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.
| LOWERING COSTS FOR FAMILIES |
Legislation focused on reducing everyday expenses, including utilities, prescription drugs, diapers, gasoline, healthcare, and tax relief.
SB2687 – Home Utility Relief Act
Co-Sponsor
Creates utility rebates to help families struggling with rising utility bills.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2687
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SB2763 – ACA Premium Tax Deduction
Co-Sponsor
Creates income tax relief tied to Affordable Care Act marketplace premiums and qualifying out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2763
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SB3792 – Income Tax Deduction for Tipped Wages
Co-Sponsor
Creates an income tax deduction for gratuities included in a taxpayer’s federal adjusted gross income.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3792
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SB3851 – Prescription Drug Tax Elimination
Sponsor
Eliminates the sales tax on prescription drugs and cancer treatments while protecting local government revenue.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3851
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SB3869 – Diaper Tax Exemption
Sponsor
Exempts diapers for infants, children, and adults from state sales tax to reduce costs for families.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3869
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SB4205 – Temporary Motor Fuel Tax Reduction
Co-Sponsor
Temporarily reduces motor fuel and gasohol taxes to provide relief at the pump.
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PROPERTY TAX RELIEF & HOMEOWNERS |
Legislation focused on lowering property tax burdens, strengthening homeowner relief, and improving long-term housing stability.
SB0216 – PTELL Reform
Co-Sponsor
Modifies Property Tax Extension Limitation Law provisions to strengthen taxpayer protections.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB0216 ________________________________________________________________________
SB1644 – Homeowner Property Tax Relief
Co-Sponsor
Strengthens property tax relief for homeowners as part of a broader effort to make Illinois more affordable.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB1644
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SB2246 – Property Tax Assessment Limit
Co-Sponsor
Places additional limits on property tax assessment increases.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2246
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SB2745 – Property Tax Relief for Disabled Persons
Sponsor
Provides property tax relief for qualifying residents with disabilities.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2745
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SB3401 – Condo Reserve Study Requirements
Co-Sponsor
Updates condominium reserve study requirements to improve transparency and long-term property stability.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3401
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SB3540 – Property Tax Growth Limits
Co-Sponsor
Limits property tax growth by placing additional limits on assessments and strengthening taxpayer protections.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3540
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SB3781 – Refundable Property Tax Credit
Co-Sponsor
Makes the residential property tax credit refundable so taxpayers can receive the full benefit of the credit.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3781
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SB3782 – Fairness in Property Tax Foreclosure Task Force
Co-Sponsor
Creates a task force to study property tax foreclosure issues and recommend policy solutions.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3782
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SB3844 – PTELL Aggregate Extension Reform
Sponsor
Updates Property Tax Extension Limitation Law provisions to provide flexibility while protecting taxpayers.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3844
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SB3848 – Homeowner Insurance Premium Deduction
Co-Sponsor
Creates an income tax deduction equal to the increase in homeowner insurance premiums on a primary residence.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3848
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SB3849 – Homestead Exemption CPI Adjustment
Co-Sponsor
Indexes the general homestead exemption to inflation so homeowner property tax relief keeps pace with rising costs.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3849
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SB3868 – Property Tax Credit Expansion
Co-Sponsor
Doubles the property tax credit from 5% to 10% of property taxes paid.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3868
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SENIORS & DISABILITY SUPPORT |
Legislation focused on protecting seniors, residents with disabilities, and vulnerable adults from rising costs and exploitation.
