Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

SB3530      — RENT-SECURITY DEPOSITS

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Limits security deposits and rent increases for tenants’ primary residences.

This bill sets a cap on security deposits equal to one month's rent and restricts rent increases to a maximum of 3.5% annually. Landlords must provide 30 days' notice before any rent increase.

What this means for you
  • Workers: For workers renting homes, the bill provides financial predictability with capped rent increases and deposit limits.
  • Families: This means families in rental housing can better manage their housing costs without sudden increases or excessive deposits.

Summary

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Prohibits the total amount of a security deposit from exceeding the amount of the first full month's rent for the tenant's dwelling that is the primary residence of the tenant. Allows a landlord to only charge a tenant a security deposit upon the signing of an initial lease agreement. Prohibits a landlord from charging a tenant an additional security deposit or increase the total amount of a security deposit upon the renewal of a lease or upon an increase in rent. Prohibits a landlord from increasing rent by more than 3.5% in a 12-month period for a dwelling that is the primary residence of the tenant. Requires that a landlord provide a tenant with a minimum of 30 days' written notice before increasing rent. Provides that if written notice is not provided, the tenant is not liable for the difference between the initial rent and the increased rent. Provides that any person alleging a violation of these new provisions may bring a civil action, in accordance with applicable law, in any court of competent jurisdiction and the court may order injunctive relief, monetary relief, attorney's fees, and costs.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  3. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  9. Assigned to Executive

  10. Referred to Assignments

  11. First Reading

  12. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3530      do?
Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Prohibits the total amount of a security deposit from exceeding the amount of the first full month's rent for the tenant's dwelling that is the primary residence of the tenant. Allows a landlord to only charge a tenant a security deposit upon the signing of an initial lease agreement. Prohibits a landlord from charging a tenant an additional security deposit or increase the total amount of a security deposit upon the renewal of a lease or upon an increase in rent. Prohibits a landlord from increasing rent by more than 3.5% in a 12-month period for a dwelling that is the primary residence of the tenant. Requires that a landlord provide a tenant with a minimum of 30 days' written notice before increasing rent. Provides that if written notice is not provided, the tenant is not liable for the difference between the initial rent and the increased rent. Provides that any person alleging a violation of these new provisions may bring a civil action, in accordance with applicable law, in any court of competent jurisdiction and the court may order injunctive relief, monetary relief, attorney's fees, and costs.
Who sponsors SB3530     ?
SB3530      is sponsored by Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), David Koehler (Democrat), and Laura Fine (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3530     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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