Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 598)

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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois Senate Bill SB2415

Introduced
2/7/25  
Refer
2/7/25  
Refer
3/4/25  
Report Pass
3/19/25  
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that any policy of automobile insurance that carries comprehensive coverage may not exclude theft coverage for lack of evidence of forcible entry or for the insured leaving the vehicle unlocked or leaving a key or key fob in the vehicle. Provides that nothing in the provisions prohibits a company from investigating and denying a claim due to fraudulent acts. Effective January 1, 2026.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois House Bill HB3831

Introduced
2/7/25  
Amends the Open Meetings Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois Senate Bill SB2446

Introduced
2/7/25  
Refer
2/7/25  
Refer
3/18/25  
Refer
4/11/25  
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. In provisions concerning criminal background investigations, makes changes regarding the Department who regulates background checks, the background check that a potential employee is required to complete, and the supervision required for an employee pending completion of a background check. Provides that the Department of Early Childhood shall establish a secure background check portal that is accessible to applicants, child care staff, human resources representatives, and day care licensing representatives no later than July 1, 2026. Sets forth requirements for the background check portal. In provisions concerning any examinations conducted by the Department, provides that full monitoring and inspection reports, along with any corrective actions taken by the provider, shall be posted in plain language within 30 days from the creation of the report on the Department's consumer education website. Provides that, in the report that the Department provide to the General Assembly on its progress in meeting performance measures and goals related to child day care licensing, the Department shall include details regarding the processing of background checks, including the average number of days it takes for the background check unit to complete a series of background checks and issue a background check clearance required under the Child Care and Development Block Grant. Makes other changes. Amends the Missing Children Records Act. Provides that, by September 30, 2025, the Illinois State Police shall publish a list of acceptable governmental documentation that provides satisfactory proof of a child's identity and age. Provides that a grace period of up to 90 calendar days from the first date of attendance should be allowed for the person enrolling the child to provide any other reliable proof that has been identified.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois Senate Bill SB2347

Introduced
2/7/25  
Refer
2/7/25  
Refer
3/4/25  
Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. In provisions concerning applicants with criminal convictions, requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to consider various factors when considering whether a prior conviction is directly related to the ability of an applicant to safely perform the duties, functions, and responsibilities of the position (instead of whether a prior conviction will impair the ability of the applicant to engage in the practice). Sets forth provisions concerning written findings in an adverse decision, appeal rights, notice requirements, and criminal records not subject to disclosure by an applicant. Removes the requirement that a person who is licensed or registered to engage in any of the professions licensed or registered by the Department be of good moral character. Prohibits the Department from using a vague term in its consideration of a criminal record and decision regarding whether a criminal record is disqualifying for licensure, certification, or registration, including, but not limited to, "good moral character", "moral turpitude", or "character and fitness". Makes other changes. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Provides that no application shall be automatically placed on hold, delayed, denied, or otherwise not processed by the Department because it was submitted by a person who is incarcerated. Provides that when determining the qualifications for a license, the Department shall include practice that is supervised by a licensee while a person is incarcerated.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois Senate Bill SB2462

Introduced
2/7/25  
Amends the General Provisions Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Removes provisions requiring the Illinois Investment Policy Board to include companies that boycott Israel in its list of restricted companies. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois House Bill HB3816

Introduced
2/7/25  
Refer
2/18/25  
Refer
3/11/25  
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2030, no person shall sell or offer for sale in the State a new washing machine for residential, commercial, or State use unless the washing machine: (1) contains a microfiber filtration system with a mesh size of not greater than 100 micrometers; and (2) bears a conspicuous label that is visible to the consumer, in the form of a sticker or any other label type, that includes a specified statement. Provides that a person or entity who violates this prohibition shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for a first violation and not to exceed $30,000 for each subsequent violation.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois House Bill HB3835

Introduced
2/7/25  
Amends the Township Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the use of terms.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois Senate Bill SB2426

Introduced
2/7/25  
Refer
2/7/25  
Refer
3/4/25  
Report Pass
3/19/25  
Engrossed
5/8/25  
Refer
5/9/25  
Refer
5/13/25  
Report Pass
5/20/25  
Enrolled
5/31/25  
Chaptered
8/15/25  
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Provides that any person hauling or transporting timber that is subject to the Timber Buyers Licensing Act (rather than timber) on any highway in the State shall be required to show proof of ownership. In provisions concerning violations, removes the requirement that every person hauling a tree or trees shall be subject to the Act, and upon the request of a designated law enforcement officer to stop hauling the tree or trees, must stop immediately and provide required proof of ownership. Repeals provisions concerning the written consent of a timber grower or subsequent seller to haul or transport any tree or forest product on highways of the State. Makes other changes.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois House Bill HB3777

Introduced
2/7/25  
Creates the Health Care Commission Act. Contains only a short title provision.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois Senate Bill SB2368

