Rep. Chris Miller

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial memorial resolution (HR 684), not a policy bill. It honors James Dean "Jim" Bolin of Casey, Illinois, who died on January 27, 2026, by commemorating his life and contributions to his community. The resolution details his career as a carpenter and owner of Bolin Enterprises, his creation of "world's largest objects" to promote Casey tourism, and his family. The Illinois House of Representatives adopted the resolution on February 25, 2026, to express condolences to his surviving family members. It has no legislative effect beyond this expression of sympathy.

Creates the Prohibition on Gender Reassignment Procedures Act. Sets forth findings. Defines terms. Provides that a health care provider shall not perform or offer to perform on a minor, or administer or offer to administer to a minor, a medical procedure if the performance or administration of the procedure is for the purpose of: (1) enabling the minor to identify with, or live as, a purported identity inconsistent with the minor's sex; or (2) treating purported discomfort or distress from a discordance between the minor's sex and asserted identity. Provides for a private right of action for a minor or a parent of a minor that was injured as a result of the Act and a right of action for the Attorney General. Provides that a violation constitutes a potential threat to public health, safety, and welfare and emergency action shall be taken by an alleged violator's appropriate regulatory authority. Provides that a minor upon whom a medical procedure is performed or administered must not be held liable for violating the Act. Makes other changes.

Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Provides that a person who fells a tree for the purpose of obstructing a public highway in hindrance of official State or federal government duties commits a Class 4 felony. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person who violates provisions related to stopping, standing, or parking in prohibited places in hindrance of official State or federal government duties commits a Class 4 felony. Amends the Labor Dispute Act. Provides that for persons engaging in picketing, no sign, tent, or temporary shelter may be erected or maintained in such a manner as to obscure or otherwise physically interfere with official State or federal government duties, and a person who violates the prohibition commits a Class 4 felony. Effective immediately.

Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Prohibits a person from serving more than two terms as Governor. Effective upon being declared adopted. Applies to the gubernatorial election in 2030 and thereafter.

Amends the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act. Changes the definitions of "public body" in the Acts to include a nongovernmental organization that receives the lesser of $10,000 or 20% of its funding from the State.

Amends the School Code by restoring certain provisions concerning mentoring and other matters to the form in which they existed before their amendment by Public Act 102-521.

Amends the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act. Changes the definitions of "public body" in the Acts to include a nongovernmental organization that receives the lesser of $10,000 or 20% of its funding from the State.

Makes application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.

Proposes to amend the Legislature Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that, when the House of Representatives or the Senate convenes in veto session, it may consider only the following legislative measures: bills that have been vetoed by the Governor; bills that have been returned by the Governor with specific recommendations for change; items of appropriation that have been reduced or vetoed by the Governor; and motions, messages, notices, and resolutions. Effective upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act.

Amends the Illinois State Police Law. Provides that, if a noncitizen is convicted of a crime that results in death or great bodily harm, then the Illinois State Police shall deport the noncitizen to the noncitizen's country of origin after the noncitizen is released from a term of incarceration, unless the Illinois State Police cannot determine the noncitizen's country of origin. Provides that, if the Illinois State Police cannot determine the noncitizen's country of origin, then the Illinois State Police shall deport the noncitizen to the noncitizen's country of entry. Provides that, if the noncitizen was not sentenced to a term of incarceration, then the Illinois State Police shall deport the noncitizen after the noncitizen is sentenced. Defines "country of entry" and "country of origin". Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Grants the Illinois State Police emergency rulemaking powers. Effective immediately.