Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that the penalty for aggravated domestic battery is a Class X felony for which the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory term of imprisonment of not less than 6 years and not more than 30 years when the person, in committing a domestic battery, strangles another individual.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In a provision requiring policies of group accident and health insurance to provide coverage for certain examination and testing services provided to a victim of specified criminal offenses, prohibits the policy from imposing a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the coverage provided, except to the extent that the coverage would disqualify a high-deductible health plan from eligibility for a health savings account under the Internal Revenue Code. Effective January 1, 2026.
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Expands the definition of "developmental disability" to include a disability attributable to Prader-Willi syndrome. Amends the Developmental Disability and Mental Disability Services Act. Expands the definition of "severe and multiple impairments" to include a substantial disability attributable to Prader-Willi syndrome. Exempts persons diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome from any assessment or evaluation to measure cognitive functioning or IQ for purposes of making determinations on whether such persons have severe and multiple impairments eligible for home-based and community-based services. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to include Prader-Willi syndrome as a developmental disability in any rule defining the term "developmental disability" and in any rule listing specific medical conditions or disabilities eligible for developmental disability services provided by the Department. Amends the Statute on Statutes. Provides that, except where the context indicates otherwise: (i) in any rule, contract, or other document the term "developmental disability" shall include a disability attributable to Prader-Willi syndrome; and (ii) whenever there is a reference in any Act to "development disability" the term shall be construed to include a disability attributable to Prader-Willi syndrome.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Increases the amount of the research and development credit by calculating the increase in the taxpayer's research activities in the State over 50% (currently, 100%) of the qualifying expenditures for the base period. Effective immediately.
Creates the Prohibition on Gender Reassignment Procedures Act. Sets forth findings. Defines terms. Provides that a health care provider shall not perform or offer to perform on a minor, or administer or offer to administer to a minor, a medical procedure if the performance or administration of the procedure is for the purpose of: (1) enabling the minor to identify with, or live as, a purported identity inconsistent with the minor's sex; or (2) treating purported discomfort or distress from a discordance between the minor's sex and asserted identity. Provides for a private right of action for a minor or a parent of a minor that was injured as a result of the Act and a right of action for the Attorney General. Provides that a violation constitutes a potential threat to public health, safety, and welfare and emergency action shall be taken by an alleged violator's appropriate regulatory authority. Provides that a minor upon whom a medical procedure is performed or administered must not be held liable for violating the Act. Makes other changes.
Congratulates Nevin Erbsen on being awarded the 2025 American STAR in Agricultural Placement by the National Future Farmers of America (FFA). Wishes him continued success in his endeavors.
Maddy summaryHR 665 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Illinois House of Representatives to honor the late former State Representative Jack Lawrence Kubik, who died on February 4, 2026. The resolution expresses condolences to his family - including his children, Lynn Vorreyer and Brian Kiefer - and commemorates his 14-year service in the Illinois House (1984-1999), including his work on property tax relief and disability rights. As a memorial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy, but serves to formally recognize his contributions to Illinois. The resolution was adopted unanimously on February 17, 2026.
Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that a person may not be elected to the office of Governor for terms totalling more than 8 years. Provides that service prior to the date of the adoption of the amendment shall be considered in the calculation of a person's service. Provides that any person holding the office of Governor at the time of the adoption of the proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution who meets the specified term limitation shall be allowed to complete his or her term of office. Effective upon being declared adopted.
Maddy summaryHB 5354 is a technical correction to the Agricultural Fair Act, changing its official citation from "Agricultural Fair Act" to "the Agricultural Fair Act" in Section 1 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes. It does not create new policies or affect any individuals, businesses, or programs. The bill only adjusts how the law is referenced in legal documents. This is a procedural update with no substantive policy changes.
Maddy summaryHB 5357 is a technical amendment to the Hydrogen Fuel Replacement Tax Credit Act. It corrects the short title citation in the law (changing "the Hydrogen Fuel Replacement Tax Credit Act" to "the Hydrogen Fuel Replacement Tax Credit Act" as written in the statute). This bill makes no substantive policy changes - it only fixes a minor error in how the law is formally cited. It directly affects the legal text of the existing tax credit law but does not alter eligibility, benefits, or implementation for businesses or taxpayers.
