Bills

HB0060 - GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAM-BAN

Creates the Prohibition on Taxpayer Funding of Guaranteed Income Act. Provides that, on and after July 1, 2025, no unit of government may use taxpayer money to fund a guaranteed income program. Preempts the exercise of home rule powers. Effective July 1, 2025.

HB1024 - LOCAL CLOSED-DOOR TAX INCREASE

Creates the Prohibition of Closed-Door Tax Increases Act. Provides that a unit of local government may not increase a levied tax without authorization by referendum of the electors of the unit of local government. Provides that a referendum to increase a levied tax must include a sunset clause on which the tax increase authorized by the referendum measure shall expire. Provides that, if an increase in a levied tax is intended to generate a cash flow to service a debt, the increase must sunset no later than the date that the debt is scheduled to be paid off, and, if an increase in a levied tax is intended to generate a cash flow that will be spent for purposes other than debt service, the increase must sunset no later than 10 years after the date on which the tax increase begins. Provides that, to the extent the Act conflicts with any other provision of law, the Act controls. Provides that nothing in the Act infringes upon the right of a unit of local government to impose or increase nontax fines or fees. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall adopt rules to enforce the Act. Limits concurrent exercise of home rule taxing powers.

HB1052 - FOOD TRUCK FREEDOM ACT

Creates the Food Truck Freedom Act. Provides that a municipality, county, or township may create a license or permitting scheme for a food truck to operate within its jurisdiction. Provides that a food truck license or permit obtained from a municipality, county, or township in Illinois has full force and effect in all other jurisdictions in Illinois so long as that license or permit was issued after: (1) an inspection by a local health department that uses recommendations made by the Food and Drug Administration concerning food trucks and (2) an inspection by a local fire department that uses recommendations made by the National Fire Prevention Association concerning food trucks. Provides that nothing in the provisions prevents a municipality, county, or township from imposing placement or zoning restrictions or fees so long as those restrictions and fees are uniformly applied to all food trucks, regardless of the food truck's license or permit jurisdiction. Defines "food truck". Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Effective January 1, 2026.

HB1146 - PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION

Amends the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act. Provides that, beginning 18 months after the amendatory Act's effective date, (1) no store or food service business shall provide or sell a single-use plastic carryout bag to a customer and (2) no grocery store shall provide or sell a single-use paper carryout bag to a customer. Preempts home rule powers. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.

HB1153 - LOCAL OFFICIAL VACANCY POSTING

Creates the Local Official Vacancy Posting Act. Provides that a unit of local government shall post every elected official vacancy on its website, if the full-time staff of the municipality maintain the website, and the county clerk shall also post the vacancy on the county clerk website. Provides that the unit of local government may not fill the vacancy until the posting has been on the municipality's website, or the county's website if the municipality does not have full-time staff maintaining a website, for at least 15 days. Limits home rule powers.

HB1317 - REPEAL ILLINOIS TRUST ACT

Repeals the Illinois TRUST Act. Makes corresponding changes in the Illinois Identification Card Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Effective immediately.

HB1323 - BOND AUTH-NO ROLLOVER

Amends the Bond Authorization Act. Provides that the authority of a public corporation to levy taxes in connection with the payment of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness ceases upon the maturity date of the bond or other evidence of indebtedness or upon the discharge of the debt, whichever comes first. Effective immediately.

HB1359 - ILLINOIS NATIVE LANDSCAPES ACT

Creates the Protecting Illinois Native Landscapes Act. Provides that a unit of local government may not enact or enforce an ordinance or resolution that prohibits or unreasonably restricts an owner, authorized agent, or authorized occupant of privately owned residential land or a premises from allowing Illinois native species to voluntarily grow within the landscape or to install and maintain Illinois native species within a managed native landscape. Provides that native landscaping that may not be prohibited includes small or large areas of native landscaping in the front, back, or side yard or in areas that do not fit a standard definition of yard, such as areas on farms, rural properties, corporate campuses, school campuses, and large estates. Excludes from the scope of the Act an ordinance or resolution of a unit of local government that prohibits plants, trees, or other landscaping from interfering with public transportation, vehicular traffic, or driveway or entrance road sight lines or from crossing sidewalks or property boundaries. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers.

