tenants meet the price, terms, and conditions of the property owner by executing a contract with the property owner within 60 days, unless agreed to otherwise, from the date of mailing of the notice. Provides that, if a contract between the owner and the association is not executed within the 60-day period, the property ow…

1. Feb. 5, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
2. March 6, 2026 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
3. June 1, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
4. June 1, 2026 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Creates the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act. Establishes a statutory right of first refusal for tenants and tenant associations if an owner seeks to sell a residential rental property in Illinois. Applies to all rental property with 11 exceptions. Allows tenants or a tenant association to purchase the property on the same terms as a third-party offer. Requires owners to provide advance notice of intent to sell no less than 60 days before listing for buildings with 5 or more units and no less than 30 days for buildings with 4 or fewer units. Requires that the notice must include property details, asking price, and a summary of tenant rights. Provides that after receiving a notice of sale, tenants of 5 or more units have 90 days to form a tenant association, for 3-4 units have 30 days; and for 1-2 units, at least one tenant has 15 days to declare intent to exercise the right of first re…

1. Feb. 5, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons
2. June 1, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Illinois Housing Development Act. Provides that the Illinois Housing Development Authority shall ensure that program staff have expertise in the community land trust model and shall implement procedures that remove barriers to the timely and effective execution of approved community land trust projects. Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that property that is owned by a non-profit community land trust, as defined in the Community Land Trust Home Ownership Act, and that is used exclusively for the creation and maintenance of permanently affordable owner occupied single-family or multifamily residences is exempt beginning with the taxable year in which the property is acquired by the community land trust and continuing through the taxable year in which the property is sold to a homeowner. Effective immediately.

1. May 15, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi
2. May 19, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Creates the Family First Housing Act. Provides that an owner-occupied residential property may contain one accessory dwelling unit for occupancy by a parent of the property owner or the property owner's spouse. Sets forth parameters of accessory dwelling units for family care. Defines terms. Effective January 1, 2027.

1. May 25, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jed Davis
2. May 26, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county or municipality may establish standards for the classification of infrastructure services as major utilities and services or minor utilities and services. Requires electrical substations to be classified as minor utilities and services if limited in scale and designed to minimize the impacts on surrounding properties. Further requires electrical substations to be classified as major utilities and services if the electrical substation has a net site area or floor area of 0.5 acres or more; is located on a site that is within 660 feet of a residential, business, commercial, park, or open space zoning district or a residential building; or includes outdoor equipment yards. Defines terms.

1. May 25, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

Creates the Illinois Middle-Income Housing Grant Pilot Act. Provides that subject to appropriation for this purpose, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (Authority) shall establish and administer a 3-year Illinois Middle-Income Housing Grant Pilot Program to facilitate housing development in targeted communities across the State of Illinois. Provides that eligible grant applicants shall include developers specifically in any community with an authorized River Edge Redevelopment Zone. Provides that any community within this designation is eligible to apply to support projects within such communities. Permits the Authority to enter into a subcontract agreement with developers with qualified residences. Provides that awards can be used for both redevelopment and new development projects; and that grant proposals may be submitted to the Authority directly to be used as a part of a dev…

1. Feb. 6, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
2. March 4, 2025 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
3. June 2, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
4. June 2, 2025 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
5. May 22, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
6. May 22, 2026 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that, if Cook County is delinquent in distributing property tax proceeds to taxing districts the proceeds of property taxes imposed by the taxing districts that Cook County is required to collect from taxpayers and distribute to the taxing districts, then Cook County shall reimburse the taxing districts for (i) the interest that the taxing districts would have earned from keeping the proceeds of property taxes in reserves and (ii) the interest that taxing districts paid on debts incurred because Cook County is delinquent in distributing property tax proceeds to taxing districts.

1. Feb. 5, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
2. May 22, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Prohibits a person from entering into an agreement with any other person to not compete in rental pricing, fees, or any other rental term for residential rental units in the State. Prohibits a person from engaging in price coordination for residential rental units in the State. Prohibits a person from facilitating an agreement between 2 or more persons to not compete with respect to rental pricing, fees, or any other rental term for residential rental units in the State. Prohibits a person from using, subscribing to, contracting for, or paying for the services involving price coordination or otherwise encouraging or facilitating an agreement with other persons to not compete with respect to any rental term for residential rental units in the State. Allows an aggrieved person to bring a civil action seeking damages and makes a violation of the Act a vio…

1. Feb. 5, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons
2. May 22, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Allows gaming operations at airports under the administration or control of the Chicago Department of Aviation to use video gaming terminals. Provides that 10% of the total revenue generated by gaming operations at O'Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport shall be distributed as follows: (1) for revenue generated at the O'Hare International Airport, 1/6 to any municipalities and governing bodies that participate in a mutual aid agreement to serve O'Hare International Airport, with no more than 50% of that revenue distributed to contiguous municipalities, 1/6 to City of Chicago ward facilities where the airport is located, 1/6 to Chicago Park District facilities serving the area where the airport is located, 1/6 to the Chicago public schools serving the area where the airport is located, 1/6 to Chicago Police Department facili…

1. Feb. 5, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
2. Feb. 19, 2026 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
3. May 22, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
4. May 22, 2026 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Illinois Housing Development Act and the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the amount of credits awarded under the affordable housing tax donation program is limited to $41,831,227 in State fiscal year 2027 and shall increase by 10% each fiscal year thereafter (currently, $32,850,352 in State fiscal years 2022 and 2023 increased by 5% each fiscal year thereafter). Provides that the affordable housing donation income tax credit applies through the taxable year ending on December 31, 2036 (currently, December 31, 2026). Effective immediately.

1. Feb. 5, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
2. May 22, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Provides that in any eviction proceeding in which the trier of fact determines that the tenant has complied with the terms of the last written and signed lease as to the amount and timeliness of rent payments, the proceedings shall be sealed.

1. Feb. 5, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán
2. May 22, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Illinois Housing Development Act. Provides that the Illinois Housing Development Authority shall issue to home builders who build single-family homes in the State (i) certificates of exemption from the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, and the Service Occupation Tax Act and (ii) credit certifications against the taxes imposed under the Illinois Income Tax Act.

1. Feb. 6, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Darby A. Hills
2. May 22, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, in consultation with the Sangamon County Board and the City of Springfield, to conduct a study on the lending practices and borrower outcomes within Sangamon County and analyze any information collected in connection with that study. Provides that the study shall encompass all financial institutions and lending entities licensed or regulated by the Department that operate within Sangamon County or are municipally authorized by the City of Springfield. Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the specified entities, to conduct a countywide transit equity analysis study and analyze any information collected in connec…

1. Feb. 6, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner
2. May 22, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Counties Code. Allows a county to establish standards for the construction of data centers by ordinance. Provides that the standards may include, without limitation, the size, height, and design of structures and the number of facilities that may be located within a geographic area. Provides that a county may regulate the siting of data centers in unincorporated areas of the county outside of the zoning jurisdiction of a municipality and the 1.5-mile radius surrounding the zoning jurisdiction of a municipality and may establish other specified standards. Sets forth provisions concerning notice and hearings. Provides that any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to data centers that is in effect prior to the effective date may remain in effect. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality may, by ordinance, regulate the siting of data centers wi…

1. May 18, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Darby A. Hills

Amends the Housing Authorities Act. Provides that, unless otherwise required by federal law or regulation, a housing authority shall not establish or implement any rules, policies, or procedures that impose time limits or work requirements as a condition of initial or continued eligibility for any rent subsidy or assistance provided to qualifying tenants of the housing authority or to qualifying individuals through any rent subsidy or other housing assistance program administered by the housing authority. Permits a housing authority to establish, implement, or encourage an applicant or recipient of a rent subsidy or assistance to participate in a voluntary employment or job training program if the program: (1) does not impact the applicant's or recipient's initial or continued eligibility for the rent subsidy or assistance; and (2) has one of the specified goals for program participants,…

1. Jan. 29, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
2. March 4, 2026 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
3. April 8, 2026 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
4. May 15, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
5. May 15, 2026 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
6. May 15, 2026 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Illinois Housing Development Act and the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the amount of credits awarded under the affordable housing tax donation program is limited to $41,831,227 in State fiscal year 2027 and shall increase by 10% each fiscal year thereafter (currently, $32,850,352 in State fiscal years 2022 and 2023 increased by 5% each fiscal year thereafter). Provides that the affordable housing donation income tax credit applies through the taxable year ending on December 31, 2036 (currently, December 31, 2026). Effective immediately.

