Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 4796 — FIREWALL PROTECTION ACT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 93rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Firewall Protection Act. Provides that all multi-family structures containing 3 or more living units or any living units in a structure containing any type of commercial activity shall be constructed with separation walls, floors, and roofs with a minimum 2-hour fire rating. Denies home rule powers.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Remains in Local Government Committee

  4. Motion Do Pass as Amended - Lost Local Government Committee; 003-013-006

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Local Government Committee; by Voice Vote

  6. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Local Government Committee

  7. Assigned to Local Government Committee

  8. Referred to Rules Committee

  9. First Reading

  10. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Joyce

  11. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. David E. Miller

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4796 do?
Creates the Firewall Protection Act. Provides that all multi-family structures containing 3 or more living units or any living units in a structure containing any type of commercial activity shall be constructed with separation walls, floors, and roofs with a minimum 2-hour fire rating. Denies home rule powers.
Who sponsors HB 4796?
HB 4796 is sponsored by Chris Miller (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4796?
This bill died with 93rd 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 4796?
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