HB1429 - BILL OF RIGHTS-HOMELESS

House Bill 1429 proposes changes to the Bill of Rights for the Homeless Act. The bill seeks to prohibit the State and local governments from enacting or enforcing policies that impose fines or criminal penalties on individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness for occupying or engaging in life-sustaining activities on public property. Life-sustaining activities are defined to include actions such as moving, resting, sitting, standing, lying down, sleeping, protecting oneself from the elements, eating, drinking, and storing personal property necessary for shelter.

Impact on County Authority:

HB 1429 would limit the authority of counties and other local governmental units by preempting them from passing or enforcing ordinances that criminalize life-sustaining activities of individuals experiencing homelessness on public property. Exceptions are provided for maintaining public access to property or addressing serious and imminent risks to public health and safety. Before enforcement actions, and barring emergencies, authorities are required to provide a seven-day notice to the individuals affected. Additionally, enforcement entities must make a good faith effort to offer or refer individuals to transportation, social services, and other resources to address their immediate shelter and long-term housing needs. 

Impact on Public Safety:

The bill introduces a necessity defense for individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness who face charges for engaging in life-sustaining activities on public property. This defense allows such individuals to argue that their actions were necessary to avoid a greater harm, given their lack of shelter options. 

The necessity defense is a legal principle permitting individuals to break certain laws if doing so prevents more significant harm. In the context of HB 1429, this means that individuals experiencing homelessness can use this defense when charged with violating laws that criminalize essential activities like sleeping or eating in public spaces, asserting that their actions were necessary due to the absence of shelter. This may embolden individuals to violate existing laws.

HB 1429 aims to reduce the penalization of individuals for engaging in necessary life-sustaining activities. The bill includes provisions that allow enforcement actions without fines or criminal penalties to maintain public access or address serious and imminent risks to public health and safety. 

House Amendment 1

House Amendment 1 significantly expands the rights of unsheltered individuals and places clear legal limitations on how governments can regulate the use of public space by the homeless. It emphasizes due process, compassionate enforcement, and public health-focused intervention, rather than criminalization, while maintaining the ability to act in cases of genuine public safety threats.

Preemption of Local Ordinances:

The amendment to House Bill 1429 restricts local authority by making all ordinances and policies under the Counties Code, Municipal Code, Township Code, Downstate Forest Preserve District Code and Cook County Forest Preserve District Code, Park District Code and Chicago Park District Act subject to the provisions of the Bill of Rights for the Homeless Act.

The amendment also defines "enforcing agency" as a State agency or a unit of local government as well as its representatives. 

Legal Protections for Unsheltered Homeless:

House Amendment 1 also outlines legal protections for individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Illinois and clarifies how and when government entities may enforce regulations involving such individuals on public property. It also establishes limitations on the enforcement and responsibilities of local and state agencies.

Key Definitions:

• “Imminent risk” is defined as a situation where there is an immediate and substantial likelihood of death, serious illness, severe injury, or property destruction. This sets a high threshold for justifying enforcement actions against unsheltered individuals.

• “Life-sustaining activities” include basic human behaviors such as moving, resting, sleeping, eating, and protecting oneself from the elements. These are permitted on public property so long as they are not obstructive (e.g., blocking public ways).

• “Notice” requirements mandate that:

• Written notice must be posted 7 days before enforcement at or near the site and, if possible, on the belongings of the unsheltered person.

• Verbal notice must also be given during the same 7-day period if both parties are present.

• “Unsheltered homelessness” refers to lacking a fixed or regular residence and living on the streets due to unavailability of lawful, safe, indoor shelter.

Core Provisions:

• Prohibition on Penalties: Section (c) prohibits state agencies or local governments from issuing fines or criminal penalties against people for engaging in life-sustaining activities on public property if they are homeless.

• Allowable Enforcement: Section (d) allows enforcement only when it’s necessary to maintain public access or address serious health and safety risks.

• Conditions for Enforcement: Section (e) requires enforcement to comply with this Act and the Community Emergency Services and Support Act. Agencies must make a good faith effort to offer or refer people to shelter, transportation, and services.

• Emergency Enforcement (Section f): In urgent situations that pose imminent risks, enforcement can proceed with as much notice as practical, but the duty to provide or connect individuals with support services still applies.

