Rep. Brad Halbrook

Creates the Classification by Biological Sex Act. Sets forth findings. Provides that any public school or school district and any State or local agency, department, or office that collects vital statistics for the purpose of complying with antidiscrimination laws or for the purpose of gathering public health, crime, economic, or other data shall classify each individual who is part of the collected data set as either male or female at birth. Amends the Statute on Statutes. Sets forth the meaning of the following terms as used in any statute or any rule or regulation: sex; female and male; woman and girl; man and boy; and mother and father.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution honors the life and service of James M. "Jim" Kelly Sr., a World War II veteran and Urbana firefighter who passed away in May 2024. The bill formally records his military history, including his service in the Battle of Iwo Jima, and acknowledges his decades of public service to his community. It also expresses the Illinois House of Representatives' condolences to his surviving family members and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally congratulates the St. Anthony High School boys baseball team, known as the Bulldogs, for their successful 2024 season. It recognizes their achievements, including winning the Class 2A state championship and posting an overall record of 27-5-1, while also acknowledging the specific players and coaches involved. The resolution directs that a copy of the document be presented to the team as a symbol of respect and esteem from the Illinois House of Representatives.

Amends the Election Code. Provides that, except as otherwise provided by federal law, any person who is not a citizen of the United States and who knowingly registers to vote or knowingly votes in an election, including a municipal election, shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony. Provides that, except as otherwise provided by federal law, any person who knowingly registers a person to vote who is not a citizen of the United States shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony. Effective immediately.

Creates the Illinois Cultivated Meat Act. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to manufacture for sale, sell, hold or offer for sale, or distribute cultivated meat. Provides that a person who knowingly violates this Act commits a Class C misdemeanor. Allows for rulemaking by the Department of Agriculture. Makes a finding and states the purpose. Defines cultivated meat.

Congratulates William Edward "Ed" Voltenburg on his retirement from the Findlay Fire Protection District. Thanks him for his outstanding service to his community. Wishes him success in his future endeavors.

Expresses unlimited, unwavering support for the civilians, soldiers, defenders, and government of the Republic of Israel. Rejects any attempt to compromise, undermine, or "both sides" this fundamental moral issue of human good and evil. Extends sincere condolences to the families who have lost loved ones in this brutal assault, including the families of the 27 American citizens who lost their lives.

Repeals the Illinois TRUST Act. Makes corresponding changes in the Illinois Identification Card Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Effective immediately.

Creates the Child Abuse Notice Act. Requires certain businesses and establishments, including, but not limited to, day care centers, elementary and secondary schools, bus stations, and general acute care hospital emergency rooms, to post in a conspicuous place a notice developed by the Department of Children and Family Services that is aimed toward children under 18 and provides information on what constitutes physical and sexual abuse and how to report such abuse. Requires the notice to be at least 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches in size, written in a 16-point font, unless the notice is provided by electronic means. Requires the Department, in consultation with an accredited Children's Advocacy Center, to develop a model notice no later than 6 months after the effective date of the Act. Requires the Department to make the model notice available for download on the Department's Internet website and provide the notice upon request to eligible business, schools, and other establishments. Provides that the notice shall be printed in English, Spanish, and in one other language that is the most widely spoken language in the county where the establishment is located and for which translation is mandated by the federal Voting Rights Act, as applicable. Imposes certain penalties on those businesses and other establishments that are subject to the Act that fail to comply with the Act's requirements. Exempts school districts and personnel from the penalty provision.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled "LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH," authorizes the Shelby County Board to create, fund, and manage a volunteer rescue squad to assist local first responders. The squad is permitted to locate missing persons, provide support during firefighting efforts, and help extricate people from dangerous situations, though it cannot perform direct firefighting duties. Additionally, the legislation allows the county to offer benefits to volunteers who become ill, injured, or die while performing their duties. Although the official abstract mentions a technical change to a section title, the enacted text establishes these specific operational powers and support measures for the volunteer group.