1. Jan. 13, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dagmara Avelar
2. Jan. 14, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Creates the Home for Good Act. Provides that the Home for Good Program is created as a statewide coordinated program designed to provide housing and services to persons with arrest and conviction records and persons who are currently or formerly incarcerated (targeted population). Provides that the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) shall be responsible for providing appropriate resources to potential applicants to acquire, develop, and rehabilitate permanent affordable housing units and transitional housing units that are designated exclusively for the targeted population. Provides that the granting and application process shall follow the existing program model of the Housing for Justice Involved Individuals Program. Requires IHDA to be responsible for providing site-based rental housing subsidies to community organizations who work with the targeted population which may be …

1. Feb. 25, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane Johnson

Amends the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Transit Innovation, Integration, and Reform Act. Provides that the member appointed to the Committee to represent individuals with disabilities shall either be an individual with a disability or an individual who has demonstrated experience advocating for and advancing the accessibility and transportation needs of individuals with disabilities. Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that one of the members of the Board of the Chicago Transit Authority shall be a person with a disability who lives within the Authority's service area and uses the services provided by the Authority. Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that one of the Directors of the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority shall be a person with a disability with expertise in transportation and shall be appointed with the advic…

1. Feb. 4, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
2. Feb. 10, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, before a municipality grants an application for siting approval of a data center the corporate authorities of a municipality in which the facility will be located or the zoning board of appeals for the municipality shall hold at least one public hearing. Provides that notice of a public hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation. Provides that the siting of a data center shall be subject to back-door referendum. Provides that a back-door referendum shall be held within 60 days after the municipality publishes notice of the application for sitting approval of the data center, a petition is filed with the municipal clerk and signed by the necessary number of electors, asking that the application for siting approval of the data center be submitted to referendum. Sets forth the requirements of notice. Provides that the …

1. April 27, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jed Davis
2. May 5, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Requires the Northern Illinois Transit Authority to establish a goal to award not less than 3% of the total dollar amount of all contracts with the Northern Illinois Transit Authority, the Chicago Transit Authority, the Suburban Bus Division, and the Commuter Rail Division to qualified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and qualified veteran-owned small businesses. Provides that, by each March 1, the Board shall report to the Governor and General Assembly (1) the total number of qualified veteran-owned small businesses that submitted bids for contracts with the Authority and the total number of qualified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses in the immediately preceding fiscal year; (2) the total number of qualified veteran-owned small businesses, and qualified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, that e…

1. Feb. 6, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam

Amends the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Transit Innovation, Integration, and Reform Act. Provides that the member appointed to the Committee to represent individuals with disabilities shall either be an individual with a disability or an individual who has demonstrated experience advocating for and advancing the accessibility and transportation needs of individuals with disabilities. Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that one of the members of the Board of the Chicago Transit Authority shall be a person with a disability who lives within the Authority's service area and uses the services provided by the Authority. Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that one of the Directors of the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority shall be a person with a disability with expertise in transportation and shall be appointed with the advic…

1. Feb. 4, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
2. March 13, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Creates the Let the People Lift the Ban Act. Includes legislative findings and purpose. Defines terms. Excludes specified types of residences and occupancies from the Act. Includes provisions relating to rental agreements, tenant and landlord rights and obligations, tenant and landlord remedies, security deposits, retaliatory conduct, lockouts, and conflict with other provisions of law. Amends the Rent Control Preemption Act. Provides that a prohibition on a unit of local government enacting, maintaining, or enforcing an ordinance or resolution that would have the effect of controlling the amount of rent charged for leasing private residential or commercial property does not apply if the voters of the unit of local government have approved a referendum allowing rent control. Adds provisions about local rent control regulation, including regulation within a district, precinct, ward, or ot…

1. Jan. 16, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Prohibits a real estate broker or rental agent who rents or leases residential real estate as an agent of the landowner, landlord, lessor, or sublessor from demanding or receiving any payment or fee from a tenant or prospective tenant for any services as agent for any action arising out of the leasing of a residential rental property. Prohibits a landowner, landlord, lessor, or sublessor from demanding or requiring that a tenant or prospective tenant retain, hire, or engage a real estate broker or rental agent and pay the real estate broker or agent a fee or commission as a condition to applying for or leasing a residential rental unit. Authorizes a person alleging a violation of the Act to bring a civil action against the person or entity that is alleged to have violated this Act. Authorizes a court to award to the plaintiff injunctive relief, monetar…

1. Jan. 27, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
2. March 4, 2026 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
3. April 24, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
4. April 24, 2026 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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.

1. Feb. 5, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
2. April 24, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning energy storage systems, provides that the farmland drainage plan that a facility owner must file with a county shall include, among other things, plans to repair any subsurface drainage affected during construction or deconstruction using procedures outlined in the agricultural impact mitigation agreement (rather than outlined in the decommissioning plan) and procedures for the repair and restoration of surface drainage affected during construction or deconstruction. Provides that a county shall (rather than may) require a facility owner to provide a decommissioning plan to the county. Makes changes to the requirements of a decommissioning plan. Provides that a county shall (rather than may) require the facility owner to submit to the county (i) a commercial operation a commissioning report meeting specified requirements of specified pub…

1. Feb. 4, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anthony DeLuca
2. Feb. 6, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Creates the Let the People Lift the Ban Act. Includes legislative findings and purpose. Defines terms. Excludes specified types of residences and occupancies from the Act. Includes provisions relating to rental agreements, tenant and landlord rights and obligations, tenant and landlord remedies, security deposits, retaliatory conduct, lockouts, and conflict with other provisions of law. Amends the Rent Control Preemption Act. Provides that a prohibition on a unit of local government enacting, maintaining, or enforcing an ordinance or resolution that would have the effect of controlling the amount of rent charged for leasing private residential or commercial property does not apply if the voters of the unit of local government have approved a referendum allowing rent control. Adds provisions about local rent control regulation, including regulation within a district, precinct, ward, or ot…

1. Feb. 7, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
2. Feb. 18, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code. In provisions about commercial wind energy facilities and commercial solar energy facilities, removes changes made by Public Act 102-1123. Provides that any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to wind farms, commercial wind energy facilities, or commercial solar energy facilities that was in effect before January 27, 2023 may continue in effect notwithstanding any changes made in Public Act 102-1123 and, if applicable, any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to wind farms that was in effect before August 16, 2007 may continue in effect notwithstanding the changes made in Public Act 95-203.

1. Feb. 3, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Amy Elik
2. Feb. 6, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a commercial wind energy facility or commercial solar energy facility proposed to be located on property in an unincorporated area of the county within the zoning jurisdiction of a municipality and located adjacent to the corporate boundary of a municipality shall either be annexed to the municipality or be subject to the municipality's zoning regulations. Provides factors for determining if a request for siting approval or a special use permit for a commercial wind energy facility or a commercial solar energy facility or a request for modification of an approved siting or special use permit complies with the standards and conditions imposed in the Code, the zoning ordinance adopted consistent with the Code, and the conditions imposed under State and federal statutes and regulations. Provides that a county may not approve a request for siting appro…

1. Feb. 6, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
2. Feb. 13, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Amends the General Provisions, Downstate Police, Downstate Firefighter, Chicago Police, Chicago Firefighter, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), State Employees, and State Universities Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. With regard to police officers, firefighters, and similar public safety employees, removes Tier 2 limitations on the amount of salary for annuity purposes; provides that the automatic annual increases to a retirement pension or survivor pension are calculated under the Tier 1 formulas; and provides that the amount of and eligibility for a retirement annuity are calculated under the Tier 1 provisions. Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that, each fiscal year, the Comptroller shall pay to each unit of local government that makes a certification of certain employer costs under the Illinois Pension Code or under a specified provision of the Public Safety Employ…

1. Jan. 9, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
2. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates the South Suburban Property Tax Relief Homestead Exemption Pilot Program. Provides that, for taxable years 2026 through 2030, certain qualified homestead property that is used as the primary residence of an individual who has occupied the property for at least 5 continuous years as of January 1 of the taxable year is eligible for a credit against the property taxes imposed on that property. Provides that the amount of the credit is the lesser of (i) the property tax liability for the property for the applicable taxable year or (ii) $5,000. Contains provisions concerning applications for the pilot program. Provides that the Cook County Assessor may not award credits under the pilot program for more than 7,500 properties in any taxable year. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the South Suburban Property Tax Relief Fund. Provides that moneys in the F…

1. Jan. 9, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
2. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a county may consider public comment concerning commercial wind energy facilities and commercial solar energy facilities.

1. Jan. 16, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella
2. Jan. 28, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Creates the Prohibition of Algorithmics in Rent Act. Provides that in setting the amount of rent to be charged to a tenant for the occupancy of a residential premises, including determining any change in the amount of rent to be charged for the renewed occupancy of a residential premises, a landlord shall not employ, use, or rely upon, or cause another person to employ, use, or rely upon, an algorithmic device that uses, incorporates, or was trained with nonpublic competitor data. Defines "algorithmic device" to mean a device that uses one or more algorithms to perform calculations of data, including data concerning local or statewide rent amounts being charged to tenants by landlords, for the purpose of advising a landlord concerning the amount of rent that the landlord may consider charging a tenant. Provides that this definition does not include (i) any report published periodically, …

1. Jan. 16, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
2. Jan. 28, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that the Chicago Transit Authority shall, subject to appropriation, no later than July 1, 2026, establish a program that allows persons 18 or younger who enrolled as a student in a participating institution to use the Authority's buses and trains for transportation to youth programs or youth services without charge. Effective immediately.

1. Jan. 29, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
2. Feb. 4, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Elected City Officers Division of the Municipal Code. Requires every municipality to stagger the terms of its alderpersons (rather than allowing municipalities to adopt a proposition to stagger the terms of its alderpersons). Provides that, if a municipality has not adopted a proposition to stagger the terms of alderpersons before the effective date of the amendatory Act, then at the next regular election for alderpersons one alderperson shall be elected from each even-numbered ward for a term of 2 years and one alderperson shall be elected from each odd-numbered ward for a term of 4 years and their successors shall be elected for terms of 4 years. Provides that the City of Chicago and the City of Chicago Heights are not required to stagger the elections of their alderpersons.

1. Feb. 4, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Thaddeus Jones
2. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Chicago Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that "salary" means the actual salary attached to the exempt rank position held by the fireman, if specified contributions have been made and the fireman has held one or more exempt positions for at least 3 years (instead of 5 consecutive years) and has held the rank of battalion chief, field officer, captain, ambulance commander, lieutenant, or paramedic-in-charge for at least 3 years (instead of held the rank of battalion chief or field officer for at least 5 years) during the exempt period. Removes a provision that limits application of that salary definition to firemen born before 1955. Makes conforming changes. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.