Home Rule Limitation:

Section (g) preempts home rule authority, meaning no municipalities or counties cannot adopt conflicting rules. This ensures uniform statewide protections for homeless individuals.

Retroactive Prosecution:

Section (h) states that pending prosecutions prior to the bill’s effective date are not affected. However, if new penalties under HB 1429 are less severe than previous laws, the lighter penalties apply.

Legal Consequences:

Any ordinance or rule violating this section is declared void and unenforceable, reinforcing the enforceability and primacy of these protections.

HB1709 - LOCAL-ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

Creates the Local Accessory Dwelling Unit Act. Defines terms. Provides that a unit of local government may not prohibit the building or usage of accessory dwelling units in the unit of local government. Provides that a unit of local government may provide reasonable regulations relating to the size and location of accessory dwelling units similar to other accessory structures unless a regulation would have the effect of prohibiting accessory dwelling units. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.

HB1786 - ELEC CD-RANKED-CHOICE VOTING

Amends the Election Code. Creates the Ranked-Choice Voting in State and Local Elections Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall study the possibility of implementing ranked-choice voting for State and local elections. Directs the Task Force (1) to engage election officials, interested groups, and members of the public for the purpose of assessing the adoption and implementation of ranked-choice voting in State and local elections beginning in the 2029 consolidated election; (2) to review standards used to certify or approve the use of a voting system, including the standards adopted by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and the State Board of Elections; (3) to advise whether the voting system used by this State's election authorities would be able to accommodate alternative methods of voting, including, but not limited to, ranked-choice voting; and (4) to make recommendations or suggestions for changes to the Election Code or administrative rules for certification of voting systems in Illinois to accommodate alternative methods of voting, including ranked-choice voting. Provides that, on or before June 30, 2027, the Task Force shall publish a final report of its findings and recommendations and other specified information. Sets forth provisions concerning membership and administrative support. Dissolves the Task Force and repeals the provision on July 1, 2027. Effective immediately.

HB1809 - CAP DEV BOARD-INSPECTORS

Amends the Capital Development Board Act. Provides that the Capital Development Board shall establish uniform statewide minimum qualification requirements for code inspectors and shall maintain a statewide registry and certification program for qualified inspectors to demonstrate their compliance with the minimum qualification requirements. Provides that any municipal building code or county building code must ensure that all code inspectors meet at least the minimum certification requirements required by the Board for non-building code jurisdictions. Limits home rule powers. Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides that the Illinois Community College Board shall create a specific listing in its directory of programs for courses and programs that prepare students to become code inspectors. Provides that the State Board shall conduct a survey of all community colleges in the State to determine the current and historical enrollment in currently existing building code-related courses.

HB2360 - LOCAL BUSINESS ANTI-POACHING

Creates the Local Government Business Anti-Poaching Act. Provides that no municipality or county shall offer after the effective date of the Act any incentive to a business or corporation to move its headquarters located in Illinois, or any part of its business located in Illinois, away from the current location. Defines "incentive". Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.

HB2458 - LOCAL GOVT-ADMIN ADJUDICATIONS

House Bill 2458 proposes amendments to the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. The bill aims to limit home rule powers concerning the establishment of administrative adjudication systems for ordinance or code violations by counties and municipalities. The bill is supported by the Illinois Association of Court Clerks (IACC).

The bill is supported by the Illinois Association of Court Clerks (IACC) and opposed by Cook County and a multitude of cities, villages and towns.  

Impetus for the Legislation

The bill was introduced as a result of a Supreme Court decision (Cammacho v. City of Joliet - April 4, 2024) that determined home rule units of government had general authority to administratively adjudicate certain ordinance violations. 

The City of Joliet implemented ordinances designating specific truck routes and restricting overweight and overlength vehicles on non-designated roads. Several commercial truck drivers, including Robert Cammacho Jr., were cited for violating these ordinances and were found liable through the city’s administrative adjudication process, resulting in fines. The drivers contested these findings, arguing that Joliet lacked the jurisdiction to adjudicate such violations administratively.

The Illinois Supreme Court held that:

1. Home Rule Authority: Section 1-2.1-2 of the Illinois Municipal Code does not preempt a home rule municipality’s power to administratively adjudicate ordinance violations. This means that home rule municipalities retain the authority to handle such matters through their own administrative systems.

