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ILHB1168PassReinserts the provisions of House Amendment No. 1 with the following changes. Provides that, except in certain medical examiner or coroner investigations, whenever a person's DNA profile is collected due to the person being a victim of a crime, as id...
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2024-08-14
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0792
ILHB2385PassReinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2025 (rather th...
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2024-08-09
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0800
ILHB5596PassAmends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that a day care home or group day care home is not required to be licensed under the Act if the day care home or group day care home: (1) serves only dependent children of military personnel; (2) is located...
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2024-08-09
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0869
ILHB4875PassAmends the Right of Publicity Act. Grants additional enforcement rights and remedies to recording artists. Provides for the liability of any person who materially contributes to, induces, or otherwise facilitates a violation of a specified provision ...
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2024-08-09
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0836
ILHB4623PassAmends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person who is convicted of obscene depiction of a purported child is ineligible to receive a school bus driver permit. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that "child pornography" includes the ...
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2024-08-09
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0825
ILHB4491PassAmends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that through June 30, 2029, either a qualified child care director or a qualified early childhood teacher with a minimum of 2,880 hours of experience as an early childhood teacher at the early childhood tea...
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2024-08-09
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0821
ILHB5057PassAmends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Removes the restriction providing that no candidate may be allowed to student teach or serve as the teacher of record until the candidate has passed the applicable content area test. Provides ...
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2024-08-09
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0846
ILHB4838PassMakes changes concerning the powers and duties of the Illinois State Museum. Repeals a provision which specifies that the Board of the Illinois State Museum is the governing board for the State Museum. Replaces the Board of the Illinois State Museum ...
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2024-08-09
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0835
ILHB4934PassAmends the Cemetery Protection Act. Defines "veteran" and "veterans' organization". Provides that if a veterans' organization has identified human remains of a veteran that are more than 100 years old and wishes to have a marker placed to designate t...
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2024-08-09
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0841
ILHB5655PassAmends the Public Higher Education Act. Provides that the governing board of each public institution of higher education shall adopt a policy to allow a student who is a member of the National Guard of any state, the District of Columbia, a commonwea...
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2024-08-09
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0871
ILHB4966PassAmends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the Secretary of State to issue specialty plates to motorcycles. Makes corresponding changes.
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2024-08-09
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0843
ILHB4757PassAmends the Department of Veterans' Affairs Act. Provides that the Department of Veterans Affairs shall create, and the Department of Labor shall make available, at no cost, a veterans and service members' benefits, services, and protections poster. R...
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2024-08-09
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0828
ILHB5135PassReinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Deletes the proposed amendments to the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. Provides, in the remaining Acts, that the provisions added by the introduced bill are not to be construe...
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2024-08-09
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0851
ILHB3521PassAmends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that no administrator, agent, or employee of a hospital affiliate may abuse a patient in a facility operated by a hospital affiliate. Defines "hospital affiliate". Makes conforming changes.
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2024-08-09
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0803
ILHB5189PassAmends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that personally identifying information of train crew members contained in reports involving railroad fatalities and contained in communications between police officers and train crew members involved in tho...
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2024-08-09
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0852
ILHB5086PassAmends the Nurse Agency Licensing Act. Provides that when a health care facility is found liable for an injury to a patient or resident because of a negligent act performed by a nurse or certified nurse aide employed, assigned, or referred by the nur...
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2024-08-09
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0848
ILHB5324PassAmends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. Specifies the annual reporting requirements of the Illinois Labor Relations Board and Illinois Educational and Labor Relations Board. Provides that the Board shall maintain the following schedule upon t...
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2024-08-09
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0856
ILHB4592PassAmends the Illinois Identification Card Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the Secretary of State to issue a mobile Illinois Identification Card or mobile driver's license to an individual who is otherwise eligible to hold a physical credentia...
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2024-08-09
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0824
ILHB0581PassAmends the Hospital Emergency Service Act. Provides that "applicant" includes any person who presents at the hospital. Provides that hospitals shall furnish hospital emergency services in accordance with the procedures required by the federal Emergen...
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2024-08-07
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0784
ILHB5640PassAmends the Statute on Statutes. Provides that whenever there is a reference in any Act to "armed forces", "armed forces of the United States", "U.S. Armed Forces", "United States Armed Forces", or "uniformed services", these terms shall be construed ...
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2024-08-02
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0746
ILHB5256PassAmends the Personnel Code. Provides, in provisions concerning a trainee program for persons with a disability, that "disability" includes a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder by a medical professional. Effective immediately.
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2024-07-22
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0699
ILHB4590PassAmends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that an animal shelter or animal control facility may (rather than shall) waive the adoption fee for a dog or cat if the person adopting the dog or cat is a veteran and meets specified criteria.
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2024-07-19
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0678
ILHB5354PassAmends the Customized Employment for Individuals with Disabilities Act. Changes the name of the Customized Employment Pilot Program to the Customized Employment Demonstration Program. Provides that the program shall consist of components consistent w...
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2024-07-19
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0709
ILHB5353PassAmends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. In provisions concerning expedited licensure for service members and spouses, provides that the military liaison's responsibilities include the management and oversight of all military portability lic...
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2024-07-19
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0708
ILHB5296PassCreates the Homeowners' Native Landscaping Act. Provides that an association shall not prohibit any resident or owner from planting or growing Illinois native species on the resident's or owner's lawn so long as the area is maintained predominantly f...
