During legislative action from March 24-27, 2026, several bills tracked by the Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) were moved out of House and Senate committees. The approved bills are listed below under the committee where they were considered.
House Appropriations - Pensions and Personnel Committee
HB 4909 provides that individuals for whom a municipality has contributed to both the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and a Taft-Hartley pension plan at a rate of $5 per hour or less since July 16, 2014 are deemed employees under the IMRF Article of the Illinois Pension Code for that period through the effective date of the Act. The bill also establishes that, going forward, individuals will be considered employees under IMRF if the municipality contributes $5 per hour or less to a Taft-Hartley pension plan on their behalf. The legislation includes a conforming change and specifies that it must be implemented without reimbursement under the State Mandates Act. Overall, the bill expands IMRF eligibility for certain workers based on employer pension contribution levels.
ISACo opposes the bill.
House Counties and Townships Committee
HB 4667 amends the Counties Code to place new limitations on the adjustment of recording fees for public entities. The bill provides that the minimum recording fee for documents filed by units of local government, state agencies, or public utilities may only be increased on an annual basis, rather than at any time. This restriction applies to first and second-class counties and is designed to provide more predictable budgeting for public bodies that frequently record legal instruments. County recorders would be responsible for adhering to this annual schedule for fee adjustments. The goal is to ensure fiscal consistency and prevent sudden administrative cost increases for government agencies and utilities.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
HB 4835 amends the Counties, Township, and Municipal Codes to mandate the adoption of adaptive reuse ordinances for existing commercial buildings by 2027. The bill requires local governments to allow for the conversion of commercial structures into residential "micro units" and exempts such projects from standard requirements regarding park dedication or additional off-street parking. Until a local unit adopts its own compliant ordinance, the provisions of this Act would govern adaptive reuse projects within that jurisdiction. Local planning and zoning boards would be responsible for overseeing these developments. The goal is to increase the housing supply by removing bureaucratic barriers to repurposing underutilized commercial real estate.
ISACo opposes the bill.
HB 5166 amends the Illinois Drainage Code and several Sanitary District Acts to establish a streamlined process for the dissolution of smaller local districts. The bill provides that a district with fewer than 1,000,000 inhabitants may be dissolved upon the affirmative majority vote of both the district’s commissioners and the governing body of a "receiving" unit of local government. Prior to dissolution, the receiving unit must submit a service continuation plan to ensure it has the necessary resources to maintain the district's essential functions. Upon the specified date, all assets, property, personnel, and liabilities would be transferred to the receiving government, which would then be authorized to exercise all rights and duties of the former district. The goal is to facilitate the consolidation of local government units while ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of drainage and sanitary services for residents.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
HB 5535 amends the Illinois Drainage Code to change the compensation structure for drainage district commissioners. The bill allows commissioners to receive either a per diem sum of up to $30 for days spent on official business or a fixed monthly payment set by the county board, which cannot exceed $30 multiplied by the number of business days in that month. This provides local boards with the option to provide a steady monthly stipend rather than requiring commissioners to track individual days of service. County boards would have the authority to set these payment levels by ordinance. The goal is to provide a more flexible and predictable administrative framework for the compensation of local drainage officials.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
House Economic Opportunity and Equity Committee
HB 4592 amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to ensure that cash remains a valid form of payment at retail businesses in Illinois. The bill mandates that any retail establishment with staff present to accept in-person payments cannot refuse cash for sales under $500, nor can they post signage stating that cash is not accepted. While the law protects the use of legal tender, it does not require businesses to accept bills larger than $20 and provides for specific exceptions to the requirement. By preempting home rule, the bill ensures a single, uniform standard for cash acceptance across the state. Violations of these provisions would be classified as petty offenses subject to fines. Overall, the goal is to protect the financial inclusion of residents who rely on cash and prevent the rise of "cashless" businesses that could exclude unbanked consumers.
ISACo opposes the bill.
HB 5263 creates the Economic Stabilization and Resilience Commission to study and recommend strategies for providing rapid financial support to businesses affected by immigration enforcement disruptions. The Commission will include specified members, meet to conduct its work, and submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly by December 31, 2027. Overall, the bill establishes a new advisory body focused on economic response strategies related to immigration-related disruptions.
