Senator Darby Hills is focused on one clear goal: making life more affordable and secure for Illinois families. As families continue to feel the strain of rising costs, Senator Hills is working to lower property taxes, reduce prescription drug prices, and ease the financial burden on seniors. She is committed to expanding access to quality childcare, supporting small businesses that create jobs, strengthening public safety and education, improving services for individuals with disabilities, and ensuring veterans receive the support they have earned.
Below is a list of legislation she is sponsoring and co-sponsoring to advance these priorities and deliver real results for the families she serves.
Senator Hills’ Sponsored & Co-Sp. Bills Categorized by Priority
104th General Assembly – 2026
Senator Hills’ Sponsored & Co-Sp. Bills Categorized
Affordability for Families
SB3869 – Diaper Tax Exemption (Sponsor)
Exempts diapers for infants, children, and adults from state use and retail taxes to reduce costs for families.
SB4182 – Allergenic Supplements Coverage (Sponsor)
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code to require that certain health insurance plans provide coverage, without cost‑sharing, for early allergen introduction dietary supplements prescribed for infants.
SB3781 – Refundable Property Tax Credit (Co-Sponsor)
Makes the residential property tax credit refundable to help taxpayers receive the full benefit of the credit.
SB3848 – Homeowner Insurance Premium Deduction (Co-Sponsor)
Creates an income tax deduction equal to the increase in homeowner’s insurance premiums on a primary residence.
SB3959 – Welcome Home Illinois Tax Credit (Co-Sponsor)
Creates a $500 income tax credit for first-time homebuyers to help make homeownership more affordable.
SB3783 – Early Childhood Education Tax Credit (Sponsor)
Creates an income tax credit for parents/legal guardians to help cover preschool expenses, making early education more affordable for families.
SB1647 – Early Childhood Education Tax Credit (Older Version) (Sponsor)
Similar to SB3783, this bill creates a tax credit for parents sending children to eligible preschool programs.
SB4205 – Temporary Motor Fuel Tax Reduction (Co-Sponsor)
Temporarily reduces motor fuel and gasohol taxes from July through December 2026.
HB4702 – Diaper Ingredient Labeling Act (Co-Sponsor)
Requires diaper manufacturers to clearly disclose product ingredients to improve transparency for consumers and families.
Lower Property Taxes / Lower Costs for Homeowners
SB2745 – Property Tax Relief for Disabled Persons (Sponsor)
Provides property tax relief for qualifying residents with disabilities.
SB2746 – Senior Property Tax Freeze Improvements (Sponsor)
Enhances the senior citizen assessment freeze to better protect older homeowners.
SB3844 – PTELL Aggregate Extension Reform (Sponsor)
Allows local governments more flexibility under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law.
SB0216 – PTELL Reform (Co-Sponsor)
Modifies provisions related to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law.
SB2246 – Property Tax Assessment Limit (Co-Sponsor)
Places additional limits on property tax assessment increases.
SB3781 – Refundable Property Tax Credit (Co-Sponsor)
Makes the residential property tax credit refundable to help taxpayers receive the full benefit of the credit.
SB3782 – Fairness in Property Tax Foreclosure Task Force (Co-Sponsor)
Creates a task force to study foreclosure issues related to unpaid property taxes and recommend policy solutions.
SB3849 – Homestead Exemption CPI Adjustment (Co-Sponsor)
Indexes the general homestead exemption to inflation so homeowner property tax relief keeps pace with rising costs.
Lower Prescription Drug Prices
SB3851 – Eliminating Tax on Prescription Drugs (Sponsor)
Eliminates the 1% sales tax on prescription drugs while offsetting the loss of revenue to local governments by increasing their LGDF distribution by 1%.
SB4182 – Allergenic Supplements Coverage (Sponsor)
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code to require that certain health insurance plans provide coverage, without cost‑sharing, for early allergen introduction dietary supplements prescribed for infants.