1. Feb. 5, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
2. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Mortgage Foreclosure Law of the Code of Civil Procedure. Requires receivers of mortgaged real estate to use reasonable efforts to make repairs and improvements as necessary to comply with building, housing, or other similar codes that necessary for the safety, accessibility, and habitability of residential real estate. Creates the Residential Real Estate Ombudsperson Program of which the purpose is to ensure that tenants of residential real estate in receivership continue to have safe, habitable, and accessible homes throughout the receivership process and to facilitate communication between tenants, the receiver, and the court. Requires that in courts in counties of 50,000 or more residents must establish such a program, and in courts in counties of less than 50,000 residents may establish such a program. Provides for the powers of the Ombudsperson to include, but not be limi…

1. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
2. Feb. 18, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Creates the Public Banking Option Act. Establishes the Illinois Bank Account Board under the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for the purpose of protecting consumers who lack access to traditional banking services from predatory, discriminatory, and costly alternatives. Sets forth provisions concerning the actions required by the Board to create the Illinois Bank Account Program, including establishing a process by which an individual may open an Illinois Bank Account, which shall be designed to maximize Program participation; the mechanisms by which an account holder may deposit funds into an Illinois Bank Account for no fee; a process through which an account holder may elect to have a portion, up to the entirety, of the account holder's paycheck or earnings due for labor or services performed directly deposited by electronic fund transfer into the account holder's I…

1. Feb. 7, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
2. Feb. 18, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Garden Act. Changes the short title of the Act from the Garden Act to the Vegetable Garden and Backyard Chicken Protection Act. Provides that a person shall have the right to keep backyard chickens on the property where the person resides. Provides that municipalities may establish reasonable regulations governing backyard chickens, including, but not limited to, setbacks, sanitation requirements, enclosure standards, nuisance control requirements, predator-proofing requirements, and limitations on the number of hens that may be kept. Provides that municipalities may require notice to adjacent property owners regarding backyard chickens, if the notice does not require or solicit any form of neighbor consent as defined in this Act. Provides that no municipality may condition the cultivation of vegetable gardens or the keeping of backyard chickens on neighbor consent. Provides t…

1. Feb. 2, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anne Stava
2. Feb. 6, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Creates the Standardized Protections for Residential Tenants Act. Prohibits a landlord, lessor, sub-lessor, or grantor from requiring a deposit or advance that exceeds the amount of one month's rent, unless the deposit or advance is for a seasonal use dwelling unit or unless the deposit or advance is for an owner-occupied cooperative apartment. Prohibits a landlord, lessor, sub-lessor, or grantor from charging an application fee that exceeds $20. Allows a fee for a background check or credit check of $20 or the actual cost, whichever is less. Exempts entrance fees charged licensed continuing care retirement communities, licensed assisted living providers, licensed adult care facilities, senior residential communities, or not-for-profit independent retirement communities that offer personal emergency response, housekeeping, transportation, and meals to their residents. Prohibits any payme…

1. Feb. 4, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson
2. Feb. 6, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Landlord Tenant Act. Provides for a "pet fee" or "pet deposit" (any nonrecurring, refundable fee or charge paid at the beginning of a tenancy to allow a pet to remain at the property for the duration of the tenancy) and "pet rent" (any recurring, non-refundable fee or charge paid to allow a pet to remain at the property for the duration of the tenancy). Provides that a landlord may charge a tenant either a pet fee or pet rent, but not both. Provides that pet rent may not exceed 1% of the tenant's monthly rent or $35, whichever is less. Provides that a pet fee or a pet deposit is refundable and may not exceed 15% of the tenant's monthly rent or $350, whichever is less. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to provide that a landlord who violates these new provisions violates the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act. Applies to leases or agreements…

1. Feb. 5, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
2. Feb. 10, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Provides that in any eviction proceeding in which the trier of fact determines that the tenant has complied with the terms of the last written and signed lease as to the amount and timeliness of rent payments, the proceedings shall be sealed.

1. Feb. 5, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
2. Feb. 10, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Chicago Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that, if a fireman receiving an occupational disease disability benefit dies on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the fireman's surviving spouse may elect, in a manner prescribed by the Board of the Fund, to receive the deceased fireman's occupational disease disability benefit in lieu of the widow's annuity or Tier 2 surviving spouse annuity, whichever is applicable. Provides that the surviving spouse's eligibility for the deceased fireman's occupational disease disability benefit shall be the same as the eligibility for the widow's annuity or Tier 2 surviving spouse annuity, whichever is applicable. Provides that the changes apply without regard to whether the deceased fireman was in service on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Amends the State Mandates Act to require impleme…

1. Feb. 5, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
2. Feb. 10, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that, if Cook County is delinquent in distributing property tax proceeds to taxing districts the proceeds of property taxes imposed by the taxing districts that Cook County is required to collect from taxpayers and distribute to the taxing districts, then Cook County shall reimburse the taxing districts for (i) the interest that the taxing districts would have earned from keeping the proceeds of property taxes in reserves and (ii) the interest that taxing districts paid on debts incurred because Cook County is delinquent in distributing property tax proceeds to taxing districts.

1. Feb. 5, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anthony DeLuca
2. Feb. 10, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Provides that a tenant of a residential lease whose residential unit, dwelling, or common areas in the tenant's building is in violation of any applicable health or safety codes because of the fault of the landlord may terminate a lease without penalty or liability by providing the landlord with at least 30 days' written notice. Provides that "fault of the landlord" also means a failure to timely remove any violation of applicable health or safety codes. Provides that on the death of the tenant or if there is more than one tenant, upon the death of all tenants, the landlord or the representative of the tenant's estate may terminate the lease upon at least 30 days' written notice to the other party. Provides that after the lease agreement was entered into, a tenant or the legal representative of a tenant who has been determined to need long-term, full-t…

1. Feb. 5, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sue Scherer
2. Feb. 10, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that the City of Chicago is considered a taxing district for purposes of the Law. Preempts home rule powers. Effective immediately.

1. Feb. 6, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
2. Feb. 10, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Transportation Article of the School Code. With respect to the provision of free transportation for pupils, allows a school district to pay the public transit fees of pupils instead (rather than providing an exception for pupils for whom the school board certifies to the State Board of Education that adequate transportation for the public is available). Provides that the school board of a school district in cities of over 500,000 inhabitants shall pay the public transit fees of pupils in grades 9 through 12 residing at a distance of one and one-half miles or more from any school to which they are assigned for attendance maintained within the school district. In provisions allowing for free transportation if conditions are such that walking constitutes a serious hazard, removes the provision specifying that such transportation shall not be provided if adequate transportation fo…

1. Feb. 6, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
2. Feb. 13, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that the State Comptroller, in coordination with the State Board of Education, shall establish and administer a program under which eligible school districts located in Cook County may receive interest-free loans from the State Treasury to address cash flow shortages caused by the delayed issuance of property tax bills by the Cook County Treasurer. Provides that a school district shall be eligible for a loan if the Cook County Treasurer fails to issue property tax bills by the statutory deadline under the Property Tax Code, the failure results in a delay in the receipt of property tax revenues, and the State Board of Education certifies that the district has experienced or will immediately experience a cash flow deficit as a result of the delay. Provides that the loans shall be limited to the amount necessary to maintain essential operations and sha…

1. Feb. 6, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty
2. Feb. 13, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Provides that a landlord may not automatically report any tenant's rental payment history to a rent reporter without first obtaining consent from the tenant in writing. Provides that a landlord may not propose a credit building agreement to the tenant until the tenant has entered into a signed residential lease agreement.

1. Feb. 6, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
2. Feb. 13, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Illinois Housing Development Act. Provides that the Illinois Housing Development Authority shall make grants to nonprofit corporations for housing counseling services, subject to appropriation for that purpose and in accordance with rules adopted by the Authority.

1. Feb. 6, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
2. Feb. 13, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 27, 2026 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning energy storage systems, provides that the farmland drainage plan that a facility owner must file with a county shall include, among other things, plans to repair any subsurface drainage affected during construction or deconstruction using procedures outlined in the agricultural impact mitigation agreement (rather than outlined in the decommissioning plan) and procedures for the repair and restoration of surface drainage affected during construction or deconstruction. Provides that a county shall (rather than may) require a facility owner to provide a decommissioning plan to the county. Makes changes to the requirements of a decommissioning plan. Provides that a county shall (rather than may) require the facility owner to submit to the county (i) a commercial operation a commissioning report meeting specified requirements of specified pub…

1. Feb. 4, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Christopher Belt
2. March 27, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Downstate Police, Downstate Firefighter, Chicago Police, Chicago Firefighter, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), Chicago Municipal, and Chicago Laborers Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. Establishes an accelerated pension benefit payment in lieu of any pension benefit under which an eligible person may elect to receive an amount determined by the Fund to be equal to 60% of the present value of his or her pension benefits in lieu of receiving any pension benefit. Establishes an accelerated pension benefit payment for a reduction in annual retirement annuity and survivor's annuity increases, as applicable, under which a Tier 1 member may elect to receive an accelerated pension benefit payment equal to 70% of the difference of the present value of the automatic annual increases to a Tier 1 member's retirement annuity and survivor's annuity using the formula applicabl…

1. Feb. 4, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chris Balkema

Creates the Local Accessory Dwelling Unit Act. Defines terms. Provides that a unit of local government may not prohibit the building or usage of accessory dwelling units in the unit of local government. Provides that a unit of local government 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. Effective immediately.

1. Jan. 24, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner
2. Jan. 28, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code. In provisions about commercial wind energy facilities and commercial solar energy facilities, removes changes made by Public Act 102-1123. Provides that any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to wind farms, commercial wind energy facilities, or commercial solar energy facilities that was in effect before January 27, 2023 may continue in effect notwithstanding any changes made in Public Act 102-1123 and, if applicable, any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to wind farms that was in effect before August 16, 2007 may continue in effect notwithstanding the changes made in Public Act 95-203.