ISACo has no position on this bill.
House Environment and Energy Committee
HB 4763 amends the Environmental Protection Act to revise the procedural rules for lead service line replacement loans. The bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to update its loan priority scoring criteria within one year, specifically prioritizing homes built before 1990 and communities with a high lead service line burden. By adjusting these metrics, the bill ensures that state funding is directed toward the areas with the greatest infrastructure needs. The Illinois EPA would be responsible for implementing these new scoring standards for public water supply program loans. Overall, the goal is to accelerate the replacement of hazardous lead pipes in the state’s most vulnerable and aging communities.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
HB 5195 amends the Civil Administrative Code to establish the Illinois Future of Energy Choice and Economic Impact Commission. The Commission is tasked with researching and developing recommendations for the state’s energy policy, focusing on how different energy choices impact the economy. It would consist of various appointed members who will analyze long-term sustainability and the fiscal health of the energy sector. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity would provide administrative support for the Commission's activities. Overall, the goal is to ensure that future energy regulations and transitions are grounded in economic analysis and balanced energy options.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
HB 5316 amends the Nuclear Safety Law of 2004 to expand the emergency response powers of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). The bill grants IEMA and the Office of Homeland Security the legal right to enter both public and private property to take environmental samples in response to a disaster or incident that causes, or threatens to cause, radioactive contamination consistent with the regulatory requirements of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The goal is to ensure the state can respond rapidly and accurately to nuclear emergencies by removing barriers to environmental data collection.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
House Executive Committee
HB 4545 increases the audit threshold under the Governmental Account Audit Act beginning in fiscal year 2027, allowing governmental units with less than $1,500,000 in annual revenue to forgo annual audits in favor of less frequent audits or annual financial reporting options approved by their governing board. Governmental units with revenues at or above that threshold must continue to comply with audit requirements and file financial reports with the Comptroller, with both audit and financial reports made publicly available. Overall, the bill reduces audit frequency for smaller units of government while maintaining reporting and transparency requirements.
ISACo supports the bill.
HB 4725 HB 4725 expands the investigative authority of the Illinois Attorney General to strengthen the enforcement of state labor laws. Prior to filing a formal lawsuit, the Attorney General is authorized to issue subpoenas for documents, require sworn written answers to interrogatories, and conduct on-site inspections of employer premises and records. The bill, as amended, allows these inspections and worker interviews to occur during normal business hours or at other reasonable times, and it establishes a formal process for employers to petition the circuit court to modify or set aside a subpoena. Additionally, the legislation provides for the issuance of administrative inspection warrants and ensures that any information or materials gathered during these investigations are exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. The Attorney General would serve as the primary enforcing body to ensure compliance with these enhanced oversight procedures. Overall, the goal is to provide the state with robust tools to proactively identify and address workplace violations while maintaining legal safeguards for the investigative process.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
HB 5187 makes changes to regional planning governance in southwestern Illinois by modifying the structure and composition of the Southwestern Illinois Metropolitan and Regional Planning Commission. The bill establishes a 34-member commission with 27 voting members and 7 nonvoting at-large members, specifies how members are appointed from counties, port districts, municipal organizations, and State and regional entities, and outlines procedures for handling Commission funds. Overall, the bill restructures regional planning governance to define representation and administrative processes more clearly.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
HB 5274 makes a wide range of changes to laws governing law enforcement, public safety, and administrative procedures. The bill designates the Illinois State Police Division of Patrol as the lead agency for enforcing motor carrier safety laws, adds training requirements related to human trafficking and sexual offenses, and allows expanded coordination with federal and State aeronautics authorities using the State Police radio network. It also revises recordkeeping requirements for juvenile delinquency data, updates provisions related to the collection of fingerprints or DNA from minors with parental permission, expands enforcement authority for Metropolitan Enforcement Groups to include terrorism-related crimes, and modifies requirements for laboratory reports in certain criminal and civil proceedings. Additional changes include allowing a designee to report drone usage to a State’s Attorney and making other conforming updates. Overall, the bill updates multiple areas of law enforcement authority, training, and administrative procedures.