Public Safety and Crime Prevention
SB2381 – Strengthen Registry Laws for Secret Recording of Minors (Sponsor)
Closes gaps to protect children from exploitation.
SB2869 – DCFS Missing Children Reporting Improvements (Sponsor)
Improves missing child reporting for state-supervised youth.
SB2788 – School Resource Officer Grant Program (Sponsor)
Funds grants for School Resource Officers to improve safety.
HB4242 – DCFS Notice of Appeal Process (Senate Sponsor)
Requires DCFS to provide clearer appeal instructions, timelines, and investigative file access to improve transparency and due process protections in abuse and neglect investigations.
SB0024 – Missing Persons Identification (Co-Sponsor)
Improves identification and reporting procedures for missing persons.
SB0098 – School Code Expulsion for Sexual Violence (Co-Sponsor)
Strengthens school authority regarding students involved in sexual violence.
SB2991 – School Suspend/Expel – Sexual Assault (Co-Sponsor)
Strengthens school policies regarding student safety and accountability in cases of sexual assault.
SB0073 – Baby Food Toxic Heavy Metals (Co-Sponsor)
Sets standards and regulations to address and reduce toxic heavy metals in baby food products to improve infant health and consumer safety.
SB0093 – Prohibited Food Additives (Co-Sponsor)
Restricts or bans certain harmful food additives to strengthen consumer protections and improve food safety standards.
HB0762 – Child Welfare Liability Insurance Survey Act (Co-Sponsor)
Requires the Department of Insurance to study liability insurance availability and practices affecting foster care and adoption service providers and report findings to improve support for child welfare organizations.
Child & Youth Protection
SB2895 – Healing Through History Act (Sponsor)
Allows parents who adopt children in foster care to receive access to their foster care history.
SB0024 – Missing Persons Identification (Co-Sponsor)
Improves identification and reporting procedures for missing persons.
SB2381 – Strengthen Registry Laws for Secret Recording of Minors (Sponsor)
Closes gaps to protect children from exploitation.
SB2869 – DCFS Missing Children Reporting Improvements (Sponsor)
Improves missing child reporting for state-supervised youth.
SB2788 – School Resource Officer Grant Program (Sponsor)
Funds grants for School Resource Officers to improve safety.
SB0098 – School Code Expulsion for Sexual Violence (Co-Sponsor)
Strengthens school authority regarding students involved in sexual violence.
SB2991 – School Suspend/Expel – Sexual Assault (Co-Sponsor)
Strengthens school policies regarding student safety and accountability in cases of sexual assault.
SB0073 – Baby Food Toxic Heavy Metals (Co-Sponsor)
Sets standards and regulations to address and reduce toxic heavy metals in baby food products to improve infant health and consumer safety.
SB0093 – Prohibited Food Additives (Co-Sponsor)
Restricts or bans certain harmful food additives to strengthen consumer protections and improve food safety standards.
Childcare & Early Childhood Support
SB3869 – Diaper Tax Exemption (Sponsor)
Exempts diapers for infants, children, and adults from state use and retail taxes to reduce costs for families.
SB2277 – Child Care Tax Credit Expansion (Sponsor)
Increases the childcare tax credit to make care more affordable.
SB3785 – Child Care Tax Credit Enhancement (Sponsor)
Builds on existing childcare tax incentives for employers and families.
SB2382 & SB3784 – Property Donation Tax Credit for Childcare (Sponsor)
Encourages donations of property for onsite childcare through tax credits.
SB4182 – Allergenic Supplements Coverage (Sponsor)
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code to require that certain health insurance plans provide coverage, without cost‑sharing, for early allergen introduction dietary supplements prescribed for infants.
SB1646 – Early Childhood Educator Tax Credit (Sponsor)
Creates a tax credit for eligible early childhood teachers and assistants earning $75,000 or less to support and retain childcare professionals.
