IL SB3992

State agencies, political subdivisions, K-12 schools, and higher education institutions must disclose all gifts and contracts of any value from designated "countries of concern" (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, Syria, and designated terrorist organizations) to the Executive Inspector General.

Future gifts from countries of concern require Executive Inspector General approval within 30 days before acceptance, with all proposed and accepted gifts published on a public web portal.

Higher education institutions with research budgets of $10,000,000 or more must screen applicants from countries of concern and obtain approval before allowing faculty or student travel to those countries.

Academic partnerships with institutions in countries of concern require approval from the State Board of Higher Education or Illinois Community College Board, with restrictions on international cultural agreements and student associations.

Trafficking in trade secrets to benefit a foreign government or foreign agent constitutes a Class X felony, with the act taking effect January 1, 2027.