SB2086 – Senior Assessment Freeze Income Increase
Co-Sponsor
Raises the income eligibility limit for the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption and indexes it to inflation.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2086
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SB2746 – Senior Property Tax Freeze Improvements
Sponsor
Enhances the senior citizen assessment freeze to better protect older homeowners.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2746
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SB3071 – Adult Protective Services Financial Exploitation Reporting
Co-Sponsor
Expands mandated reporting and training requirements to help identify and report financial exploitation of older adults and eligible adults.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3071
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SB3294 – Medicaid Coverage Continuity
Co-Sponsor
Protects continued Medicaid coverage for seniors and individuals receiving long-term care services.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3294
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SB3425 – Senior Income Tax Deduction
Sponsor
Doubles the income tax deduction for senior citizens age 65 and older.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3425
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SB3872 – Senior Property Tax Elimination
Co-Sponsor
Eliminates property taxes for seniors who own their homes free and clear.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3872
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SB4029 – Senior Property Tax Freeze Expansion
Sponsor
Increases the income eligibility threshold for the Senior Property Tax Freeze based on inflation, helping more seniors remain eligible for relief.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB4029
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HB4911 – Protect Seniors from Financial Fraud
Co-Sponsor
Safeguards seniors from financial scams and exploitation.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB4911
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ENERGY, UTILITIES & DATA CENTERS |
Legislation focused on affordable and reliable energy, local control, responsible data center development, water resources, and grid reliability.
SB1050 – Data Center Zoning & Siting Standards
Sponsor
Allows counties and municipalities to regulate data center construction, siting, water usage, and noise mitigation standards.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB1050
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SB3409 – Energy Storage System Safety & Agricultural Protections
Co-Sponsor
Strengthens safety, drainage, decommissioning, and agricultural impact standards for energy storage facilities.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3409
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SB3578 – Foreign-Owned Data Center Grid Protection
Co-Sponsor
Prevents foreign-owned data centers from overloading the electric grid and driving up costs for consumers.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3578
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SB3580 – Energy Reliability Task Force
Co-Sponsor
Creates a task force to monitor energy reliability and support emerging technologies such as carbon capture.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3580
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SB3581 – Greenhouse Gas Regulatory Revisions
Co-Sponsor
Reverts certain Environmental Protection Act greenhouse gas provisions to prior language and repeals the statutory definition of clean energy.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3581
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SB3582 – Energy Infrastructure Permitting
Co-Sponsor
Streamlines the permitting process for new energy infrastructure projects to help bring additional generation online more quickly.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3582
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SB4004 – Data Center Water Transparency
Co-Sponsor
Protects Illinois water resources and increases transparency regarding data center water usage.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB4004
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SB4203 – Community Benefits for Data Centers
Sponsor
Requires data centers receiving state tax incentives to provide direct benefits to host communities and local homeowners.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB4203
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SB4207 – Responsible Data Center Development
Sponsor
Strengthens oversight and accountability for data center development to protect communities and infrastructure.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB4207
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HB5524 – Utility Fee Transparency Website
Co-Sponsor
Requires publication of electric utility charges and fees to improve transparency for ratepayers.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB5524
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SB2687 – Home Utility Relief Act
Co-Sponsor
Creates utility rebates to help families struggling with rising utility bills.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2687
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CHILD CARE & EARLY CHILDHOOD SUPPORT |
Legislation focused on making child care more affordable, strengthening early learning, and supporting providers and working families.
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.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB1646
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SB1647 – Preschool Tax Credit
Sponsor
Creates a tax credit for families paying for eligible preschool programs.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB1647
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SB2263 – Child Care Tax Credit
Co-Sponsor
Creates a child care tax credit tied to the federal child care tax credit for each qualifying child.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2263
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SB2277 – Child Care Tax Credit Expansion
Sponsor
Expands employer child care tax credits to encourage businesses to provide child care support for employees.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2277
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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.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2382
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SB3783 – Early Childhood Education Tax Credit
Sponsor
Creates an income tax credit for parents or guardians to help cover preschool expenses.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3783
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SB3784 – Property Donation Tax Credit for Childcare
Sponsor
Encourages donations of property for onsite childcare through tax credits.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3784
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SB3785 – Child Care Tax Credit Enhancement
Sponsor
Builds on child care tax incentives for employers and families.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3785
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SB3788 – Child Care Tax Credit Expansion
Sponsor
Strengthens child care tax credits and incentives to help working families manage the rising cost of child care.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3788
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HB2190 – Child Care CPR & First Aid Requirements
Senate Sponsor
Requires at least two non-administrative child care or group home staff members onsite to maintain CPR, Heimlich maneuver, and first aid certification.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB2190
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HB4587 – Child Care Director Qualification Standards
Co-Sponsor
Updates education and supervision standards for child care directors and interim conditional directors.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB4587
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HB4702 – Diaper Ingredient Labeling Act
Co-Sponsor
Requires diaper manufacturers to clearly disclose product ingredients for consumer transparency.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB4702
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CHILDREN, FAMILIES & SCHOOLS |
Legislation focused on protecting children, improving school safety, supporting students, and strengthening family services.
