* SB2752 from Sen. Julie Morrison…

Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides that no executive branch constitutional officer, candidate for an executive branch constitutional office, member of the General Assembly, candidate for the General Assembly, any political caucus of the General Assembly, or any political committee on behalf of any of the foregoing may hold a political fundraising function on any day immediately after a day in which the legislature is in session. Further provides that this restriction does not apply to a political fundraising function scheduled at least 14 days in advance of a day the legislature is in special session or the day immediately prior to or after a day the legislature is in special session. Effective immediately.

* Evanston Now’s Matthew Eadie…

Fine filed this bill in Springfield today to ban ICE officers from working in local law enforcement in Illinois

But important to note – This bill would not apply to anyone hired before Jan. 20, 2025, including Jonathan Ross, who shot the woman in Minn. (he was hired in 2015) https://t.co/rFLQ5ETZdW

— Matthew Eadie (@mattheweadie22) January 13, 2026

Click here to read Sen. Fine’s bill.

* Center Square…

Illinois decoupled from various provisions of federal tax policy last fall, impacting things like loss deductions and other corporate taxes. Legislators did not change the state’s tax policy to reflect President Donald Trump’s campaign promise of no tax on tips.

With that policy now federal law, Illinois state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, said the state should act.

“This is another one of those issues. This keeps more money in people’s pockets and helps them deal with the affordability issues that are out there,” DeLuca told TCS. “So I believe if there’s enough support to approach it from that standpoint, if we can somehow manage to put the politics of the issue aside, this is good policy.

DeLuca filed House Bill 4329 last week.

State Rep. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, filed similar legislation with House Bill 1383 in March 2025, which has other Republican legislators as sponsors. Spain’s measure remains in the Rules Committee, where it’s been since April.

* Insurance Business Magazine…

Illinois lawmakers are weighing an auto glass claims and repair bill that would tighten rules around assignment of rights, set new standards for repair shops and address vehicles equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems.

House Bill 4373 would bar property/casualty policyholders from assigning, delegating or otherwise transferring duties, rights or benefits under their insurance policies. Any agreement that attempts to transfer those rights would be rendered void if the measure becomes law. […]

The proposal also amends the state’s Motor Vehicle Glass Repair Act to address steering concerns. Under the bill, policyholders could not be required to use a specific repair facility for auto glass work, although insurers and related parties would still be allowed to recommend repair shops.

HB 4373 targets certain marketing and referral practices in the glass repair sector. The bill would prohibit repair shops, or anyone soliciting work on their behalf, from offering anything of value in exchange for a referral from a policyholder, insurance producer or other party connected to a claim.

* SB2794 from Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton…

Amends the Department of Insurance Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Insurance shall establish and administer a State subsidy program to offset some, if not all, of the costs associated with the expiration of the enhanced federal tax credits that subsidize health insurance premiums. Amends the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget Act. Provides that the Governor shall direct the State Comptroller and the State Treasurer to set aside the sum of $75,000,000 from the Budget Reserve for Immediate Disbursements and Governmental Emergencies (BRIDGE) Fund to fund that program. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to provide for emergency rulemaking. Effective immediately.

* WAND…

Sen. Willie Preston (D-Chicago) told reporters in Springfield that thousands of families have lost their homes over relatively small property tax debt. He argues local governments should not be able to steal someone’s home to collect a tax bill.

Preston said his plan would keep families in their homes, end predatory practices that strip away equity and require fair notice and transparency for homeowners. […]

Senate Bill 2830 would also cap sale-in-error refunds to limit the amounts speculators can recoup when sales are found in error. The bill could remove excessive financial incentives for predatory buying as well. […]

The Property Justice & Community Recovery Act would automatically forgive tax debt when it exceeds 125% of a property’s value in hopes of keeping families in their homes. This plan also creates a trust within the Illinois Treasurer’s Office to clear property titles and transfer ownership to residents, nonprofits, and churches for $1.

* SB2747 from Sen. Linda Holmes would expand and toughen Illinois’ ban on using certain wild animals in traveling acts…

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits unlawful use of a covered animal (rather than an elephant) in a traveling animal act when he or she knowingly allows for the participation of a covered animal (rather than an African elephant (Loxodonta africana) or Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) protected under the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973) in a traveling animal act. Provides that the provision does not apply to a performance of covered animals (rather than an exhibition of elephants) at a non-mobile, permanent institution, or other fixed facility, if the covered animal is not transported to such location for the purpose of such performance. Provides that unlawful use of a covered animal in a traveling animal act is a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that the provisions are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other laws protecting animal welfare. Provides that the provision may not be construed to limit any State law or rules protecting the welfare of animals or to prevent a local governing body from adopting and enforcing its own animal welfare laws and regulations. Defines “covered animal” to mean: (1) elephantidae; (2) felidae, but excluding a domestic cat; (3) non-human primate; and (4) ursidae, or any of their hybrids. Contains a severability provision. Effective July 1, 2026.

* WAND…

Illinois lawmakers could pass a bill this spring to ban rental junk fees and require transparency for leases. […]

The legislation states all non-optional fees should be explicitly disclosed on the first page of a lease agreement. Sponsors stress tenants would not be liable to pay fees if they are not shown on the first page of the lease.

“This is actually going to add predictability to the rental market, which is going to be good for my constituents who are renters,” said Sen. Mike Simmons (D-Chicago). “It is also going to be really useful to those who are actually offering rental housing to have a little bit more predictability in terms of what they can and cannot charge. That’s going to help us to have much more affordable housing all across the state.” […]

House Bill 3564 passed out of the Senate on a 39-16 vote in late October, but the House did not vote on the legislation before the end of veto session.

Rep. Nabeela Syed (D-Palatine) and the House Democratic caucus may bring the proposal up for a vote in the coming months.