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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This Illinois House resolution congratulates Lynn M. Dixon on her 70th birthday and recognizes her professional contributions to the state. It highlights her role as president of Comprehensive Construction Consulting, Inc., where she has managed major infrastructure projects in Chicago and Illinois. The text also notes her efforts to support minority students through mentorship and STEM programs. No new laws or policy changes are enacted by this measure.
HB 5810 amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to require supportive living facilities to provide basic hygiene products, such as soap, toothpaste, and incontinence supplies, at no additional cost to residents. The bill explicitly prohibits facilities from requiring residents to purchase these items using their personal needs allowance, ensuring that essential daily necessities are covered by the program's monthly rate. Additionally, it mandates that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services maintain a minimum daily meal expenditure of $6.15 for two meals per day, with this amount automatically adjusted annually based on Midwest region inflation data.
Creates the Civil Remedies for Nonconsensual Recording of Children Act. Creates a civil action for a child or the parent or legal guardian on behalf of a child if a person (1) makes a video record or transmits a live video of the child without the consent of the child's parent or guardian in a restroom, tanning bed, tanning salon, locker room, changing room, or hotel residence; or (2) makes a video record or transmits a live video of a child without the consent of the child's parent or guardian in a residence in which the child does not reside. Provides for exceptions. Provides that a child who proves by a preponderance of the evidence that a defendant violated the Act against the child is considered obviously and materially harmful to the child and is per se harmful and traumatic. Authorizes a prevailing plaintiff to recover: (1) the greater of: (A) economic and noneconomic damages proximately caused by the defendant's violation of the Act, including but not limited to damages for emotional distress whether or not accompanied by other damages; or (B) statutory damages, not to exceed $10,000, against each defendant found liable under the Act; (2) punitive damages; and (3) reasonable attorney's fees and costs. Provides that an action under the Act may not be brought no later than 2 years from the date the cause of action was discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of reasonable diligence. Tolls the statute of limitation until the child becomes emancipated or attains the age of majority. Provides that if a State agency or unit of local government is required by law or ordinance to inspect a restroom, tanning bed, tanning salon, locker room, changing room, or hotel residence, the State agency or unit of local government must also inspect for hidden cameras. Provides that if a hidden camera is discovered, the owner or operator of the inspected location must post a public notice advising of the camera and the area it films. Provides that the notice must be in English and any other language that is spoken by a significant number of local residents in that area. Provides that the Act applies to causes of action accruing on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of a municipality may license and regulate all commercial operations within the municipality's boundaries, whether for profit or not for profit, but may not impose any tax upon its operations except as otherwise authorized by law.
The Student Cardiac Safety Act requires qualified health care professionals to include a cardiovascular prescreening in physical examinations for student athletes in grades kindergarten through 12 starting in the 2027-2028 school year. This requirement will expand to all students during their annual well-child visits beginning in the 2028-2029 school year. The prescreening involves collecting personal and family medical history data along with a focused physical exam, and any positive findings must result in a referral to a cardiologist for further evaluation. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Public Health publish annual reports on screening outcomes and distribute educational materials about heart disease risks to families and schools.
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.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act, Energy Efficient Building Act, Illinois Power Agency Act, Public Utilities Act, and related statutes to establish comprehensive environmental, water, and energy regulations for hyperscale data centers. In the Environmental Protection Act, requires cumulative impact assessments, public notice, and community benefits agreements for data centers; prohibits nondisclosure agreements; and creates the Data Center Community Intervenor Compensation Fund and Hyperscale Data Center Public Benefits and Affordability Fund funded by annual fees based on peak demand. Mandates water resource planning, quarterly water usage reporting, water scarcity plans, and Water Impact Permits with public hearings and renewal every 5 years. Requires compliance with stringent energy codes and annual energy and water reporting to the Illinois Commerce Commission. Expands renewable energy procurement programs, establishes a hyperscale data center self-direct program, and strengthens equity, transparency, and labor standards in clean energy initiatives. Creates the Residential Automated Solar Permitting Platform Act to require municipalities and counties to adopt a residential automated solar permitting platform on or before July 1, 2027, and authorizes persons to file a civil action against a municipality or county in violation.