SB0024 – Missing Persons Identification
Co-Sponsor
Improves identification and reporting procedures for missing persons.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB0024
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SB0098 – School Expulsion for Sexual Violence
Co-Sponsor
Strengthens school authority and student safety policies involving sexual violence.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB0098
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SB0315 – Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act
Co-Sponsor
Creates safety standards for large frontier AI systems, including transparency reports, independent audits, catastrophic-risk assessments, cybersecurity safeguards, incident reporting, and whistleblower protections.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB0315
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SB0939 – Education Technology
Co-Sponsor
Updates educational technology provisions to improve school tools, digital access, and administrative efficiency.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB0939
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SB2381 – Registry Laws for Secret Recording of Minors
Sponsor
Strengthens registry laws to protect children from exploitation involving secret recording.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2381
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SB2788 – School Resource Officer Grant Program
Sponsor
Creates or funds grants for School Resource Officers to improve school safety.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2788
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SB2837 – Asthma Medication in Schools
Co-Sponsor
Requires schools to support student access to asthma medication and emergency medication procedures.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2837
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SB2869 – DCFS Missing Children Reporting Improvements
Sponsor
Improves missing child reporting procedures for state-supervised youth.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2869
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SB2895 – Healing Through History Act
Sponsor
Promotes education and awareness through curriculum related to healing and history.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2895
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SB2991 – School Suspend/Expel – Sexual Assault
Co-Sponsor
Strengthens school policies regarding student safety and accountability in cases of sexual assault.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2991
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SB3070 – Career Pathway Coursework Option
Co-Sponsor
Allows career-focused coursework to satisfy certain high school graduation and college admission requirements.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3070
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SB3855 – Engineering Students of Illinois Scholarship
Co-Sponsor
Creates a scholarship program for engineering students at public universities who agree to work for the Department of Transportation and supports engineering degree programs.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3855
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SB3871 – Foster Care Adoption Disclosure Requirements
Sponsor
Requires adoptive parents to receive additional information regarding a child’s foster care placement history and development.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3871
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SB4010 – TRS Service Credit Interest Rate Adjustment
Co-Sponsor
Adjusts the interest rate used for purchasing optional Teachers’ Retirement System service credit.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB4010
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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.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB0762
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HB1411 – Age-Appropriate Bullying Prevention Materials
Co-Sponsor
Requires bullying prevention materials distributed in schools to be age and developmentally appropriate.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB1411
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HB3377 – Homeless Student Funding Transparency
Co-Sponsor
Requires annual reporting on federal education funding and services provided for homeless students.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB3377
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HB4242 – DCFS Notice of Appeal Process
Senate Sponsor
Requires DCFS to provide clearer appeal instructions, timelines, and investigative file access.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB4242
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HB4247 – Asthma Medication Access at Athletic Areas
Co-Sponsor
Allows schools to keep asthma medication near athletic facilities and expands authorized emergency responders.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB4247
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| PUBLIC SAFETY & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
Legislation focused on crime prevention, domestic violence protections, human trafficking, fentanyl enforcement, and victim safety.