This bill is presently under review.
HB 5391 creates a framework that standardizes financial reporting requirements for local governments while addressing concerns raised by counties and other local entities. The bill creates a more precise classification system based on external revenue sources to prevent intergovernmental transfers from pushing counties into higher audit categories, establishes a de minimis threshold allowing the smallest taxing bodies to seek waivers or use simplified reporting methods, and extends implementation timelines to give local governments more time to update systems. It also shifts responsibility for defining agreed-upon financial procedures to the State Comptroller to ensure uniformity, relaxes procurement requirements for smaller entities, provides liability protections for volunteer audit committee members, and maintains that the reporting standards are a matter of statewide concern. Overall, the bill reduces administrative burdens while maintaining standardized financial reporting requirements.
ISACo opposed the bill as introduced and has no position on the bill as amended.
House Health Care Availability and Access Committee
HB 1443 creates a new Health Care Availability and Access Board to help control the cost of prescription drugs in Illinois. The Board would review certain high-cost medications and, in public meetings, decide whether to place limits on how much can be paid or reimbursed for those drugs across the state. In doing so, it must generally align those limits with the federal Medicare Maximum Fair Price, rather than setting its own different prices. The Board would be supported by staff, advised by a stakeholder council representing various interests in the health care system, and allowed to contract with outside experts as needed. The Illinois Attorney General would have authority to enforce the law. Overall, the goal is to reduce prescription drug costs while ensuring transparency and consistency with federal pricing standards.
This bill is presently under review.
HB 5446 amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall allow for an alternative rural staffing model for vehicle service providers that serve a rural or semi-rural population of 10,000 or fewer inhabitants and exclusively use volunteers, paid-on-call, or part-time employees, or a combination thereof (now, the use of part-time employees is not an option). Effective immediately.
ISACo supports the bill.
House Human Services Committee
HB 4580 removes provisions requiring the Department on Aging to adopt rules addressing situations in which a case coordination unit cannot complete an assessment before a hospital discharges a patient age 60 or older to a nursing home. The removed provisions were intended to ensure access to nursing home care, prevent penalties for nursing homes accepting admissions, and avoid delays in hospital discharges, to the extent permitted under federal law. Overall, the bill eliminates these specific rulemaking requirements related to hospital-to-nursing home transitions.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
HB 4868 requires nursing homes to notify the Department of Public Health within 24 hours, or by the end of the next business day, after a reportable incident or accident and to submit a narrative summary within five days. The bill establishes clearer timelines and reporting requirements to ensure timely communication and oversight of incidents occurring in nursing home facilities.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
House Insurance Committee
HB 5001 amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Requires every insurer to provide in each group or individual policy, contract, or certificate of insurance issued or renewed for persons who are residents of the State, coverage for screening by low-dose mammography for all patients 30 (instead of 35) years of age or older for the presence of occult breast cancer within the provisions of the policy, contract, or certificate. Requires coverage for a baseline mammogram for patients 30 to 34 (instead of 35 to 39) years of age and an annual mammogram for patients 35 (instead of 40) years of age or older. Effective January 1, 2027.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
House Judiciary-Civil Committee
HB 4614 makes changes to guardianship provisions under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 and the Probate Act of 1975. The bill clarifies that guardianship or custody of a minor placed with a relative or other suitable person continues until the court directs otherwise, but not beyond age 18, while placements involving probation officers, agencies, or the Department of Children and Family Services may continue until age 21. It also aligns court procedures and review standards for minors who were previously in the care of the Department of Children and Family Services, including provisions for modifying guardianship and restoring custody to a parent. Overall, the bill standardizes timelines and court procedures for guardianship of minors involved in the child welfare system.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
HB 4722 amends the Clerks of Court Act to authorize the creation of a centralized "Will Depository" within the circuit clerk’s office. The bill allows the clerk in any county to accept and safely keep testamentary instruments, such as wills and trusts, for a standard fee of $25. It establishes a formal procedure for the clerk to index, store, and eventually return these documents to the testator or their authorized representative. This provides residents with a secure, government-backed location to preserve vital estate documents and ensure they are accessible upon death. The goal is to provide a reliable public service that prevents the loss or destruction of essential legal documents.
