Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HB 3838 — HOMEOWNER'S PROPERTY SIGN ACT

Last action — Referred to Rules Committee

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    In Committee
  3. Died in session

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Creates the Homeowner's Property Signage Act. Provides that a homeowner may erect signage on the homeowner's property if the sign is erected for the purpose of informing the public of good faith concerns about public health or environmental issues on or near the property on which the sign is erected. Provides that there is a presumption that erecting such a sign is not defamatory or otherwise wrongful conduct. Provides that a plaintiff shall overcome the presumption by clear and convincing evidence. Provides that a defendant who prevails in a civil action may recover all legal fees and costs related to the defense of the action. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Rules Committee

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3838 do?
Creates the Homeowner's Property Signage Act. Provides that a homeowner may erect signage on the homeowner's property if the sign is erected for the purpose of informing the public of good faith concerns about public health or environmental issues on or near the property on which the sign is erected. Provides that there is a presumption that erecting such a sign is not defamatory or otherwise wrongful conduct. Provides that a plaintiff shall overcome the presumption by clear and convincing evidence. Provides that a defendant who prevails in a civil action may recover all legal fees and costs related to the defense of the action. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 3838?
HB 3838 is sponsored by Daniel Didech (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 3838?
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 3838?
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