Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to revise all Department forms and billing codes to remove the term "mental retardation" and replace it with "intellectual disability".
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 summarySB 712 makes a technical adjustment to the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Special Care Disclosure Act. Specifically, it amends a section related to the short title of the Act. This bill does not alter the substantive provisions of the Act, but rather clarifies its official name.
Amends the Education for Homeless Children Act. Allows a school district to provide for an extended motel stay for a child who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Effective immediately.
Maddy summaryThis House resolution honors the lives of World War II Navy veteran Ernest Nicholas Schroeder and his wife, Carolyn Ann Schroeder. It formally recognizes their military service, family devotion, and community contributions while expressing respect for their upcoming reburial at Arlington National Cemetery. The bill directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Schroeder family as a gesture of esteem.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally congratulates Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, on its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the park's historical and economic contributions to the state, including its role in tourism and employment, and highlights its legacy of record-breaking attractions. The resolution does not create new laws or alter policies; instead, it serves as a ceremonial gesture to honor the amusement park's leadership and employees. A copy of this resolution will be presented to Six Flags Great America as an official expression of appreciation.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a memorial resolution honoring Dorothy A. Kane, a resident of Park Ridge who passed away in June 2026. It formally expresses the condolences of the Illinois House of Representatives to her surviving family and friends. The document outlines her life achievements, including her long-term church service, community involvement with the Moose Lodge, and her dedication to blood donation. Finally, it directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to her family as a gesture of sympathy.
Amends the School Code. Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires a school district maintaining any of grades 9 through 12 to provide all eligible students graduating from high school with the opportunity to register to vote. Effective immediately.
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).
Creates the Servicemember Education Rights Veneration Act. Requires institutions of higher education (institution) to accommodate service member student's academic military leave and grant prompt readmission when the service member student has not exceeded a cumulative academic military leave period beyond 5 years, provides advance notice of academic military leave to the institution, and provides notice of intent to return to the institution. Requires the institution to readmit a service member student on academic military leave into the next class, classes, or academic year division following the receipt of the notice of intent to return in accordance with the terms of the accommodation. Contains provisions on exemptions to readmission and related reporting requirements on service member students; investigations by the Attorney General's appointed ISERRA Advocate on whether a readmission exemption exists; and other matters. Requires service member students to provide advance notice of pending military service and prohibits institutions from imposing conditions for academic military leave not otherwise imposed under the Act. Contains provisions on military accommodation; academic obligations of service member students; reimbursement for school expenses; academic withdrawal due to military service; rejection of accommodation and the institution's burden of proof; a 5-year military service limitation; records documentation; advance notice requirements on service member students; notice of intent to return; anti-discrimination protections; academic leave for the spouses of servicemembers; Attorney General enforcement authority; remedies; rulemaking authority; and other matters.
