Sen. Laura Fine

Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that prescription medicines and products classified as Class III medical devices by the United States Food and Drug Administration that are used for cancer treatment pursuant to a prescription are exempt from the taxes under the Acts. Effective July 1, 2026.

Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that no person may intentionally drag or pull any bovine by its tail by any means for the purpose of entertainment, sport, practice, or contest.

Creates the Prohibited Hiring of Federal Immigration Officers Act. Provides that a law enforcement agency may not hire as a law enforcement officer any person who was hired as a federal immigration officer by the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement between January 20, 2025 and January 20, 2029. Defines "federal immigration officer", "law enforcement agency", "law enforcement officer", and "local law enforcement agency". Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers.

Amends the Issuance of Licenses, Expiration, and Renewal Article of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the Secretary of State to issue enhanced driver's licenses and enhanced identification cards. Prohibits the Secretary from issuing an enhanced driver's license or enhanced identification card to any person who is: (1) under 16 years of age; (2) not a resident of the State; or (3) not a citizen of the United States of America. Provides that an enhanced driver's license or enhanced identification card may include radio frequency identification technology that is limited to a randomly assigned number. Provides that the fee for an enhanced driver's license shall be $30. Defines "enhanced driver's license" and "enhanced identification card".

Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Prior to discharge of a postpartum patient, requires a hospital to ensure that a postpartum follow-up appointment is scheduled with an appropriate obstetric care provider. Provides that the appointment shall be scheduled for a date consistent with clinical guidelines, but no later than 6 weeks following birth, unless an earlier visit is medically indicated. Provides that a registered nurse or other designated clinical staff member may fulfill the scheduling requirement. Provides that a patient may decline to have an appointment scheduled, and such declination shall be documented in the patient's medical record. Establishes specified exemptions from discipline if an attempt to schedule an appointment was made. Grants the Department of Public Health rulemaking authority. Amends the University of Illinois Hospital Act to establish the same requirements for the University of Illinois Hospital. Effective January 1, 2027.

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person who kills an individual without lawful justification commits first degree murder if, in performing the acts which cause the death he or she commits both aggravated driving under the influence and speeding 26 or more miles per hour over the speed limit, and such acts are the proximate cause of the death of the individual. Provides that the penalty for reckless homicide in which the defendant was operating a motor vehicle and committed aggravated driving under the influence resulting in the death of an individual is a Class 2 felony, for which a person, if sentenced to a term of imprisonment, shall be sentenced to a term of not less than 6 years and not more than 28 years. Provides that in cases involving reckless homicide in which the defendant was operating a motor vehicle at a speed 100 or more miles per hour over the maximum speed limit resulting in the death of an individual, the penalty is a Class 2 felony, for which a person, if sentenced to a term of imprisonment, shall be sentenced to a term of not less than 6 years and not more than 28 years. Provides that the penalty for aggravated battery caused by the defendant operating a motor vehicle at a speed 100 or more miles per hour over the maximum speed limit in which the defendant caused great bodily harm to an individual is a Class 2 felony for which the person shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 20 years. Contains a severability clause. Effective immediately.

Amends the Lobbyist Registration Act. Directs the Secretary of State to grant a waiver of the lobbyist registration fee for any not-for-profit entity with total expenses of less than $1,000,000 in the most recent fiscal year that is classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including a waiver for any lobbyist that exclusively lobbies on behalf of such an entity.

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that the State's Attorney may file a written petition, at any time prior to commencement of the minor's trial, to designate the proceeding as an extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecution when the petition alleges the commission by a minor 15 (rather than 13) years of age or older of any offense that would be a felony if committed by an adult. Provides that, upon filing of a petition, the judge shall conduct a hearing at which he or she shall first determine whether there is probable cause to believe that the allegations in the petition and motion are true. Provides that, if probable cause is found, the judge may enter an order designating the proceeding as an extended jurisdiction juvenile proceeding if the judge makes a finding based on clear and convincing evidence that sentencing under the Unified Code of Corrections may be appropriate for the minor based on an evaluation of certain factors. Provides that the judge shall consider: (1) the minor's age, impetuosity, and level of maturity at the time of the offense, including the ability to consider risks and consequences of behavior, and any presence of cognitive or developmental disability, or both, including if a comprehensive mental health evaluation of the minor was conducted by a qualified mental health professional, the outcome of the evaluation; and (2) the history of the minor, including the minor's family, home environment, educational and social background, including any history of parental neglect, domestic or sexual violence, sexual exploitation, physical abuse, or other childhood trauma, including adverse childhood experiences. Makes other changes.

Maddy summarySB 2882 is a procedural bill that makes a technical correction to the citation of the College Campus Press Act. It changes the short title section to correctly reference "the College Campus Press Act" (currently listed with an extra "the" in the citation). This bill does not create new policies, affect any individuals or institutions, or alter the Act's substance. It solely updates the official legal citation format for reference purposes. The bill has no policy impact beyond administrative clarity.

Maddy summarySB 2881 makes a technical correction to the short title citation in Illinois' Criminal Code of 2012 (720 ILCS 5/1-1), removing a duplicate word in the reference. This procedural bill does not change any substantive criminal laws or affect residents, voters, or legal procedures. It solely updates the formal citation language for administrative clarity in the statute. No policy impact or voting record is relevant to this minor technical amendment.