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Adjourned
Ended May 31, 2025
Bills filed
12,789
this session
Bills passed
3,271
26% pass rate
Legislators
177
59 Senate · 118 House
Committees
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introduced · Illinois · House Aug 31, 2026

HR 1022: MEMORIAL-JACQUELINE CHAPPELL

This Illinois House resolution formally mourns the passing of Jacqueline Byas Chappell, a long-time educator who served as a teacher, counselor, and librarian for over 35 years in Chicago Public Schools. The bill highlights her career achievements, including being one of the first Black students at Hyde Park High School and earning two master's degrees from Loyola University. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to her family as an expression of sympathy.
La Shawn Ford (D)
introduced · Illinois · House Aug 28, 2026

HR 1020: SEE TRACKS? THINK TRAIN WEEK

This Illinois House Resolution designates the week of September 21 through September 27, 2026, as "See Tracks? Think Train Week" to promote public awareness of railroad safety. The bill cites statistics on highway-rail collisions and fatalities to highlight the need for education regarding the dangers near train tracks and the importance of obeying traffic laws. It encourages citizens to support rail safety initiatives and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Illinois Commerce Commission.
Dennis Tipsword (R)
introduced · Illinois · House Aug 28, 2026

HR 1021: CONGRATS-REV. DR. A. SAMPSON

This Illinois House resolution formally congratulates Reverend Dr. Albert Sampson on his 88th birthday and commends his decades of work in civil rights, community organizing, and ministry. The text highlights his historical roles, including serving as a staff member for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, being personally ordained by Martin Luther King Jr., and helping organize the Poor People's Campaign. It also recognizes his contributions to Chicago politics, such as supporting the election of Harold Washington, and his ongoing efforts in economic development and education. The resolution directs that a copy be presented to Dr. Sampson as a gesture of respect from the state legislature.
Kam Buckner (D)
in committee · Illinois · House Aug 28, 2026

HB 4736: ESTATE TAX-SPECIAL USE

Amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Makes changes concerning the taxes due under the Act on estates that contain qualified farm property. Provides that, for the purposes of calculating the State Death Tax Credit, those estates are subject to an exemption of $6,000,000 (rather than an exclusion amount of $4,000,000), which shall be deducted from the net estate value after the net estate value is computed in accordance with the Act. Provides that the exemption shall be adjusted each year according to the increase in the Consumer Price Index. Makes changes concerning the calculation of the deceased spousal unused exclusion amount for those estates. Provides for a special use valuation to provide that the value of the qualified farm property shall be calculated without regard to certain limitations under the Internal Revenue Code. Makes changes concerning the definition of "qualified heir". Effective January 1, 2027.
Sharon Chung (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Aug 28, 2026

HB 4333: DUI-CHANGE LIMIT 0.08 TO 0.05

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if, at the time an act is alleged to have been committed by any person while driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, there was an alcohol concentration of 0.05 (rather than 0.08) or more, it shall be presumed that the person was under the influence of alcohol. Makes conforming changes in the Act, the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act, the Boat Registration and Safety Act, and the Workers' Compensation Act.
Dan Didech (D) · 4 co-sponsors
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signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 26, 2026

SB 3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the design and color of registration plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. Provides that plates for veterans with disabilities who have been approved for benefits under the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act shall pay a specified fee (instead of $24). Authorizes the Secretary to suspend or revoke a certificate or the special plates issued to tow truck or wrecker operator upon determining that the person is not lawfully entitled thereto or has made or knowingly permitted any illegal use of the plates or has committed fraud in the registration of vehicles or failed to give notices of transfers. Prohibits a vehicle from being registered in the name of a person who is not an owner or lessee of that vehicle. Requires a vehicle owner seeking to register a vehicle in the State to register that vehicle to a State address. Provides that it is a violation for a person to alter, forge, or counterfeit a license plate or digital license plate. Provides that if no assignable title is available when auctioning a vehicle, the auctioneer or dealer must apply for Illinois title for the purpose of assigning title. Provides that the renewal fee for licenses and permits issued to 18, 19, and 20 year olds is $5. Provides that the Secretary shall issue a meter-exempt decal or device to the parent of a person with a disability who is under 18 years of age and incapable of driving or the legal guardian of a person with a disability incapable of driving. Makes other changes.
Ram Villivalam (D) Barbara Hernandez (D) · 26 co-sponsors
signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 25, 2026

