Amends the Video Gaming Act. Replaces provisions concerning restrictions on advertising with language that provides that a licensee may advertise its video gaming operation through permanent physical signage, as long as the signage is securely affixed and not temporary or movable.
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Amends the School Code. Changes the term "epinephrine injector" to "epinephrine delivery system" in a provision regarding the self-administration, self-carry, and administration of epinephrine delivery systems. Defines "epinephrine delivery system" as any form of epinephrine that is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and that is used to administer epinephrine into the human body to prevent or treat a life-threatening allergic reaction. Requires the entity or individual conducting the training curriculum to recognize and respond to anaphylaxis to issue a certificate to each person who successfully completes the anaphylaxis training program. Allows the anaphylaxis training to include the proper techniques for administering non-injector epinephrine options. Effective July 30, 2026.
Amends the Public Adjusters Article of the Illinois Insurance Code. Removes provisions allowing a public adjuster to have a direct or indirect financial interest in an aspect of the claim if the public adjuster provides the insured a written disclosure. Makes conforming changes.
Amends the Lobbyist Registration Act. Directs the Secretary of State to grant a waiver of the lobbyist registration fee for any not-for-profit entity with an annual budget of less than $5,000,000 that is classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including a waiver for any lobbyist that exclusively lobbies on behalf of such an entity.
Amends the Video Gaming Act. Prohibits a home rule unit of local government with a population of over 1,000,000 from enforcing any local ordinance passed prior to the effective date of the amendatory Act prohibiting the operation of video gaming terminals within the corporate limits of the municipality. Prohibits a home rule unit of government with a population of over 1,000,000 from imposing any fee for the operation of a video gaming terminal in excess of $250 per year.
Creates the 340B Grantee Contract Pharmacy Access Act. Provides that no person, including a pharmaceutical manufacturer, may deny, restrict, or otherwise limit the acquisition of a 340B drug by a 340B grantee or a 340B contract pharmacy authorized to receive 340B drugs on behalf of the 340B grantee unless the acquisition is prohibited by federal law. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is authorized to enforce the Act and investigate possible violations of the Act by any person, including a pharmaceutical manufacturer. Sets forth provisions concerning preemption. Effective immediately.
Creates the Healing Opportunities through Psilocybin Equity Pilot Program Act. Details findings, purposes, statutory construction, and definitions. Establishes the Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board within the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides duties of the Board. Provides that the Department of Public Health, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Illinois State Police, and the Department of Revenue have certain duties, functions, and powers under the Act. Provides for a program development period, with certain requirements. Provides for different types of licenses starting on or before July 1 of the year 3 years after the effective date of the Act, with certain requirements. Provides immunity from certain criminal civil liability for a licensee or licensee representative with respect to manufacture, delivery, and possession of psilocybin products. Provides requirements for psilocybin services. Provides for discipline of licensees. Provides for civil and criminal penalties for violations. Provides for certain administrative hearings. Limits home rule. Imposes a tax upon purchasers for the privilege of using psilocybin at a rate of 15% of the purchase price. Establishes the Psilocybin Control and Regulation Fund and the Illinois Psilocybin Fund as special funds in the State Treasury for certain purposes. Makes other provisions. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt certain information under the Healing Opportunities through Psilocybin Equity Pilot Program Act from disclosure. Amends the State Finance Act and the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal Act of 2012 to make conforming changes. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to add psilocybin or psilocin as defined in the Healing Opportunities Through Psilocybin Equity Pilot Program Act to provisions regarding driving while under the influence. Effective immediately.
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that subject to federal approval, beginning on January 1, 2026, the reimbursement rates for the support component of the nursing facility rate for facilities licensed under the Nursing Home Care Act as skilled or intermediate care facilities and for facilities licensed under the Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act of 2013 shall be the rate in effect on June 30, 2024 increased by the percent change in the Consumer Price Index-U from September 2016 to September 2025. Effective immediately.
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that a federally licensed firearm dealer shall, upon the sale or transfer of a firearm to a person whom the dealer reasonably believes to be a first-time purchaser or transferee of a firearm, provide the purchaser or transferee of the firearm with printed or digital information about firearm safety courses available locally or electronically and the safe storage of firearms. Effective immediately.
Creates the Conservation of Energy in State Government Act. Requires the electrical lights in State buildings and facilities to be turned off unless: (1) the building or facility or that part of it is occupied; (2) the building or facility is open 24-hours a day; or (3) the lighting is required for security or safety purposes.