Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Provides that, by January 1, 2027, the State Board of Education, in consultation with the State's Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program, shall establish an efficient process by which information about the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program is disseminated through the State Board to students, parents and guardians, transition planning and services coordinators at school districts, special education joint agreements, and other relevant educational agencies. Effective immediately.

Amends the School Code. In a provision concerning twice-exceptional children, changes references from "children" to "students" and defines "twice-exceptional student". Provides that in the development of an individualized education program (IEP) or federal Section 504 plan for a twice-exceptional student, if the student's ability or achievement indicates that the student would benefit from advanced academic programs, then those abilities or achievement levels shall be recognized and addressed in the student's IEP or Section 504 plan and be reflected in the individualized services, goals, accommodations, and objectives for the student, while continuing to provide appropriate services and support for the student's disabilities in all educational settings. Sets forth what the services, goals, objectives, accommodations, and best practices for identifying and addressing the educational and related needs of a twice-exceptional student may include. Effective immediately.

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall ensure all persons under its care are assessed for substance use disorder, as defined in the Substance Use Disorder Act. Provides that this process includes screening and assessment for opioid use disorders. Provides that for a committed person diagnosed with opioid use disorder, the Department shall offer, or facilitate access to, all medication-assisted treatment options deemed appropriate by an authorized health care professional. Provides that the Department shall not impose limitations on the types of medication assisted treatment that may be recommended by an authorized health care professional as part of a treatment plan. Provides that an individual receiving medication-assisted treatment prior to being committed to a Department of Corrections facility shall be entitled to, upon request, continue such treatment in the medication assisted treatment program for any period of time deemed medically necessary by an authorized health care professional. Provides that no person shall be denied participation in medication-assisted treatment program on the basis of a positive drug screening upon entering the Department's custody; nor shall any person receive a disciplinary infraction for such positive drug screen. Provides that no person shall be denied participation in medication-assisted treatment based on prior success or failure of any medication-assisted treatment program. Provides that for each Parole District, the Department shall develop a plan to facilitate access to medication-assisted treatment for persons diagnosed with opioid use disorder in the community following release. Provides that the Department may adopt rules for the implementation of these provisions. Effective January 1, 2027.

Appropriates $7,500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for the purpose of making a grant to the Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living to administer and implement the Home Modification Program. Effective July 1, 2026.

Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the amendatory changes apply to Home Services Program rehabilitation counselors and to those homemaker agency employees who provide direct care services to individuals participating in the Home Services Program (rather than to direct service workers employed by the Department of Human Services or by an agency that is contracted with the Department). Requires such persons to complete dementia training totaling at least 2 hours at the start of their employment (rather than shall complete at least 2 hours of dementia training at the start of their employment). Provides that an individual who is required to receive dementia training under any other law or rule may be considered exempt from the requirements of the amendatory Act if the other law's or rule's training requirement includes a minimum 2 hours of dementia training in the required subjects (rather than a minimum 2 hours of dementia training). Provides that for individual providers (rather than personal assistants), the Department shall work with the joint training committee established by the collective bargaining agreement covering individual providers (rather than personal assistants) to discuss parameters and specific topics for curriculum covering dementia training as part of the provided training for individual providers (rather than personal assistants).

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that coverage for treatment in a residential treatment center shall include residential coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders. Provides that this coverage shall include unlimited medically necessary treatment for substance use disorder treatment services provided in residential settings. Prohibits the coverage from applying financial requirements or treatment limitations to residential substance use disorder benefits that are more restrictive than the predominant financial requirements and treatment limitations applied to other medical and surgical benefits covered by the policy. Sets forth provisions concerning cost sharing; application of coverage requirements; prior authorization; clinical review; discharge plans; other forms of utilization review; and the criteria for medical necessity determinations.

Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Provides that a licensed day care center may employ (rather than hire) an individual who is in the process of completing the educational requirements set forth in the Illinois Administrative Code as an interim conditional child care director for the period of 12 months if they meet the conditions outlined in specific provisions. Provides that an individual employed under the provision shall comply with the process established by the Department of Early Childhood. Requires the licensed day care center, at the time of the individual's employment, to provide documentation that shows that the individual is enrolled in courses at an accredited college or university that satisfy those requirements. Provides that any licensed day care center that employs an interim conditional child care director is restricted to hiring no more than one interim conditional child care director (rather than 2 interim conditional child care directors) for every credentialed and qualified child care director employed. Provides that if an interim conditional child care director leaves the position of interim conditional child care director during the 12-month period, the licensed day care center may employ a new interim conditional child care director to replace the previous interim conditional child care director. Provides that a day care center shall ensure direct supervision on an ongoing basis by a fully qualified child care director practicing in the State of Illinois, with a minimum of monthly on-site check-ins, unless the supervising director determines that more frequent check-ins are required, which shall continue for the entire duration of any interim conditional child care director's appointment. Provides that an interim conditional child care director shall not be scheduled during any hours when an interim conditional teacher is on duty. Provides that parents and caregivers shall be notified if an interim conditional child care director is employed by a day care center, and that this information shall be posted in a common area that is visible to parents and caregivers for the duration of the interim period. Provides that failure to comply with the provisions shall result in a violation and the issuance of a corrective action plan. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules to implement the provisions in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Provides that the provision is repealed on June 30, 2032. Effective July 1, 2027.

Amends the People Over Parking Act. Provides that the Act applies to municipalities with a population of more than 2,000,000 (rather than all units of local government). Effective June 1, 2026.

Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that county boards and municipalities may not issue a building permit on a residential unit if the owner of the property is in default on any mortgage.

Amends the Department of Agriculture Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules establishing, implementing, and administering the Illinois Down Payment Assistant Grant Program to offer up to $20,000 grants for eligible applicants purchasing their first farms that are eligible farm purchases. Provides that, if more eligible applicants apply than grants are available, then the recipients shall be chosen with a random lottery process determined by the Department, with priority given to priority applicants. Defines terms.

Amends the General Assembly Compensation Act. In a provision concerning the office allowance that is paid to General Assembly members, provides that "travel in connection with a member's duties" includes travel by a member to participate in a meeting or event held by the National Conference of State Legislatures or the Council of State Governments. Effective immediately.

Creates the Retail Cash Payment Act. Provides that a retail mercantile establishment selling or offering to sell goods or services to the public that employs an individual to accept in-person payments at a physical location shall not: (1) refuse to accept cash as a form of payment for sales of less than $500 made at the physical location; or (2) post a sign on the premises stating that cash payment is not accepted. Provides for exceptions to the requirement. Provides that the provisions do not require a person to accept any bills larger than $20 bills as payment for goods or services. Provides that a violation of the provisions is a petty offense and provides for fines. Establishes a 30-day period to cure a violation before a fine may be imposed. Preempts home rule. Effective January 1, 2028.

Appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of capital grants to public museums for permanent improvement. Effective July 1, 2026.

Amends the Department of Natural Resources Act. In a provision that directs the Department of Natural Resources to contribute to and support the operations, programs, and capital development of public museums in the State, deletes a provision requiring public museums that receive funds for capital development to match State funds with local or private funding in accordance with certain requirements.

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall monitor the impact of each public utility in the State on overall consumer savings and on the electrical grid of the State. Requires the Commission to submit an annual report to the Governor, the Attorney General, and the General Assembly that summarizes the results of the Commission's efforts no later than one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act and annually thereafter. Provides that a utility shall cap residential rates for qualifying households at a set monthly maximum during a city, county, or State declaration of a winter weather emergency or an extreme heat warning that covers the area of the utility in which the qualifying household is located. Provides that each utility in the State shall file with the Commission prior to December 1 of each year a plan detailing the implementation of a residential rate cap. Provides that all plans are subject to review and approval by the Commission and that the Commission may direct a utility to modify its plan to comply with the requirements of the amendatory provisions. In provisions concerning Disconnection Protection Programs, provides that a customer who submits documentation that shows that the customer is enrolled in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP), or Medicaid shall be granted protection under a utility's Disconnection Protection Program upon the receipt of the customer's documentation. Provides that, if the utility, upon reviewing the customer's documentation, determines that the documentation does not provide sufficient proof that the customer is enrolled in LIHEAP, PIPP, or Medicaid, the utility may remove the customer from the utility's Disconnection Protection Program. Provides that an electric utility that offers at least one market-based rate option, including, but not limited to, net electricity metering, for retail customers who choose to take power and energy supply service from the utility shall limit peak hour rates under the market-based rate option to no more than 150% of the rate that the customer would otherwise pay if the customer was not using the market-based rate option. Makes other changes.