SB0068 – Domestic Violence Court Education
Co-Sponsor
Requires additional domestic violence education and training within the court system to improve response and understanding.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB0068
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SB0267 – Sex Offender Registry / Human Trafficking
Co-Sponsor
Expands registry and sex offense definitions related to human trafficking.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB0267
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SB0280 – Controlled Substances / Fentanyl
Co-Sponsor
Addresses penalties and enforcement tools related to fentanyl offenses.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB0280
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SB0284 – Criminal Code Grooming / Trafficking
Co-Sponsor
Strengthens criminal penalties related to grooming and trafficking.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB0284
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SB0290 – Violations of Orders of Protection
Co-Sponsor
Enhances enforcement for violations of protective orders.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB0290
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SB1572 – Human Trafficking Penalty Enhancements
Co-Sponsor
Increases criminal penalties for trafficking in persons, involuntary servitude, and involuntary sexual servitude of minors.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB1572
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SB1773 – Controlled Substances / Fentanyl
Co-Sponsor
Strengthens penalties and enforcement related to fentanyl distribution and trafficking.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB1773
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SB2682 – Therapist Abuse
Sponsor
Addresses abuse and exploitation by therapists toward patients.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2682
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SB2738 – Nitrous Oxide Misuse Enforcement
Sponsor
Clarifies penalties to prevent dangerous misuse of nitrous oxide.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2738
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SB3020 – Digital Harassment & Protective Order Enforcement
Co-Sponsor
Expands protections against harassment, doxing, altered sexual images, and electronic tracking while strengthening court enforcement powers.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3020
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SB3048 – Domestic Violence Lethality Assessment Toolkit
Co-Sponsor
Requires development of model lethality assessment tools and training protocols for law enforcement responding to domestic violence.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3048
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SB3139 – Pretrial Detention Reform
Co-Sponsor
Modifies criminal procedure provisions related to pretrial detention and public safety.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3139
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SB3140 – Violations of Orders of Protection
Co-Sponsor
Enhances enforcement mechanisms for violations of court-issued protective orders.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3140
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SB3141 – Domestic Violence Penalty Enhancements
Sponsor
Strengthens penalties for domestic violence offenses.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3141
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SB3142 – Violations of Orders of Protection Enforcement
Sponsor
Improves enforcement for violations of protective orders.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3142
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SB4195 – Pretrial Release Revocation for New Felonies
Co-Sponsor
Requires revocation of pretrial release in certain cases when a defendant commits a new felony while on electronic monitoring.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB4195
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HB1316 – School Threat & Firearm Notification Requirements
Co-Sponsor
Requires school officials to immediately report firearm threats and notify parents about access to firearms.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB1316
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HB1353 – Volunteer Emergency Worker Protections
Co-Sponsor
Strengthens employment protections for volunteer emergency workers responding to emergencies or required training.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB1353
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HB2690 – Child Sexual Abuse Material & Grooming Reforms
Co-Sponsor
Updates criminal statutes involving child exploitation, grooming, trafficking, and protections for victims in court proceedings.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB2690
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HB3281 – Juvenile Domestic Violence Diversion Options
Co-Sponsor
Allows law enforcement to use diversion and intervention tools instead of arrest in certain juvenile domestic violence situations.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB3281
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HB4534 – Public Safety and Community Accountability
Co-Sponsor
Advances public safety and accountability provisions to support safer communities.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB4534
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HB4654 – Human Trafficking Hotline Notices at Rest Areas
Co-Sponsor
Requires human trafficking resource notices in public restrooms at roadside rest areas.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB4654
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| PUBLIC HEALTH & CONSUMER SAFETY |
Legislation focused on healthcare access, food and product safety, consumer protection, and health coverage.