ISACo supports the bill.
HB 4842 amends the First Responders Suicide Prevention Act to significantly strengthen confidentiality protections for peer support and mental health services. The bill provides that communications and records from critical incident stress management (CISM) sessions are confidential and that practitioners cannot be compelled to testify regarding these interactions in any legal or administrative proceeding, regardless of whether the practitioner is affiliated with the same agency as the responder. As amended, the bill establishes clear exceptions to this privilege, such as when a communication indicates an intent to cause imminent death or serious injury, involves mandated reporting of maltreatment of minors or vulnerable adults, or is used to aid in the commission of a crime. Additionally, the privilege can be waived by the participant or, if deceased, by their surviving spouse or estate representative. The goal is to encourage first responders to seek support by ensuring their privacy is protected across agency lines while maintaining necessary legal safeguards for public safety and mandated reporting.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
HB 5310 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to establish clear procedures for transferring the venue of juvenile cases. The bill allows a court to transfer a case to the minor's county of residence at any time, requiring the transferring clerk to provide an authenticated record to the receiving court within 15 days. It further outlines specific timelines for the receiving court to review the record and accept or reject the transfer, ensuring that jurisdiction remains clear between the two counties during the process. The circuit court clerks and judges in the involved counties would be responsible for coordinating these transfers. Overall, the goal is to ensure that juvenile proceedings occur in the community where the minor resides to facilitate better local oversight and support.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
HB 5329 amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code to update the procedures for court-authorized mental health treatments. The bill requires that any petition seeking a court order for psychotropic medication must explicitly list the full names of the medications and the anticipated dosage ranges. As amended, the bill mandates that if a recipient refuses medication or electroconvulsive therapy at least once in a day, a physician or advanced practice psychiatric nurse must document in writing the reasons the recipient did not meet the criteria for administration at that time. Furthermore, the legislation stipulates that a court cannot authorize these treatments without informed consent unless an examining psychiatrist or advanced practice psychiatric nurse testifies in person during the hearing. The Illinois court system and Department of Human Services would oversee these heightened clinical and evidentiary requirements. Overall, the goal is to enhance the legal protections and medical oversight for individuals facing non-consensual mental health treatments while ensuring clear communication of treatment plans to the court.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
HB 5485 amends the Fair Access to Housing Act to place new requirements on the purchase of single-family residences by large entities. The bill provides that it is unlawful for a "covered entity" to acquire an interest in a single-family home unless the property has been listed for sale to the general public for at least 75 days. This measure is intended to prevent corporate buyers from snapping up housing inventory before individual families have a fair opportunity to make an offer. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation would be responsible for monitoring these real estate transactions. Overall, the goal is to increase homeownership opportunities for Illinois residents by curbing the advantages of institutional investors in the housing market.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
House Judiciary-Criminal Committee
HB 4091 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to focus on rehabilitative support for minors involved in repeat firearm offenses that did not result in injury. The bill provides that when a minor is placed on probation for a second such offense, the local probation agency must conduct an individualized assessment of the minor's specific needs. Following this assessment, the agency is required to identify appropriate community-based services—such as restorative justice programs, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mentoring—and share these options with the minor and their guardians. As amended, the bill empowers the probation agency to formally recommend that the court require access to these identified services as a mandatory condition of the minor's probation. The local juvenile probation departments would be responsible for managing these assessments and service referrals. Overall, the goal is to reduce recidivism by ensuring that repeat young offenders are connected with the specific social and therapeutic resources necessary to address high-risk behavior within their own communities.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
HB 3393 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 regarding the testimony of child victims in specific sensitive cases. The bill removes the automatic rebuttable presumption that child victims under 13 must testify outside the courtroom via closed-circuit television, instead requiring the court to grant a 30-day tolling of speedy trial requirements if a request for such testimony is denied. This allows the State time to refine its motion and present further evidence to the court to ensure the child victim is protected from severe emotional distress. The Illinois court system would oversee these procedural adjustments during criminal trials. The goal is to balance the defendant’s right to a speedy trial with the need to protect young victims during the judicial process.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
