Repeals the School Construction Bond Act. Amends the Statute on Statutes, the General Obligation Bond Act, and the Prevailing Wage Act to make conforming changes.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit in an amount equal to the foster care expenses, not to exceed $1,000 in any taxable year, paid or incurred by the taxpayer with respect to a qualified dependent child. Provides that the credit may be prorated. Effective immediately.
Creates the Circuit Breaker Property Tax Relief Act. Provides that an individual who: (i) is domiciled in this State; (ii) is eligible for and receives either the general homestead exemption the general alternative homestead exemption; (iii) has experienced property tax bill spikes; and (iv) has an income that meets a specified income eligibility limitation is eligible for a grant of a portion of their bill spike. Provides that the maximum amount of grant to which a claimant is entitled is the one-half of the claimant's tax bill spike. Creates the Circuit Breaker Property Tax Relief Fund for the purpose of making grants to claimants. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that documents that have been determined to be security sensitive under certain requirements related to the U.S. Nuclear Regulation Commission and National Materials Program are exempt from inspection and copying under the Act.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person found legally accountable for the conduct of another when either before or during the commission of an offense, by taking deliberate action (deletes and with the intent) to promote or facilitate that commission, he or she solicits, aids, abets, agrees, or attempts to aid that other person in the planning or commission of the offense shall be sentenced pursuant to the Unified Code of Corrections, except when: (1) the person initiated the commission of the offense; or (2) the person expressly directed another person to engage in conduct that constituted an element of the offense. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a person convicted under such an accountability theory shall be sentenced according to the provisions of the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that no separate sentence shall be imposed for the offense in which the conduct of another person satisfied an element of the offense for which the individual has been found guilty. Establishes penalties for being legally accountable for the conduct of another under such an accountability theory. Effective immediately.
Maddy summaryHR 189 is a memorial resolution honoring Jerry "Iceman" Butler, a renowned Chicago soul singer (The Impressions) and former Cook County Commissioner (1985-2018), following his death on February 20, 2025. The resolution recognizes his musical legacy, 32-year public service focused on healthcare access (including co-founding John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital), and community leadership. It serves as a formal expression of condolence from the Illinois House of Representatives, adopted on March 18, 2025, with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents.
Maddy summaryHR 163 is a memorial resolution honoring Joseph Paul "Joe" Buford, a retired lieutenant with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office and former Chicago Police Department officer, following his death on February 2, 2025. The resolution, adopted by the Illinois House of Representatives on March 4, 2025, expresses condolences to his family and acknowledges his 30 years of military service, law enforcement career, and community involvement. It contains no policy provisions or changes, as it is a ceremonial tribute to his life and legacy. The resolution was filed by Rep. William "Will" Davis and passed unanimously.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch for becoming the first Black lawmaker elected as Illinois House Speaker in the state's 200+ year history. The resolution formally celebrates his leadership during Black History Month and acknowledges his re-election as Speaker in 2023 and 2025. It serves as a symbolic gesture from the Illinois House of Representatives to honor his historic role, with no new laws or policy changes enacted.
Maddy summaryHB 2687 corrects a technical error in the citation of Illinois' Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. It fixes a duplicated "the" in Section 1-1, changing "the the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act" to "the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act" in the short title. This is a purely administrative correction to the law's official naming, with no changes to cannabis regulations, taxes, or policy. The bill does not affect any legal requirements or impact cannabis businesses or consumers.
Condemns President Donald Trump's inexcusable pardons of his coconspirators and criminals convicted of attacking police officers, attacking our Capitol, and attacking our democracy.
