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Changes coming to Illinois after Pritzker signs multiple bills
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Governor's office announced Monday that JB Pritzker signed a variety of bills, ranging from an expedited FOID card process, changes to the Illinois Medicaid program and the approval of the FY26 Budget.
Governor Pritzker signed HB742 on Monday. According to his office, this will delay the date the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act would be enforced until July 1, 2026. The Interchange Fee Prohibition Act would ban banks or credit card companies from charging businesses a fee for the tipped or taxed portion of a transaction.
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HB1075 was signed by Pritzker on Monday, and creates a 'more transparent and expedited process' for those who have had their Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) cards revoked or denied because they were deemed a 'clear and present danger.'
Before the bill was signed, individuals could lose their FOID card if they were reported as a danger to themselves or others to the Illinois State Police. State Senator Julie Morrison said that there is a process to appeal a FOID revocation or denial, but often the person is unable to challenge the decision because information from the original report is often not disclosed.
Now, the FOID Card Review Board will be able to expedite the appeals process and share information with the individual about their 'clear and present danger' determination. HB850 also requires the Illinois State Police to publish data about incidents involving stolen guns or firearms with serial numbers that are missing.
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On Monday, Pritzker signed HB1075, which will go into effect immediately. HB1075, also known as the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Implementation Act creates changes in state programs that are 'necessary to implement the state budget for this upcoming fiscal year.
Some changes include:
Funds from the Small Business Environmental Assistance Fund transferred to the Clean Air Act Permit Fund
To promote State campground use, the state will offer coupons that waive camping fees for one night, when residents purchase at least one additional night of camping
The Supreme Court Indirect Cost Fund is established as a federal trust fund in the State treasury. Money received by the Supreme Court from any federal department or agency as an indirect cost reimbursement shall be deposited into the Fund
For a full list of the changes, click here
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Pritzker also signed HB1075, which creates several different changes in Illinois taxes. The FY26 Revenue Omnibus legislation goes into effect immediately. Some acts that will see changes from this year's budget include:
Tax Delinquency Amnesty Act amendment
Illinois Income Tax Act amendments
The Illinois Municipal Code
Preventing Youth Vaping Act
The Prevention of Cigarette and Electronic
Cigarette Sales to Persons under 21 Years of Age Act
You can find more changes, and read about the changes in detail here
HB2771, which goes into effect immediately, modifies and makes the the Hospital Assessment Program permanent. Pritzker originally extended the program through 2026. It helps hospitals who serve a large number of patients with Medicaid to receive additional revenue. It also includes a provision for the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) to collect unpaid assessments from delinquent hospital providers.
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Pritzker also signed HB3374, also known as the Bond Authorization Act of 2025. The Bond Authorization legislation will begin January 1, 2026 and amends:
The State Finance Act
The General Obligation Bond Act
The Build Illinois Bond Act
SB2437 makes various changes to the Illinois Medicaid program and was signed on Monday. It goes into effect July 1, 2025. Some of these changes include:
Hospitals with birthing centers will be required to create policies allowing a patient in a medical assistance program to have an Illinois Medicaid certified doula accompany them before, during and after labor and childbirth
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Health will develop screening guidelines for tardive dyskinesia for providers serving patients who have been prescribed antipsychotic medication
After Jan. 1, 2026, over-the-counter choline dietary supplements for pregnant people will be covered under the medical assistance program
To find out more about the new changes, click here
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SB2456 was signed on Monday by Pritzker and makes several changes by extending various legislation or by repealing various statutes. It goes into effect immediately. Some of the changes Illinoisians may see include:
Images from cameras under the Expressway Camera Act are exempt from inspection and copying until July 1, 2028 (rather than July 1, 2025)
The creation of the Access to Voting for Persons with Disabilities Advisory Task Force
The creation of the Illinois Elections and Infrastructure Integrity Task Force
Repealing the provision calling for the state to create a program so that individuals under 18 can purchase lottery tickets
For more changes coming to Illinois law, click here
SB2510 represents the FY26 Budget. It was signed by Pritzker, and was approved with 'certain line items reduced,' according to his office. It adds, changes, and reduces different funding appropriations from last year's budget. Some of these changes include:
Increases funding for K-12 education
Small increase to higher education
Cuts the number of funded hours for support professionals in group homes for people with disabilities
Cuts the program giving non-citizen adults access to state sponsored healthcare
Further details can be found here
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