Illinois Legislature · Cook County
Bills & Legislation
Plain-English tracking of Illinois state bills that affect Cook County voters. No spin — just the facts, both sides, and what it means for you.
All Tracked Bills
4 billsHandgun Ammunition Serialization & Registry
Would require all handgun ammunition sold or possessed in Illinois to be individually serialized and registered with the state
⚠️ ⚠️ Committee Hearing — March 24, 4:00 PM, Springfield
30-Year Senior Homestead Property Tax Exemption
Would create a 30-year property tax exemption for homeowners age 65 and older
Facial Recognition in Law Enforcement Restrictions
Would restrict how Illinois police can use facial recognition technology — no real-time scanning, no use for lawful protest surveillance, and results alone can't justify a warrant
Convertible Pistol (Glock Switch) Ban
Would make it a felony to manufacture, sell, or possess a pistol that can be illegally converted into a machine gun using a 'Glock switch' or similar device
⚠️ 🔴 Committee Hearing — TODAY March 19, 2:00 PM, Springfield
TheJacket tracks bills that directly affect Cook County residents. Summaries are written in plain English from official bill text — no editorializing. We present what supporters say and what critics say, sourced to official records. Both sides, always. Read our methodology →