SB1647 – Preschool Tax Credit (Sponsor)
Creates a tax credit of up to $1,500 per child for families paying for eligible preschool programs.
SB2263 – Child Care Tax Credit (Co-Sponsor)
Creates a child care tax credit equal to 25% of the federal child care tax credit for each qualifying child.
SB2277 – Child Care Tax Credit Expansion (Sponsor)
Expands employer child care tax credits to encourage businesses to provide onsite or offsite child care support for employees.
SB2382 – Property Donation Tax Credit for Child Care (Sponsor)
Creates a tax credit for property owners who donate real estate for employer-provided onsite child care facilities.
HB2190 – Child Care CPR & First Aid Requirements (Senate Sponsor)
Requires at least two non-administrative child care staff members onsite to maintain CPR, Heimlich maneuver, and first aid certification.
HB4587 – Child Care Director Qualification Standards (Co-Sponsor)
Updates education and supervision standards for child care directors and interim conditional directors.
HB4702 – Diaper Ingredient Labeling Act (Co-Sponsor)
Requires diaper manufacturers to clearly disclose product ingredients to improve transparency for consumers and families.
Affordable Housing & Homeownership
SB3918 – Homebuilder Tax Credit (Sponsor)
Incentivizes housing construction that supports local jobs.
SB3848 – Homeowner Insurance Premium Deduction (Co-Sponsor)
Creates an income tax deduction equal to the increase in homeowner’s insurance premiums on a primary residence.
SB3959 – Welcome Home Illinois Tax Credit (Co-Sponsor)
Creates a $500 income tax credit for first-time homebuyers to help make homeownership more affordable.
HB1843 – Inclusive Community Living Protections (Co-Sponsor)
Strengthens housing protections to support community-based living for individuals with disabilities.
SB3401 – Condo Reserve Study Requirements (Co-Sponsor)
Updates condominium reserve study requirements to improve financial transparency and long-term property stability.
SB0039 – Veterans Tiny Homes Exemption (Co-Sponsor)
Provides exemptions benefiting veterans in supportive housing programs.
SB3782 – Fairness in Property Tax Foreclosure Task Force (Co-Sponsor)
Creates a task force to study foreclosure issues related to unpaid property taxes and recommend policy solutions.
SB2086 – Senior Assessment Freeze Income Increase (Co-Sponsor)
Raises the income eligibility limit for the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption and indexes it to inflation.
Reduce Costs for Seniors
SB2746 – Senior Property Tax Freeze Improvements (Sponsor)
Helps seniors by strengthening property tax relief.
SB2745 – Property Tax Relief for Disabled Persons (Sponsor)
Also reduces costs for seniors and residents with disabilities.
SB3851 – Exempt Prescription Cancer Medicines From Sales Tax & Increase Local Government Revenue (Sponsor)
Reduces out-of-pocket drug costs for cancer patients and supports local services.
SB3077 – Veteran & National Guard Employment Preference (Sponsor)
Expands hiring preferences in state employment for veterans by awarding additional points for qualifying service, including service in the Illinois National Guard, and broadens eligibility for assistance under the Military Veterans Assistance Act.
SB2687 – Home Utility Relief Act (Co-Sponsor)
Provides utility cost relief for residents, including seniors on fixed incomes.
SB3294 – Medicaid Coverage Continuity (Co-Sponsor)
Protects continued Medicaid coverage for seniors and individuals receiving long-term care services.
SB4010 – TRS Service Credit Interest Rate Adjustment (Co-Sponsor)
Adjusts the interest rate used for purchasing optional Teachers’ Retirement System service credit, reducing or changing the cost calculation for members buying back eligible service time
Education & School Safety
SB2788 – School Resource Officer Grant Program (Sponsor)
Funds grants for School Resource Officers to improve safety.
SB0939 – Education Tech (Co-Sponsor)
Updates provisions related to educational technology in schools to improve instructional tools, digital learning access, and administrative efficiency.
