The bill allows counties in Illinois to create rules for building data centers, including details like size and design. It also lets counties manage where these data centers can be located, especially in areas not controlled by cities. Municipalities can do the same within their own zoning areas, including a nearby radius.
This bill proposes significant changes to the Sports Wagering Act by eliminating a tax on exchange wager transactions and removing certain regulations on fantasy contests. It would no longer classify fantasy contests as non-gambling activities and would repeal the licensing requirements for operators of these contests. Additionally, it would remove protections for participants in fantasy contests from being charged with gambling offenses.
The bill requires supportive living facilities in Illinois to provide residents with essential hygiene products, such as soap, shampoo, and toothpaste, as part of their services. These products must be included in the monthly fees and cannot be charged to residents' personal allowances. Additionally, the bill allows facilities to provide nutritionally adequate meals and establishes a minimum daily meal expenditure that adjusts for inflation.
Illinois Senate Bill 3049, titled "Newborn Metabolic Screening," amends the Genetic and Metabolic Diseases Advisory Committee Act by renaming it the Universal Newborn Screening Advisory Committee. The bill assigns new responsibilities to the committee, including holding quarterly meetings, reviewing conditions, making recommendations, and preparing reports. It also updates the titles of related acts, such as the Newborn Metabolic Screening Act and the Rare Disease Commission Act. The bill became law on August 21, 2026, as Public Act 104-0843. ([ilga.gov](https://www.ilga.gov/ftp/legislation/104/BillStatus/HTML/10400SB3049.html?utm_source=openai))
The bill updates regulations for vision care plans, requiring organizations to provide eye care providers with access to fee schedules and updated information every quarter. It allows providers to offer cash payment options if they are cheaper for patients and prohibits organizations from retaliating against providers for exercising their rights. Additionally, it eliminates certain requirements that could burden eye care providers.
The PFAS Wastewater Citizen Protection Act establishes a committee to address concerns related to PFAS chemicals in wastewater. This committee is responsible for creating and updating a PFAS Action Plan to be submitted to state officials. The Act aims to ensure ongoing monitoring and reporting on PFAS issues until it is repealed in 2044.