Sen. Doris Turner

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that property that is owned by a faith-based organization or an organization described under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that is leased for a minimum of 50 years for the purpose of, and is predominantly used for, providing affordable housing for households with a household income of between 20% and 90% of the area median income is exempt from taxation under the Code until (i) the end of the ground lease term or (ii) the first taxable year during which the property is no longer used for affordable housing purposes, whichever occurs first. Provides that taxing districts may abate all or a portion of the property taxes levied on a qualified affordable housing developments.

Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that a law enforcement agency may submit a request for a waiver of training requirements to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board for a full-time or a part-time law enforcement officer whose certification has become inactive if the officer has at least 2 years of patrol experience after attaining certification (rather than any officer whose certification has become inactive). Provides that within 10 days (rather than 7 days) of receiving a request for a waiver, the Board shall notify the law enforcement officer and the chief administrator of the law enforcement officer's employing agency, whether the request has been granted, denied, or if the Board will take additional time for information.

Maddy summarySB 1818, the "Illinois Flag Act of 2025," is a purely procedural bill that establishes only a short title for future legislative references. It contains no substantive policy changes, provisions, or mechanisms affecting any individuals, organizations, or government operations. The bill was filed on February 6, 2025, and referred to committee, but it does not alter Illinois flag laws or create new requirements. As a naming resolution, it has no direct impact on constituents or policy.

Amends the State Universities Civil Service Act. Provides that nothing in the Act or any rules adopted under the Act prevents the parties to a collective bargaining agreement from agreeing to a provision that enhances employee rights. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Adds 2 members to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board representing a statewide lodge representing law enforcement. Provides the procedures for appointing the 2 members the amendatory Act.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 98) expressing the Illinois Senate's condolences upon the death of Clyde E. Bunch, a Springfield public servant and Sangamon County Board member. It honors his 30-year career with the Springfield Department of Public Health, 46 years of service on the Sangamon County Board (making him Illinois' longest-serving county board member), and his community volunteer work. The resolution formally mourns his passing and extends sympathy to his family and community. It does not create any new laws or affect any policies, as it is purely a commemorative gesture.

Declares February 7, 2025 as Wear Red Day in the State of Illinois. Urges all residents of Illinois to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in women, and to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by wearing the color red to commemorate this day.

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026 shall provide coverage for medically necessary general anesthesia, regardless of the duration, for any procedure covered by the policy, and that medical necessity shall be determined by the attending anesthesiologist or licensed anesthesia provider. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance is prohibited from denying payment or reimbursement for anesthesia services solely because the duration of care exceeded a preset time limit. Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, the Voluntary Services Plans Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code to require coverage under those provisions. Effective immediately.

Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Defines "group home for the developmentally or intellectually disabled" and "child who resides in a group home for the developmentally or intellectually disabled". Excludes a group home for the developmentally or intellectually disabled from the definition of "child care institution". Adds a group home for the developmentally or intellectually disabled to provisions concerning child care facility requirements, including licensing standards, license applications, and transportation. Provides that no group home for the developmentally or intellectually disabled shall hire a staff member who is under 19 years of age. Effective immediately.

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (SR 8) adopted by the Illinois Senate to honor Ada Louise Johnson-Rogers, a Springfield resident and local musician who passed away on December 11, 2024. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to her family, life partner John T. Crisp Jr., and the Springfield community, recognizing her work as an IRS revenue collector, her musical career with "Chahrm with Ada Lou," and her community involvement. As a procedural resolution, it does not enact policy changes but formally commemorates her life and contributions.