Illinois 99th Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

SB 718 — ELEVATOR SAFETY - OSFM

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0022

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2015. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

    0 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Elevator Safety Act. Provides that the Office of the State Fire Marshal (rather than the Elevator Safety Review Board) shall authorize the issuance of elevator contractor's licenses, elevator mechanic's licenses, inspector's licenses, and inspection company licenses. Further provides that the Board no longer has the power to establish fee schedules for inspections of conveyances. Requires that the Board prescribe an inspection form, which shall be the only inspection form used by a person, company, or home rule unit licensed to inspect conveyances under the Act. Provides that all applications for a contractor's or inspection company license shall contain a copy of the Certificate of Authority to transact business in the State from the Secretary of State for corporations registered in another state, a certificate of good standing for corporations registered in Illinois, and an assumed name certificate issued by the Illinois county in which the business is located for a sole proprietor or partnership. Requires that all injuries caused by a malfunctioning conveyance be reported to the Office of the State Fire Marshal within 2 business days.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

16 added · 16 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 718 has updated its title from "Engrossed" to "Enrolled," indicating it's a finalized version moving forward in the legislative process. Additionally, there were no substantial content changes listed in the lines removed and added, suggesting that this step reflects administrative updates rather than changes to the policy itself. This distinction matters because it shows the bill is ready to be enacted, marking a significant step in its journey through the legislature.

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SB0718 Engrossed LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
SB0718 Enrolled LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
SB0718 Engrossed - 2 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b "ASME A17.7" means the Performance-Based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, an American National Standard, and CSA B44.7, the National Standard of Canada.
SB0718 Enrolled - 2 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b "ASME A17.7" means the Performance-Based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, an American National Standard, and CSA B44.7, the National Standard of Canada.
"Elevator contractor's license" means a license issued to an elevator contractor who has proven his or her qualifications SB0718 Engrossed - 3 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b and ability and has been authorized by the Administrator Elevator Safety Review Board to work on conveyance equipment.
"Elevator contractor's license" means a license issued to an elevator contractor who has proven his or her qualifications SB0718 Enrolled - 3 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b and ability and has been authorized by the Administrator Elevator Safety Review Board to work on conveyance equipment.
SB0718 Engrossed - 4 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b "Elevator mechanic" means any person who possesses an elevator mechanic's license in accordance with the provisions of Sections 40 and 45 of this Act and who is engaged in erecting, constructing, installing, altering, servicing, repairing, or maintaining elevators or related conveyance covered by this Act.
SB0718 Enrolled - 4 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b "Elevator mechanic" means any person who possesses an elevator mechanic's license in accordance with the provisions of Sections 40 and 45 of this Act and who is engaged in erecting, constructing, installing, altering, servicing, repairing, or maintaining elevators or related conveyance covered by this Act.
"Inspector's license" or "inspection company license" means a license issued to an ASME QEI certified elevator inspector or inspection company that has proven the inspector's or the company's qualifications and ability and has been authorized by the Administrator Elevator Safety Review Board to SB0718 Engrossed - 5 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b possess this type of license.
"Inspector's license" or "inspection company license" means a license issued to an ASME QEI certified elevator inspector or inspection company that has proven the inspector's or the company's qualifications and ability and has been authorized by the Administrator Elevator Safety Review Board to SB0718 Enrolled - 5 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b possess this type of license.
The owner may delegate his, her, or its authority to manage the day-to-day operations of the conveyance to another party, but may not delegate his, her, or its responsibilities and duties under this Act and the SB0718 Engrossed - 6 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b administrative rules.
The owner may delegate his, her, or its authority to manage the day-to-day operations of the conveyance to another party, but may not delegate his, her, or its responsibilities and duties under this Act and the SB0718 Enrolled - 6 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b administrative rules.
and (8) with a wire seal and padlock that shall not be SB0718 Engrossed - 7 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b removed for any purpose without permission from the elevator inspector.
and (8) with a wire seal and padlock that shall not be SB0718 Enrolled - 7 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b removed for any purpose without permission from the elevator inspector.
The rules shall establish standards and criteria consistent with this Act for licensing of elevator mechanics, inspectors, and installers of elevators, including the provisions of the SB0718 Engrossed - 8 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1), the provisions of the Performance-Based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.7), the Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors (ASME QEI-1), the Automated People Mover Standards (ASCE 21), the Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators (ANSI A10.4), and the Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts (ASME A18.1).
The rules shall establish standards and criteria consistent with this Act for licensing of elevator mechanics, inspectors, and installers of elevators, including the provisions of the SB0718 Enrolled - 8 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1), the provisions of the Performance-Based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.7), the Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors (ASME QEI-1), the Automated People Mover Standards (ASCE 21), the Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators (ANSI A10.4), and the Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts (ASME A18.1).
The Board shall hold hearings, and decide upon such within 30 days of the SB0718 Engrossed - 9 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b appeal.
The Board shall hold hearings, and decide upon such within 30 days of the SB0718 Enrolled - 9 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b appeal.
SB0718 Engrossed - 10 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b (i) (blank);
SB0718 Enrolled - 10 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b (i) (blank);
(j) The Administrator may choose to require the inspection SB0718 Engrossed - 11 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b of any conveyance to be performed by its own inspectors or by third-party licensed inspectors employed by the Administrator.
(j) The Administrator may choose to require the inspection SB0718 Enrolled - 11 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b of any conveyance to be performed by its own inspectors or by third-party licensed inspectors employed by the Administrator.
The notice shall be in writing, shall set forth with SB0718 Engrossed - 12 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b reasonable particularity the grounds for the notice, and shall be signed by the person making the request.
The notice shall be in writing, shall set forth with SB0718 Enrolled - 12 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b reasonable particularity the grounds for the notice, and shall be signed by the person making the request.
SB0718 Engrossed - 13 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b (Source:
SB0718 Enrolled - 13 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b (Source:
(b) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of all conveyances to have a licensed elevator contractor, as defined SB0718 Engrossed - 14 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b in this Act, ensure that the required tests are performed at intervals in compliance with the ASME A 17.1, ASME A 18.1 and ASCE 21.
(b) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of all conveyances to have a licensed elevator contractor, as defined SB0718 Enrolled - 14 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b in this Act, ensure that the required tests are performed at intervals in compliance with the ASME A 17.1, ASME A 18.1 and ASCE 21.
Each agreement shall include a provision that the SB0718 Engrossed - 15 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b Local Administrator shall maintain for inspection by the Administrator copies of all applications for permits issued, grants or denials of exceptions or variances, copies of each inspection report issued, and proper records showing the number of certificates of operation issued.
Each agreement shall include a provision that the SB0718 Enrolled - 15 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b Local Administrator shall maintain for inspection by the Administrator copies of all applications for permits issued, grants or denials of exceptions or variances, copies of each inspection report issued, and proper records showing the number of certificates of operation issued.
SB0718 Engrossed - 16 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b (e) The Local Administrator shall issue the inspection form prescribed by the Board pursuant to subsection (k) of Section 35 of this Act or an inspection form identical to the form prescribed by the Board, which shall be the only inspection form used by a person, firm, or company licensed to inspect conveyances under this Section.
SB0718 Enrolled - 16 - LRB099 04092 HAF 24111 b (e) The Local Administrator shall issue the inspection form prescribed by the Board pursuant to subsection (k) of Section 35 of this Act or an inspection form identical to the form prescribed by the Board, which shall be the only inspection form used by a person, firm, or company licensed to inspect conveyances under this Section.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0022

