Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that a grocery store that offers a digital coupon to consumers shall make available a corresponding paper coupon of equal value. Provides that the paper coupons shall be easily accessible at the service desk and may also be placed in other locations around the store. Provides that a grocery store that violates the requirement commits an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act.

Creates the Buy-Now-Pay-Later Loan Regulation Act. Provides that it is unlawful for a person to act as a buy-now-pay-later lender unless the person registers with the Division of Financial Institutions of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Sets forth requirements for registration; duties and powers of the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation; and administrative procedures. Provides that a buy-now-pay-lender shall provide specified disclosures to recipients. Provides that a violation of the Act constitutes an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make a conforming change.

Maddy summarySB 316 amends the Payday Loan Reform Act by updating the technical wording of the section that establishes the law's official short title. This change does not alter any regulations, fees, or requirements for payday lenders or borrowers. The bill only affects how the law is referenced in legal documents and has no impact on existing consumer protections or industry rules. It is a routine administrative adjustment with no practical effect on the law's enforcement or application.

Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act and the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act. Required the Department of Human Services to provide informational materials about the Senator Scott Bennett ABLE Program to: persons who are placed in a facility licensed under the ID/DD Community Care Act, the MC/DD Act, or the Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act of 2013; persons with disabilities who receive services funded by or administered in conjunction with the Department, including, but not limited to, home and community based services, home-based support services, PUNS services, home care services, and services at a Center for Independent Living. Provides that the informational materials shall be provided when a person first enrolls for such services and as part of any annual process required for the person to maintain eligibility for such services. Requires the Office of the State Treasurer to prepare and deliver the informational materials in an electronic format to the Department and distribute the materials to eligible persons.

Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Makes structural and other changes to the list of controlled substances. Adds xylazine as a Class III controlled substance. Defines "isomer". Effective January 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySJR 52 is a symbolic resolution declaring October 11-17, 2026, as Menopause Awareness Week in Illinois. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but aims to raise public awareness about menopause and perimenopause impacts. The resolution highlights statistics on limited awareness (94% of women inadequately informed) and treatment gaps (only 19% of women aged 40-60 receiving a diagnosis), though it focuses solely on recognition, not policy change. This procedural resolution directly affects Illinois residents by designating a specific week for educational outreach.

Amends the Statute on Statutes. Provides that any reference to the term "electronic data processing" in any statute of the State, any rule adopted by an administrative agency of the State, or any appropriations Act of the State includes information technology as defined in a specified provision of the State Finance Act. Amends the State Finance Act. Replaces the term "electronic data processing" with "information technology". Provides that, upon written approval by the Office of the Comptroller, a State agency may submit electronic travel vouchers under procedures and controls prescribed by the Comptroller. Effective immediately.

Maddy summarySB 416 updates the short title of the Private Business and Vocational Schools Act of 2012 to align with current statutory formatting. This is a purely technical correction to the law's reference name and does not change any existing requirements, regulations, or obligations for private business and vocational schools. The bill affects no individuals, institutions, or programs, as it only modifies how the law is officially cited in legal documents.

Maddy summarySB 340 amends the Probate Act of 1975 by making a technical correction to the short title of a specific section. This change updates the section's name without altering the law's substance or requirements. The bill affects only the legal text of the Probate Act and has no direct impact on residents, courts, or legal procedures. It serves as a routine clarification to ensure the statute's wording aligns with current legislative formatting.

Maddy summarySB 415 amends the Childhood Hunger Relief Act by making a technical correction to the section defining its short title. This change only affects the law's formal naming reference and does not alter any hunger relief programs, eligibility, or funding. The bill directly affects legal documents and records that cite the act's short title, ensuring consistent terminology. It has no impact on how the law operates or who receives assistance. (Note: The bill's title "EDUCATION-TECH" appears unrelated to its actual content based on the provided abstract.)