SB2837 – Asthma Medication in Schools (Co-Sponsor)
Requires schools to support student access to asthma medication and improves procedures to ensure timely availability during emergencies.
SB0098 – School Code Expulsion for Sexual Violence (Co-Sponsor)
Strengthens school authority regarding students involved in sexual violence.
SB2991 – School Suspend/Expel – Sexual Assault (Co-Sponsor)
Strengthens school policies regarding student safety and accountability in cases of sexual assault.
SB3070 – Career Pathway Coursework Option (Co-Sponsor)
Allows career-focused coursework to satisfy certain high school graduation and college admission requirements in place of foreign language courses.
HB1411 – Age-Appropriate Bullying Prevention Materials (Co-Sponsor)
Requires bullying prevention materials distributed in schools to be age and developmentally appropriate.
HB3377 – Homeless Student Funding Transparency (Co-Sponsor)
Requires annual reporting on federal education funding and services provided for homeless students.
SB4010 – TRS Service Credit Interest Rate Adjustment (Co-Sponsor) Adjusts the interest rate used for purchasing optional Teachers’ Retirement System service credit, reducing or changing the cost calculation for members buying back eligible service time
Economic Development, Job & Business Growth
SB1505 – Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit Renewal (Co-Sponsor)
Renews and updates the Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit program through 2032 to support job growth, clarify full-time employment standards, and ensure businesses can maintain eligibility when replacing workers.
SB3918 – Homebuilder Tax Credit (Sponsor)
Incentivizes housing construction that supports local jobs.
SB3355 – State Economic Development Support (Sponsor)
Provides economic development resources for community projects.
SB0136 – Income Tax LGDF Distribution (Co-Sponsor)
Adjusts local government distributive fund allocations to support communities.
SB3619 – Helping Employers Offer Affordable Health Benefits (Co-Sponsor)
Creates a new income tax credit for employers who contribute to health reimbursement arrangements for their employees
SB3786 – Legacy Tax Credit (Co-Sponsor)
Creates a legacy tax credit for businesses that are headquartered in the State. Creates an employee tax credit and a collective bargaining employee tax credit.
SB3792 – Eliminate Illinois’ Income Tax on Tipped Wages (Co-Sponsor)
Creates an income tax deduction for gratuities that are included in the taxpayer’s federal adjusted gross income.
SB137– Increase Retailer’s Discount for Small Businesses (Co-Sponsor)
Increase retailer’s discount for small businesses to 3.5% (currently 1.75%).
SB2763– ACA Premium Tax Credit (Co-Sponsor)
Creates/adjusts income tax relief tied to ACA premiums.
SB2390 – Innovation Tax Credit (Co-Sponsor)
Creates an income tax credit to encourage innovation and support businesses investing in new technologies and economic development.
SB0137 – Vendor Discount / Use Tax Adjustment (Co-Sponsor)
Adjusts provisions related to retailer/vendor discounts under the use tax system to provide clarification and potential relief for small businesses.
SB2390 – Illinois Research & Innovation Tax Credit (Co-Sponsor)
Creates a research and development tax credit for qualifying Illinois business investments in innovation.
SB2744 – Employment Tax Credit for Individuals with Disabilities (Sponsor)
Provides employers with a tax credit for hiring individuals with developmental disabilities or severe mental illness.
SB4193 – Farmer Tax Benefit Act (Co-Sponsor)
Creates tax incentives for land conservation and agricultural land protection agreements.
Public Health & Consumer Safety
SB3851 – Exempt Prescription Cancer Medicines From Sales Tax & Increase Local Government Revenue (Sponsor)
Exempts prescription medicines used for cancer treatment from state retail/excise taxes and increases local government distributive funding.
SB4182 – Allergenic Supplements Coverage (Sponsor)
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code to require that certain health insurance plans provide coverage, without cost‑sharing, for early allergen introduction dietary supplements prescribed for infants.