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2024-07-19
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0704
ILHB5395PassReinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with changes that include the following. Requires the issuer of a network plan to submit a self-audit of its provider directory and a summary to the Department of Insurance, which the Department shall ma...
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2024-07-10
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0650
ILHB4417PassAmends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that all public high schools, including charter schools, shall designate and annually observe a week known as "Workplace Readiness Week". Provides that students shall be provided inform...
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2024-07-01
Effective Date July 1, 2024
ILHB5546PassReinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2025, all parties submitting alleged violations to the Illinois Commerce Commission shall use the forms provided and shall submit the alle...
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2024-07-01
Effective Date January 1, 2025
ILHB5005PassAmends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may designate areas as Quantum Computing Campuses. Amends the Use Tax Act, ...
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2024-06-26
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0595
ILHR0843PassMourns the murder of Officer Luis M. Huesca of the Chicago Police Department.
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2024-05-29
Resolution Adopted
ILHJR0058PassDeclares June 15, 2024 as History Day in the State of Illinois. Recognizes all those who volunteer at historical societies in Illinois for all they do to preserve and spread our history.
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2024-05-25
Adopted Both Houses
ILHJR0048PassDesignates the State of Illinois Building at 555 West Monroe in Chicago as the "Jesse White State of Illinois Building".
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2024-05-24
Adopted Both Houses
ILHR0687PassEncourages the utilization of small, diverse, and veteran-owned firms, as M/WBE and DBE programs have demonstrated success in promoting economic opportunity, equity and access. Supports federal DBE standards and programs to ensure the success of the ...
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2024-05-24
Resolution Adopted
ILHR0704PassDeclares May 10, 2024 as Provider Appreciation Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages all residents of Illinois to recognize child care providers, the importance of their work, and the immeasurable value they bring to communities.
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2024-05-24
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
ILHR0713PassDeclares April 28, 2024 as Workers Memorial Day. Encourages all citizens to recognize and honor all workers killed, injured, and disabled on the job, thank them for their service, offer sympathy to their families and loved ones, and work to provide t...
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2024-05-23
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
ILHR0727PassCongratulates Rachel Costabile, Ashley McLeod, Ruth Pligge, Bridget Brown, and Erika Kissel on the successful creation and operation of their small business, Just A Dollop. Wishes them continued success on their entrepreneurial journey. Encourages th...
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2024-05-17
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
ILHR0574PassRecognizes the members and leaders of Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in the State of Illinois. Encourages the citizens of Illinois to join in appreciation and celebration of the BSA for the organization's work on behalf of young people across the State ...
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2024-05-03
Added Co-Sponsor All Other Members of the House
ILHR0646PassRecognizes the members and leaders of the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) in the State of Illinois. Encourages the citizens of Illinois to join in appreciation and celebration of the GSUSA for the organization's work on behalf of girls across the Stat...
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2024-05-03
Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jackie Haas
ILHR0630PassDeclares March 3 through March 9, 2024 as Illinois Soil Health Week in the State of Illinois. Encourages the celebration of Soil Health Week and its related activities to increase the awareness of Illinois farmers, eaters, and those involved in agrib...
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2024-05-03
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
ILHR0647PassRecognizes Joliet Junior College on the successful implementation of its 12x12x12 dual credit program. Commends the community college for continuing to inspire learning, transform lives, and strengthen communities. Encourages community colleges to pu...
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2024-05-02
Resolution Adopted
ILHR0583PassDeclares the week of May 5-11, 2024 as Youth Apprenticeship Week. Encourages business leaders, educators, families, and young people to learn more about the opportunities that youth apprenticeship programs provide and to encourage the development and...
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2024-04-30
Added Co-Sponsor All Other Members of the House
ILHR0443PassDeclares December 26, 2023 and December 26, 2024 as Cold War Veterans Recognition Day in honor of the contributions and sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces during the Cold War.
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2024-04-30
Resolution Adopted 114-000-000
ILHR0504PassStates that Illinois is poised to play a leading role in the Research and Development programs created through the CHIPS and Science Act and is the state best suited to serve as the location for the headquarters of the newly-created National Semicond...
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2024-04-30
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
ILHR0690PassMourns the death of Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough.
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2024-04-11
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lance Yednock
ILHR0616PassDeclares April 2024 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in the State of Illinois to help increase public awareness of the need to support individuals with autism and the family members, medical professionals, and human services professionals who...
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2024-04-02
Resolution Adopted by Voice Vote
ILHR0637PassCongratulates Joseph L. "Joe" Belman on his 100th birthday. Thanks him for his military service to the United States of America. Recognizes his century-long journey and his enduring impact on workers' rights advocacy and mentorship in youth developme...
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2024-03-13
Resolution Adopted
ILHR0641PassMourns the death of the Very Reverend Stavrofor Nedeljko "Ned" Lunich.
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2024-03-05
Resolution Adopted
ILHR0607PassCommends the City of Joliet and the City of Joliet Fire Department for their partnership with Thriveworks to provide mental health services to the residents of Joliet.
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2024-02-20
Resolution Adopted
ILHR0573PassMourns the death of Patricia Andreasen of Plainfield.
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2024-02-06
Resolution Adopted
ILHB2473PassAmends the Public Utilities Act. Makes changes concerning the circumstances under which construction may commence on nuclear power plants and nuclear power reactors. Removes the definition of "high-level nuclear waste". Amends the Nuclear Safety Law ...
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2023-12-08
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0569
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