Updated 04/27/2026 The following are bills at the Federal and State levels that we are tracking and/or taking action on.
Federal Legislation
H.R.5334 – SEED Act – SUPPORT
The bill expands eligibility for the tax deduction for such educator expenses to include early childhood educators in schools that provide early childhood (pre-kindergarten) education
S.Con.Res. 33 (Sen. Graham) – OPPOSE
Current proposed budget contains many non-starters for Democratic Senators, including Medicaid cuts, funding ICE & CBP w/out changes requested by Democrats, cuts to school lunch programs, and funding the war with Iran.
State Legislation
Prescription Drug Affordability Board – HB 1443/SB 66 (Syed/Guzmán) – SUPPORT
Prescription Drug Affordability Boards (PDABs) are structures that oversee and regulate prescription drug prices. The board would consist of experts in fields such as healthcare economics, clinical medicine, and consumer advocates. The board conducts cost reviews to assess the affordability of certain high-cost drugs and sets upper payment limits – ensuring that no one, from wholesalers to patients, pays more than what is fair.
The Health Care Transparency Act – HB 2904/SB 1679 (Avelar/Aquino) – SUPPORT
The Health Care Transparency Act would require hospitals and health care institutions to disclose what services they do not provide for non-medical reasons to both the Illinois Department of Public Health and patients as part of the informed consent process. Patients across Illinois would be empowered to better make decisions about where to seek health care because they would have access to information about hospitals that deny care and a list of the services they refuse to provide. The Health Care Transparency Act focuses on LGBTQ+ health services, reproductive health services, and end-of-life care.
Protecting Reproductive Healthcare Providers – HB 5327/SB 3801(Canty/Villanueva) – SUPPORT
This bill protects the safety of healthcare workers by allowing abortion providers to “opt out” of having their individual names printed on medication abortion labels (such as mifepristone or misoprostol). Instead, the dispensing pharmacy or healthcare practice name is used on the label, ensuring providers can continue to offer essential reproductive care while reducing the risk of personal harassment or identification.
Minors’ Right To Contraception – HB 4825/SB 3341 (Avelar/Guzmán) – SUPPORT
This bill codifies the right of minors to consent to their own contraceptive services and supplies in the state of Illinois. It ensures that a minor has the same legal capacity as an adult to access birth control, removing administrative barriers to essential healthcare, and empowering young people to make informed decisions about their own reproductive health.
Curbside Voting Expansion – HB 1442 (Syed) – SUPPORT
This bill requires curbside voting to be available during early voting and on Election Day across Illinois. Currently, election authorities may provide curbside voting, but it’s not consistently offered, creating barriers for voters with mobility challenges or health concerns.
Extended Voting on Public University Campuses – HB 1445/SB 1650 (Syed/Halpin)
Extended Voting on Public University Campuses – HB 1445/SB 1650 (Syed/Halpin) – SUPPORT
This bill addresses barriers to voting for students at public universities by expanding early voting hours and ensuring polling locations are available on Election Day. It mandates at least six days of early voting at student unions, including weekends and the Monday before Election Day, with consistent hours from 10 AM to 5 PM. Additionally, it requires student unions to serve as polling locations on Election Day itself, operating from 6 AM to 7 PM, eliminating confusion and improving accessibility.
Permanent VBM Application Expansion – HB 1444/SB 1649 (Syed/Halpin)– SUPPORT
This bill simplifies and streamlines the process for Illinois voters to enroll in Permanent Vote by Mail (PVBM) by requiring a checkbox for PVBM on all one-time vote-by-mail applications. Currently, voters must locate and complete a separate form for PVBM, which creates unnecessary confusion and administrative hurdles. By integrating this option into existing applications, the bill reduces barriers to voting, particularly for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and others who rely on vote by mail, while easing the workload for election authorities.