Introduced
2/7/25  
Creates the Procurement Protection Act. Provides that a company domiciled within the jurisdiction of foreign adversary or a federally banned corporation shall be ineligible to bid or submit a proposal for contracts with the State. Provides that each bid or offer submitted for a contract with a State agency or political subdivision shall include a disclosure of whether or not the bidder, offeror, or any of its corporate parents or subsidiaries, within the 24 months before submission of the bid or offer had business operations that involved contracts with or provision of supplies or services from or to any foreign adversary, state-owned enterprise of a foreign adversary, or a company domiciled within the jurisdiction of a foreign adversary. Provides that a bid or offer that does not include the disclosure required by the provisions may be given a period after the bid or offer is submitted to cure non-disclosure. Allows a chief procurement officer to consider the disclosure when evaluating the bid or offer or awarding the contract. Sets forth exceptions to the general provisions. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois House Bill HB3796

Introduced
2/7/25  
Refer
2/18/25  
Refer
3/11/25  
Report Pass
3/20/25  
Engrossed
4/11/25  
Refer
4/14/25  
Refer
4/29/25  
Report Pass
5/7/25  
Enrolled
5/22/25  
Chaptered
8/15/25  
Amends the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act. In provisions concerning continuity of care for beneficiaries, provides that the network plan shall permit the beneficiary to continue an ongoing course of treatment with that provider during a transitional period for 90 days from the date of the notice to the beneficiary of the provider's disaffiliation from the network plan if the beneficiary has a confirmed appointment and the provider attests that the appointment was scheduled prior to the date of notification. Requires a network plan to provide for continuity of care for new beneficiaries during a transition period of 90 days from the effective date of enrollment if the beneficiary has a confirmed appointment and the current provider attests that the appointment was scheduled prior to the effective date of enrollment. Limits the applicability of continuity of care requirements if the provider or beneficiary reschedules an appointment or schedules any follow up appointments after 90 days from the effective date of enrollment. Effective January 1, 2027.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois House Bill HB3843

Introduced
2/7/25  
Refer
2/18/25  
Refer
3/11/25  
Report Pass
3/20/25  
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that, in counties with a population of over 3,000,000, the minimum setback distance for new developments is 150 feet away from any arterial street. Defines "arterial street" for the purposes of the provisions.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois Senate Bill SB2387

Introduced
2/7/25  
Refer
2/7/25  
Refer
3/4/25  
Refer
6/2/25  
Creates the Agricultural Land Conservation Act. Makes findings. Defines terms. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, a Farmland Conversion Fee shall be paid by the buyer or lessee in a transaction for any agricultural land that will be removed from production for the specific purpose to develop solar farms, wind farms, industrial parks, commercial areas, single and multiple family dwellings, or any other use that removes agricultural land from production, with certain requirements, of between $700 and $900 per acre, according to the amount of acres. Provides for certain exemptions. Provides for remittance to and collection by the Department of Revenue, with rulemaking required. Creates the Farmland Conversion Fee Fund as a special fund in the State treasury, with certain requirements. Provides that certain amounts must be expended from the Fund for certain purposes. Provides that all State real property being used in the commercial production of agricultural commodities shall use an established metric for the purpose of advancing adoption of conservation practices, with certain requirements. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois Senate Bill SB2412

Introduced
2/7/25  
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that, when determining rates or premiums for certain automobile insurance policies, insurance issuers may not consider or otherwise use an individual's credit-based insurance score or age if the age of the insured is 50 years of age or more. Provides that a policy of automobile insurance, including any class of motor vehicle coverage, may not be canceled by the insurer solely because the insured has reached the age of 65 years so long as the insured has a valid Illinois driver's license. Prohibits an insurer from refusing to issue a renewal policy or increasing the premium for any policy solely because an insured has attained the age of 65 years or older. Prohibits providers of automobile insurance from considering any data obtained from applications on an insured's cellular phone or that may be installed, either at the time of manufacture or later, in the insured's motor vehicle for purposes of establishing premiums or rates with the express written consent of the insured. Prohibits providers from increasing rates or premiums on the basis that express written consent of the insured is withheld.
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Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois Senate Bill SB2402

Introduced
2/7/25  
Creates the PRIOR Act. Defines terms. Provides that a Pre-Regulatory Impact Assessment shall be completed and presented to the General Assembly before legislation creating a new occupational regulation, expanding the scope of practice of a licensed occupation, or increasing the personal qualification for an occupational regulation can be voted on by a committee or the General Assembly. Provides that, on or before the first day of the General Assembly's legislative session, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, and the Chair of each relevant committee shall assign to the relevant committee or legislative staff the responsibility to analyze legislation creating a new occupational regulation, expanding the scope of practice of a licensed occupation, or increasing the personal qualifications for an occupational regulation and the accompanying Pre-Regulatory Impact Application submitted by proponents of the legislation. Provides that the designated staff are responsible for (i) reviewing legislation that requires a Pre-Regulatory Impact Assessment to ensure the least restrictive regulation is being proposed and (ii) preparing a Pre-Regulatory Impact Assessment that shall be considered with the legislation by the General Assembly. Provides that a proponent of a piece of legislation shall submit a Pre-Regulation Impact Application to the designated staff. Sets forth requirements for an application. Sets forth actions that designated staff may take. Sets forth a temporary moratorium on the creation of new occupational regulations. Effective immediately.