HB 5020 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to change how certain serious juvenile cases can be handled. It allows a State’s Attorney to request that a minor aged 15 or older (instead of 13 or older) be tried under an extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecution, which can result in both juvenile and potential adult sentencing. Before granting that request, a judge must hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause that the allegations are true. If so, the judge may approve the designation if there is clear and convincing evidence that adult sentencing could be appropriate. In making that decision, the judge must consider factors such as the minor’s age, maturity, and ability to understand consequences, as well as any mental health or developmental issues, along with the minor’s background, including family environment, education, and any history of trauma or abuse.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
HB 5155 creates the Incarceration Demographic Data Transparency Act to improve the tracking of confined populations in Illinois. The bill requires the Department of Corrections and each county sheriff to collect and report quarterly demographic data, including race, ethnicity, and gender, for individuals held in State facilities and county jails. This data must be submitted to the Department, which will then publish aggregated and de-identified reports on a publicly accessible website. The Department of Corrections would oversee compliance and provide technical assistance to county sheriffs. The goal is to enhance transparency and provide accurate snapshot population counts to better inform criminal justice policy.
ISACo opposes the bill.
HB 5270 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to establish a comprehensive framework for determining a minor’s fitness to stand trial. The bill defines the unfitness standard for minors and outlines the procedures for evaluations, progress reports, and the provision of services to attain fitness. It also creates the Juvenile Discharge Hearing Task Force to recommend reforms that ensure minors with mental health needs receive meaningful treatment rather than just legal disposition. The Illinois court system and the newly created task force would oversee these clinical and legal standards. The goal is to ensure that the juvenile justice system appropriately addresses the mental competency of youth while maintaining public safety.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
HB 5275 creates the Drone Safety and Interference Prevention Act to regulate the operation of unmanned aerial systems near sensitive areas. The bill establishes criminal offenses for the unlawful operation of drones over critical infrastructure, correctional facilities, or emergency response activities and prohibits equipping drones with weapons or chemical agents. Law enforcement officers are granted the authority to seize and forfeit drones used in violation of the Act, provided they follow specific notice and hearing protocols. The Illinois State Police would be responsible for collecting and reporting enforcement data related to these offenses. Overall, the goal is to protect public safety and the integrity of critical facilities from the misuse of drone technology.
ISACo supports the bill.
HB 5308 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 regarding the custody of unfit defendants. The bill provides that if a court finds a defendant unfit and orders them into the custody of the Department of Human Services, the defendant "may" remain in jail while waiting for an available bed at a treatment facility, rather than being required to remain there. This change grants the court more flexibility in determining where a defendant is held during the transition period to mental health treatment. The Illinois Department of Human Services and local sheriffs would coordinate the transfer of custody based on bed availability. The goal is to manage the detention of unfit defendants more effectively while awaiting necessary clinical placements.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
HB 5383 creates the DUI Treatment Court Act, allowing the Chief Judge in each judicial circuit to establish specialized DUI court programs that follow statewide problem-solving court standards and are certified by the Illinois Supreme Court. These programs can operate in one or more counties within a circuit and may accept participants from across the circuit, but certain serious offenders are excluded. Defendants charged with DUI or aggravated DUI may be admitted with their consent and court approval. Judges overseeing these courts must have specific training and experience, and, if funded, prosecutors and public defenders would receive required training as well. The goal of the program is to provide structured treatment and supervision, with the possibility that participants who successfully complete the program could have their sentences reduced, terminated, or otherwise resolved without further court proceedings.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
HB 5489 amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 to provide law enforcement with more flexibility when handling juvenile offenders. The bill allows officers who believe a juvenile has committed domestic battery to choose not to arrest the minor and instead divert them to social services or alternative placement. This decision must be based on a totality of the circumstances and the results of a specialized "Adolescent Domestic Battery Typology Tool." Local law enforcement agencies would be responsible for training officers on the use of this assessment tool. The goal is to address domestic violence within families through intervention and support rather than the immediate criminalization of youth.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
House Labor and Commerce Committee
HB 4263 establishes that the regulation of gratuity allowances as part of an hourly wage rate is exclusively a State power under the Minimum Wage Law and prohibits home rule units from regulating gratuity allowances. The bill centralizes authority over tipped wage policies at the State level and prevents local variation.