SB0073 – Baby Food Toxic Heavy Metals
Co-Sponsor
Sets standards to address toxic heavy metals in baby food products and strengthen infant health protections.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB0073
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SB0093 – Prohibited Food Additives
Co-Sponsor
Restricts certain harmful food additives to strengthen consumer safety and public health standards.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB0093
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SB0318 – Prohibition on Bots Purchasing Tickets Act
Co-Sponsor
Prohibits the use of bots and related tactics to bypass online ticket limits or queues, strengthens disclosures for ticket sales, and supports enforcement against misleading ticket resale practices.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB0318
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SB1288 – Food Handling Training Requirements
Co-Sponsor
Updates food handling training standards to improve public health protections and workplace compliance.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB1288
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SB3833 – Medicaid Nursing Facility Access Adjustment
Co-Sponsor
Increases Medicaid access adjustment payments for qualifying nursing facilities.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3833
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SB3945 – Online Age Verification for Harmful Material
Co-Sponsor
Requires commercial websites with harmful material for minors to implement age verification protections.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3945
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SB4182 – Allergenic Supplements Coverage
Sponsor
Requires certain health insurance plans to cover early allergen introduction dietary supplements prescribed for infants without cost-sharing.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB4182
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HB1754 – Alpha-Gal Syndrome Awareness Initiative
Senate Sponsor
Requires public education and awareness efforts regarding alpha-gal syndrome and tick-borne illness diagnosis.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB1754
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HB2435 – Telephone Solicitation Consumer Protections
Co-Sponsor
Strengthens restrictions on robocalls and automatic dialing systems to protect consumers from unwanted solicitations.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB2435
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HB3409 – Chemicals in Cosmetic Products Act
Co-Sponsor
Prohibits cosmetic products containing certain intentionally added harmful chemicals.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB3409
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HB3605 – Genetic Testing & Cancer Screening Coverage
Co-Sponsor
Requires health insurance plans to cover qualifying genetic testing and cancer screenings.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB3605
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HB4328 – Smoke Detector Battery Safety Standards
Co-Sponsor
Establishes updated smoke detector power and battery safety requirements.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB4328
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HB4418 – Consumer and Community Protection Updates
Co-Sponsor
Updates state law to strengthen consumer protections and community safety provisions.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB4418
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JOBS, BUSINESS & ECONOMIC GROWTH |
Legislation focused on small businesses, innovation, workforce development, tax credits, and economic opportunity.
SB0137 – Vendor Discount / Use Tax Adjustment
Co-Sponsor
Updates retailer and vendor discount provisions under the use tax system to provide clarity and potential relief for small businesses.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB0137
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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 and clarify eligibility standards.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB1505
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SB2390 – Illinois Research & Innovation Tax Credit
Co-Sponsor
Creates a research and development tax credit for qualifying Illinois business investments in innovation.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2390
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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.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2744
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SB3355 – State Economic Development Support
Sponsor
Provides economic development resources for community projects.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3355
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SB3605 – Public Broadcasting Grants
Co-Sponsor
Appropriates funding to support public radio and television stations and related administrative expenses.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3605
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SB3619 – Employer Health Benefit Tax Credit
Co-Sponsor
Creates a tax credit for employers that contribute to health reimbursement arrangements for employees.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3619
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SB3786 – Legacy Tax Credit
Co-Sponsor
Creates legacy tax credits to support Illinois-headquartered businesses and employees.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3786
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HOUSING & HOMEOWNERSHIP |
Legislation focused on affordable housing development, first-time homebuyers, and stable homeownership.
SB3918 – Homebuilder Tax Credit
Sponsor
Incentivizes housing construction and development that supports local jobs and long-term affordability.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3918
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SB3959 – Welcome Home Illinois Tax Credit
Co-Sponsor
Creates a $500 income tax credit for first-time homebuyers to help make homeownership more affordable.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3959
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VETERANS & MILITARY FAMILIES |
Legislation focused on supporting veterans, military families, and National Guard members.
SB0039 – Veterans Tiny Homes Exemption
Co-Sponsor
Provides exemptions benefiting veterans in supportive housing programs.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB0039
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SB2693 – Veterans & National Guard Hiring Preference Expansion
Sponsor
Expands state employment preference points for veterans and Illinois National Guard members.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2693
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SB3077 – Veteran & National Guard Employment Preference
Sponsor
Expands hiring preferences in state employment for veterans and Illinois National Guard members.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3077
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HB1352 – Regional Veterans Assistance Commissions
Co-Sponsor
Allows counties to jointly establish Veterans Assistance Commissions to better serve veterans and their families.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB1352
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HB1362 – Military Leave Compensation Clarification
Co-Sponsor
Updates military differential compensation calculations for employees serving in the military.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB1362
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HB4336 – Building Permit Fee Waivers for Disabled Veterans
Sponsor
Expands fee waiver protections for disabled veterans to include additional permit and inspection costs.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB4336
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TRANSPORTATION & DRIVER SAFETY |
Legislation focused on safe roads, driver requirements, bicycles, e-bikes, crashes, and transportation systems.