SB 3086: STATE PERMITTED INVESTMENTS

Amends the Deposit of State Moneys Act. Provides that the State Treasurer may invest or reinvest any State money in private placement fixed income securities that are exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission if specified conditions are satisfied. Effective immediately.
Ram Villivalam (D) Kevin Olickal (D) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 21, 2026

SB 2951: MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE TIME

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that any indebtedness of any kind that is secured by a mortgage or deed of trust in the nature of a mortgage has a 10-year period to commence an action. Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that in any proceeding to sell or mortgage real estate, if the secured creditors cannot be satisfied in full, then the court shall not direct the sale without the secured creditors' approval to accept partial satisfaction; and if the secured creditors cannot be satisfied in full, a sale of the property is not considered necessary for the proper administration of the estate. Effective immediately.
Rob Martwick (D) Dan Didech (D) · 3 co-sponsors
signed · Illinois · House Aug 21, 2026

HB 2955: EPA-PFAS WASTEWATER

Creates the PFAS Wastewater Citizen Protection Act. Creates the PFAS Wastewater Citizen Protection Committee for specific purposes. Provides that the Committee shall submit a PFAS Action Plan to the Governor's Office, the General Assembly, and the Environmental Protection Agency no later than one year after the effective date of the Act. Provides that the Committee shall continue to periodically meet and shall annually update the PFAS Action Plan and submit annual reports with certain requirements. Provides for membership of the Committee. Provides that the Prairie Research Institute's Illinois Sustainable Technology Center shall provide technical assistance to the Committee. Makes findings and declares policy. Defines terms. Provides that the Act is repealed on December 31, 2044. Effective immediately.
Abdelnasser Rashid (D) Ram Villivalam (D) · 18 co-sponsors
signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 21, 2026

SB 3465: CONSTRUCTION-SANITARY REQS

Amends the Construction Site Temporary Restroom Facility Act. Changes the Act's short title to the Construction Site Temporary Restroom Facility and Sanitary Conditions for Menstruation and Lactation Act. Repeals a provision which specifies that separate toileting facilities are not required for males and females if individual portable toilet facilities are used by an owner of a portable building or building under construction to provide access to a restroom. Provides that, if a woman or an individual who menstruates is present on a work site and there are 10 or more workers of any gender at the work site, then a separate toilet facility shall be provided at the work site and designated for use by women and individuals who menstruate. Requires employers in the construction industry to provide their workers who menstruate and are performing construction activities on a work site with minimum sanitary conditions. Describes the required minimum sanitary conditions. Requires employers in the construction industry, upon request, to provide their workers who are lactating and performing construction activities on a work site with reasonable accommodations needed to express breast milk. Describes reasonable accommodations for lactation. Provides that, on or before January 1, 2027, the Department of Public Health shall provide guidance to employers on the accommodations to be provided. Authorizes employees of construction sites to call the certified local public health agency with jurisdiction over a construction site to request an inspection if noncompliance with the Act is suspected. Prohibits retaliation by employers if a call is made by an employee on a construction site for suspected noncompliance with the Act. Provides that any owner who fails or refuses to comply with the provisions of the Act commits a petty offense and is subject to a fine to be determined by the certified local public health agency (rather than only being subject to a petty offense). Defines "employer". Effective immediately.
Graciela Guzmán (D) Theresa Mah (D) · 36 co-sponsors

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104th Regular Session

Adjourned
Convened
Jan 8, 2025
Wednesday
Duration
143days
session ended
Adjourns
May 31, 2025
Saturday
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Democratic Trifecta Democratic Trifecta Governor D Senate D40–19 House D78–40 One party controls the executive and both chambers. The majority's bills typically face no veto risk.
Senate D maj.40 – 19
0 30 for majority 59
House D maj.78 – 40
0 60 for majority 118
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