ISACo opposes the bill.
HB 5147 requires the Department of Labor, within two years of the bill’s effective date, to adopt rules requiring certain employers doing business in Illinois to file an annual public report detailing workforce management policies, practices, and performance. The reports must be made available on the Department’s website and include standardized data, with certain exemptions outlined in the law. Overall, the bill increases transparency in employer workforce practices through required public reporting.
This bill is presently under review.
HB 5413 provides that a first responder who suffers a serious bodily injury in the course of employment is presumed to be entitled to permanent total disability benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act. The bill also requires the Workers’ Compensation Commission to expedite any disputes regarding the employee’s continued eligibility for those benefits. Overall, the bill establishes a presumption of permanent total disability for seriously injured first responders and accelerates the resolution of related claims.
ISACo opposes the bill.
HB 5461 establishes new worker protections against "stay-or-pay" provisions in employment contracts. The bill makes it unlawful for an employer to require an employee to pay back training costs or other debts if their employment is terminated, or to resume debt collections and end forbearance upon termination. As amended, these protections are integrated into the Illinois Freedom to Work Act and provide that any wages or payments improperly withheld in violation of the law can be recovered as unpaid wages under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. The legislation explicitly exempts contracts associated with apprenticeship programs registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. The Illinois Department of Labor would oversee compliance and enforcement of these standards. Overall, the goal is to protect worker mobility and prevent employees from being financially penalized for leaving a job or entering a new work relationship.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
House Personnel and Pensions Committee
HB 5595 amends the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act and the Line of Duty Compensation Act to ensure that the children of fallen first responders receive proper financial protections. The bill provides that a child or posthumous child of a firefighter, law enforcement officer, or correctional officer cannot be denied state benefits simply because they were not yet born or had not been formally designated as a beneficiary on the date the officer was killed. To maintain consistency across state law, the bill adopts the definition of "child" used in the Workers' Compensation Act. These agencies would be responsible for updating their benefit distribution protocols to include these eligible children immediately. Overall, the goal is to provide long-term security for the families of public safety officers by removing administrative barriers to benefits for their surviving children.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
House Police and Fire Committee
HB 4605 amends the Capital Development Board Act to establish a new reporting mandate for residential high-rise safety. The bill requires each municipality and county to provide the Capital Development Board with a list of all residential high-rise buildings that lack full sprinkler systems or were not required to have them at the time of construction. While home rule municipalities with more than 2,000,000 inhabitants are exempt, all other local governments must compile and submit this data to help the State track fire safety gaps. The Capital Development Board would maintain this information as a matter of public safety record. The goal is to identify and document high-risk residential structures to better inform future fire safety policies and retrofitting initiatives.
ISACo opposes the bill.
