Amends the Illinois Notary Public Act. Provides that a fee of $25 for a commission as an electronic notary public shall be waived for a period of 2 years. Provides that a bond of $25,000 for a commission as an electronic notary shall be waived for a period of 2 years, except that a bond of $5,000 shall still be required. Effective immediately.
Maddy summaryHB 2190 amends the Behavior Analyst Licensing Act by making a technical correction to the section that states the act's short title. This change does not alter any licensing requirements, standards, or operational provisions for behavior analysts. The bill solely updates the statutory reference to the act's formal name without affecting how professionals are licensed or regulated. It has no practical impact on the public or the profession, as it addresses only administrative language.
Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Truth in Toll Transparency Act, requires the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to clearly display toll rates at all toll plazas so that approaching drivers can see them easily. The law applies to all vehicles using the state's toll highways but maintains existing exemptions for emergency vehicles, public transit buses, and other authorized official business. By mandating that rate information be prominently visible, the measure aims to improve transparency for motorists without altering how tolls are set or collected.
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, the Illinois Commerce Commission shall maintain a website that details any charges, either required by law or approved by the Commission, that are charged by an electric utility, other than delivery or supply charges. Provides that the website shall include certain information for amounts collected from a charge that are remitted to the State and for amounts collected from a charge that are retained by the electric utility.
Amends the Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board Division of the Counties Code. Provides that all deputy sheriffs shall be not less than 19 years of age at the time of their appointment (rather than 21 years of age or 20 years of age and have successfully completed 2 years of law enforcement studies at an accredited college or university). Increases the probationary period for deputy sheriff appointees to 15 months (rather than 12 months).
Amends the Interscholastic Athletic Organization Act. Provides that any athletic team or sport that is under the jurisdiction of an association or entity that provides for interscholastic athletics or athletic competition among schools and student must be expressly designated as (i) a male athletic team or sport, (ii) a female athletic team or sport, or (iii) a coeducational athletic team or sport. Provides that an athletic team or sport designated as being female is available only to participants who are female, based on their biological sex. Requires a school district or nonpublic school to obtain a written statement signed by a student's parent or guardian or the student verifying the student's age, biological sex, and that the student has not taken performance enhancing drugs; provides for a penalty for false or misleading statements. Prohibits a governmental entity or an association or entity that provides for interscholastic athletics or athletic competition among schools and students from entertaining a complaint, opening an investigation, or taking any other adverse action against a school district or nonpublic school for maintaining athletic teams or sports in accordance with these provisions.
Appropriates $25,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants to the Barrington Area Council of Governments to facilitate implementation of its Water Resources Initiative that will monitor water quality and quantity in the shallow aquifer supporting the water needs of the Villages of Barrington, Barrington Hills, Deer Park, Lake Barrington, South Barrington, and Tower Lakes and the Township of Barrington, as well as surrounding areas. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Increases the amount transferred from the General Revenue Fund to the Local Government Distributive Fund. Effective immediately.
Creates the Taxpayer and Investment Protection Act. Provides that a developer that undertakes a qualifying project may apply to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for certain benefits authorized under the Act, including, but not limited to, a negotiated property tax agreement and infrastructure support if the project satisfies certain job creation, investment, and location requirements. Provides that one or more taxing bodies may enter into a negotiated property tax agreement with the developer of a qualifying project. Provides that the agreement shall provide for a single annual payment in full satisfaction of all ad valorem property taxes that would otherwise be levied on the improvements constructed on the project site as part of the qualifying project. Provides that the State may provide infrastructure support for public infrastructure improvements that directly benefit a qualifying project and provide broader public benefit to the region in which the project is located. Amends the Property Tax Code to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Maddy summaryThis Illinois House resolution designates June 20, 2026, as FSHD Awareness Day to highlight Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, a genetic condition affecting approximately 40,000 Americans. The bill recognizes the challenges faced by individuals with FSHD, including delayed diagnoses, chronic pain, and progressive muscle weakness that can impact daily activities. By establishing this specific date, the legislation aims to increase public understanding and support for those living with the disease and encourage continued research into treatments.