The RACE Act – HB 5414/SB 2983 (Slaughter/Collins) – SUPPORT
Like everyone else, incarcerated individuals are affected by decisions made by our elected officials. But without the right to vote, incarcerated individuals have no voice to hold elected officials accountable. Disenfranchisement disproportionately impacts young, Black, and low-income Illinoisans. This bill restores the right to vote no later than 14 days post-conviction.
Universal Voting – HB 2718/SB 3338 (West/Johnson) – SUPPORT
This bill would establish voting as a universal civic duty in Illinois by requiring all eligible citizens to cast a ballot in general elections by law. No fines or fees would be imposed for not participating, and Illinoisans would be able to satisfy the requirement by casting a blank ballot.
Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law – HB 4339/SB 1786 (Du Buclet/Peters) – SUPPORT
This bill requires Illinois school districts to provide all eligible high school seniors with the opportunity to register to vote before graduation. By integrating voter registration into the high school experience, this legislation aims to foster lifelong civic engagement and ensure that young people have a clear, accessible path to participating in our democracy.
Tenant Fees Limitation Act – HB5234 (Syed/Simmons) – SUPPORT
Renters in Illinois face an uphill battle against unjust fees that drive up the cost of housing and create barriers to finding a safe and affordable place to live, disproportionately impacting low-income families. This bill aims to address this by eliminating junk fees like those for routine maintenance, lock-outs, walk-throughs, and online portals, limiting landlords to either a move-in fee or a security deposit (not both), and requiring transparent disclosure of all fees on lease agreements.
Stop Criminalization of Homelessness in Illinois Act – HB 1429 (Olickal/LaPointe) – SUPPORT
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Johnson v. Grants Pass decision allows local governments to fine and arrest people experiencing homelessness for sleeping outside, even when no shelter options are available. HB 1429 ensures people experiencing unsheltered homelessness are not fined or arrested for life-sustaining activities like resting, eating, or staying warm. It prohibits ordinances targeting homelessness, requires a 7-day notice before removing individuals, and mandates good-faith efforts to provide shelter, transportation, and services.
Community Safety Through Stable Homes Act – SB 2264 (Villa) – SUPPORT
Municipalities throughout Illinois have enacted “crime-free housing and nuisance property” ordinances under the guise of keeping communities safer. In reality, the ordinances force housing providers to unfairly penalize and even evict tenants based on any alleged criminal or “nuisance” activity – which can include calling emergency services for help. This bill will protect people from unfair discrimination, keep families in their homes, and refocus public policy on more effective responses to crime.
Prohibiting Electronic Tax Filing Junk Fees – HB 1074 (Yang Rohr) – SUPPORT
HB 1074 protects Illinois taxpayers from ‘junk fees’ when filing their state income taxes. Specifically, it prohibits tax software companies and professional preparers from charging a separate, hidden fee just to electronically transmit your return—a service that is already free for residents who file directly through the Department of Revenue.
Water Affordability – SB 75 (Murphy) – SUPPORT
This bill would slow excessive water rate increases by eliminating the Qualifying Infrastructure Plant (QIP) surcharge that allows utilities to raise rates more quickly and by requiring utility shareholders, rather than customers, to pay the majority of the costs when private utilities acquire local water and wastewater systems.
Alternative Electric and Gas Supplier Consumer Protections – HB 4313 (DuBuclet) – SUPPORT
This bill strengthens consumer protections for customers of alternative electric and gas suppliers by requiring customer consent for rate increases at renewal, banning incentive-based pay for supplier salespeople, improving billing transparency, capping supplier prices at no more than 25% above utility rates, and ensuring accurate price data is reported to the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC).
Utility Affordability – HB 4781/SB 1275 (Mah/Glowiak Hilton) – SUPPORT
The Utility Transparency Act would prohibit utilities from passing certain nonessential costs onto consumers, including trade association dues, political expenditures, goodwill advertising, and outside legal fees. By making these costs unrecoverable through rate cases, the bill helps reduce unnecessary increases in utility bills and ensures that Illinoisans aren’t funding the political power of utility companies.
