Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 3512 — RENT CONTROL ACT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 100th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Rent Control Act. Establishes County Rent Control Boards in every county on the date all initial members of a Board are elected and qualified. Provides for nomination and election of Board members. Includes provisions relating to qualifications of members, vacancy of a Board member seat, and meetings of a Board. Provides for duties of a Board, including establishing countywide rent-controlled amounts for renting to households of specified income levels and calculating an average rent for dwellings in the county. Provides that a Board must establish regulations concerning rent for households of specified income levels, including: restrictions on increasing rent-controlled amounts; notice to tenants before increasing rent; creation of a reserve account by property owners for repairs and capital improvements; and other regulations. Defines terms. Limits home rule powers. Amends the Election Code by making conforming changes relating to the election of Board members. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Adds an income tax credit equal to the difference between the rent-controlled amount and the average rent established by a County Rent Control Board and an income tax credit for an amount equal to the amount of capital improvements to property a taxpayer owns and rents to households of specified income levels. Repeals the Rent Control Preemption Act.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muñoz

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kwame Raoul

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Daniel Biss

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval

  8. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  10. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt

  11. Referred to Assignments

  12. First Reading

  13. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3512 do?
Creates the Rent Control Act. Establishes County Rent Control Boards in every county on the date all initial members of a Board are elected and qualified. Provides for nomination and election of Board members. Includes provisions relating to qualifications of members, vacancy of a Board member seat, and meetings of a Board. Provides for duties of a Board, including establishing countywide rent-controlled amounts for renting to households of specified income levels and calculating an average rent for dwellings in the county. Provides that a Board must establish regulations concerning rent for households of specified income levels, including: restrictions on increasing rent-controlled amounts; notice to tenants before increasing rent; creation of a reserve account by property owners for repairs and capital improvements; and other regulations. Defines terms. Limits home rule powers. Amends the Election Code by making conforming changes relating to the election of Board members. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Adds an income tax credit equal to the difference between the rent-controlled amount and the average rent established by a County Rent Control Board and an income tax credit for an amount equal to the amount of capital improvements to property a taxpayer owns and rents to households of specified income levels. Repeals the Rent Control Preemption Act.
Who sponsors SB 3512?
SB 3512 is sponsored by Mattie Hunter (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 3512?
This bill died with 100th 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 SB 3512?
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