SB1251 – Vehicle Code Dismissal of Violation
Sponsor
Provides authority related to dismissal procedures for certain vehicle code violations.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB1251
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SB1843 – Recreation Trails / National Road
Co-Sponsor
Supports development and designation of recreational trail infrastructure along historic corridors.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB1843
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SB2075 – Cycle Rider Safety Improvements
Co-Sponsor
Improves safety standards and regulations for cyclists on Illinois roadways.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2075
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SB2442 – Crash Reporting for Mopeds & Bicycles
Co-Sponsor
Updates reporting requirements for crashes involving mopeds and bicycles.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2442
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SB2926 – Illinois Standard Time Act
Co-Sponsor
Exempts Illinois from daylight saving time requirements under federal law.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2926
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SB3336 – Low-Speed Electric Bicycle Regulation
Chief Co-Sponsor
Updates statewide rules for low-speed electric bicycles to improve safety and create consistent enforcement standards.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3336
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SB3484 – E-Bike and Micromobility Safety
Co-Sponsor
Regulates e-bike and micromobility safety laws to improve road and community safety.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3484
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SB3635 – Motor Fuel Grade Crossing
Co-Sponsor
Modifies provisions related to motor fuel and infrastructure safety at railroad grade crossings.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB3635
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HB1226 – Senior Driver License Safety Requirements
Co-Sponsor
Updates in-person renewal and driving test requirements for older drivers and commercial license holders.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB1226
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HB4382 – Graduated Driver License Passenger Violation Penalties
Co-Sponsor
Strengthens penalties for young drivers whose passenger-limit violations result in bodily harm or permanent disability.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB4382
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HB5081 – Automated Speed Enforcement & Speed Limit Standards
Co-Sponsor
Updates rules governing automated speed enforcement systems and local speed limit reductions.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB5081
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AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT |
Legislation focused on agriculture, land conservation, wastewater, PFAS, and environmental issues.
SB4193 – Farmer Tax Benefit Act
Co-Sponsor
Creates tax incentives for land conservation and agricultural land protection agreements.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB4193
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HB2955 – PFAS Wastewater Protection Committee
Co-Sponsor
Creates a committee to study PFAS contamination, mitigation technology, and wastewater treatment funding options.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB2955
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GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
Legislation focused on transparency, local government efficiency, fiscal accountability, and government modernization.
SB0136 – Income Tax LGDF Distribution
Co-Sponsor
Adjusts Local Government Distributive Fund allocations to support communities and local services.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB0136
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SB1120 – State Government Technology Modernization
Co-Sponsor
Modernizes state technology systems to improve efficiency and public access to services.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB1120
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SB1121 – State Government Cybersecurity & Digital Infrastructure
Co-Sponsor
Enhances digital infrastructure and cybersecurity within state government operations.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB1121
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SB1313 – Trust Act Noncitizen Detainee
Co-Sponsor
Amends provisions related to cooperation and detention policies involving noncitizen individuals.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB1313
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SB1699 – Noncitizen Cost Transparency
Co-Sponsor
Requires reporting and transparency regarding state and local costs associated with noncitizen services.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB1699
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SB1719 – Local Government Electronic Records
Co-Sponsor
Allows expanded use of electronic records to improve transparency and efficiency in local government.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB1719
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SB2094 – Fiscal Note Transparency Requirement
Co-Sponsor
Strengthens transparency by ensuring fiscal note requests on legislation are fulfilled and cannot be dismissed by chamber rules.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB2094
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SB4187 – School District Input on Residential Development
Sponsor
Requires local planning bodies to notify and consult school districts about developments that could impact enrollment.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB4187
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SB4211 – Appropriations Transparency Documentation
Co-Sponsor
Requires certain multi-agency appropriation amendments to include supplemental documentation to improve transparency in the budget process.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB4211
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SB4212 – Fiscal Transparency and Budget Accountability
Co-Sponsor
Strengthens budget and fiscal transparency requirements connected to state appropriations and legislative review.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of SB4212
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HB4160 – Community Support & Local Services
Co-Sponsor
Supports local service delivery and community-based policy improvements through updates to state law.
Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status of HB4160
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