1. Jan. 13, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sally J. Turner

Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a policeman who applies for disability benefits under the Article and has been denied reinstatement as a policeman by his or her employer because of a physical or mental incapacity shall be presumed to be disabled as that term is used in the Article. Provides that no policeman who otherwise meets the requirements for a disability benefit shall be denied a disability benefit unless and until the policeman's employer reinstates him or her as a policeman or offers him or her a limited-duty position. Provides that any policeman who has been denied a disability benefit without an offer of reinstatement or a limited-duty position after the effective date of the amendatory Act is entitled to disability benefits. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

1. Jan. 24, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick
2. March 13, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a board of 9 (instead of 8) members shall constitute a board of trustees of the fund. Provides that the board shall consist of 4 persons appointed by the mayor of the city; 4 (instead of 3) policemen employed by the city, at least one of whom shall be a lieutenant (instead of a lieutenant or of a rank superior to lieutenant), one of whom shall be of the rank of sergeant, and 2 (instead of one) of whom shall be of the rank of investigator or a rank inferior to that rank; and one annuitant of the fund. Provides that any newly created elected position on the board shall be filled in the same manner as provided for vacant positions.

1. Feb. 5, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick
2. March 21, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
3. March 13, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Chicago Police and Chicago Firefighter Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a widow's annuity shall be equal to 66 2/3%(instead of 50%) of the retirement annuity the deceased policeman or fireman was receiving at the time of death or 66 2/3% (instead of 50%) of the retirement annuity the policeman or fireman would have been eligible for if the policeman or fireman retired from service on the day before the policeman's or fireman's death. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.

1. Feb. 6, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick
2. March 21, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
3. March 13, 2026 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that municipalities authorized to levy impact fees must calculate fees using the statewide formula structure issued by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides that municipalities may adopt fees lower than the formula-derived levels. Provides that the Department shall issue, update annually, and make publicly available specified mandatory information to be used in the calculation of standardized impact mitigation fees. Provides that the Department shall issue a model impact fee ordinance that municipalities authorized to levy impact fees must adopt verbatim or with only technical deviations. Provides that each municipality authorized to levy impact fees must, before imposing any fee, publish a schedule identifying: (1) the formula-generated maximum fee per unit type; (2) the State-issued multipliers and assumptions used; (…

1. Feb. 19, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro

Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, no building code adopted by a county or municipality may prohibit residential buildings from having a single stairway serving as an exit for all units if the building: (1) has not more than 6 stories above grade plane; (2) is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in the interior exit stairway; (3) has all dwelling unit doors serving as an exit equipped with self-closing devices; (4) is equipped with smoke detection throughout all common areas and individual dwelling units; (5) has at least one emergency escape and rescue opening for each individual dwelling unit; and (6) has not more than 4 individual dwelling units on a floor. Limits home rule powers.

1. Feb. 19, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Requires landlords to disclose all non-optional fees in a clear and conspicuous manner in the listing and on the first page of the lease. Requires landlords to disclose if any utility bills are non-optional fees in the listing and the first page of the lease. Provides that if a landlord failed to comply with this disclosure, the landlord may not collect the non-optional fee. Prohibits a landlord from charging a bundled services fee that combines optional and non-optional fees. Prohibits a landlord from charging a tenant with a fee or fine that includes, but is not limited to, an application fee that includes a background check of more than $50, an after-hours request for maintenance service, or pest abatement or removal in which the tenant has not contributed to the infestation. Prohibits a landlord from charging a tenant more than one of the following…

1. Feb. 5, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons

Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that the Chicago Transit Authority shall establish the CTA Transit Police Department composed solely of sworn law-enforcement officers. Provides that all security functions shall be performed exclusively by officers of the CTA Transit Police Department. Provides that the CTA Transit Police Department shall deploy 3-officer safety teams moving continuously through trains, stations, and buses, with priority given to high-crime locations. Provides that the Authority shall implement a pilot program deploying AI-based weapon-detection scanners in at least 5 and not more than 10 high-crime stations and major bus hubs. Provides that the Authority shall implement a limited facial recognition pilot program restricted to identifying individuals (i) with active violent-felony warrants or (ii) who the Authority has prohibited from accessing ser…

1. Feb. 24, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston

Amends the Counties Code, the Township Code, and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, if a county, township, or municipality does not approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove a development document within 90 days after receiving the development document, any required review of the document may be performed by a person who is not the applicant or the person whose work is the subject of the application if that person is (A) employed by the county, township, or municipality to review development documents; (B) employed by another unit of local government to review development documents if the county, township, or municipality has approved the person to review development documents; or (C) a licensed professional engineer, structural engineer, or architect. Provides that, if a county, township, or municipality does not conduct a required development inspection within 90 days afte…

1. Feb. 6, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
2. Feb. 13, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code, the Township Code, and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county, township, or municipality shall not enact or enforce an anti-growth law affecting property unless the anti-growth law is enacted or enforced (1) following a disaster declared by the Governor that occurred within the jurisdiction of the county, township, or municipality; or (2) to provide for the extension or acquisition of public infrastructure, public services, or water resources. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.

1. Feb. 6, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
2. Feb. 13, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Creates the Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive Act. Requires the Illinois Housing Development Authority to administer an owner-occupant housing incentive program that provides financial incentives to qualifying purchasers for the purchase of moderately priced owner-occupied homes. Requires the Authority to develop necessary forms, establish verification procedures, and adopt rules to implement the program that are consistent with the provisions of the Act. Requires the Authority to provide a $7,500 owner-occupant housing incentive to any qualifying purchaser of an eligible property. Provides that the owner-occupant housing incentive may be provided as a grant, closing cost credit, down payment assistance, or any other similar mechanism approved by the Authority, subject to available appropriations. Contains provisions concerning eligibility requirements; hardship exemptions; program restri…

1. Feb. 3, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jed Davis
2. Feb. 6, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Creates the Stop Squatters Act. Creates a process for local law enforcement to remove a person who is unlawfully occupying residential or commercial property without any right to do so. Requires the property owner to file a complaint with local law enforcement alleging facts to trigger the Act. Provides that law enforcement is entitled to a reasonable fee to remove an unauthorized occupant and provides legal protection to law enforcement for acting on a complaint. Provides that if the complaint is found to be false, the property owner shall indemnify the law enforcement agency. Creates a civil action for a person who was wrongfully removed. Creates a civil cause of action for the property owner for damages by the wrongful occupant. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates a Class 4 felony for making a false statement to detain real property and fraudulent sale or lease of residential re…

1. Feb. 6, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Andrew S. Chesney

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a county board may not allow a person to construct a commercial solar energy facility within the county unless the person has purchased a surety bond from the Environmental Protection Agency or the county that is sufficient to pay for the deconstruction of the commercial solar energy facility and any environmental damage caused by the construction and operation of the commercial solar energy facility.

1. Feb. 6, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Makes it a violation of the Real Estate Transactions Article of the Act to unlawfully discriminate using credit score and history, including insufficient credit history. Limits these provisions to landlord and tenant agreements only in which a tenant or prospective tenant is seeking to use a rental subsidy.

1. Feb. 5, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Provides that "rent" means any money or other consideration given for the right to use, possess, or occupy property.

1. Feb. 5, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a county may not approve the siting of a commercial wind energy facility, a commercial solar energy facility, an energy storage facility, or a combination thereof in an unincorporated area that is located within a 3-mile radius of a municipality, if: (1) the municipality has not approved the siting of the facility or facilities at that location; (2) the county board or the corporate authorities of the municipality have determined that any portion of the facility or facilities will be located on land with a Soil Productivity Index that is greater than or equal to 90; or (3) the county board or the corporate authorities of the municipality have determined that the owners or operators of the facility or facilities have failed to comply with one or more National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements for the site. Provides that the…

1. Feb. 5, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that the amendments made by Public Act 102-1123 to provisions concerning commercial wind energy facilities and commercial solar energy facilities do not apply to a commercial wind energy development, a commercial solar energy development, or an energy storage development on property in that located South of Interstate 70 and Edwards County, Franklin County, Hamilton County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Madison County, Monroe County, Perry County, Randolph County, St. Clair County, Union County, Wabash County, Washington County, Wayne County, or White County.

1. Feb. 5, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terri Bryant

Creates the Residential Rental Property Registry Act and amends the Illinois Affordable Housing Act. Requires the State to establish the Residential Rental Registry to be maintained and monitored by the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Requires that each landlord of one or more dwelling units, including condominium and cooperative units, must register each dwelling unit by January 1 of each year with the Residential Rental Registry. Prohibits a person from allowing to be occupied or rented or charge, accept, or retain rent for any dwelling unit unless the landlord has registered the dwelling unit with the Residential Rental Registry. Provides that a landlord who has not paid the rental registry fee within the past 12 months for a particular dwelling unit may not increase the rent charged for the dwelling unit until the landlord pays, in full, the rental registry fee currently due …

1. Feb. 5, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner

Amends the Downstate Public Transportation Act. Provides, in Articles concerning Downstate Public Transportation Assistance and Nonurbanized Area Public Transportation Assistance, that the term "operating deficits" does not include revenue from advertising.

1. Feb. 5, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Provides that each recurring nonoptional fee must be on the real estate listing or an accompanying link to a website for the residential property and on the first page of the lease agreement in a clear and conspicuous manner as part of the total cost of the rent. Provides that if such a fee is not explicitly included in the cost of rent, a landlord may not charge the fee on a recurring basis, and the tenant is not liable for the fee on a recurring basis. Provides that all one-time nonoptional fees must be detailed on the first page of a lease agreement in a clear and conspicuous manner, and a landlord may not charge the fee, and the tenant is not liable for payment of the fee if a fee is not explicitly contained. Prohibits a landlord from requiring a tenant to acquire or maintain an insurance policy intended to provide coverage for damage or injury occ…

1. Feb. 4, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

Amends the Chicago Municipal Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Beginning February 1, 2027, requires the Board of Education of the City of Chicago to make an annual contribution equal to the normal cost for all the employees of the Board of Education under the Article on and after the effective date of the amendatory Act and an apportioned contribution toward the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the fund equal to the percentage of the Fund's total current unfunded liability that is attributable to service credit earned by employees of the Board of Education of the city prior to January 1, 1994. Provides that the amount of the liability shall be determined by the Fund's actuary and amortized in a manner consistent with the statutory funding schedule applicable to the Fund, including the requirement to achieve a funded ratio of not less than 90% by the applicable target year. Mak…

1. Feb. 4, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick

Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. In provisions concerning taxes collected in DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties and paid directly to the counties, provides that the county board of each county shall use those amounts to fund operating and capital costs of, among other things, facilities of county law enforcement. Provides that the funds shall be divided equally among all entities. Deletes provisions requiring that the funding the counties receive under the provisions shall not be used as the basis for reducing any funds that the counties would otherwise have received from the State, the Regional Transit Authority, the Commuter Rail Division, the Suburban Bus Division, or the Chicago Transit Authority. Makes other changes.