2. Local Ordinance Compliance: Despite upholding the city’s general authority, the court found that Joliet’s own ordinances required certain traffic offenses, specifically those that are “reportable” to the Illinois Secretary of State, to be adjudicated in the circuit court rather than through the city’s administrative process. Since the violations in question were reportable offenses, the administrative decisions were deemed improper under Joliet’s ordinances.

The court affirmed the appellate court’s reversal of the administrative decisions, not due to a lack of municipal authority, but because Joliet did not adhere to its own procedural requirements for handling specific traffic violations.

Impact of HB 2458 on Counties

• Restriction of Home Rule Powers: The bill explicitly limits the ability of home rule units—counties and municipalities with self-governing authority—to independently establish administrative adjudication systems for local ordinance or code violations. This represents a shift in authority from local governments to the state legislature, reducing local autonomy in this area. Cook County is the only home rule county in Illinois.

Amendment 1 (Adopted)

House Amendment 1 amends the introduced bill to restrict home rule counties from using administrative adjudication systems to handle certain traffic-related offenses. The bill as introduced would have applied the preemption for all administratively adjudicated ordinance violations.

The amendment proposes home rule counties (Cook), may not use administrative adjudication to process:

• Offenses under the Illinois Vehicle Code that involve the movement of vehicles (e.g., speeding, running a red light).

• Reportable offenses under Section 6-204 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, which includes violations that must be reported to the Secretary of State and often affect a driver’s record or license status.

• Similar offenses under a county ordinance that mirror these state-level violations. 

Witness slips in support or opposition to House Amendment 1 are available via this link.

HB2768 - COUNTY/MUNI-NATURAL GAS

Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county or municipality may not adopt any regulation that prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the use of natural gas in new construction without a referendum. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers.

HB3061 - CANNABIS HOSPITALITY

Creates the On-Premise Cannabis Consumption Act. Provides that a county or municipality may issue licenses for temporary events and cannabis hospitality venues that will allow for the consumption of cannabis or cannabis-infused products and for the sale of cannabis paraphernalia at such temporary events or venues. Requires ordinances with specified requirements for such temporary events and cannabis hospitality venues before any licenses are issued. Limits home rule powers. Makes conforming changes in the Smoke Free Illinois Act. Effective immediately.

HB3110 - CRIME-FREE HOUSING ORDINANCES

Amends the Counties Code and Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county or municipality may not adopt, enforce, or implement an ordinance, resolution, policy, program, or other regulation affecting a tenancy that (1) imposes or threatens to impose a penalty against a resident, property owner, tenant, landlord, or other person solely as a consequence of contact with a law enforcement agency or other emergency service, (2) requires or promotes a property owner or landlord to do, or imposes a penalty on a property owner or landlord for the failure to do, specified things, (3) defines as a nuisance, any contact with a law enforcement agency or other emergency service by a tenant or any request by a tenant, landlord, resident, or property owner for emergency assistance, (4) requires a tenant to obtain a certificate of occupancy as a condition of tenancy or turning on utilities, or (5) establishes, maintains, or promotes a registry of tenants for the purposes of discouraging or excluding a tenant on the registry from rental housing within the county or municipality. Allows an aggrieved party to file an action in circuit court, including for injunctive relief, monetary relief, attorney's fees, and costs, against a county or municipality to enforce the provisions. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall be construed to allow an aggrieved party to file or sustain an action against a landlord, owner, management company, leasing agent, or real estate agent or any other person or entity other than the county or municipality. Amends the Housing Authorities Act. Adds similar provisions concerning housing authorities. Defines terms. Repeals existing provisions about ordinances penalizing tenants who contact police or other emergency services in the Illinois Municipal Code and Counties Code. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Effective immediately.

HB3256 - PEOPLE OVER PARKING ACT

Creates the People Over Parking Act. Provides that, except as otherwise provided in the Act, a unit of local government may not impose or enforce any minimum automobile parking requirements on a development project if the project is located within one-half mile of a public transportation hub. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Defines terms. Effective June 1, 2025.

