Rep. Tony McCombie

Maddy summaryHB 5353 is a technical amendment to the Illinois State Police Radio Act, correcting the official short title citation in Section 0.01. It changes the wording from "the Illinois State Police Radio Act" to properly reflect the law's name in its formal citation. This bill does not alter any police radio operations, regulations, or affect any individuals or organizations. It is purely a procedural correction to the law's reference language, with no substantive policy changes. The bill was recently filed and referred to committee on February 10, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 5342 is a technical correction to the Flood Prevention District Act (70 ILCS 750/1), specifically fixing the short title citation from "the the Flood Prevention District Act" to "the Flood Prevention District Act." This bill makes no substantive changes to flood prevention policies or programs. It directly affects how the law is formally referenced in legal documents but does not alter any duties, funding, or operational requirements for flood prevention districts. The bill is purely procedural and has no impact on local government operations or residents.

Maddy summaryHB 5341 is a technical correction to the Public Building Commission Act's short title citation in Illinois law. It fixes a typographical error in Section 1, changing the wording from "This Act shall be known and and may be cited as..." to the correct "This Act shall be known and may be cited as..." The bill does not change any substantive laws or affect any government entities, citizens, or policy outcomes. It is purely a procedural update to the statute's official citation format.

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that upon verified petition by the State, the court shall hold a hearing and may deny a defendant pretrial release if the defendant is charged with: (1) violation of conditions of pretrial release, and it is alleged that the defendant's pretrial release poses a real and present threat to the safety of any person or persons or the community, based on the specific articulable facts of the case; or (2) a felony or misdemeanor offense and (i) has abused and manipulated the pretrial release system causing undue delay on the proceedings or (ii) has shown that he or she will not appear for court regardless of the conditions of release that are imposed. Establishes timelines for different offenses for filing petitions seeking pretrial detention. Provides that if the State seeks as a basis to file a petition for pretrial detention that a person charged with a felony or misdemeanor offense (i) has abused and manipulated the pretrial release system causing undue delay on the proceedings or (ii) has shown that he or she will not appear for court regardless of the conditions of release that are imposed, the State shall be required to present a verified application setting forth in detail the conduct of the defendant that forms the basis of the allegation that the defendant has abused and manipulated the pretrial release system causing undue delay on the proceedings or has shown that he will not appear for court regardless of the conditions of release that are imposed. Provides that upon verified application by the defendant, the court before which the proceeding is pending may reconsider the continued detention of the defendant. Provides that the defendant shall be required to present a verified application setting forth in detail any new facts not known or obtainable at the time of the previous detention hearing. Provides that if the court grants release where it had previously detained the defendant, the court shall state on the record of the proceedings the findings of facts and conclusions of law upon which such order is based. Makes other changes.

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the rate of tax on individuals, trusts, and estates shall be (i) 4.5667% of the taxpayer's net income for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026 and ending before January 1, 2027, (ii) 4.1833% of the taxpayer's net income for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027 and ending before January 1, 2028, and (iii) 3.8% of the taxpayer's net income for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2028 (currently, 4.95%). Provides that the rate of tax for corporations is (i) 6.3% of the taxpayer's net income for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026 and ending before January 1, 2027, (ii) 5.6% of the taxpayer's net income for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027 and ending before January 1, 2028, and (iii) 4.9% of the taxpayer's net income for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2028. Effective immediately.

Maddy summaryHB 5348 "LIQUOR-TECH" is a procedural bill that makes a technical correction to the official short title of Illinois' Liquor Control Act of 1934. It amends Section 1-1 of the Act to fix a formatting error in its citation, changing the reference from "the Liquor Control Act of 1934" to the correct phrasing "the Liquor Control Act of 1934." This change solely affects how the law is formally cited in legal documents and does not alter any liquor regulations, licensing rules, or business operations. The bill has no substantive policy impact and only updates the law's title section for accuracy.

Maddy summaryHB 5338 is a procedural bill that makes a minor technical correction to the short title section of Illinois' Code of Civil Procedure. It removes a duplicated word "and" in Section 1-101, clarifying how the law is officially cited. The bill does not change any substantive legal procedures, rights, or obligations. It directly affects only the formal naming of the law within Illinois statutes. This is a routine administrative update with no impact on how civil court cases are handled or who is affected by civil procedure rules.

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that when a defendant has previously been granted pretrial release for any offense, that pretrial release shall be revoked if the defendant is charged with an offense that is alleged to have occurred within or outside this State during the defendant's pretrial release, regardless of the classification of the offense (rather than when a defendant has previously been granted pretrial release for a felony or Class A misdemeanor, that pretrial release may be revoked only if the defendant is charged with a felony or Class A misdemeanor that is alleged to have occurred during the defendant's pretrial release), after a hearing on the court's own motion or upon the filing of a verified petition by the State.

Maddy summaryHB 5349 is a technical correction to Section 5-100-1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, which outlines the "Findings and Purpose" for vehicle theft prevention. It makes minor wording adjustments to the existing section describing the General Assembly's recognition of vehicle theft as a growing problem and the need for regulation. The bill does not create new requirements or affect vehicle dealers, recyclers, or consumers - only clarifies the existing preamble language. This is a procedural update with no substantive policy changes or new mechanisms. (Source: 625 ILCS 5/5-100-1, as amended)

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that when a defendant has previously been granted pretrial release for a felony or Class A misdemeanor, that pretrial release may be revoked after a hearing on the court's own motion or upon the filing of a verified petition by the State if the defendant: (1) is charged with a felony or Class A misdemeanor that is alleged to have occurred during the defendant's pretrial release; (2) has abused or manipulated the pretrial release system causing undue delay on the proceedings; or (3) has shown that he or she will not appear for court regardless of the conditions of release that are imposed (rather than when a defendant has previously been granted pretrial release for a felony or Class A misdemeanor, that pretrial release may be revoked only if the defendant is charged with a felony or Class A misdemeanor that is alleged to have occurred during the defendant's pretrial release). Establishes procedures for the pretrial release revocation hearings. Provides that the revocation hearing shall occur within 96 (rather than 72) hours of the filing of the State's petition or the court's motion for revocation. Provides that sanctions for violations of pretrial release may include imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding 60 (rather than 30) days.