Creates the Government Communications Transparency and Security Act. Prohibits a government entity, government officer, or government employee from downloading, installing, accessing, activating, or using an end-to-end encryption platform with autodeletion on a government communication device. Prohibits an Internet service provider, telecommunications carrier, server operator, mobile application marketplace, or digital platform doing business in the State from enabling the download, installation, activation, or operation of an end-to-end encryption platform with autodeletion on a government communication device. Requires Internet service providers, telecommunications carriers, and digital platforms to implement reasonable technological measures to block access to, installation of, or operation of end-to-end encryption platforms with autodeletion on government communication devices. Establishes penalties for violations. Authorizes the Attorney General or an Illinois taxpayer to bring suit to enforce the Act, with recovery of attorney's fees and costs. Requires the Department of Innovation and Technology to adopt rules. Defines terms. Effective January 1, 2027.
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Maddy summarySenate Resolution 601 is a memorial resolution passed by the Illinois Senate to honor Robert "Bobby" D'Onofrio, a Chicago resident who died on January 16, 2026, and served over 30 years with the City of Chicago's Department of Streets and Sanitation. The resolution details his life, family, and community impact, including his dedication to public service, Italian heritage, and roles as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and resolves to present a copy of the resolution to them as a tribute to his legacy. This is a symbolic gesture with no policy or legal effect, solely intended to recognize his life and service.
Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (SR 602), not a substantive bill. It honors James L. "Boz" O'Brien, a Chicago community leader and owner of Reilly's Daughter bar, following his death. The resolution expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and acknowledges his role in fostering South Side Irish cultural traditions and community gatherings through his bar. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on residents, as it solely serves as a formal expression of mourning.
Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (SR 570) honoring Robert "Bob" Pulford, a former NHL player and hockey executive who died on January 5, 2026. The resolution expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and extends sympathy for his passing. It does not create any new laws or affect policy; it is a formal expression of respect for Pulford, a Hockey Hall of Fame inductee and Stanley Cup champion. The resolution was filed and referred to the Senate's Consents Calendar on January 16, 2026.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions regarding the notice of intention not to renew a policy of insurance, provides that no company may impose renewal premium increases of more than 10% for policies of fire and extended coverage insurance that are subject to certain cancellation requirements, unless the company mails or delivers by electronic means to the named insured notice of the increase in renewal premium at least 60 days before the policy renewal or anniversary date. Creates the Rates for Fire and Extended Coverage Insurance Article. Contains provisions concerning the purpose and applicability of the Article. Prohibits rates from being excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory, as specified. Sets forth provisions concerning determinations and notice from the Department of Insurance and hearings on the notice. Provides that credible State-specific loss experience shall be used in the development of rates whenever that data is available and statistically reliable. Authorizes insurers, in order to meet actuarial standards of credibility, to supplement State-specific loss experience with countrywide, regional, or out-of-state loss experience. Effective January 1, 2027.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution (SR 523) expressing condolences for the death of Ronald "Ron" Bean, a former Park Forest Village President and community leader. It commemorates his historic 1981 election as Illinois' first African American elected leader in a predominantly white community, his work on infrastructure and economic development, and his 31-year service on the Matteson School District Board. The resolution formally mourns his passing and extends sympathy to his family and community. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or concrete provisions.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 643 makes a technical amendment to the Public Building Commission Act. It specifically revises a section related to the short title of the Act, without altering its core provisions or functions.
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that the Governor shall annually designate by official proclamation the third Friday of September in each year as POW/MIA Recognition Day (rather than the third Friday of September in each year is designated as POW/MIA Recognition Day) to be observed in honor and remembrance of the men and women who, as POWs, have suffered captivity in foreign countries while in active service with the United States armed forces or who, as MIAs, have been recognized as missing in action in a time of war or during a period of hostilities (rather than who were recognized as POWs or MIAs in a time of war or during a period of hostilities). Provides that the Governor shall request, in the Governor's annual designation by official proclamation, that some portion of the third Friday of September be used for solemn contemplation on the plight of members of the United States armed forces who have been held prisoners of war and members of the United States armed forces who have been missing in action and the resolve of families and friends who continue to seek the fullest possible accounting for missing loved ones. Effective immediately.
Maddy summarySR 492 is a commemorative resolution that officially mourns the death of Jayne E. Schirmacher of Orland Park. This bill serves to acknowledge and express sorrow over her passing.
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Removes provisions prohibiting the construction of new nuclear power reactors with a nameplate capacity of more than 300 megawatts of electricity to be located within the State until the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security finds that the United States Government has identified and approved a demonstrable technology or means for the disposal of high level nuclear waste.