HB3322 - MUNI CD/CTY CD-SOLAR RIGHTS

Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code to prohibit a county or municipality from adopting any ordinance or resolution that prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the installation of a solar energy system or low voltage solar powered device. Provides that, in any litigation arising under the Act or involving the application of the Act, the prevailing party shall be entitled to costs and reasonable attorney's fees. Exempts from the Act any building that: (1) is greater than 60 feet in height or (2) has a shared roof and is subject to a homeowners' association, common interest community association, or condominium unit owners' association. Provides that the provisions of the amendatory Act may apply to a shared roof if: (1) the solar energy system is located entirely within that portion of the shared roof owned and maintained by the property owner and (2) all property owners sharing the shared roof are in agreement to install a solar energy system. Amends the Homeowners' Energy Policy Statement Act to make the same changes. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that residential and small commercial customers of an electric cooperative and municipal utility system have the right to interconnect renewable energy systems sized up to and including 25 kW AC. Provides that the policies of municipal utility systems and electrical cooperatives regarding self-generation and credits for excess electricity shall be consistent with specified standards. Requires each electric cooperative and municipal utility system to update its policies to comply with the standards within days after the amendatory Act. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Effective immediately.

HB3493 - LOCAL REG-STATE FACILITIES

House Amendment 1

House Amendment 1 to HB 3493 significantly modifies the original bill by narrowing the scope of local government authority that is preempted and introducing verification and cost clarification provisions. The amendment maintains the bill’s general intent to limit local government interference in state facility projects but adds key exceptions and accountability mechanisms.

Key Changes Compared to the Introduced Bill:

1. Clarification of Local Government Ordinance Enforcement

• Original bill: Prohibited enforcement of any local ordinance or permitting requirement against the construction, reconstruction, improvement, or installation of a state facility.

• Amendment: Allows enforcement of some local ordinances and permitting requirements if:

• They come from a sanitary district or relate to a municipally-owned wastewater system, and

• They are mandated by State or federal laws, rules, or regulations, or

• They are related to environmental protection and supported by industry standards.

2. Verification Requirement

• The Capital Development Board (CDB) can request verification from local entities that their ordinances or permitting requirements meet the above criteria.

• Sanitary districts and municipalities regulating wastewater systems must provide supporting information when requested.

3. Permitting Fee Provision Removed

• The amendment removes a provision in the original bill that prohibited local governments from:

• Charging permitting fees

• Requiring permit inspections for state facility construction or related work

4. Definition of “Fair and Reasonable Connection or Impact Costs”

• New language defines what constitutes acceptable charges from local governments:

• Costs must be directly caused by the state facility’s use of or impact on local infrastructure, or

• Be consistent with fees charged to private sector projects of similar scale or impact

Potential Impact on Counties and Local Governments:

• Limits local control over state facility projects, particularly concerning permitting and regulatory authority, unless the ordinance is related to environmental compliance or wastewater management and meets the verification criteria.

• Provides a pathway for sanitary districts and municipalities to maintain some regulatory role by demonstrating compliance with State/federal mandates or environmental standards.

• Protects counties and municipalities by enabling them to recover demonstrable infrastructure costs under the new “fair and reasonable” cost language, helping avoid unfunded burdens from state construction projects.

• Could lead to more streamlined state project development, but potentially reduces revenue from permits and limits local oversight unless environmental concerns are demonstrably implicated.

In summary, HFA 0001 seeks to balance the need for efficient state facility development with limited but protected local government authority in key areas, especially environmental and wastewater regulation.

HB3552 - LOCAL-ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

Creates the Local Accessory Dwelling Unit Act. Provides that a unit of local government may not prohibit the building or usage of accessory dwelling units in the unit of local government. Provides that a unit of local government may provide reasonable regulations relating to the size and location of accessory dwelling units similar to other accessory structures unless a regulation would have the effect of prohibiting accessory dwelling units. Provides that, for the purposes of the Act, a regulation is considered to have the effect of prohibiting an accessory dwelling unit if it: (1) explicitly disallows the construction of accessory dwelling units; (2) imposes fees other than building permit review; (3) applies standards that would render such units inconsistent with other local land use laws; (4) imposes design, bulk, and density standards that would physically preclude the project; (5) requires off-street parking spaces; or (6) requires corrections of nonconformities of the principal dwelling unit. Provides that that a unit of local government shall approve or deny an application for a permit to create or serve an accessory dwelling unit by right and without discretionary review. Requires the unit of local government to either approve or deny the application to create or serve an accessory dwelling unit within 60 days from the date the unit of local government receives a completed application if there is an existing single-family or multi-family dwelling on the lot. Provides that, if the unit of local government has not approved or denied the completed application within 60 days, then the application shall be deemed approved unless the Act provides for additional time. Provides that, if a unit of local government denies an application for an accessory dwelling unit, then the unit of local government shall return a full set of comments to the applicant in writing with a list of items that are defective or deficient and a description of how the application can be remedied by the applicant. Provides that a unit of local government shall not deny an application for a permit to create an accessory dwelling unit due to the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to public health and safety and are not affected by the construction of the accessory dwelling unit. Defines terms. Limits home rule powers.