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2016

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  8. Second Reading - Short Debate

  9. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  10. Do Pass / Short Debate Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; 008-000-000

  11. Assigned to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee

  12. Referred to Rules Committee

  13. First Reading

  14. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita

  15. Arrived in House

  16. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 11, 2015

  18. Second Reading

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2015

  20. Do Pass as Amended Licensed Activities and Pensions; 008-000-000

  21. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  22. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities and Pensions

  23. Postponed - Licensed Activities and Pensions

  24. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

  25. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  26. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon

  27. Assigned to Licensed Activities and Pensions

  28. Referred to Assignments

  29. First Reading

  30. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon

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Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 116 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 82002
Democrat 28000
Republican 6000
Total 116002
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Sandack — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Wehrli — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Andersson — Yea
Anthony — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Batinick — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Breen — Yea
Brown — Yea
Butler — Yea
Costello — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Ives — Yea
Jesiel — Yea
Soto — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Phillips — Yea
Sente — Yea
Smiddy — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Harris, David — Yea
Harris, Greg — Yea
Bradley — Yea
Brady — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Burke, Daniel — Yea
Burke, Kelly — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Franks — Yea
Frese — Yea
Golar — Yea
Hays — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Lang — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Leitch — Yea
McAsey — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McDermed — Yea
McSweeney — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Wheeler, Barbara — Yea
Wheeler, Keith — Yea
Williams — Yea
Stewart — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Tabares — Yea
Mitchell, Christian — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Tryon — Not Voting
Turner — Yea
Unes — Yea
Jones — Not Voting
Wallace — Yea
Willis — Yea
Winger — Yea
Cavaletto — Yea
Cloonen — Yea
Conroy — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Demmer — Yea
Drury — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Kay — Yea
Poe — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Reaves-Harris — Yea
Reis — Yea
Riley — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 58 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 41001
Republican 4000
Democrat 13000
Total 58001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Sandoval — Not Voting
Luechtefeld — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Barickman — Yea
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Biss — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bush — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Link — Yea
Manar — Yea
McCann — Yea
McCarter — Yea
McConnaughay — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Harris — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Steans — Yea
Brady — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Duffy — Yea
Forby — Yea
Haine — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
LaHood — Yea
Landek — Yea
Nybo — Yea
Noland — Yea
Oberweis — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 718 do?
Amends the Elevator Safety Act. Provides that the Office of the State Fire Marshal (rather than the Elevator Safety Review Board) shall authorize the issuance of elevator contractor's licenses, elevator mechanic's licenses, inspector's licenses, and inspection company licenses. Further provides that the Board no longer has the power to establish fee schedules for inspections of conveyances. Requires that the Board prescribe an inspection form, which shall be the only inspection form used by a person, company, or home rule unit licensed to inspect conveyances under the Act. Provides that all applications for a contractor's or inspection company license shall contain a copy of the Certificate of Authority to transact business in the State from the Secretary of State for corporations registered in another state, a certificate of good standing for corporations registered in Illinois, and an assumed name certificate issued by the Illinois county in which the business is located for a sole proprietor or partnership. Requires that all injuries caused by a malfunctioning conveyance be reported to the Office of the State Fire Marshal within 2 business days.
Who sponsors SB 718?
SB 718 is sponsored by Don Harmon (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 718?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2015. Enacted.
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