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in committee · Illinois · House May 26, 2026

HB 5738: USE/OCC TX-MOTOR FUEL

Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, use and occupation taxes on motor fuel and gasohol are imposed at the rate of 1.25%. Makes corresponding changes concerning the distribution of proceeds. Effective immediately.
Ryan Spain (R) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 4189: $ST BD ED-FAITH BY PLATE

Appropriates $5,000,000 to the State Board of Education to implement Public Act 103-1076, referred to as the Faith by Plate Act. Effective July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $5M to the State Board of Education to fund the Faith by Plate Act, directly advancing state budget allocations for education programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $5M to the State Board of Education to fund implementation of the Faith by Plate Act, directly increasing educational resources.90% confidence
Ram Villivalam (D) · 8 co-sponsors
passed · Illinois · House May 26, 2026

HR 748: REPLACE-FOAM WITH SOYFOAM

Urges State Fire Marshal Michele Pankow and local fire departments to replace current foams with the non-carcinogenic, non-toxic, environmentally friendly SoyFoam.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes environmentally friendly SoyFoam as replacement for current foams, explicitly mentioning non-carcinogenic, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly properties, indicating support for environmental protection.85% confidence
Dan Swanson (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House May 26, 2026

HB 5144: CONSUMERS-PROHIBIT GLUE TRAPS

Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that it is an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act for a person to sell, offer for sale, or display for sale adhesive-based traps in the State.
Anne Stava (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Illinois · House May 26, 2026

HB 5040: LOCAL GOV-RESTRICTED FUNDS

Amends the State Comptroller Act. Prohibits the State Comptroller from withholding, offsetting, or otherwise applying against any debt any funds payable to a unit of local government if those funds are restricted for a specific purpose by federal or State law, county ordinance, or grant agreement. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Exempts all funds, revenues, or accounts that are restricted by federal law, State, law, county ordinance, or grant agreement for a specific public purpose from garnishment, attachment, or any other legal process to satisfy a judgment or debt. Effective immediately.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProtects restricted local government funds from being withheld, ensuring intended budget allocations remain intact for specific public purposes per statutory requirements.90% confidence
Patrick Joyce (D) Anthony DeLuca (D) · 13 co-sponsors
passed · Illinois · House May 26, 2026

HB 4922: EMERGING FARMER GRANT PROGRAM

Creates the Emerging and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Infrastructure and Market Access Grant Program. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall administer grants to eligible applicants to increase agricultural production, strengthen farm viability, and expand market access. Defines "emerging farmer," "socially disadvantaged farmer," and related terms. Specifies allowable uses of grant funds, priorities for awards, and reporting requirements. Effective July 1, 2026.
Mattie Hunter (D) Sonya Harper (D) · 35 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 3202: SMART START GRANTS-HEAD START

Amends the Smart Start Illinois Act. Expands eligibility under the Smart Start Child Care Workforce Compensation Program to Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands Smart Start funding eligibility to Head Start programs, increasing early childhood education access and workforce compensation support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands eligibility for child care workforce compensation program, directly funding wages for Head Start workers under Labor & Employment policy.95% confidence
Graciela Guzmán (D) · 5 co-sponsors
passed · Illinois · House May 26, 2026

HB 4791: SMART START GRANTS-HEAD START

Amends the Smart Start Illinois Act. Expands eligibility under the Smart Start Child Care Workforce Compensation Program to Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands eligibility for Head Start/Early Head Start workforce compensation, increasing funding access for early childhood education programs.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workforce compensation program eligibility to Head Start childcare workers, directly supporting wage benefits for this employment sector.90% confidence
Kimberly Lightford (D) Maura Hirschauer (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 4044: LAND CONSERVATION ACT

Creates the Agricultural Land Conservation Act. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2027, a Farmland Conversion Fee of $275 per acre shall be paid by the buyer or lessee of a transaction for any agricultural land that will be removed from production for the specific purpose of developing an industrial park, a commercial area, a single-family or multi-family dwelling or for being put to any other use that removes the agricultural land from production. Provides that the fee shall be collected by the Department of Agricultural. Provides for the creation of the Farmland Conversion Fee Fund as a special fund in the State Treasury. Provides that all Farmland Conversion Fees collected by the Department of Agriculture shall be contributed to the Fund. Further provides that moneys in the Fund may be exclusively used for the following purposes: (i) supporting education and programs that support healthy soil clean water, and climate-smart agricultural practices; (ii) supporting operations funding for soil and water conservation districts; (iii) covering costs associated with administering the Act; (iv) any other purposes that the Department of Agriculture determines are consistent with the purposes of the Act. Provides that, before expending moneys for any other purposes, the Department of Agriculture shall, subject to the availability of moneys in the Fund, ensure that during each State fiscal year, $10,000,000 is distributed to soil and water conservation districts, for the purpose of supporting their operations funding. Provides that $500,000 shall be distributed to the Department of Agriculture for the purposes of collecting fees and administering the program created under the Act. Provides for penalties. Effective immediately.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes a $275/acre fee on agricultural land conversion, generating revenue for conservation programs, aligning with funding essential initiatives under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentImposes $275/acre fee on converting agricultural land to development, conserving farmland as natural resource protection measure.90% confidence
Dave Koehler (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 3170: VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 2026

Amends the Election Code. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Voting Rights Act of 2026. Creates the Voting Rights Act of 2026 Article in the Code. Provides that a political subdivision, State agency, or any other government official or entity responsible for election administration shall not implement or enforce any election policy or practice or take any other action or fail to take any action that results in, is likely to result in, or is intended to result in disparate outcomes. Creates the Language Access in Elections Article in the Code. Provides that a local election authority shall provide language assistance for elections conducted in a political subdivision if that political subdivision meets specified conditions. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change. Effective July 1, 2026.
Graciela Guzmán (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 3531: CD CORR-END OF LIFE CARE

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Creates the End-of-life Care Peer Support Program. Provides that the program is available to terminally ill persons committed to the Department of Corrections. Provides that the program shall be administered by the Department of Corrections in partnership with certain health care providers. Provides that individual patients may accept or decline care or participation in the program. Provides that individual patients shall define the scope of peer support, including the option to opt out of certain aspects of support. Provides that patient care plans shall be developed with the individual patient, the patient's peer support attendants, and the interdisciplinary team. Provides that participating patients shall be subject to the least restrictive security measures possible, with access to comfort items such as blankets, memorabilia, music, and books. Provides that participating patients shall have the following rights: (1) the right to dignity, privacy, respect, and culturally competent care; (2) the right to request peer support services; (3) the right to refuse services; and (4) the right to request family visitation. Provides that all participants in the program, including patients and peer support attendants, shall have access to grief counseling and mental health care services as needed. Provides that the program shall be funded through: (1) the Individual Benefit Fund; (2) direct appropriations from the General Revenue Fund; and (3) federal appropriations if applicable.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates end-of-life care program for terminally ill inmates in DOC, enhancing humane treatment within corrections system90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates end-of-life care program for incarcerated terminally ill, partnering with healthcare providers to expand access and patient choice in healthcare services.90% confidence
Adriane Johnson (D) · 7 co-sponsors
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