1. Jan. 27, 2026 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane Johnson

Creates the Starter Home Incentive Zone Act. Provides that a municipality may establish a Starter Home Incentive Zone within a designated area if the municipality adopts any 3 of the following reforms within a designated zone: (1) reduced minimum lot sizes applicable to detached single-family homes; (2) reduced minimum dwelling size requirements permitting homes of 1,600 square feet or less; (3) fast-track permitting with a decision issued within 10 to 20 business days; (4) reduction, waiver, or cap of impact fees for detached single-family homes; or (5) reduced setback requirements. Provides that municipalities containing a Starter Home Incentive Zone shall receive specified benefits from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides that municipalities containing a Starter Home Incentive Zone may receive specified benefits from the Department of Transportation. Provides…

1. Jan. 12, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jed Davis
2. Jan. 14, 2026 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code. In provisions regarding commercial wind energy facilities and commercial solar energy facilities, removes changes made by Public Act 102-1123. Provides that any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to wind farms, commercial wind energy facilities, or commercial solar energy facilities that was in effect before January 27, 2023 may continue in effect notwithstanding any changes made in Public Act 102-1123 and, if applicable, any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to wind farms that was in effect before August 16, 2007 may continue in effect notwithstanding the changes made in Public Act 95-203.

1. July 1, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Adam M. Niemerg
2. Oct. 15, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Local Mass Transit District Act. Provides that the Board of Trustees of every local mass transit district may initiate transit-oriented developments and trail-oriented developments, including, but not limited to, residential, commercial, mixed-use, governmental, institutional, or childcare facilities located near a transit station, bus stop, transit hub, transit node, or trail. Provides that local mass transit district may partner with public bodies, private entities, non-profit organizations, or institutions for the purpose of those transit-oriented developments and trail-oriented developments.

1. Aug. 29, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart
2. Oct. 15, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county or a municipality may not adopt any ordinance or resolution or exercise any power that prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the installation of a solar energy system. Limits home rule powers.

1. Sept. 26, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
2. Oct. 15, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code. Specifies that Grundy County or a municipality with planning jurisdiction may prohibit the siting or establish standards for the development and operation of a commercial wind energy facility, a commercial solar energy facility, or both, on any portion of the Brisbin Road commercial or industrial site under its planning jurisdiction. Defines "municipality with planning jurisdiction" and "Brisbin Road commercial or industrial site". Effective immediately.

1. Oct. 14, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin

Amends the Local Mass Transit District Act. Provides that the board of trustees of any local mass transit district may: (1) initiate transit-oriented developments and trail-oriented developments; (2) partner with public bodies, private entities, non-profit organizations, or institutions for the purpose of these developments; (3) acquire real property or facilities for the purpose of these developments; (4) own, maintain, design, construct, reconstruct, improve, repair, operate, or lease any facilities for the purpose of these developments; (5) use funds and property of these districts for the purpose of these developments; and (6) borrow money, issue bonds, apply for grants, and enter into lease agreements or intergovernmental agreements for the purpose of these developments.

1. Oct. 14, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Christopher Belt

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a county may not approve the siting of a commercial wind energy facility, a commercial solar energy facility, or both in an unincorporated area that is located within a 3-mile radius of a municipality, if: (1) the municipality has not approved the siting of the facility or facilities at that location; (2) the county board or the corporate authorities of the municipality have determined that any portion of the facility or facilities will be located on land with a Soil Productivity Index that is greater than or equal to 90; or (3) the county board or the corporate authorities of the municipality have determined that the owners or operators of the facility or facilities have failed to comply with one or more National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements for the site. Provides that the provisions apply regardless of whether the m…

1. Jan. 31, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin

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 ch…

1. Jan. 13, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
2. June 2, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Illinois Affordable Housing Act. Provides that funds in the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund may be used for housing counseling. Defines "housing counseling" to mean services provided by an organization approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to be a HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency.

1. Jan. 17, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons
2. June 2, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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.

1. Jan. 29, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons
2. June 2, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program through which the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities for projects that facilitate travel by public transportation to public outdoor recreation sites for outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, boating, picnicking, hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, or other nature-based activities. Provides that the Secretary shall offer grants through the Transit-to-Trails program on an annual basis. Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules necessary to implement and administer the program. Provides that, in considering grant applications, the Department shall prioritize projects with demonstrated intent to enhance access to outdoor recreation opportunities for populations in greatest need of improved access to…

1. Feb. 6, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
2. June 2, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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…

1. Feb. 6, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
2. March 11, 2025 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
3. June 2, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
4. June 2, 2025 Senate: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Illinois Affordable Housing Act. Requires the Illinois Housing Development Authority, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services, to establish and implement a program that places in each senior congregate housing project and any other affordable housing project for seniors at least one social services worker staffed by the Department of Human Services for every 12 senior residents occupying the housing project. Provides that a social services worker who is assigned to staff a housing project with 12 or less senior residents shall be available on site within the building's premises on a full-time basis for 2 regularly scheduled days of each week. Provides that at least 2 social services workers who are assigned to staff a housing project with more than 12 senior residents shall be available on site within the building's premises on a full-time basis for 3 regularly …

1. Feb. 6, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons
2. June 2, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Creates the Illinois Guaranteed Income Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that subject to appropriation, the Department of Human Services shall administer the Fund and provide grants to eligible entities for the purpose of operating pilot programs and programs, or "projects", that provide a guaranteed income to participants. Requires the Department to prioritize funding for projects that serve Illinois residents who: (1) are pregnant individuals or have become new parents in the last 3 years; (2) are facing homelessness or seeking shelter or transitioning to housing after a period of homelessness; (3) are formerly incarcerated and returning to the community, or supporting a formerly incarcerated family member who was released within a year of application; or (4) are enrolled in educational or vocational programs. Contains p…

1. Feb. 7, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán
2. June 2, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that the owner of a commercial wind energy facility or commercial solar energy facility must compensate landowners if the facility adversely affects the flow of water within the landowner's land, including, but not limited to, by affecting a drainage tile.

1. Jan. 29, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sally J. Turner

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure to provide that illegal possession of land during a 7-year period may not be used for a claim of adverse possession. Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Provides that no person has the right or legal standing to occupy or remain on or in any real property, residence, or structure if the person has no written property interest under a written lease or rental agreement with the owner of the property listed in county tax records or the owner's agent; no documentation of payment of rent made to the owner of the property or the owner's agent; or otherwise fails to provide any evidence of an oral or written agreement in which a property interest is claimed. Provides that all persons legally occupying a property, residence, or structure shall be listed by name and date of birth on a lease, rental agreement, or rental application associated with the lease or re…

1. Jan. 31, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dave Syverson
2. March 21, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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…

1. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
2. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 18, 2025 House: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
4. March 18, 2025 House: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
5. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
6. March 21, 2025 House: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services and the Department of Human Services to adopt rules that permit a licensed child care institution or group home that provides residential developmental disability services to youth under the age of 22 to request an age waiver to allow such youth to continue to receive residential developmental disability services at the facility beyond their 22nd birthday. Requires the rules to include waiver application requirements, waiver renewals, and criteria a youth must meet to qualify for extended residential developmental disability services. Provides that a licensed child care institution or group home that receives Department approval of its waiver application shall not be issued any notice of violation or citation for providing extended residential developmental disability services to a youth …

1. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller
2. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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 ch…

1. Jan. 28, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
2. Jan. 29, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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 ch…

1. Feb. 7, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
2. Feb. 18, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Provides that each unit of local government which imposes or intends to impose impact fees and which has created an Advisory Committee, shall publish the names of the Advisory Committee members names on the public website maintained by the unit of local government, together with a list of the dates and times at which the Advisory Committee has met and provide an electronically accessible copy of the minutes of any such meetings. Removes language providing that if the unit of local government has a planning or zoning commission, the unit of local government may elect to use its planning or zoning commission to serve as the Advisory Committee. Provides that a unit of local government which currently has in effect an impact fee ordinance or resolution shall have not more than 12 months from July 1, 2025 to bring its ordinance or resolution into conformance …

1. Feb. 6, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that a county opting out of the special assessment programs to reduce the assessed value of certain residential real property shall not disqualify or shorten the maximum eligibility periods for any property approved to receive a reduced valuation prior to the county opting out. Requires that the special assessment programs be available to all qualifying residential real property regardless of whether or not the property has or is currently receiving any other public financing or subsidies or subject to any regulatory agreements with any public entity, or both. If an owner is approved for the reduced valuation prior to December 31, 2037 and the provisions are not subsequently extended, this shall not disqualify or shorten the maximum eligibility periods for any property approved to receive a reduced valuation. Provides that, if the chief county asses…

1. Feb. 7, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi
2. Feb. 18, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Creates the Local Accessory Dwelling Unit Act. Provides that a unit of local government may not prohibit the building or usage of accessory dwelling units in the unit of local government. Provides that a unit of local government 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. Provides that, for the purposes of the Act, a regulation is considered to have the effect of prohibiting an accessory dwelling unit if it: (1) explicitly disallows the construction of accessory dwelling units; (2) imposes fees other than building permit review; (3) applies standards that would render such units inconsistent with other local land use laws; (4) imposes design, bulk, and density standards that would physically preclude the project; (5)…

