Rep. Sonya Harper

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial memorial resolution (HR 666) honoring Mabel Orange, a former child welfare attendant at Jesse Spalding who dedicated 33 years to serving children with special needs. The Illinois House of Representatives adopted the resolution on February 17, 2026, to express condolences to her family and recognize her legacy of service, faith, and community impact following her death in November 2025. It does not create any policy or affect any laws or individuals beyond the expression of mourning.

Commends Dion's Chicago Dream (DCD) for the organization's pioneering leadership in last-mile, direct-to-door produce delivery, its innovation in access infrastructure, including the Dream Vault, its job creation and local wealth-building, and its demonstrable contribution to health equity in Illinois. Commends DCD's sustained weekly service to households across well over 50% of ZIP codes in the organization's Cook County service area, its multi-million-pound distribution since 2020, and its role as a trailblazer in the Food-Is-Medicine movement, setting a standard for consistency, accountability, and dignity in public-interest logistics.

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for an owner of an agricultural asset that sells or rents that agricultural asset to a beginning farmer. Sets forth the amount of the credit. Creates an income tax credit for a beginning farmer who participates in a financial management program approved by the Department of Agriculture. Effective immediately.

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Criminal Justice Procedural Clarification Act. Eliminates the consent of the State's Attorney as a requirement for a defendant to participate in the First Time Weapon Offense Program. Changes the eligibility requirements for the Program. Provides that the court may sentence a defendant to probation to participate in the Program, regardless of whether the State's Attorney affirmatively offers or consents to participation in the Program. Provides that the State's Attorney may object to sentencing to probation to participate in the Program only by stating on the record specific and articulable public safety reasons why probation under the provision would be inappropriate for the individual defendant. Provides that, upon objection by the State's Attorney, the court may sentence the defendant under these provisions if the court makes written findings that the defendant meets the statutory eligibility requirements and that probation under these provisions is consistent with specified public safety and the rehabilitative purposes of the Code. Provides that a defendant shall not be deemed ineligible for probation under these provisions solely because the defendant was legally ineligible to apply for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card, at the time of the offense, if no other statutory disqualifications apply. Provides that in cases involving a firearm-related offense, the court shall consider diversion to treatment, including eligibility for the First Time Weapon Offense Program prior to imposing a sentence of incarceration if certain conditions are met. Provides that a person convicted of a firearm-related offense prior to the effective date of the amendatory Act may petition the sentencing court for review if the person meets certain eligibility requirements. Effective immediately.

Amends the Condominium Property Act. Provides that the board of managers may not restrict lawful unit owner participation in meetings through arbitrary forum closures, selective muting, viewpoint-based exclusion, or other actions intended to suppress dissent except as reasonably necessary to maintain order and conduct association business. Provides that the officers and members of the board or managing agent may not retaliate against a unit owner for requesting records, attending meetings, filing a complaint, or otherwise exercising rights under this Act. Provides that violations of the Act, including, but not limited to, the timely providing access or copies of association records, may be referred to the Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson for enforcement. Provides that violations of this Act by a licensed community association manager may be referred to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for enforcement. Provides that beginning January 1 following the effective date of the amendatory Act, at least one member of the board of managers of each condominium association shall complete a training program approved by the Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson covering fiduciary duties, ethical governance, record-keeping requirements, and anti-retaliation obligations. Provides that the Office of the Ombudsperson may receive and review complaints relating to condominium governance, managing agent conduct, and compliance with this Act. The Office may provide information and assistance to unit owners, boards of managers, and managing agents; request documentation relevant to a complaint; refer matters for investigation or enforcement as appropriate; identify systemic issues, and recommend corrective actions. Provides that the Office of Ombudsperson may not adjudicate disputes, impose penalties, or award damages but may establish or contract for a voluntary, low-cost mediation program to assist in resolving disputes arising under the Act. Provides legislative intent. Defines terms.

Creates the End Gun Violence in Disproportionately Impacted Areas Task Force to study, analyze data, make recommendations, and develop policy proposals addressing the root causes of violence and resulting trauma to drastically reduce gun violence in disproportionately impacted areas.

Maddy summaryThis Illinois House Resolution (HR 620) calls on Congress to reinstate healthcare subsidies that were part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which expired on January 1, 2026. It directly addresses Illinois residents, small businesses, and self-employed individuals who rely on the Get Covered Illinois marketplace, as they face significantly higher premiums and deductibles without these subsidies. The resolution requests immediate action to reverse the expiration of these cost-saving subsidies, which the bill claims would prevent up to 140,000 Illinoisans from affording coverage. Note: The resolution inaccurately attributes the subsidy expiration to former President Trump; the Inflation Reduction Act was enacted under President Biden, and subsidies expired due to legislative inaction, not Trump's policies. This is a symbolic resolution, not a binding law.

Condemns the acts of excessive and deadly force deployed by federal agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Patrol, Homeland Security Investigations, and others operating under the direction of President Donald J. Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Calls for a fully independent investigation into all Department of Homeland Security-involved shootings, killings, and deaths in custody. Calls for the appointment of an independent counsel to prosecute agents, administrators, and political appointees found to have committed, directed, or covered up these acts of violence. Calls for the immediate resignation of Secretary Kristi Noem and calls for her immediate impeachment if she refuses to resign.

Condemns President Donald Trump's effort to freeze funds for affordable childcare. Calls for the immediate release of all congressionally appropriated childcare funds.

Expresses rejection of President Donald J. Trump’s efforts to acquire territories and titles overseas, while leaving working families at home to pay the bill. Calls upon the United States Congress to intervene and provide the constitutional oversight necessary to hold President Trump accountable to the American people.