New Illinois laws taking effect August 7, 2026

29 laws take effect August 7, 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 (13)

HB 1441 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
CHICAGO LIFEGUARD AGE MINIMUM
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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HB 4327 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
AUDITOR GENERAL-340B AUDIT
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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HB 4909 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
PEN CD-IMRF-EMPLOYEE
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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HB 5090 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
PROCUREMENT-CONSTRUCTION
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
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HB 5387 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
IDFPR-VARIOUS LICENSES
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
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HB 5470 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
DCEO-VARIOUS
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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HB 5487 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
LAW FIRM OWNERSHIP
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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SB 2696 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
QUICK-TAKE-HOFFMAN ESTATES
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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SB 2784 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
JUDGES-6TH & 7TH JUD CIRCUITS
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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SB 3107 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
QUICK-TAKE OAK PARK
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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SB 3398 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
CIV PRO-TENANTS IN COMMON
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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SB 343 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
CIVIL LAW-TECH
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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SB 3661 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-FUND
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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Education (6)

HB 1810 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
INCARCERATED-DISABILITIES
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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HB 5321 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SCH CD-TEACHER SALARY-CONT ED
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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HB 5460 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
EDUC-SCH SOCIAL WORK SCHLRSHP
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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HB 5552 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
EDUCATION-VARIOUS
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
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SB 3070 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
EDUC-FOREIGN LANG ALTERNATIVE
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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SB 3533 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
SCHCD-TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL STUDNT
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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Crime (3)

HB 4741 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
DOM VIOLENCE-ORDERS
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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HB 5024 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
MUNI CD-DETENTION FACILITIES
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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HB 5489 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-JUVENILES
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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Climate (1)

SB 3772 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
EPA-ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
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Finance (1)

HB 2371 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
DENTAL INSURANCE ASSIGNABILITY
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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Healthcare (1)

SB 3322 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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Public Lands (1)

SB 2735 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
LAKE COUNTY-QUICK TAKE
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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Technology (1)

SB 3449 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
MOBILE ID CARDS & LICENSES
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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Traffic (1)

HB 5081 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
VEH CD-ALTER SPEED LIMITS
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This Act takes effect upon becoming law
Signed by the Governor Aug 7, 2026 → takes effect on that day Aug 7, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
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Wages (1)

HB 5228 · 2025 Regular SessionPublished
WORK COMP-STATE LICENSURE
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Published by the legislature: Effective Date August 7, 2026.
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