HB3652 - FUEL GAS DETECTOR ACT

Overview of Amendment 1 to HB 3652

This amendment replaces the original bill in its entirety with a new proposal titled the Fuel Gas Alarm Act, which mandates the installation of fuel gas detectors in a wide range of building types.

Key Provisions of the Amended Bill

Scope and Definitions

• Applies to residential, commercial, and institutional structures with gas-fueled appliances and active natural gas or LP gas connections.

• Includes single- and multi-family dwellings, apartments, townhomes, condos, etc.

• Applies to existing and new buildings.

Installation Requirements

• Fuel gas alarms must be installed in every room containing a gas appliance.

• Must comply with NFPA 715 standards and UL standards (1484 or 2075).

• New buildings and major renovations must include hardwired or battery-powered alarms.

• Battery-powered alarms are allowed in existing structures where hardwiring isn’t feasible and must last at least 6 years.

Compliance Deadlines

• All covered buildings must comply by January 1, 2028.

• Compliance will be enforced during:

• Certificate of occupancy issuance (new buildings)

• Rental license renewals

• Fire safety inspections

Real Estate Transfers

• As of January 1, 2027, fuel gas alarms must be installed within 30 days of a property transfer (sale or exchange).

• Buyers must sign a compliance certification at the time of sale or lease.

Support for Low-Income Households

• Establishes a Fuel Gas Safety Assistance Fund to provide free or subsidized alarms to low-income households, administered by the State Fire Marshal.

Enforcement

• Violations are petty offenses.

• Enforcement can be carried out by the State Fire Marshal, Attorney General, or county State’s Attorneys.

Local Government Grants

• The State Fire Marshal may award grants to units of local government (e.g., counties) to support education and enforcement programs related to fuel gas alarm compliance.

Gas Detector Alliance

• Creates a Gas Detector Alliance made up of representatives from fire associations, municipalities, and gas utilities.

• Tasked with monitoring the law’s effectiveness and suggesting improvements. 

Home Rule Preemption

• Home rule units (including counties and cities) may not enact less restrictive regulations than those in this Act.

Impact on County-Owned Buildings

If a county owns or manages buildings that meet the definition of a “covered building” (e.g., group homes, residential care facilities, shelters, or public housing with gas appliances), this amendment would:

Require Installation: Counties must install compliant fuel gas alarms in each room with a gas appliance by January 1, 2028.

Apply to New Construction and Renovations: Any newly built or renovated county buildings must include hardwired or battery-powered alarms as specified.

Trigger Compliance During Inspections: County buildings subject to rental license renewals or fire inspections must demonstrate compliance.

Allow for Grant Funding: Counties may be eligible for state grants to help fund compliance efforts and public education programs under Section 35.

Limit Local Authority: Counties may not enact weaker requirements regarding gas alarms—only equal or stronger protections are permitted.

SB0039 - VETS-TINY HOMES-EV EXEMPTION

SB 39 proposes amendments to the Electric Vehicle Charging Act. The bill specifically:

• Exempts any tiny home built for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness from requirements to include electric vehicle (EV) charging-capable parking spaces, provided the home is constructed by a designated nonprofit organization that exclusively serves veterans.
• Requires counties and municipalities with authority over building permits to mandate that applicants for such tiny home projects submit an affidavit confirming the homes are exclusively for qualifying veterans in need of secure, long-term affordable housing.
• Prohibits local governments, including home rule units, from adopting building codes or ordinances that require EV-capable parking spaces for these veteran-focused tiny homes.
• The bill is intended to take effect immediately upon passage.