SB0073 – Baby Food Toxic Heavy Metals (Co-Sponsor)
Establishes standards addressing toxic heavy metals in baby food products.
SB0093 – Prohibited Food Additives (Co-Sponsor)
Restricts certain food additives to improve consumer safety.
SB1288 – Food Handling Training Requirements (Co-Sponsor)
Updates food handling training standards to improve public health protections and workplace compliance.
SB0073 – Baby Food Toxic Heavy Metals (Co-Sponsor)
Sets standards and regulations to address and reduce toxic heavy metals in baby food products to improve infant health and consumer safety.
SB0093 – Prohibited Food Additives (Co-Sponsor)
Restricts or bans certain harmful food additives to strengthen consumer protections and improve food safety standards.
SB3833 – Medicaid Nursing Facility Access Adjustment (Co-Sponsor)
Increases Medicaid access adjustment payments for qualifying nursing facilities.
SB3871 – Foster Care Adoption Disclosure Requirements (Sponsor)
Requires adoptive parents to receive additional information regarding a child’s foster care placement history and development.
SB3945 – Online Age Verification for Harmful Material (Co-Sponsor)
Requires commercial websites containing harmful material for minors to implement age verification protections.
HB1754 – Alpha-Gal Syndrome Awareness Initiative (Senate Sponsor)
Requires public education and awareness efforts regarding alpha-gal syndrome and tick-borne illness diagnosis.
HB3409 – Chemicals in Cosmetic Products Act (Co-Sponsor)
Prohibits cosmetic products containing certain intentionally added harmful chemicals.
HB3605 – Genetic Testing & Cancer Screening Coverage (Co-Sponsor/Sponsor TBD)
Requires health insurance plans to cover qualifying genetic testing and cancer screenings.
HB4247 – Asthma Medication Access at Athletic Areas (Co-Sponsor)
Allows schools to keep asthma medication near athletic facilities and expands authorized emergency responders.
HB4328 – Smoke Detector Battery Safety Standards (Co-Sponsor)
Establishes updated smoke detector power and battery safety requirements.
SB2763 – ACA Premium Tax Deduction (Co-Sponsor)
Creates an income tax deduction for Affordable Care Act marketplace premiums and qualifying out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Energy, Infrastructure, & Local Gov.
SB1050 – Data Center Zoning & Siting Standards (Sponsor)
Allows counties and municipalities to regulate data center construction, siting, water usage, and noise mitigation standards.
SB3409 – Energy Storage System Safety & Agricultural Protections (Co-Sponsor)
Strengthens safety, drainage, decommissioning, and agricultural impact standards for energy storage facilities.
SB4187 – School District Input on Residential Development (Sponsor)
Requires local planning bodies to notify and consult school districts about developments that could impact enrollment.
SB4206 – County & Municipal Data Center Regulation (Sponsor)
Authorizes counties and municipalities to establish standards for data center siting, zoning, and public hearings.
HB2955 – PFAS Wastewater Protection Committee (Co-Sponsor)
Creates a committee to study PFAS contamination, mitigation technology, and wastewater treatment funding options.
Transportation & Infrastructure
SB1251 – Vehicle Code Dismissal of Violation (Sponsor)
Provides authority related to dismissal procedures for certain vehicle code violations.
SB3336 – Low-Speed Electric Bicycle Regulation (Chief Co-Sponsor)
Establishes or updates statewide rules for low-speed electric bicycles to improve safety, clarify where they can be used, and create consistent standards for enforcement.
SB2075 – Cycle Rider Safety Improvements (Co-Sponsor)
Improves safety standards and regulations for cyclists on Illinois roadways.
SB2442 – Crash Reporting for Mopeds & Bicycles (Co-Sponsor)
Updates reporting requirements for crashes involving mopeds and bicycles.
