SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – Governor JB Pritzker signed a series of major bills into law Monday, enacting sweeping changes across Illinois’ fiscal policy, firearm ownership rules, Medicaid services, and consumer protections.
Among the most notable laws is the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (SB2510), which increases funding for K-12 schools and higher education, while making controversial cuts to programs for non-citizen healthcare and group home support staff.
The governor also approved HB850, reforming the FOID card revocation process. Previously, individuals deemed a “clear and present danger” could lose their Firearm Owner’s Identification without transparency or recourse. The new law expedites appeals and gives individuals access to the data behind the decision.
In health policy, SB2437 expands Medicaid coverage. Starting July 1, 2025, hospitals must allow certified doulas to assist Medicaid patients during childbirth, and screening for tardive dyskinesia will be required for those on antipsychotic medication. Over-the-counter choline supplements for pregnant people will also be covered beginning in 2026.
Pritzker also signed HB742, delaying the controversial Interchange Fee Prohibition Act to 2026, and HB2755, revising various tax laws and tightening regulations on tobacco sales to minors.
“The legislation signed today reflects our commitment to fiscal responsibility, transparency, and compassionate public policy,” Pritzker said in a statement. “We’re making government work better for the people of Illinois.”
Other bills signed include reforms to the Hospital Assessment Program (HB2771), bond authorization changes (HB3374), and multiple transparency and accessibility provisions in SB2456.