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IHLS update: three new Illinois public acts affecting libraries highlighted to Urbana board
Summary
The board's IHLS liaison summarized three recently signed Illinois public acts relevant to public libraries: authority to bill nonresident fees quarterly, a requirement to maintain opioid antagonists and trained staff by July 2026, and authorization to use state construction grants for security upgrades starting Jan. 2026.
Darius (board liaison) briefed the Urbana Free Library trustees on three laws that the Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) flagged as relevant for public libraries.
Nut graf: The three public acts cited by IHLS change how libraries may collect nonresident fees, require opioid antagonist availability and trained staff, and allow use of state grant funds for security measures; trustees discussed implementation needs and funding implications.
Darius listed the three items shared by IHLS on Aug. 15: a House bill recorded as "public act 104-0036" that authorizes library boards to charge nonresident library fees on a quarterly or biannual basis rather than in one lump sum; House Bill 1910 recorded as "public act 104-0056," which requires libraries to maintain a supply of opioid antagonists and to have at least one employee trained to identify opioid overdose and administer the antagonist (effective July 1, 2026); and Senate Bill 1550 recorded as "public act 104-0108," which allows libraries to use state construction grant funding to enhance security measures such as upgraded cameras and silent alarms (effective Jan. 1, 2026).
Board members asked staff how they learn about such laws; staff reported they receive notices through IHLS and other newsletters and said they will develop implementation plans. Several trustees expressed concern about unfunded mandates, specifically the opioid‑antagonist requirement and the cost and expiration of stock and training. Staff said they will plan for compliance ahead of the effective date and explore training options and potential funding sources.
Ending: Staff committed to developing a plan to address training and storage needs and to monitor guidance from IHLS and the Illinois Library Association on implementation and possible funding avenues.
