HB1075 Summary

• Renames "An Act concerning Aquariums and Museums in Public Parks" to the "Park District and Municipal Aquarium and Museum Act" to clarify municipalities can operate aquariums and museums alongside park districts.

• Expands authority for municipalities and park districts to erect, operate, and maintain aquariums and museums in public parks, including facilities for art, science, natural history, and presidential libraries.

• Allows municipalities and park districts to lease property for up to 99 years (subject to renewal) to corporations or societies for aquarium/museum operation, with public access guaranteed and reversionary interest retained.

• Requires aquariums and museums to provide free admission to K-12 students with teachers and 52 free days annually (including at least 6 summer days) to state residents.

• Updates tax authority language throughout the Illinois Horse Racing Act and Eminent Domain Act to reference the revised statute name for municipalities and park districts managing aquariums and museums.