New Illinois laws taking effect January 1, 2026
269 laws take effect January 1, 2026.
Of the 854 bills enacted since 2025, 854 have an effective date and 0 don't yet (pending). A law here takes effect that day by its main provisions; parts of a staggered act may take effect on other dates.
Updated Nov 2, 2026 at 6:39 a.m. EST.
Government (61)
HB 1082 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
MUNICIPALITIES-AUDITS
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.HB 1120 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
VEH CD-BLOOD TYPE & RH FACTOR
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.HB 1364 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
JOLIET ARSENAL AUTHORITY
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.HB 1575 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
RESTRICT COVENANT MODIFY FEE
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.HB 1576 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
CT OF CLAIMS TERMS-FEES-RULES
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.HB 1615 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
COURTHOUSE FLAG
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.HB 1631 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
DOIT-POWERS AND DUTIES
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.HB 1648 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
PEN CD-FIRE-PAYMENT REDIRECTS
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.HB 1697 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
9-1-1 TELECOMMUNICATOR CPR
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This Act takes effect on January 1, 2026, except that this Section, Section 10, and the changes to Sections 513b2 and 513b3 of the Illinois Insurance Code take effect upon becoming law.
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HB 1842 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
MUNI CODE-ADMIN ADJUDICATION
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.HB 1908 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
MWRD-DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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.HB 2139 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH
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.HB 2179 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
REGULATION-TECH
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.HB 2196 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
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.HB 2336 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
LOCAL GOV-LIFT-ASSIST SERVICES
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.HB 2366 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
EPA-ELECTRONIC REPORTING
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.HB 2409 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
PFAS-FIREFIGHTING PPE
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.HB 2459 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING LICENSURE
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.HB 2551 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
FIRST RESPONDER TASK FORCE
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.HB 2562 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
GUARDIAN TRAINING
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.HB 2667 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
IAPA-ADOPTION BY FILING
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.HB 2774 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
DHS-STATEWIDE DV HOTLINE
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.HB 2977 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
MUNI CD-EMS VEHICLE FUNDS
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.HB 3095 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
GUARDIAN AND ADVOCACY-MEMBERS
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.HB 3140 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
ISP-POLICE K-9 CARE PROGRAM
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.HB 3141 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
EPA-WATER MAIN INSTALLATION
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.HB 3144 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
JUDICIAL PRIVACY-ADMIN JUDGES
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.HB 3200 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
UNEMPLOYMENT INS-RECOVERY
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.HB 3238 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
HGWY COMMISSIONER COMPENSATION
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.HB 3359 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES-JURORS
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.HB 3360 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
VETERINARIAN LICENSE DISPLAY
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.HB 3373 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
PSYCHOLOGY LICENSURE EXAM
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HB 3493 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
LOCAL REG-STATE FACILITIES
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.HB 3718 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
MHDD-OIG INVESTIGATIONS
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.HB 3725 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BILLING ACT
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.HB 3744 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
RADIATION PROTECTION ACT
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.HB 460 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
EDUCATION-TECH
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.HB 576 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
GOVERNMENT-TECH
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.SB 103 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
ADOPTION ACT
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.SB 1195 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
TRAUMA-INFORMED RESPONSE
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.SB 1241 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
TWSHP CD-CEMETERY BOARD
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.SB 1295 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
9-1-1 TELECOMMUNICATOR CPR
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.SB 1325 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
DENTISTRY-ANESTHESIA PANEL
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.SB 1343 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
CMS-PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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.SB 1348 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SHERIFF-PROCESS SERVICE FEES
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.SB 1380 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
CTY CD & MUNI CD-UTILITY POLES
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.SB 1742 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
ROOF SAFETY FOR 1ST RESPONDERS
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.SB 1764 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
ISP TRAINING/ACADEMY DIVISION
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.SB 2044 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
WEB-BASED SIGNATURES ACT
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.SB 2129 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
IDOT-LOCAL GOV PORTAL
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.SB 213 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY MEDIA
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.SB 2175 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
PERS CD-VA APPOINTMENTS