1. Feb. 7, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner
2. Feb. 18, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that, beginning June 1, 2027 and subject to Federal Aviation Administration approval to equip and operate light mitigating technology for at least 30% of the proposed wind towers included within a commercial wind energy facility, a county shall require the facility owner of a commercial wind energy facility constructed beginning in 2019 or later to install light mitigating technology at the commercial wind energy facility. Includes requirements when the light mitigating technology must be installed, and allows a facility owner to seek an extension from these requirements from the county board. Provides that a county board may impose civil penalties on the facility owner of a commercial wind energy facility that failed to comply with the requirements in the amount of $1,000 per day. Provides that the provisions do not apply to test wind towers allowed by…

1. Jan. 22, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose

Amends the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Requires the Suburban Bus Board to adopt responsible bidding rules applicable to bids for contracts solicited for drivers, dispatchers, customer service aides, and reservationists. Requires a bidder to submit specified information before a bidder may be considered a responsible bidder. Provides that it is the sole responsibility of the bidder to comply with all submission requirements at the time it submits its bid to the Suburban Bus Board. Provides that upon designation by the Suburban Bus Board that a contractor's or subcontractor's submission in anticipation of a bid is complete and timely, and upon any further consideration deemed necessary by the Suburban Bus Board, the contractor or subcontractor may be prequalified for future contracts with the Suburban Bus Board. Provides that a contractor's classific…

1. Feb. 4, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
2. April 11, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Landlord Tenant Act to create a pet fee (any one-time non-refundable fee paid at the beginning of a tenancy to allow a pet to remain at the property for the duration of the tenancy) and "pet rent" (any recurring non-refundable fee paid alongside rent to allow a pet to remain at the property for the duration of the tenancy). Provides that a landlord may charge a tenant either a one-time pet fee or recurring pet rent, but not both. Provides that pet fees may not exceed $500 and pet rent may not exceed $25 for small animals and $50 for large animals per pet. Provides that a landlord may not charge a pet fee or pet rent for an assistance animal consistent with the Assistance Animal Integrity Act. Provides that nothing in the Act may be construed to require a landlord to charge either a pet fee or pet rent.

1. Feb. 5, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Christopher Belt
2. April 11, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Creates the Rental Fee Transparency and Fairness Act. Provides that unless otherwise allowed under the Act, a landlord's agent may not impose any fee on, or collect any fee from, a tenant related to the rental of residential real property, and any real estate salesperson or real estate broker who publishes a listing for a rental of residential real property with the permission or authorization of the landlord for the property may not impose any fee on, or collect any fee from, a tenant related to the rental of the listed property. Prohibits a person conditioning the rental of residential property on a tenant engaging any agent. Provides that all fees to be paid by a tenant be explicitly contained in the first page of a lease agreement and the itemized disclosure of the fees must include a short description of them. Provides that a tenant is not liable for any fees not so disclosed. Prohi…

1. Feb. 6, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
2. April 11, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Creates the Affordable Communities Act. Defines "zoning unit" as a county, municipality, or township that has adopted zoning regulations, and defines other terms. Provides that, on and after June 1, 2026, for a zoning unit with a population equal to or greater than 100,000, regulations may not prevent the development of any middle housing types permitted in the zoning unit through unreasonable costs, delay, or procedural requirements. Allows zoning units to regulate middle housing to comply with protective measures adopted under statewide land use planning goals. Requires adoption of zoning ordinances and zoning maps consistent with the Act by June 1, 2026 for zoning units with a population equal to or greater than 100,000. Provides that the Illinois Housing Development Authority shall develop a model middle housing ordinance that must be used if a zoning unit fails to adopt the required…

1. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner
2. Feb. 18, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a commercial wind energy facility or commercial solar energy facility proposed to be located on property in an unincorporated area of the county within the zoning jurisdiction of a municipality and located adjacent to the corporate boundary of a municipality shall either be annexed to the municipality or be subject to the municipality's zoning regulations. Provides factors for determining if a request for siting approval or a special use permit for a commercial wind energy facility or a commercial solar energy facility, or modification of an approved siting or special use permit, is in compliance with the standards and conditions imposed in the Code, the zoning ordinance adopted consistent with the Code, and the conditions imposed under State and federal statutes and regulations. Provides that a county may not approve a request for siting approval …

1. Feb. 7, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Emil Jones, III

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Makes it a violation of the Real Estate Transactions Article of the Act to unlawfully discriminate using credit score and history, including insufficient credit history. Limits these provisions to landlord and tenant agreements only.

1. Feb. 5, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons

Creates the Metropolitan Mobility Authority Act, and 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, instead creating 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 and repeals those Acts. Includes provisions about the operation of the Metropolitan Mobility Authority. Creates the Equitable Transit-Supportive Development Act. Establishes the Office of Transit-Oriented Development. Provide…

1. Feb. 7, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam

Amends the Counties Code and Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county or municipality may not adopt, enforce, or implement an ordinance, resolution, policy, program, or other regulation affecting a tenancy that (1) imposes or threatens to impose a penalty against a resident, property owner, tenant, landlord, or other person solely as a consequence of contact with a law enforcement agency or other emergency service, (2) requires or promotes a property owner or landlord to do, or imposes a penalty on a property owner or landlord for the failure to do, specified things, (3) defines as a nuisance, any contact with a law enforcement agency or other emergency service by a tenant or any request by a tenant, landlord, resident, or property owner for emergency assistance, (4) requires a tenant to obtain a certificate of occupancy as a condition of tenancy or turning on utilities, or (5) es…

1. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
2. Feb. 18, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Common Interest Community Association Act and the Condominium Property Act. Provides that associations may establish and maintain a system of master metering of public utility services to collect related payments subject to the Residential Property Utility Service Act. Repeals the Tenant Utility Payment Disclosure Act and adds the provisions of the repealed Act to the Residential Property Utility Service Act. Amends the Rental Property Utility Service Act. Provides that a municipality may request a copy in writing of the formula used by the landlord, condominium, or common interest community association for allocating public utility payments among the unit owners. The landlord or condominium or common interest community association shall respond within 30 calendar days of receiving the municipality's request. Prohibits treble damages from being awarded to tenants under the Res…

1. Jan. 9, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
2. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates a homestead exemption for certain property located in Cook County that has been used as a qualified taxpayer's principal dwelling place for at least 5 continuous years as of January 1 of the taxable year. Provides that the aggregate amount of property taxes levied against that property in any taxable year may not exceed $5,000. Effective immediately.

1. Jan. 14, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Thaddeus Jones
2. Jan. 28, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Illinois Housing Development Act. Requires the Illinois Housing Development Authority to establish and administer a Housing Hardship Program to provide up to 3 months of emergency rental or mortgage assistance or up to $1,600 per month for 3 months, whichever is less, to eligible applicants who demonstrate a hardship or other extenuating circumstances that place them at risk of eviction or foreclosure. Lists certain financial hardships that qualify for assistance under the program. Provides that applicants may apply for assistance once every 2 years regardless of household income. Requires applicants to submit a financial affidavit supported by banking statements and other documentary evidence as prescribed by the Authority. Requires the Authority to provide assistance to eligible applicants based upon the following factors in order of priority: (1) Whether the applicant has n…

1. Jan. 17, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
2. Jan. 28, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Prohibits a landlord or lessor from refusing to rent to, deny housing to, or impose conditions on a lessee or tenant based on the breed of a dog or dogs in residential housing that contains more than 3 units of housing. Provides that nothing in the Act affects the ability of a unit of local government to enforce provisions of the Animal Control Act regarding a dangerous dog or vicious dog. Provides that if a lessor or landlord violates these provisions, upon request of the affected lessee or tenant, the Illinois Housing Development Authority must investigate the matter. Provides that if the Authority finds that a lessor or landlord has violated the Act, it must commence an action or proceeding in the circuit court of the county in which the premises are situated to stop the violation either by mandamus or injunction. Provides that the amendatory Act ap…

1. Jan. 23, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Yolonda Morris
2. Jan. 28, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Repeals the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act and removes all cross-references to the Act in various statutes. Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Requires the Department on Aging to implement and administer the Benefits Access Program and to establish the eligibility criteria under the program for: (1) the Secretary of State with respect to reduced fees paid by qualified vehicle owners under the Illinois Vehicle Code; (2) special districts that offer free fixed route public transportation services for qualified older adults under the Local Mass Transit District Act, the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act, and the Regional Transportation Authority Act; and (3) special districts that offer transit services for qualified individuals with disabilities under the Local Mass Transit District Act, the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act, and the Regional Tra…

1. Jan. 24, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
2. Jan. 28, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Property Tax Code. Increases the maximum reduction for the general homestead exemption to $50,000 in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants. Provides that for taxable years 2025 through 2027, the property tax liability for homestead property in Cook County that contains a single-family home or a multi-unit residential dwelling with fewer than 3 units shall not exceed the adjusted property tax liability for the property for the applicable tax year. Effective immediately.

1. Jan. 28, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
2. Jan. 29, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Provides that, subject to the reallocation by the General Assembly of moneys appropriated for Illinois Welcoming Centers for State Fiscal Year 2025 or the appropriation of moneys in the State Fiscal Year 2026 budget, the Department of Human Services shall establish a pilot program to pay one-time property tax rebates to qualified applicants. Provides that a qualified applicant is an individual who (i) is responsible for the payment of property taxes for the 2023 tax year, due in 2024, on homestead property located in Bloom, Calumet, Rich, Thornton, or Bremen Township in Cook County and (ii) is a member of a low-income or moderate-income household. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to provide for the adoption of emergency rules. Effective immediately.

1. Feb. 4, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anthony DeLuca
2. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Chicago Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act (Article 20 of the Code) is adopted and made a part of the Chicago Firefighter Article, but only with respect to a person who, on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, is entitled under the Chicago Firefighter Article to begin receiving a retirement annuity or survivor's annuity and who elects to proceed under the Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State.