SB0101 - PROCUREMENT-VETERAN PREF

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that the certification of service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and veteran-owned small businesses is an exclusive power and function of the State. Denies home rule powers. Effective immediately.

SB0202 - NO MEETINGS ON ELECTION DAYS

Amends the Open Meetings Act. Provides that a unit of local government may not hold or schedule an official meeting on the day of an election. Limits home rule powers. Defines terms.

SB1457 - COUNTY WIND/SOLAR REGULATION

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a county may not approve the siting of a commercial wind energy facility, a commercial solar energy facility, or both in an unincorporated area that is located within a 3-mile radius of a municipality, if: (1) the municipality has not approved the siting of the facility or facilities at that location; (2) the county board or the corporate authorities of the municipality have determined that any portion of the facility or facilities will be located on land with a Soil Productivity Index that is greater than or equal to 90; or (3) the county board or the corporate authorities of the municipality have determined that the owners or operators of the facility or facilities have failed to comply with one or more National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements for the site. Provides that the provisions apply regardless of whether the municipality has adopted zoning ordinances or is regulating wind farms and electric-generating wind devices under specified provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code. Requires each commercial solar energy facility to have the minimum number of fire hydrants required by ordinances governing the servicing fire department or fire protection district or, if there are no requirements by ordinances governing the servicing fire department or fire protection district, then the minimum number required by the county board. Allows a county to require a commercial solar energy facility to be sited at least 500 feet to the nearest point on the property line of the nonparticipating zoned residential. Effective immediately.

SB1534 - COUNTY/MUNI-NATURAL GAS

Amends the Counties Code and Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county or municipality may not adopt any regulation that prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the use of natural gas in new construction without a referendum. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers.

SB1772 - CANNABIS HOSPITALITY

Creates the On-Premise Cannabis Consumption Act. Provides that a county or municipality may issue licenses for temporary events and cannabis hospitality venues that will allow for the consumption of cannabis or cannabis-infused products and for the sale of cannabis paraphernalia at such temporary events or venues. Requires ordinances with specified requirements for such temporary events and cannabis hospitality venues before any licenses are issued. Limits home rule powers. Makes conforming changes in the Smoke Free Illinois Act. Effective immediately.

SB1783 - STOP GOVERNMENT SEX SHOWS ACT

Creates the Prohibition on Government Sponsored Sexual Performances. Provides that a unit of local government or a school district may not allow a live adult performance to be held on publicly owned or operated property under its control. Requires the State to stop distributing all funds to a unit of local government or school district that violates the provisions. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.

SB1790 - EXTREME WEATHER RECOVERY ACT

Creates the Extreme Weather Recovery Act. Creates a private cause of action for a harmed party against a responsible party in which the amount in controversy is $10,000 or more. Authorizes a harmed party who has suffered damages in that amount that is alleged to have been caused by climate disaster or extreme weather attributable to climate changes or both to sue a responsible party. The Act's covered period is from 1965 to the effective date of the Act. Prohibits the State or unit of local government or an agent or employee of these governmental units from commencing an action under the Act. Makes legislative findings. Makes definitions. Creates a 3-year statute of limitation in which a harmed party must file or commence an action under the Act. Authorizes the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to adopt rules implementing the Act. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

SB2227 - UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME BAN

Creates the Universal Basic Income Prohibition Act. Defines "universal basic income" as a government program that provides a base income to persons residing in Illinois by disbursing direct, recurring cash payments to persons to be used for any purpose without qualification or restriction. Provides that the General Assembly, a state agency, or a unit of local government may not pass a law, rule, resolution, or ordinance establishing a universal basic income program or any similar program. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to (i) diminish, negate, or interfere with a State public aid or social welfare program established by law, rule, resolution, or ordinance before the effective date of the Act that does not meet the criteria of a universal basic income program, including, but not limited to, township general assistance programs, or (ii) prohibit the passage of a law, rule, resolution, or ordinance that establishes or implements a public aid or social welfare program that does not meet the criteria of a universal basic income program or any similar guaranteed income program. Limits home rule powers by providing that regulation of universal basic income is an exclusive power and function of the State. Effective immediately.