The RIFL Act – HB 3320/SB 2279 (Olickal/Peters) – SUPPORT
This bill creates the Responsibility in Firearm Legislation (RIFL) Act, establishing a firearms manufacturer licensing program in Illinois. Starting January 1, 2028, manufacturers must obtain a license from the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Fees will go towards the RIFL Fund, which will provide financial assistance to firearm victims and fund related initiatives. Retailers are prohibited from selling firearms from unlicensed manufacturers, with penalties for violations.
Adequate and Equitable Public University Funding Act–SB 13 (Lightford) – SUPPORT
This bill establishes a funding formula for Illinois public universities, managed by the Board of Higher Education, to distribute general operating funds equitably. It sets adequacy targets, calculates base funding minimums, and includes an accountability framework to assess the impact on affordability, enrollment, and student outcomes. The Act creates an Accountability and Transparency Committee and a Funding Formula Review Panel to oversee and refine the process.
Protecting Public School Funding – SB 3966 (Guzmán) – SUPPORT
This bill protects Illinois public schools by prohibiting the state from participating in the new federal school voucher program established under Trump’s H.R. 1. It ensures that public resources are not diverted to private schools, maintaining our commitment to an equitable, fully-funded public education system for all Illinois students.
Ban On Tracking Of Gender Affirming and Reproductive Health Medication – HB 4834/SB 3323 (Cassidy/Johnson) – SUPPORT
This bill would stop the state from tracking prescriptions for testosterone and reproductive health medications in its monitoring database to protect patient privacy. It also requires the state to delete all existing testosterone records and prevents future surveillance of abortion-related medications and gender-affirming care.
Ban On State Funding Of Conversion Therapy – HB 4554/SB 3105 (Faver Dias/Edly-Allen) – SUPPORT
This bill would prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars to fund or contract for conversion therapy through any organization or religious entity. It ensures that state public funds are used for supportive services rather than practices that attempt to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Gender-Affirming Medication Access – HB 5492/SB 3525 (Stuart/Collins) – SUPPORT
This bill ensures consistent care for patients by requiring insurance providers to cover up to a 12-month supply of prescription hormone therapy and necessary self-administration supplies at one time. By requiring pharmacists to dispense a full year’s supply upon request, this legislation removes the frequent administrative and logistical hurdles of monthly refills. This mandate applies across private insurance, state employee plans, and public aid, guaranteeing uninterrupted access to essential gender-affirming healthcare for all Illinoisans.
Paid Family and Medical Leave – HB 3483/SB 2413 (Moeller/Villivalam) – SUPPORT
The Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Act creates a paid leave program for employees, managed by the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave under the Illinois Department of Labor. It sets eligibility requirements, benefit amounts, and durations, and allows self-employed individuals to opt in. The law also establishes the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund to finance the paid leave program.
The Workplace Extreme Temperature Safety Act – HB 3762/SB 2501 (Gonzalez/Peters) – SUPPORT
The Workplace Extreme Temperature Safety Act establishes a framework to protect workers from heat and cold stress, filling gaps left by federal rulemaking. Key protections include mandatory temperature thresholds, access to water and rest breaks, emergency response protocols, and strong anti-retaliation measures to ensure workers can exercise their rights without fear.
Rideshare Drivers’ Union – HB 4743/SB 2906 (Morris/Villivalam) – SUPPORT
This bill would grant over 100,000 rideshare drivers across the state the right to form a union and bargain collectively. While companies like Uber and Lyft generate tens of billions in revenue, drivers face shrinking wages, rising vehicle costs, and “deactivation” by algorithms without due process.
Fair Wages for All Act –SB 3821 (Lightford) – SUPPORT
This bill ensures every worker in Illinois is paid fairly by phasing out the sub-minimum wage for tipped workers and minors. It also extends minimum wage protections to individuals who are incarcerated, ensuring that labor is compensated fairly while providing a pathway to financial stability upon release.