HB 4645 amends the Illinois Police Training Act to establish mandatory training and certification standards for juvenile officers. The bill requires the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to conduct or approve specialized training programs, including continuing education, that officers must complete before they are eligible to serve as juvenile officers. Upon successful completion, the Board will issue a certificate attesting to the officer's qualification to handle cases involving minors. This ensures that law enforcement interactions with youth are conducted by personnel with specific expertise in juvenile law and behavior. Overall, the goal is to improve the quality of juvenile justice by standardizing the professional requirements for officers working with Illinois youth.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
House Restorative Justice and Public Safety Committee
HB 4949 creates the Family Justice Centers Act, authorizing the State, counties, and cities to establish multidisciplinary centers for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. These centers would serve as a single point of access for survivors to receive coordinated legal, social, and medical services from various partner agencies. The Act sets strict requirements for center operations, including policies on survivor confidentiality, privacy protections, and annual training standards for staff. Local governments and community-based nonprofits would collaborate to manage these centers under a formal operating agreement. Overall, the goal is to provide a comprehensive and compassionate support system that reduces trauma and improves outcomes for survivors of violence.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
HB 5192 amends the Substance Use Disorder Act to shift the focus from "treatment" to "case management" for individuals within the criminal justice system. The bill allows courts to order case management services for defendants with substance use disorders and permits the use of probation as a condition of receiving these services without an initial judgment of conviction. Designated programs would be required to provide periodic progress reports to pretrial services or the court to ensure compliance. The Illinois Department of Human Services would oversee the standards for these designated case management programs. The goal is to improve rehabilitation outcomes and reduce recidivism by providing structured support and oversight for justice-involved individuals.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
HB 5298 amends the Unified Code of Corrections to expand the reporting requirements for the Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice. The bill mandates that annual reports include specific statistics on committed persons aged 18 to 22 who are participating in the High School Diploma Program while incarcerated. This data must track both those held in adult facilities and those transferred to juvenile centers for educational purposes. The Directors of Corrections and Juvenile Justice are responsible for compiling these statistics for the Governor and General Assembly. The goal is to provide better oversight and transparency regarding the educational outcomes for young adults within the state’s correctional system.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
House Revenue and Finance Committee
HB 1150 amends the Property Tax Code to create a notification requirement for local tax officials regarding exempt property. The bill provides that if a taxing district fails to timely file a required affidavit for exempt property, the chief county assessment officer must notify the district by first-class mail before the exemption is terminated. This ensures that local government bodies are given a fair warning to correct administrative oversights before losing their tax-exempt status. The chief county assessment officer is responsible for managing this notification process. Overall, the goal is to prevent the accidental loss of property tax exemptions for public and charitable entities due to simple filing delays.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
HB 4707 amends the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act to provide that the advice and technical assistance provided to State grant-making agencies by the Governor's Office of Management and Budget for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the Act shall include training for State agency staff. Sets forth requirements for the training. Provides that a State grant-making agency that awards a grant must issue the grant agreement associated with the grant within 60 days after the grant's effective date. Sets forth requirements for the grant agreement.
ISACo supports the bill.
HB 5013 amends the Property Tax Code to clarify the definition of real property regarding portable structures. The bill provides that any building or structure that is not installed on a permanent foundation or connected to utilities for year-round occupancy—excluding mobile homes—is not to be considered real property for taxation purposes. This measure prevents local assessors from including temporary or non-permanent buildings in the valuation of a parcel of land. County assessment officers would be responsible for ensuring that such structures are excluded from property tax rolls.
ISACo opposes the bill.
HB 5028 amends the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act to grant the Kendall County Forest Preserve District the authority to impose a local sales tax. The bill allows the district board to levy a tax on the gross receipts from retail sales, excluding tangible personal property taxed at the 1% rate and aviation fuel. The revenue generated from this tax must be used exclusively for general forest preserve district purposes, such as land acquisition and maintenance. The Illinois Department of Revenue would collect and enforce the tax on behalf of the district. Overall, the goal is to provide a dedicated funding stream to support the operations and conservation efforts of the Kendall County Forest Preserve.
ISACo supports the bill.
HB 5470 amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Law to modernize state economic reporting and extend several vital business tax credits. The bill pushes back annual reporting deadlines for entrepreneurial centers and enterprise zones to late January and repeals the requirement for DCEO to maintain an exhaustive list of all local economic benefits on its website. As amended, the legislation also repeals the Opportunities for At-Risk Women Act, replacing it with a new subcommittee under the Illinois Council on Women and Girls focused on justice-impacted women. Furthermore, it extends the sunset for several incentives, including the research and development credit (now extended to 2037), the apprenticeship education expense credit, and the River Edge Redevelopment Zone credit. The DCEO would remain the primary agency overseeing these programs and the newly created urban revitalization assistance initiatives. Overall, the goal is to streamline administrative requirements for the Department while maintaining long-term financial support for Illinois’ workforce and innovation sectors.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
House Transportation: Regulation, Roads and Bridges Committee
HB 2630 creates the Solar Powered Road Signs Pilot Program Act to require the Department of Transportation to develop a pilot program to test the use of solar powered LED road signs in 5 counties of varied population. After getting reports of the program from the counties, the Department shall file a report with the General Assembly that contains the complete findings of the program. Effective immediately.
