Sen. Don Harmon

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act to provide safety protections for child welfare caseworkers who face credible threats of violence from parents or guardians. Under the new provisions, a caseworker who feels threatened during a home visit can request that law enforcement officers accompany them on future visits or ask to have the case reassigned to a different worker. The law defines a credible threat as any statement or behavior that would cause a reasonable person to fear for their own safety or the safety of others. Additionally, the bill requires law enforcement to make reasonable efforts to coordinate with police in other jurisdictions to assist with these safety escorts.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes a minor technical update to the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure by clarifying the official short titles for specific sections. It ensures that the main act is consistently referred to as the "Code of Civil Procedure," while Article II is designated as the "Civil Practice Law" and Article III as the "Administrative Review Law." The change affects legal citations and documentation within the state's civil justice system but does not alter any existing laws or procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes a minor technical update to the Court of Claims Act in Illinois by adjusting the official short title of the law. It does not change how the court operates or alter any existing rules for filing claims against the state. The only modification is a clerical edit to Section 29, which specifies how the Act should be cited in legal documents. This change affects legal professionals and anyone referencing the statute but has no impact on the public or court procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a technical amendment to the School Code regarding downstate school finance authorities. It clarifies the language used to describe how schools can provide classroom instruction and practice driving for students. The change does not alter the underlying financial rules but ensures the text accurately reflects that schools may offer either component or both. This adjustment is administrative in nature and does not introduce new policy requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the School Code to require every public elementary and high school in Illinois to include a specific unit on Latina, Latino, and Latin American history starting in the 2024-2025 school year. The curriculum must cover the contributions of Latin Americans to civil rights, government, arts, and sciences, as well as their impact on the United States and the Midwest. While the state may provide instructional guidelines, each school board decides the minimum time required for the unit, and compliance will be monitored during annual regional visits. The legislation also allows schools to fulfill this requirement through online programs and provides for teacher training workshops with stipends.

Maddy summarySB 468 is a technical amendment to the School Safety Drill Act that updates the official short title of the law. The bill does not change any rules, requirements, or procedures for school safety drills; it only corrects the name by which the act is cited. This change affects only legal references to the law and has no impact on schools, students, or staff.

Maddy summarySB 511 is a technical amendment to the Illinois Labor Dispute Act that updates the official short title of the law. The bill does not change any existing rules or policies regarding labor disputes, worker rights, or employer obligations. Instead, it simply clarifies the name by which the Act may be cited in legal documents and future legislation. This measure affects only the administrative identification of the statute and has no direct impact on individuals or businesses.

Maddy summarySB 534 is a technical bill that makes a minor change to the official short title of the Public Accountability and Performance System Act in Illinois. The legislation updates the legal citation for this specific law without altering its actual content or requirements. This change affects only the way the law is formally referenced in legal documents and does not impact government operations or public services.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes a minor technical correction to the Agricultural Fair Act in Illinois by updating the official short title of the law. It does not change any rules, funding, or regulations regarding agricultural fairs, nor does it affect farmers, organizers, or attendees. The only change is a clerical edit to the section that names the act, ensuring the title matches the current official citation.

Amends the Open Meetings Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.