SB2246 - PROP TX-ASSESSMENT LIMIT

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the assessed value of residential property in any general assessment year shall not exceed the assessed value of the property in the last general assessment year multiplied by one plus the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index during the 12-month calendar year immediately preceding the general assessment year for which the reassessment is conducted. Provides that the limitation does not apply if the increase in assessment is attributable to an addition, improvement, or modification to the property. Preempts the power of home rule units to tax. Effective immediately.

SB2264 - CRIME-FREE HOUSING

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a county shall not adopt, enforce, or implement any ordinance, resolution, policy, program, or other regulation that contains certain provisions such as imposing or threatening to impose a penalty against a resident, property owner, tenant, landlord, or other person as a consequence of requests for law enforcement or emergency assistance, on their own behalf or on behalf of another person in need of assistance, including, but not limited to, a request related to an incident of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or another act of violence or concerning an individual with a disability or a person entitled to protections under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that if a county adopts, enforces, or implements a crime-free housing or nuisance ordinance, resolution, policy, program, or other regulation, then the county shall create the Office of the Crime Free Housing Coordinator. Provides that the coordinator shall be designated by the county board and shall have no less than 3 years of experience in social work, social services, or community advocacy. Provides that the coordinator shall receive fair housing training from a qualified fair housing program, including training specific to housing protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other victims, persons with disabilities, and persons entitled to protection under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that any resident, property owner, tenant, landlord, or other person that receives a notice to quit due to a violation of a crime-free housing or nuisance ordinance, resolution, policy, program, or other regulation shall be directed to the Office of the Crime Free Housing Coordinator by the county. Provides that a home rule county may not regulate tenancy in a manner inconsistent with this provision. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code and the Housing Authorities Act to make conforming changes.

SB2267 - EPA-LOCAL SITING REVIEW

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, when determining whether certain local siting review criteria have been met, the county board of the county or the governing body of the municipality, as applicable, shall consider, among other things, vehicle emissions and the potential cumulative impacts created by the addition of the facility to the existing pollution sources, the disparate impacts created by the addition of the facility to existing pollution sources, and the potential disparate impacts on nearby communities. Requires the local siting decisions of the Pollution Control Board to include a written statement describing whether the procedures were conducted by the county board or governing body in a manner that is accessible to the public, including individuals with disabilities and individuals who are not native speakers of English.

SB2352 - PEOPLE OVER PARKING ACT

Creates the People Over Parking Act. Provides that, except as otherwise provided in the Act, a unit of local government may not impose or enforce any minimum automobile parking requirements on a development project if the project is located within one-half mile of a public transportation hub. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Defines terms. Effective June 1, 2025.

SB2358 - RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY-EMERGENCIES

Creates the Protecting Religious Assembly in States of Emergency Act, which may be referred to as the PRAISE Act. Provides that an order, rule, regulation, ordinance, resolution, or other directive issued by the State government or a unit of local government pursuant to an emergency or health or safety determination, declaration, or proclamation that requires closure or limitation of any business or other facility otherwise open to public use or patronage, but which exempts in whole or in part any particular entity or set of entities, shall exempt to the same extent a place of worship of a tax exempt religious organization as the other entities are exempted. Requires the provisions to be construed to afford to religious organizations and the organizations' places of worship the same degree of freedom to meet as is afforded to the most favored entity or set of entities. Allows a civil action by a person or religious organization that has been burdened or impaired by a violation of the provisions, including injunctive orders; compensatory damages; nominal damages; a finding of a violation; and, when malice or recklessness is demonstrated, punitive damages. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act to make a conforming change.

SB2454 - LOCAL REG-STATE FACILITIES

Amends the Capital Development Board Act. Provides that an ordinance of a unit of local government shall not be enforced against the construction, reconstruction, improvement, or installation of a State facility. Provides that the provisions apply to the construction, reconstruction, improvement, and installation of State facilities that is either ongoing or starts on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the Board and State agencies shall, to the fullest extent practicable, coordinate and consult with units of local government responsible for providing fire protection services to a State facility before undertaking any activity involving the construction, reconstruction, improvement, or installation of the State facility, in order to ensure fire protection services can be provided by the unit of local government to the State facility in the most effective manner. Defines "State facilities". Limits home rule powers.