Illinois Pritzker signs 87 bills
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026
The cash acceptance requirement may impose compliance costs on retailers, potentially affecting their operations and margins. The jury duty pay mandate increases labor costs for larger employers. Other measures have limited direct market impact but may affect specific sectors such as education and aviation.
On July 31, 2026, United States — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed 87 bills into law, including several notable measures. House Bill 4592 requires most United States — Illinois retailers to accept cash payments for in-person transactions under $500, effective 2028, with fines for non-compliance. House Bill 4844 mandates employers with more than 25 employees to pay full wages during jury duty, effective January 1, 2027. House Bill 4788 requires schools to provide both breasted and non-breasted CPR manikins starting in the 2028-2029 school year. Senate Bill 3314 requires higher education institutions to report faculty credit hours annually starting September 2028. House Bill 4654 requires the United States — United States Department of Transportation to install human trafficking resource signs at rest areas. Senate Bill 4041 requires O'Hare and Midway airports to conduct noise studies every five years starting by 2030. House Bill 5193 expands ambulance transport to mental health facilities for individuals under the influence. These laws were supported by various legislators and organizations, including the Illinois Education Association.
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