This bill is presently under review.
HB 4759 creates the Green Light for Buses Act to establish the Committee on Efficient Arterial Signal Infrastructure to make recommendations to improve public transit efficiency via improvements to traffic signal infrastructure. Publishes a report to the Department of Transportation for inclusion in the Public Transportation Plan. Grants implementing authority. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
This bill is presently under review.
HB 5576 amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that the Northern Illinois Transit Authority may not withdraw moneys from the Authority's ADA Paratransit Fund unless the Authority: (1) implements a program to collect data about the reliability of paratransit services that evaluates each driver's performance; (2) requires regular training sessions, including training to assist visually impaired and deaf riders traveling door-to-door, for drivers who received poor evaluations; and (3) requires all reservation methods to permit caregivers to book rides for visually impaired and deaf riders.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
House Transportation: Vehicles and Safety Committee
HB 2432 allows commercial vehicle relocators to recover towing permit fees or vehicle release fees that are lawfully adopted by a unit of local government and imposed by a law enforcement agency as part of an existing relocator program. The Illinois Commerce Commission would oversee this authority and may set a maximum amount that relocators can recover for those fees. Overall, the bill is intended to ensure that relocators can recoup certain administrative costs associated with local towing programs while maintaining regulatory oversight.
This bill is presently under review.
HB 4085 removes certain equipment requirements for non-highway vehicles under the Illinois Vehicle Code, specifically eliminating the requirement for a red reflectorized warning device on the front and a slow-moving vehicle emblem on the rear. The bill reduces regulatory requirements for these vehicles while maintaining their classification under State law.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
HB 4925 allows a person under the age of 16 to ride as a passenger on a Class 3 low-speed electric bicycle if the bicycle is designed to accommodate passengers and the operator is at least 18 years of age. The bill updates current law to permit younger passengers on certain electric bicycles under specified safety conditions. Overall, the bill expands allowable use of Class 3 electric bicycles while maintaining age requirements for operators.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
Senate Criminal Law Committee
SB 3597 makes a variety of changes to laws governing the Illinois State Police and related public safety operations. It designates the Division of Patrol as the lead agency for enforcing motor carrier safety laws and overseeing the state’s commercial vehicle safety plan, while also requiring additional in-service training for officers on issues such as human trafficking and sexual violence. The bill allows greater coordination between State Police and federal or state aeronautics authorities using the police radio network, and updates how juvenile-related data is collected by maintaining a statewide system for tracking police contacts. It also expands the authority of Metropolitan Enforcement Groups to address terrorism-related offenses, and streamlines certain evidentiary requirements in drug and DUI cases. Additionally, it updates reporting requirements for law enforcement drone use and makes other technical and conforming changes, with the law taking effect immediately.
ISACo has no position on the bill.
Senate Local Government Committee
SB 3076 expands the definition of “eligible employee” under the Public Employee Disability Act to include part-time and full-time county correctional officers and other employees of a county sheriff. The bill also requires that, when an eligible employee is injured in the line of duty and unable to perform their duties, the employing public entity must continue providing health insurance benefits under the same terms and conditions that existed prior to the injury. Overall, the bill extends disability and health insurance protections to additional county law enforcement personnel.
ISACo opposes the bill.
SB 3951 amends the Illinois Highway Code to assist emergency responders in quickly locating critical water sources. The bill authorizes units of local government to place blue pavement markers on any highway, street, or road to identify the location of a fire hydrant or water supply. As amended, the legislation specifies that these markings must be placed on the side of the roadway near the water source and must consist of a four-inch square. To ensure coordination with state and regional infrastructure, local governments are prohibited from placing these markers without first obtaining an encroachment permit from the specific agency that has jurisdiction over that highway. The goal of the legislation is to improve fire safety and response times by providing a standardized, highly visible system for locating hydrants under various conditions.
ISACo supports the bill.