Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act of the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, before an ordinance may be adopted approving a redevelopment project area, the redevelopment project area must be approved by referendum of the voters of the affected taxing districts. Includes requirements for the ordinance or resolution proposing the redevelopment project area, for submission of and language for the referendum, and approval of the referendum when a majority of the voters in each of the affected taxing districts approve the referendum. Modifies notice requirements for the public meeting, and requires the notification of all voters of the affected taxing districts. Requires notice by publication, mailing, and on the website of the municipality (rather than by publication and mailing), and modifies the timing in which notices must be sent. Requires that a notice also must contain a copy of the proposed ordinance designating the redevelopment project area, a list of all taxes levied by each of the taxing districts that constitute the joint review board, a statement of the projected impact that the redevelopment project area will have on those taxing district, and the proposed referendum language. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Creates the Textured Hair Licensing Act. Provides for the licensure of cirrologists, cirrology schools, and cirrology teachers. Defines cirrology as the distinct, nonchemical field of professional study and practice dedicated to the care, treatment, maintenance, styling, preservation, and management of textured hair and scalp health through culturally informed, health-centered, and nonchemical methods. Provides that the primary pathway to licensure as a licensed cirrologist shall be successful completion of a licensed cirrology school program consisting of not less than 600 clock hours of instruction and supervised practical training in the required areas of study established under the Act. Provides for an apprenticeship pathway to licensure if the applicant meets certain requirements. Provides the license renewal requirements for licensed cirrologists. Provides that during an 18-month transition period, any person holding an active Illinois hair braider license in good standing shall be eligible for automatic transition into the corresponding cirrology licensure category for renewal purposes. Establishes a cirrology apprenticeship program that operates through a 3-way partnership among: (1) an approved apprenticeship partner that provides related instruction, educational support, or pre-apprenticeship preparation; (2) an approved partner employer that provides paid on-the-job training and workplace experience; and (3) a supervising licensed cirrologist or licensed cirrology teacher responsible for oversight of practical training and competency development. Provides the license renewal requirements for licensed cirrology teachers. Establishes the Board of Cirrology within the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Sets forth the membership of the Board and powers and duties of the Board. Sets forth provisions concerning the scope of practice of cirrology; prohibited acts and excluded services; title protection; qualifications for licensure; continuing education; the registration of cirrology shops; powers and duties of the Department; discipline of licensees; and transfer of hair braiding regulation. Provides that all hair braider license expiration and renewal dates of October 31 for even-numbered years shall automatically apply to the corresponding cirrology license category during the transition period until superseded by law or rule adopted under the Act. Provides limitations to transition requirements adopted under a specific provision of the Act. Establishes an 18-month transition period during which the Department shall implement the Act in a manner that preserves continuity of lawful practice, instruction, school operation, continuing education activity, business operation, renewal, and public protection. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Provides that the Textured Hair Licensing Act is repealed January 1, 2031. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Changes the short title to the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 and changes corresponding references to the Act throughout the statutes. Repeals provisions concerning hair braiding licenses, and removes references to licensed hair braiding throughout the Act. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately, except that the changes to the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 and the corresponding changes throughout the statutes are effective 18 months after becoming law.

Amends the Embalming Fluid Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026 shall provide coverage for medically necessary general anesthesia, regardless of the duration, for any procedure covered by the policy, and that medical necessity shall be determined by the attending anesthesiologist or licensed anesthesia provider. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance is prohibited from denying payment or reimbursement for anesthesia services solely because the duration of care exceeded a preset time limit. Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, the Voluntary Services Plans Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code to require coverage under those provisions. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Funeral or Burial Funds Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that, notwithstanding whether the laws of the state or territory where the non-resident resides related to firearm ownership, possession, and carrying are substantially similar to the requirements to obtain a license under the Act, the Illinois State Police shall, no later than 120 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, allow for a non-resident license application if the applicant is an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in the State and lives in the State. Provides that a non-resident active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in the State and lives in the State shall apply to the Illinois State Police and must meet all of the qualifications under the Act and shall submit: (1) the application and documentation required and the applicable fee; (2) a photocopy of a valid military identification card or Official Proof of Service Letter; and (3) a photocopy of permanent change-of-station orders to an assignment in the State. Provides for emergency rulemaking to implement the amendatory Act. Establishes fees. Makes conforming changes to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Behavior Analyst Licensing Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security must adopt amendments to its rules governing the administration of the Emergency Management Performance Grant program to ensure that every county emergency services and disaster agency in the State receives a base allotment of no less than $25,000 per fiscal year, with the remaining allocation of funds to be distributed to county emergency services and disaster agencies as deemed appropriate by the Director of the Agency. Provides that, in distributing the remaining allocation of funds, the Director shall consider, among other things, any limitation on a county's tax base, the increased costs of accreditation requirements for smaller agencies, and the increase in the number of disasters that affect smaller counties in the State. Effective immediately.

Amends the Continuum of Care Services for the Developmentally Disabled Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Continuum of Care Services for the Developmentally Disabled Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the ID/DD Community Care Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Hospice Program Licensing Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Community Benefits Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.