BILL OF RIGHTS FOR HOMELESS ACT
Prohibits local governments from enforcing fines or ciminal penalties when people experiencing unsheltered homelessness occupy or engage in "life-sustaining activities" on public property. NOTE: A response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision which determined that people experiencing homelessness can be arrested and fined for sleeping outside even when there are no alternatives.

PROPERTY TAX RECORDS
Mandates that if assessment records are maintained in electronic format, they must be available for immediate public inspection through the Internet. If not, requires conversion to electronic format and immediate public access. NOTE: Includes provisions for tax objections in the circuit court and repeals certain provisions regarding the valuation method used by the assessor.

TORT IMMUNITY – BICYCLES
Provides that a person operating a bicycle is deemed to be an intended user of every roadway and portion of roadway on which bicyclists are permitted to ride. NOTE: Requires all public entities to change how they implement road repair and patch work (e.g. unpaved roades, wooden bridges), increasing cost on property taxes. Forces local governments to pay for increased liability coverage and mandates the posting of signage on all public roads.

RIGHT TO SIT AT WORK ACT
Requires employers to provide suitable seating options when the nature of the employee's work allows for sitting. Permits employees to sue their employers if they believe their rights have been violated. NOTE: Provides enforcement by the Department of Labor and sets for civil penalties.

EXTREME WORKPLACE TEMPERATURE
Requires the Director of Labor to adopt rules for excessive heat and cold standards. Requires employers to implement an occupational temperature-related illness and injury prevention plan. NOTE: Mandates penalties for violations, including civil penalties.

CREDIT CARD STATEMENTS
Requires the governing authority of townships and municipalities among others to vote each month to verify the validity of an itemized statement of all purchases made using the credit card in the preceding month. NOTE: This statement may not be redacted and must be published on the government's website, if applicable.

ILLEGAL RECORDINGS – MINORS
Requires local governments to inspect for hidden cameras in certain locations which include a restroom or changing room. Requires public notices for hidden cameras and creates a civil action cause including punitive damages.

VEHICLE CODE – BIODIESEL USE
Beginning July1, 2027, a diesel powered vehicle owned or operated by any county or local government must use a biodiesel blend that contains 19%, unless the engine is designed or retrofitted to operate on a higher percentage of biodiesel or low sulfur fuel. NOTE: Unfunded mandate.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT CREDIT CARD AGREEMENTS
The governing body of a governmental entity accepting payment by credit card may enter into agreements with third-party software providers for the purpose of ensuring that the governmental entity receives the correct remittance for payment. The agreement may not restrict or prevent the governmental entity from using the payment processing system outlined in the State Treasurer Act or any other payment processing system that the governmental entity has procured.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Specified counties may acquire real property for the purpose of creating or preserving affordable housing for persons making up to 150% of area median income annually. Specified counties may enter into agreements to transfer real property with any unit of local government, school district, or the State for the purpose of creating or preserving affordable housing for persons making up to 150% of the area median income annually. Makes other changes.

STATE'S ATTORNEY SALARY
Increases each state's attorneys salary to the rate of 100% of the mean of the amount paide to the resident circuit judges in the county courthouse for the state's attorney. Mandates 66 2/3% of the total annual compensation to be paid from the Personal Property Replacement Tax Fund. NOTE: The county shall be responsible for the State and federal income tax reporting and withholding and the employer contributions under the Illinois Pension Code.

VAC BUDGET DISCLOSURE
For each fiscal year after January 1, 2027, each Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) shall prepare a budget and publish the budget on its official website. A public hearing on the contents of the budget shall occur within 30 days of its publication. The budget must be approved by the full Commission membership and by the county board of the county where the VAC is organized. Requires each VAC to follow the same procurement and bidding procedures as its respective county or the largest sponsoring government entity based on financial contribution, not population. NOTE: Makes all VACs subject to the Freedom of Information Act.

COUNTY OFFICERS SALARY
Mandates the compensation of elected and appointed supervisors of assessment and the compensation of a coroner, a county treasurer, a county clerk, a recorder, an auditor, and a clerk of a circuit court be paid equal to 80% of the amount paid to the State's Attorney of the county. Increases county officials stipends in the amount of $12,800, adjusted annually. NOTE: Funds will be paid out of the Personal Property Replacement Tax Fund – a significant revenue source for local governments, particularly for counties, municipalities, townships and school districts. Counties will also see added pension costs of covering annual stipend benefit increases.

BUILDING REGULATIONS
Amends the Counties Code and the Municipal Code to formally bring new statewide standards on zoning, building codes, subdivisions, planning an impact mitigation fees. If enacted, it would require local governments to allow the construction of "Middle Housing" in any district where single-family is currently allowed. NOTE: Creates a private right of action allowing an aggrieved person to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief through court action.