Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 5222 — LOCAL ZONING-SKYLIGHTS

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

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 103rd 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.

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Summary

Amends the Counties Code, Township Code, and Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county, township, or municipality that has adopted regulations relating to the construction of new buildings must require a commercial or residential building with a skylight installed in a flat roof to include a safety screen or other barrier able to withstand, at a minimum, 500 pounds. Defines "skylight". Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Effective January 1, 2026.

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The bill mandates safety screens or barriers for flat roof skylights in buildings regulated by counties, townships, or municipalities and limits home rule powers regarding these regulations.

  • 55 ILCS 5/5-12001.4

    Sec. 5-12001.4. Regulation of flat roof skylights. (a) As used in this Section, "skylight" means a window measuring 12 inches or more in its least dimension that is installed in a roof. (b) A county that has adopted regulations relating to the construction of new buildings must require a commercial or residential building with a skylight installed in a flat roof to include a safety screen or other barrier able to withstand, at a minimum, 500 pounds. (c) A home rule county may not regulate flat roof skylights in a manner inconsistent with this Section. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.

    This establishes new regulations for skylights in flat roofs and restricts counties from enacting conflicting regulations.

  • 60 ILCS 1/110-13

    Sec. 110-13. Regulation of flat roof skylights. (a) As used in this Section, "skylight" means a window measuring 12 inches or more in its least dimension that is installed in a roof. (b) A township that has adopted regulations relating to the construction of new buildings must require a commercial or residential building with a skylight installed in a flat roof to include a safety screen or other barrier able to withstand, at a minimum, 500 pounds.

    This creates requirements for flat roof skylights in townships that align with safety standards.

  • 65 ILCS 5/11-13-1.3

    Sec. 11-13-1.3. Regulation of flat roof skylights. (a) As used in this Section, "skylight" means a window measuring 12 inches or more in its least dimension that is installed in a roof. (b) A municipality that has adopted regulations relating to the construction of new buildings must require a commercial or residential building with a skylight installed in a flat roof to include a safety screen or other barrier able to withstand, at a minimum, 500 pounds. (c) A home rule municipality may not regulate flat roof skylights in a manner inconsistent with this Section. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.

    This establishes similar safety requirements for skylights in municipalities, ensuring compliance with defined standards.

Action History

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

  2. Assigned to Counties & Townships Committee

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5222 do?
Amends the Counties Code, Township Code, and Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county, township, or municipality that has adopted regulations relating to the construction of new buildings must require a commercial or residential building with a skylight installed in a flat roof to include a safety screen or other barrier able to withstand, at a minimum, 500 pounds. Defines "skylight". Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Effective January 1, 2026.
Who sponsors HB 5222?
HB 5222 is sponsored by Michael J. Kelly (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 5222?
This bill died with 103rd 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.
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