Creates the Temporary Immunity for Child Welfare Agencies Act. Creates immunity from civil liability for a licensed child welfare agency that provides service for youth in foster care for a 2-year period unless the agency's acts or omissions constitute willful and wanton conduct. Provides that the immunity extends to the agency's employees, volunteers, and agents acting within the scope of their employment. Defines a "child welfare agency" to mean a public or private child care facility that receives a child or children for the purpose of placing or arranging for the placement or free care of the child or children in foster family homes, unlicensed pre-adoptive and adoptive homes, adoption-only homes, or other facilities for child care apart from the custody of the child's or children's parents. The term "child welfare agency" includes (i) all agencies established and maintained by a municipality or other political subdivision of the State to protect, guard, train or care for children outside their own homes; and (ii) all agencies, persons, groups of persons, organizations, corporations, institutions, centers, or group providing adoption services but does not include a circuit court, appointed juvenile probation officer, or youth counselor of the court who receive and place children under an order of the court. Creates the Child Welfare Agency Liability Task Force to develop and recommend a permanent solution to address the unavailability of liability insurance for child welfare agencies in the State. Requires that the Task Force submit its first report to the General Assembly no later than December 26, 2026. Effective immediately.
This bill is a memorial resolution honoring the life of Nancy K. Olsen. It serves as an official record of her passing and does not create new laws or affect public policy. The measure was introduced to acknowledge her contributions and express collective remembrance within the legislative body.
Commends Dr. Jo Ann Roberts for her extraordinary leadership, lifelong service, and instrumental role in advancing the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law.
Declares May 6, 2026 as Illinois Bacon Day in the State of Illinois and invites all Illinoisans to thank a pig farmer by enjoying some delicious slices of bacon.
Senate Resolution 730 is a memorial resolution honoring Olgha Sierra Sandman, who passed away on January 27, 2026. The bill formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to her family and friends while recognizing her lifelong dedication to supporting immigrant farmworkers and advocating for their rights. It highlights her significant contributions to organizations like the United Farm Workers and her leadership roles in establishing services for farmworkers in Illinois. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy of the document be presented to Sandman's family as a gesture of sympathy.
Senate Resolution 731 is a memorial bill that honors Betsy Jones, an early childhood string educator and Master Teacher from Illinois who passed away on March 1, 2026. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's condolences to her family, including her husband, five children, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Additionally, the bill directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Jones family as a gesture of sympathy.
Mourns the loss and celebrates the lives of the five young victims of the Chatham YNOT tragedy, Rylee D. Britton, Alma L. Buhnerkempe, Kathryn S. Corley, Ainsley G. Johnson, and Bradley J. Lund, on the one-year anniversary of the incident.
This Senate resolution honors Sandra J. Booker, a nurse and community volunteer from Lake County, Illinois, who passed away in August 2024. The bill formally acknowledges her life's work serving youth, teen mothers, and seniors through her career in public health and her long-term volunteer efforts. It also recognizes the ongoing impact of the Sandra J. Booker Foundation, which continues her legacy by providing financial aid and support programs to local residents. The resolution concludes by expressing the Senate's condolences to her family and friends.
This Senate resolution honors the life of Kenneth "Ken" Morton, a resident of Mahomet who passed away on April 5, 2026. The bill formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his surviving family, including his wife of 72 years, Carol, and their children and grandchildren. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Morton family as a gesture of sympathy. This measure is a commemorative action that does not create new laws or alter existing policies.
Senate Resolution 739 is a memorial bill that honors the life of Gary G. Krueger, who passed away on April 21, 2026. The resolution formally records his service as a farmer, former supervisor with the Illinois Department of Transportation, and public official in Jersey County, while listing his family members and community roles. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his surviving family and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy.
This Senate resolution honors the memory of Kaleb Deer, a mental health counselor and entrepreneur who passed away in April 2026. The bill formally records the Illinois Senate's condolences and acknowledges Deer's life achievements, including his education, work in community service, and plans to promote financial literacy. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Deer's family as a gesture of sympathy. The measure is a commemorative action that does not create new laws or alter government policy.
This Senate resolution formally mourns the death of Barbara Deer, a speech-language pathologist and community leader from Chicago who passed away on April 14, 2026. The bill honors her life and career, noting her roles as a CEO of Metamorphosis Health LLC, executive director of Juneteenth Illinois, and a dedicated member of her family and various organizations. It resolves that the Illinois Senate extends its sincere condolences to her surviving family, including her mother, children, and sister, and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as an expression of sympathy.
