Sen. Steve McClure

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (SR 622) adopted by the Illinois Senate to honor Jack Zucco of Rochester, who died on February 13, 2026. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and community, highlighting his life as a devoted student, athlete, scout, lifeguard, and active church member who served others. It was unanimously co-sponsored and adopted by all Senators on February 19, 2026, as a formal expression of sympathy. The resolution does not create policy or affect any laws, as it is a ceremonial tribute.

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that it is a factor that shall be accorded weight in favor of imposing a term of imprisonment or may be considered by the court as reasons to impose a more severe sentence that the defendant committed an act of sexual conduct or sexual penetration with a student at a school and the defendant was employed as school personnel and the act of sexual conduct or sexual penetration occurred, regardless of the place of occurrence of the act of sexual conduct or sexual penetration, at the time the defendant was employed as school personnel. Defines "school personnel" and "student".

Maddy summarySB 3140 increases penalties for violating court-issued orders of protection by upgrading the offense to a Class 3 felony (from Class 4) for individuals with prior convictions for domestic battery, violation of protection orders, or related offenses like stalking or aggravated battery against family members. This change directly affects repeat offenders who disregard court orders designed to protect victims of domestic violence. The bill mandates a minimum 24-hour jail term for second or subsequent violations, in addition to potential fines or restitution. It applies to violations occurring after the offender was served notice of the order or gained actual knowledge of its terms.

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that notwithstanding the pretrial release and denial of pretrial release provisions of the Code, if the defendant is charged with any of the following offenses, then the burden is on the defendant to show by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant's pretrial release does not pose a real and present threat to the safety of any person or persons or the community, based on the specific articulable facts of the case: (1) a violation of an order of protection issued under the Code or the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986, a stalking no contact order under the Stalking No Contact Order Act, or of a civil no contact order under the Civil No Contact Order Act; or (2) domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery under the Criminal Code of 2012.

Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Defines "covered facility" as any long-term care facility, assisted living establishment or shared housing establishment, supportive living facility, ID/DD facility, MC/DD facility, community living facility, community-integrated living arrangement, or Alzheimer's disease management center alternative health care model licensed under the Alternative Health Care Delivery Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall establish rules requiring a covered facility to notify a resident or the resident's power of attorney or representative whenever the covered facility determines that a vaccination recommended by the Department cannot be administered to the resident within the time frame established by the Department.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial memorial resolution (SR 589), not a policy bill. It expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences upon the death of actor Patrick "Pat" Finn, who was known for roles in *Seinfeld*, *Friends*, and *The Middle*. The resolution honors his career in comedy and theater, his teaching work, and his personal life, while extending sympathy to his family. It has no policy impact or effect on laws - only serves as a formal expression of respect from the Senate.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 590) is a memorial resolution honoring Jeffrey William "Jeff" Fred of Effingham, Illinois, who died on November 11, 2025. The resolution formally mourns his passing, highlights his life as a devoted family man, musician, and craftsman, and extends condolences to his wife Brenda, three daughters, five grandchildren, and extended family. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial expression of the Illinois Senate's sympathy. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the Senate on February 4, 2026.

Amends the Secretary of State Act. Provides that, by January 1, 2027, the Secretary of State shall establish and maintain a secure database that is accessible to local election officials and that indicates whether the particular person to whom a driver's license or State identification card has been issued is a United States citizen. Amends the Election Code. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2027, before an applicant is registered to vote, the registration officer shall verify the applicant's citizenship status using the secure database maintained by the Secretary of State. Provides that, if the information in the database indicates that the applicant is not a United States citizen, then the applicant's card shall be marked with the word "incomplete", and the registration officer shall notify the applicant in writing that (i) the application is incomplete and (ii) the applicant may not vote unless the applicant appears before the county clerk to present evidence that the applicant is a United States citizen. Effective immediately.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 605) honors Ethel Lucille Jesse, a Girard and Decatur resident who passed away on January 24, 2026. It formally mourns her death, recognizes her 28-year career as a CNA at Pleasant Hill Village, and acknowledges her family, including her children, grandchildren, and extended relatives. The resolution expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to her family and community. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 582) from the Illinois Senate. It formally mourns the death of William S. Hanley of Brooklin, Maine, who passed away on December 8, 2025, and extends condolences to his family. The resolution honors his life, including his career as a lawyer in Illinois and Maine, his service in Brooklin, and his family. It does not create any new laws or policies; it is a symbolic expression of sympathy.