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.SB 224 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
EPA-WATER MAIN INSTALLATION
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.SB 2408 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
IEMA-UPDATE
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.SB 2425 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE
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.SB 243 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
OMA-SERVICE MEMBER ATTENDANCE
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.SB 2494 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTICE ACT
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Ill. Const. art. IV §10; 5 ILCS 75/1–3: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
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SB 2495 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
BCENT SUNSET EXTENSION
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SB 31 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
COURT REVIEW-PERMANENCY HEARNG
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.SB 71 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
IEMA-SCHOOL SAFETY
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.SB 798 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
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Healthcare (50)
HB 1270 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
HEALTH CARE-VOLUNTEER LICENSE
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.HB 1287 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
HEALTH FACILITIES-AED REQUIRED
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.HB 1331 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
NETWORK ADEQUACY-GENETIC MED
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.HB 1332 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
HOSPITAL EMERGENCY CONTACT
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.HB 1365 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
THERAPIST/COUNSELOR LICENSURE
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.HB 1431 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
FACILITY FEE TRANSPARENCY
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.HB 1597 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
FACILITY-TRANSFER & DISCHARGE
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.HB 1699 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
EPA-PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE
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.HB 1712 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
DPH-POLST TRAINING
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.HB 1910 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
LIBRARIES-OPIOID ANTAGONISTS
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.HB 2346 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
IDPH-ILLINOIS DROP ACT-DUTIES
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.HB 2387 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
MHDD CD-OUTPATIENT TREATMENT
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.HB 2462 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
DILLON’S LAW
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.HB 2464 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
INS-HEALTH/NEONATAL COST SHARE
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.HB 2517 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
MATERNAL MORTALITY EDUCATION
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.HB 2589 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
HYPODERMIC NEEDLES-SALE
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.HB 2688 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
NURSE PRACTICE ACT MIDWIVES
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.HB 2877 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
HOSPICE PROGRAM BOARD REPORT
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.HB 3019 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
DENTAL PRACTICE ACT EXTENSION
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.HB 3248 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
INS CD-LASER HAIR REMOVAL
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.HB 3328 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA ASSESS
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.HB 3428 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
LONG-TERM CARE JOINT TRAINING
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.HB 3435 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
HEALTH CARE VIOLENCE PREVENT
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.HB 3487 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
BHWC DATA COLLECTION
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.HB 3489 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
PHARMACISTS-CONTRACEPTIVES
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.HB 3637 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
HEALTH REGULATION-VARIOUS
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.HB 3645 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
EMS-OPIOID OVERDOSE REPORTS
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.HB 3761 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
HOSP & HOMELESSNESS SUPPORT
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.HB 3849 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
PATIENT PRESCRIPTION PICK UP
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.HB 3850 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
MEDICAL-SIMULATOR TRAINING
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.HB 57 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
ESSENTIAL SUPPORT PERSON
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.SB 119 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
PRENATAL SYPHILIS-TESTING
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.SB 1238 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
NONOPIOID ALTERNATIVES
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.SB 1288 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
FOOD HANDLING-TRAINING
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.SB 1346 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
MANAGED CARE & INSURANCE CARDS
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.SB 1392 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
DENTAL INSURANCE ASSIGNABILITY
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.SB 1411 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
HEALTH CARE SURROGATE-POLST
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.SB 1418 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
INS CD-PERIPHERAL ARTERY TEST
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.SB 1560 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
MENTAL HLTH-KIDS-BEACON
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SB 1594 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
EMERGENCY MEDICAL PLAN
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.SB 1602 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SEXUAL ASSAULT TREATMENT
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SB 175 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
INS CD-KLINEFELTER SYNDROME
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.SB 1774 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
DHFS-SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT
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.SB 2215 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
DPH-FERTILITY OPT-WMN OVER 25
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.SB 2492 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
