Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Changes the repeal date of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Repairer Regulation Act and the Petroleum Equipment Contractors Licensing Act from January 1, 2027 to January 1, 2032. Effective immediately.
Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that, through June 30, 2029 (instead of June 30, 2026), an annuitant may accept employment as a teacher without impairing his or her retirement status if that employment is not within the school year during which service was terminated and does not exceed 120 paid days or 600 paid hours in each school year, but not more than 100 paid days in the same classroom. Makes a conforming change. Effective immediately.
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act and the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act. Required the Department of Human Services to provide informational materials about the Senator Scott Bennett ABLE Program to: persons who are placed in a facility licensed under the ID/DD Community Care Act, the MC/DD Act, or the Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act of 2013; persons with disabilities who receive services funded by or administered in conjunction with the Department, including, but not limited to, home and community based services, home-based support services, PUNS services, home care services, and services at a Center for Independent Living. Provides that the informational materials shall be provided when a person first enrolls for such services and as part of any annual process required for the person to maintain eligibility for such services. Requires the Office of the State Treasurer to prepare and deliver the informational materials in an electronic format to the Department and distribute the materials to eligible persons.
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides medical assistance coverage for sickle cell disease (rather than sickle cell anemia).
Amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act. Provides that a law enforcement agency shall disclose a recording made with the use of an officer-worn body camera, upon request, to (i) the subject of the encounter captured on the recording, (ii) the legal representative of the subject of the encounter captured on the recording, (iii) the officer who wore the camera that made the recording, (iv) the legal representative of the officer who wore the camera that made the recording, (v) a person who has written permission from the subject of the encounter to receive the recording, or (vi) a person who has written permission from the officer who wore the camera that made the recording to receive the recording. Provides that all recordings made with an officer-worn body camera may (rather than must) be destroyed after 90 days, unless any encounter captured on the recording has been flagged. Makes changes to the definition of "law enforcement officer" in the Act. Amends the Eavesdropping Article to the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that recordings made in accordance with the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act are exempt from the Article. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, a person or entity shall not manufacture a food product for human consumption that contains brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, or red dye 3. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2028, a person or entity shall not sell, deliver, distribute, hold, or offer for sale a food product for human consumption that contains any of those substances. Provides that a person or entity that violates the prohibition shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for a first violation and not to exceed $10,000 for each subsequent violation, with enforcement by the Attorney General or a State's Attorney. Makes a conforming change.
Creates the Disposable Food Service Container Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2030, a person may not sell or distribute in this State a disposable food service container that is composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam. Specifies that the prohibition does not apply to any activity authorized under an ordinance or resolution adopted by a unit of local government on or before January 1, 2024 or with respect to sales made to a unit of local government for use by the unit of local government for its internal operations. Sets forth penalties for violations of the Act. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Makes structural and other changes to the list of controlled substances. Adds xylazine as a Class III controlled substance. Defines "isomer". Effective January 1, 2026.
This Senate resolution honors the life of Tineke Cornelia "Trijntje" Schouten, who passed away in November 2025, and expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to her surviving family members. The document outlines her background as a Dutch immigrant who became a U.S. citizen, detailing her career as an administrative assistant, real estate broker, and her involvement in various community and religious organizations. It formally records the names of her deceased relatives and lists her surviving nieces, nephews, and great-nieces to acknowledge the extended family affected by her death. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy of the text be presented to her family as a gesture of sympathy.
This Senate resolution honors the life of Trainette Davis, a Chicago resident who passed away in April 2025 after a career in childcare. The bill formally acknowledges her personal history, including her education, faith, and family, while expressing the Senate's condolences to her surviving husband, children, and other relatives. It directs that a copy of the resolution be given to her family as a gesture of sympathy.
This Senate resolution honors the memory of Clettis Allen, a Chicago resident who passed away on January 8, 2026. The bill formally acknowledges his life as a former Army gunner, community volunteer, and family man, noting his service to Narcotics Anonymous and his role as a father and grandfather. It expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his surviving wife, children, and extended family. Finally, the resolution directs that a copy of the document be presented to Allen's family as a gesture of sympathy.
This Senate resolution honors the life of Alice Allen, a resident of Chicago who passed away and is survived by her son and extended family. The bill formally records her personal history, including her time in Alabama, her long-standing church service, and her hobbies like gardening and cooking. It expresses the state's condolences to her loved ones and authorizes the presentation of a copy of the resolution to her family as a gesture of sympathy.