1. Feb. 4, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Martin J. Moylan
2. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that, on January 1, 2026 the Chicago Transit Authority shall become a division of the Regional Transportation Authority. Abolishes the Chicago Transit Board and provides that the Board of Directors of the Regional Transportation Authority will serve as the Board of the Chicago Transit Authority. Makes conforming changes. Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that, on January 1, 2026 the Suburban Bus Board and the Commuter Rail Board are abolished and that the Board of Directors of the Regional Transportation Authority will directly operate the Suburban Bus Division and the Commuter Rail Division of the Regional Transit Authority. Creates various committees composed of Directors of the Board of the Regional Transportation Authority, including committees to oversee the operations of each Division of the Authority.…

1. Feb. 5, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste
2. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Chicago Police and Chicago Firefighter Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the Tier 2 monthly retirement annuity shall be increased on the January 1 occurring either on or after (i) the attainment of age 55 (instead of age 60) or (ii) the first anniversary of the annuity start date, whichever is later. Provides that each annual increase shall be calculated at 3% (instead of 3% or one-half the annual unadjusted percentage increase in the consumer price index-u, whichever is less) of the originally granted retirement annuity. In a provision specifying an annuity reduction factor for each year a retiring Tier 2 policeman or fireman is under the age of 55, provides that the retirement annuity of a policeman or fireman who is retiring after attaining age 50 with 20 or more years of service shall not be reduced. Makes a conforming change. Amends the State Mandates A…

1. Feb. 5, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code, Township Code, and Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a zoning ordinance or other zoning regulation may not prohibit or restrict the erection of an industrialized residential structure or a manufactured home on real property if: (1) the industrialized residential structure or manufactured home is compatible with the character of the respective area; (2) an ordinance or regulation imposes the same aesthetic compatibility requirements on the industrialized residential structure or manufactured home as those that are applicable to all other residential structures in the respective area; and (3) the industrialized residential structure or manufactured home meets applicable standards for the exterior design of buildings and structures. Prohibits restrictions based upon the age of a manufactured home. Provides that a person who is the owner of real property or who…

1. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Norine K. Hammond
2. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act and the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that any fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, the Chicago Transit Authority, Suburban Bus Board, and the Commuter Rail Board shall be provided without charge to senior citizens aged 65 and older whose income does not exceed 105% of the income eligibility limitation set forth in specified provisions of the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act (rather than who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in that Act).

1. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Hoan Huynh
2. Feb. 18, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that all Commuter Rail Board trains shall carry naloxone or another opioid antagonist in case of an emergency. Provides that the opioid antagonist shall be stored in easily accessible places throughout the train cars. Provides that train conductors or others trained in the use of opioid antagonists are the only people authorized to administer the medication. Provides that the Commuter Rail Board shall adopt rules to implement the provisions. Amends the Good Samaritan Act. Provides that a Commuter Rail Board train conductor or other individual trained in the use and administration of opioid antagonists who in good faith dispenses or administers an opioid antagonist under the provisions in the Regional Transportation Authority Act is not liable for civil damages as a result of the conductor's or other individual's acts or omissions…

1. Feb. 7, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Martha Deuter
2. Feb. 18, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that if a policeman has an application for an ordinary disability benefit denied by a majority vote of the Board of Trustees of the Fund or has a duty disability benefit, ordinary disability benefit, or occupational disability benefit terminated by a majority vote of the Board and brings an action for administrative review challenging the termination or denial of the disability benefit and the policeman prevails in the action in administrative review, then the prevailing policeman shall be entitled to recover from the Fund court costs and litigation expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, as part of the costs of the action. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

1. Feb. 7, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2. Feb. 18, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Real Estate License Act of 2000. In provisions concerning duties of licensees representing clients, adds a requirement that a licensee representing a seller or landlord shall perform certain actions. Provides that within one calendar day of the start date of any brokerage agreements authorizing the licensee to sell or lease the client's property, the licensee shall publicly advertise or market the listed property for sale or lease on a platform or website accessible to the general public and any real estate licensees representing prospective buyers or tenants unless the seller or landlord is completes and signs a disclosure and opt-out form prescribed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation that includes an express request to withhold the property from advertising and marketing and certain acknowledgments.

1. Feb. 7, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
2. Feb. 18, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code and the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Provides that the use of open space for temporary stormwater storage is allowed and does not constitute a change in use. Provides that temporary stormwater storage does not interfere with a requirement that the property must be open to the public for recreation use. Defines "temporary stormwater storage".

1. Feb. 7, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Martha Deuter
2. Feb. 18, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program through which the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities for projects that facilitate travel by public transportation to public outdoor recreation sites for outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, boating, picnicking, hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, or other nature-based activities. Provides that the Secretary shall offer grants through the Transit-to-Trails program on an annual basis. Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules necessary to implement and administer the program. Provides that, in considering grant applications, the Department shall prioritize projects with demonstrated intent to enhance access to outdoor recreation opportunities for populations in greatest need of improved access to…

1. Feb. 7, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
2. Feb. 18, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Zoning Division of the Counties Code. Provides that a county may adopt an ordinance to regulate the location of retail tobacco stores in unincorporated areas near vulnerable areas, including schools, day care centers, and hospitals. Provides that a county may not adopt an ordinance that has the effect of prohibiting retail tobacco store in unincorporated areas.

1. Feb. 7, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Laura Faver Dias
2. Feb. 18, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee
3. March 21, 2025 House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a policeman who applies for disability benefits under the Article and has been denied reinstatement as a policeman by his or her employer because of a physical or mental incapacity shall be presumed to be disabled as that term is used in the Article. Provides that no policeman who otherwise meets the requirements for a disability benefit shall be denied a disability benefit unless and until the policeman's employer reinstates him or her as a policeman or offers him or her a limited-duty position. Provides that the changes apply retroactively to January 1, 2023. Provides that any policeman who has been denied a disability benefit without an offer of reinstatement or a limited-duty position after January 1, 2023 shall be entitled to retroactive disability benefits. Amends the State Mandates Act to require impleme…

1. Jan. 24, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick
2. March 21, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that for Tier 2 policemen, "final average salary" is the greater of: (i) the average monthly salary obtained by dividing the total salary of the policeman during the 96 consecutive months of service within the last 120 months of service in which the total salary was the highest; or (ii) the average monthly salary obtained by dividing the total salary of the policeman during the 48 consecutive months of service within the last 60 months of service in which the total salary was the highest. Provides that the limit on salary for all purposes under the Code for Tier 2 policemen shall annually be increased by the lesser of 3% or the annual (instead of one-half of the annual) unadjusted percentage increase in the consumer price index-u, including all previous adjustments. Provides that the surviving spouse's annuity for c…

1. Jan. 24, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick
2. March 21, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Downstate Firefighter and Chicago Firefighter Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that until 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, creditable service may be transferred from municipal firefighters' pension funds to the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago. Removes a provision restricting the amount of creditable service that may be transferred. Authorizes, until 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the transfer of creditable service from the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago to municipal firefighters' pension funds. Amends the State Mandates Act to provide for implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

1. Feb. 4, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston
2. March 21, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that if a policeman has an application for an ordinary disability benefit denied by a majority vote of the Board of Trustees of the Fund or has a duty disability benefit, ordinary disability benefit, or occupational disability benefit terminated by a majority vote of the Board and brings an action for administrative review challenging the termination or denial of the disability benefit and the policeman prevails in the action in administrative review, then the prevailing policeman shall be entitled to recover from the Fund court costs and litigation expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, as part of the costs of the action. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

1. Feb. 5, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick
2. March 21, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Amends the Chicago Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that any active fireman who has completed 7 or more years of service and is unable to perform his duties in the Fire Department by reason of breast cancer resulting from service as a fireman shall be entitled to receive an occupational disease disability benefit during any period of such disability for which he does not have a right to receive salary. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

1. Feb. 5, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick
2. March 21, 2025 Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Repeals the Rent Control Preemption Act.

1. Jan. 28, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzm�n

Amends the Chicago Police and Chicago Firefighter Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a widow's annuity shall be equal to 66 2/3%(instead of 50%) of the retirement annuity the deceased policeman or fireman was receiving at the time of death or 66 2/3% (instead of 50%) of the retirement annuity the policeman or fireman would have been eligible for if the policeman or fireman retired from service on the day before the policeman's or fireman's death. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.

1. Feb. 5, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
2. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a commercial wind energy facility or commercial solar energy facility proposed to be located on property in an unincorporated area of the county within the zoning jurisdiction of a municipality and located adjacent to the corporate boundary of a municipality shall either be annexed to the municipality or be subject to the municipality's zoning regulations. Provides factors for determining if a request for siting approval or a special use permit for a commercial wind energy facility or a commercial solar energy facility, or modification of an approved siting or special use permit, is in compliance with the standards and conditions imposed in the Code, the zoning ordinance adopted consistent with the Code, and the conditions imposed under State and federal statutes and regulations. Provides that a county may not approve a request for siting approval …

1. Feb. 7, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
2. Feb. 18, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that if property other than a roadway that is owned by the Department of Transportation has been used as an encampment site for 30 days or more for people who are experiencing homelessness, the property shall be transferred within 30 days to the Department of Natural Resources and treated as a campground under the Campground Licensing and Recreational Area Act.

1. Feb. 7, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Ryan Spain
2. Feb. 18, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Creates the House Illinois Families Act. Imposes on each applicable taxpayer an annual tax of 10% of the property value for each single-family residence that the applicable taxpayer owns in excess of 25 single-family residences. Provides that "applicable taxpayer" means a taxpayer that is not any of the following: (i) a mortgage note holder that owns a single-family residence through foreclosure; (ii) an organization that is described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and exempt from tax under Section 501(a); (iii) an organization primarily engaged in the construction or rehabilitation of single-family residences; or (v) a person who owns federally subsidized housing. Defines "single-family residence" as residential property consisting of not more than 4 dwelling units. Provides that this tax must be deposited into the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund to fund housin…

1. Feb. 7, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that property that is owned by a faith-based organization or an organization described under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that is leased for a minimum of 50 years for the purpose of, and is predominantly used for, providing affordable housing for households with a household income of between 20% and 90% of the area median income is exempt from taxation under the Code until (i) the end of the ground lease term or (ii) the first taxable year during which the property is no longer used for affordable housing purposes, whichever occurs first. Provides that taxing districts may abate all or a portion of the property taxes levied on a qualified affordable housing developments.