DENTAL PRACTICE ACT
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SB 2496 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
PHYSICAL THERAPY ACT-SUNSET
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SB 291 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
ONE HEALTH TASK FORCE
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.SB 593 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
HEALTH-TECH
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.SB 69 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
INS CODE-RIDING THERAPY
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.SB 73 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
BABY FOODS-TOXIC HEAVY METALS
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HB 1149 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
HIGHER ED-FIREFIGHTER CREDIT
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.HB 1168 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
DAY CARE CENTER-CIVIC ORG
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.HB 1366 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SCH CD-SPEC ED-PARENTAL NOTICE
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.HB 1787 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SCH SAFETY DRILLS-TRAIN SUBS
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.HB 1859 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
COM COL-COURSE INSTRUCTOR-AI
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.HB 2155 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
EDUCATION-TECH
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.HB 2390 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SCH CD-SPECIAL ED JT AGREEMENT
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.HB 2572 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
VETS' DEPENDENTS SCH GRANTS
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.HB 2801 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SCH CD-STEAM OPPORTUNITY LIST
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.HB 2802 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SCH CD-STEAM ABSENCE EXEMPTION
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.HB 2986 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
HOLOCAUST COMM-SCHOOLS-MISC
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.HB 2994 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
MENTAL HEALTH RECORDS
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.HB 3000 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SCH CD-IDENTIFICATION CARDS
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.HB 3011 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
COMMUNITY COLLEGE-BOARD OATH
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.HB 3026 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SCH CD-DUAL LANGUAGE EDUCATION
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.HB 3039 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SCH CD-HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS
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.HB 3327 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
IDEC-EIS-PREMATURE INFANTS
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.HB 3377 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SCH CD-HOMELESS YOUTH FUNDING
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.HB 3385 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
HIGHER ED-MENTAL HEALTH ACTION
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.HB 3439 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
CHILD CARE BACKGROUND CHECK
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.HB 3446 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER REQS
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.HB 3500 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
ABLE ACCOUNT PROGRAM INFO
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.SB 1231 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SCH ED-SPECIAL ED FACILITIES
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.SB 1329 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SCH CD-ED LICENSE-DISCLOSURE
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.SB 1376 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
UNIV HISTORICAL COST OF ATTEND
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.SB 1550 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
LIBRARY SYSTEMS-STATE GRANTS
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.SB 1583 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SCH CD-SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
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.SB 1584 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SCH CD-SHORT-TERM APPROVALS
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.SB 1672 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SCH CD-EARLY LITERACY-SCREEN
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.SB 1920 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SCH CD-ASL IMPLEMENTATION
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.SB 1928 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
HIGHER ED-MISCONDUCT SURVEY
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.SB 1947 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SCH CD-EDUCATOR LICENSURE-MISC
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.SB 1983 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SCH CD-GIFTED & TALENTED
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.SB 2039 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
IBHE-DATA DASHBOARD REPORT
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.SB 2149 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SCH CD-TUITION FOR ORPHANS
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.SB 324 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
CHILDREN-TECH
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.SB 406 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
EDUCATION-TECH
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.SB 409 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
EDUCATION-TECH
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.SB 58 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
DCEO-REGIONAL MANUFACTURING
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HB 1278 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
VICTIMS SAFETY-ELECTRONICS
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.HB 1302 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
VICTIMS-HUMAN TRAFFICKING
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HB 1628 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SEIZURE & FORFEITURE REPORT
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.HB 1710 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM
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.HB 1865 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
FRAUD-TARGETED INSURANCE SALES
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.HB 2397 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
DOC-HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE
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.HB 2546 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
CD CORR-PAROLE REVIEW
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.HB 2548 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
PROHIBIT AT-HOME ASSAULT KITS
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ISP TRAINING/ACADEMY DIVISION
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.SB 783 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
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.SB 1475 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
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