Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 5481 — EVICTION-COURT CONSIDERATION

Last action — Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Eviction Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that prior to entering a judgment in any eviction action, the court shall consider whether eviction will affect the tenant's health and well being, including the school attendance of any child who resides on the property.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5481 do?
Amends the Eviction Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that prior to entering a judgment in any eviction action, the court shall consider whether eviction will affect the tenant's health and well being, including the school attendance of any child who resides on the property.
Who sponsors HB 5481?
HB 5481 is sponsored by Sonya M. Harper (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 5481?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 5481?
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