1. Feb. 7, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that a levy authorized for contributions to a Firefighters' Pension Fund for a municipality with a population of 500,000 or less is not considered a new rate. Effective immediately.

1. Feb. 5, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Matt Hanson
2. Feb. 6, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Chicago Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that, beginning in 2026, the limit on salary for all purposes under the Code for Tier 2 firemen shall annually be increased by the lesser of (i) 3% or (ii) the annual unadjusted percentage increase (but not less than zero) in the consumer price index-u for the 12 months ending with the September preceding each November 1, including all previous adjustments. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

1. Feb. 5, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick

Amends the Chicago Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act (Article 20 of the Code) is adopted and made a part of the Chicago Firefighter Article, but only with respect to a person who, on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, is entitled under the Chicago Firefighter Article to begin receiving a retirement annuity or survivor's annuity and who elects to proceed under the Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State.

1. Feb. 5, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston

Amends the Chicago Police and Chicago Firefighter Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the Tier 2 monthly retirement annuity shall be increased on the January 1 occurring either on or after (i) the attainment of age 55 (instead of age 60) or (ii) the first anniversary of the annuity start date, whichever is later. Provides that each annual increase shall be calculated at 3% (instead of 3% or one-half the annual unadjusted percentage increase in the consumer price index-u, whichever is less) of the originally granted retirement annuity. In a provision specifying an annuity reduction factor for each year a retiring Tier 2 policeman or fireman is under the age of 55, provides that the retirement annuity of a policeman or fireman who is retiring after attaining age 50 with 20 or more years of service shall not be reduced. Makes a conforming change. Amends the State Mandates A…

1. Feb. 5, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a county may deny a permit for a commercial solar energy facility or commercial wind energy facility, including the modification or improvement to an existing facility, if the work requested to be performed under the permit is not being performed under a project labor agreement with building trades located in the area where construction, modification, or improvements are to be made.

1. Jan. 23, 2025 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Amy Briel
2. Jan. 28, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code. In provisions about commercial wind energy facilities and commercial solar energy facilities, removes changes made by Public Act 102-1123. Provides that any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to wind farms, commercial wind energy facilities, or commercial solar energy facilities that was in effect before January 27, 2023 may continue in effect notwithstanding any changes made in Public Act 102-1123 and, if applicable, any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to wind farms that was in effect before August 16, 2007 may continue in effect notwithstanding the changes made in Public Act 95-203.

1. Jan. 28, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chris Balkema

Repeals the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act and removes all cross-references to the Act in various statutes. Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Requires the Department on Aging to implement and administer the Benefits Access Program and to establish the eligibility criteria under the program for: (1) the Secretary of State with respect to reduced fees paid by qualified vehicle owners under the Illinois Vehicle Code; (2) special districts that offer free fixed route public transportation services for qualified older adults under the Local Mass Transit District Act, the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act, and the Regional Transportation Authority Act; and (3) special districts that offer transit services for qualified individuals with disabilities under the Local Mass Transit District Act, the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act, and the Regional Tra…

1. Jan. 28, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter

Creates the Tax Increment Financing and Zoning Ethics and Political Contributions Prohibition Act. Prohibits certain political contributions from those who receive a benefit from a TIF district or a benefit from a zoning variance. Requires corporate disclosure of directors, employees, investors, and family who receive a benefit from a TIF district or a benefit from a zoning variance. Establishes penalties for violations. Exempts certain unrelated persons and unrelated contributions. Defines terms. Effective September 1, 2025.

1. Jan. 28, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings

Creates the Video Gaming Ethics and Political Contributions Prohibition Act. Prohibits a video game terminal operator, landlord, or property owner, the board of directors or investors of a terminal operator, landlord, or property owner, or immediately family members of a terminal operator, landlord, or property owner from making a contribution to: (1) a municipal or county official responsible for issuing gaming licenses; or (2) a political action committee that supports or is affiliated with such officials. Provides that any corporation, organization, or entity receiving benefits from a gaming license shall disclose the names of directors, employees, investors, landlords, and their immediate family members who receive a benefit to the appropriate governmental body. Requires political organizations, candidates, political action committees, and independent expenditure committees to mainta…

1. Jan. 28, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings

Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that if a policeman has an application for an ordinary disability benefit denied by the Board of Trustees of the Fund or has a duty disability benefit, ordinary disability benefit, or occupational disability benefit terminated by the Board and brings an action for administrative review challenging the termination or denial of the disability benefit and the policeman prevails in the action in administrative review, then the prevailing policeman shall be entitled to recover from the Fund court costs and litigation expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, as part of the costs of the action. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

1. Jan. 24, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick

Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a policeman who applies for disability benefits under the Article and has been denied reinstatement as a policeman by his or her employer because of a physical or mental incapacity shall be presumed to be disabled as that term is used in the Article. Provides that no policeman who otherwise meets the requirements for a disability benefit shall be denied a disability benefit unless and until the policeman's employer reinstates him or her as a policeman or offers him or her a limited-duty position. Provides that any policeman who has been denied a disability benefit without an offer of reinstatement or a limited-duty position after the effective date of the amendatory Act is entitled to disability benefits. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

1. Jan. 24, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick

Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a policeman who applies for disability benefits under the Article and has been denied reinstatement as a policeman by his or her employer because of a physical or mental incapacity shall be presumed to be disabled as that term is used in the Article. Provides that no policeman who otherwise meets the requirements for a disability benefit shall be denied a disability benefit unless and until the policeman's employer reinstates him or her as a policeman or offers him or her a limited-duty position. Provides that the changes apply retroactively to January 1, 2023. Provides that any policeman who has been denied a disability benefit without an offer of reinstatement or a limited-duty position after January 1, 2023 shall be entitled to retroactive disability benefits. Amends the State Mandates Act to require impleme…

1. Jan. 24, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick

Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that if a policeman has an application for an ordinary disability benefit denied by the Board of Trustees of the Fund or has a duty disability benefit, ordinary disability benefit, or occupational disability benefit terminated by the Board and brings an action for administrative review challenging the termination or denial of the disability benefit and the policeman prevails in the action in administrative review, then the prevailing policeman shall be entitled to recover from the Fund court costs and litigation expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, as part of the costs of the action. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

1. Jan. 24, 2025 Senate: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure to provide that illegal possession of land during a 7-year period may not be used for a claim of adverse possession. Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act to provide that no person has a right to occupy or remain on or in any real property, residence, or structure in which the person has no written property interest under a written lease or rental agreement with the owner of the property. Provides that all persons legally occupying the property, residence, or structure shall be listed by name and date of birth on leases, rental agreements, or the rental application associated with the lease or rental agreement. Provides that no subleasing is allowed unless it is specifically allowed in the tenant's written lease or rental agreement with the owner. Provides that any such violation of the lease or rental agreement does not establish legal standing to occupy …

1. Jan. 9, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Creates the Eviction Moratorium Clarification Act. Provides that in any eviction moratorium issued by the Governor through Executive Order or legislation passed by the General Assembly, the moratorium shall not prohibit the eviction of specified individuals. Provides that evictions may be filed, commenced, and enforced against the specified individuals, along with any individuals who otherwise fail to meet the stated requirements of an eviction moratorium. Provides that in a rental or lease agreement in which utility payments are included in the rent payment, the landlord or property manager shall not be responsible for a tenant's portion of a monthly utility payment for a tenant not paying rent who is protected by an eviction moratorium if the utility charges for that tenant are for more than 20% higher usage than any month in the previous year. Effective immediately.

1. Jan. 9, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a commercial wind energy facility owner or solar energy facility owner must file a land reclamation plan and a recycling plan with the Department of Agriculture prior to the required public hearing on the siting of a facility. Provides that the land reclamation plan must outline how the property on which a facility has been constructed will be returned to the state the property existed prior to the construction of the facility upon removal of the facility. Provides that the recycling plan must outline how the material used to construct the facility will be recycled. Provides that a commercial solar energy facility may not be sited on property where the property's soil's crop productivity index is greater than 110. Effective immediately.

1. Jan. 9, 2025 House: Referred to Rules Committee

Amends the Counties Code. Allows a county to establish standards for the construction of data centers by ordinance. Provides that the standards may include, without limitation, the size, height, and design of structures and the number of facilities that may be located within a geographic area. Provides that a county may regulate the siting of data centers in unincorporated areas of the county outside of the zoning jurisdiction of a municipality and may establish other specified standards. Sets forth provisions concerning notice and hearings. Provides that any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to data centers that is in effect prior to the effective date may remain in effect. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality may, by ordinance, regulate the siting of data centers within the municipality's zoning jurisdiction, including the 1.5-mile radius sur…

1. Oct. 2, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

Amends the Eviction Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that if a tenant fails to pay rent within the time stated in the notice and demand for payment of rent and the landlord commences an eviction or ejectment action, the summons and complaint for the eviction or ejectment action shall be served on the tenant within 5 business days after the landlord commences the action. Requires the tenant to file an appearance within 5 business days of receiving the summons and complaint for the eviction or ejectment action. Requires the court to hold the hearing on the eviction or ejectment action within 10 business days of the tenant filing an appearance, or, if the tenant fails to file an appearance, within 10 business days of the date on which the tenant was required to file an appearance. Provides that, if a judgment is entered in favor of the landlord, the judgment shall be served …

1. Sept. 14, 2026 House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie