Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 3440 — ADA COMPLIANCE COMMISSION

Last action — Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Environmental Barriers Act. Creates the ADA Compliance Commission to establish best practices for a person, entity, unit of local government, or the State to comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Provides that the Commission shall have 9 members appointed to serve 3-year terms by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that Commission members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in performing their duties. Requires the Commission to review any plan or design submitted by a person, entity, unit of local government, or the State for accommodations, housing, public venues, parks, transit, or any other location requiring ADA-compliant access and to provide insight, recommendations, and suggestions on ADA compliance issues. Specifies a civil penalty the Commission may impose upon persons or entities who do not comply with the ADA. Requires the Capital Development Board to provide administrative and other support to the Commission. Provides that any moneys collected under the amendatory provisions shall be deposited into the Capital Development Fund to be used by the Capital Development Board for the purposes of administering and supporting the Commission. Provides that compliance with the insight, recommendations, suggestions, or best practices guide provided by the Commission is an affirmative defense for a person or entity charged in a State court with noncompliance with the ADA. Contains other provisions. Effective January 1, 2021.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 2-10(a) Third Reading Deadline Established As June 23, 2020

  3. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading November 17, 2020

  4. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2020

  6. Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 29, 2020

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2020

  8. Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 22, 2020

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2020

  10. Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 15, 2020

  11. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 7, 2020

  12. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 30, 2020

  13. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  14. Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 7, 2020

  15. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2020

  16. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 2, 2020

  17. Postponed - State Government

  18. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes

  19. Assigned to State Government

  20. Referred to Assignments

  21. First Reading

  22. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dan McConchie

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Not signed on (181)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3440 do?
Amends the Environmental Barriers Act. Creates the ADA Compliance Commission to establish best practices for a person, entity, unit of local government, or the State to comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Provides that the Commission shall have 9 members appointed to serve 3-year terms by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that Commission members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in performing their duties. Requires the Commission to review any plan or design submitted by a person, entity, unit of local government, or the State for accommodations, housing, public venues, parks, transit, or any other location requiring ADA-compliant access and to provide insight, recommendations, and suggestions on ADA compliance issues. Specifies a civil penalty the Commission may impose upon persons or entities who do not comply with the ADA. Requires the Capital Development Board to provide administrative and other support to the Commission. Provides that any moneys collected under the amendatory provisions shall be deposited into the Capital Development Fund to be used by the Capital Development Board for the purposes of administering and supporting the Commission. Provides that compliance with the insight, recommendations, suggestions, or best practices guide provided by the Commission is an affirmative defense for a person or entity charged in a State court with noncompliance with the ADA. Contains other provisions. Effective January 1, 2021.
Who sponsors SB 3440?
SB 3440 is sponsored by Linda Holmes (Democrat) and Dan McConchie (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 3440?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 SB 3440?
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