SB3635 – Motor Fuel Grade Crossing (Co-Sponsor)
Modifies provisions related to motor fuel and infrastructure safety at railroad grade crossings.
SB2926 – Illinois Standard Time Act (Co-Sponsor)
Exempts Illinois from daylight saving time requirements under federal law.
HB1226 – Senior Driver License Safety Requirements (Co-Sponsor)
Updates in-person renewal and driving test requirements for older drivers and commercial license holders.
HB5081 – Automated Speed Enforcement & Speed Limit Standards (Co-Sponsor)
Updates rules governing automated speed enforcement systems and local speed limit reductions.
SB4205 – Temporary Motor Fuel Tax Reduction (Co-Sponsor)
Temporarily reduces motor fuel and gasohol taxes from July through December 2026.
Recreation & Tourism
SB1843 – Recreation Trails National Road (Co-Sponsor)
Supports development and designation of recreational trail infrastructure along historic corridors.
Government Accountability & Transparency
SB1120 – State Government Technology Modernization (Co-Sponsor)
Modernizes state government technology systems to improve efficiency and public access to services.
SB1121 – State Government Technology Modernization (Co-Sponsor)
Enhances digital infrastructure and cybersecurity within state government operations.
SB1719 – Local Government Electronic Records (Co-Sponsor)
Allows expanded use of electronic records to improve transparency and efficiency in local government.
SB2094 – Fiscal Note Transparency Requirement (Co-Sponsor)
Ensures that when a lawmaker requests a fiscal note on legislation, the request must be fulfilled and cannot be dismissed or deemed inapplicable by chamber rules, increasing transparency and accountability in the legislative process.
SB0068 – Domestic Violence Court Education (Co-Sponsor)
Requires additional education and training within the court system on domestic violence issues to improve judicial understanding and response.
SB1699 – Noncitizen Spending Transparency Act (Co-Sponsor)
Requires annual reporting on state spending related to noncitizen and asylum-seeking populations.
HB5524 – Utility Fee Transparency Website (Co-Sponsor)
Requires publication of electric utility charges and fees to improve transparency for ratepayers.
HB0762 – Child Welfare Liability Insurance Survey Act (Co-Sponsor)
Requires the Department of Insurance to study liability insurance availability and practices affecting foster care and adoption service providers and report findings to improve support for child welfare organizations.
HB4242 – DCFS Notice of Appeal Process (Co-Sponsor)
Requires DCFS to provide clearer appeal instructions, timelines, and investigative file access to improve transparency and due process protections in abuse and neglect investigations.
US Veterans & Military Families
SB3077 – Veteran & National Guard Employment Preference (Sponsor)
Expands hiring preferences in state employment for veterans by awarding additional points for qualifying service, including service in the Illinois National Guard, and broadens eligibility for assistance under the Military Veterans Assistance Act.
SB0039 – Veterans Tiny Homes Exemption (Co-Sponsor)
Provides exemptions benefiting veterans in supportive housing programs.
SB2693 – Veterans & National Guard Hiring Preference Expansion (Sponsor)
Expands state employment preference points for veterans and Illinois National Guard members.
HB1352 – Regional Veterans Assistance Commissions (Co-Sponsor)
Allows counties to jointly establish Veterans Assistance Commissions to better serve veterans and their families.
HB1362 – Military Leave Compensation Clarification (Co-Sponsor)
Updates military differential compensation calculations for employees serving in the military.
HB4336 – Building Permit Fee Waivers for Disabled Veterans (Sponsor)
Expands fee waiver protections for disabled veterans to include additional permit and inspection costs.
Immigration Policy & Fiscal Transparency
SB1313 – Trust Act Noncitizen Detainee (Co-Sponsor)
Amends provisions related to cooperation and detention policies involving noncitizen individuals.
SB1699 – Noncitizen Cost Transparency (Co-Sponsor)
Requires reporting and transparency regarding state and local costs associated with noncitizen services.