Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 6 D cosponsors

HB1709      — LOCAL-ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Creates the Local Accessory Dwelling Unit Act. Defines terms. Provides that a unit of local government may not prohibit the building or usage of accessory dwelling units in the unit of local government. Provides that a unit of local government may provide reasonable regulations relating to the size and location of accessory dwelling units similar to other accessory structures unless a regulation would have the effect of prohibiting accessory dwelling units. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  2. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado

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

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke

  5. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  6. Assigned to Cities & Villages Committee

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  8. Referred to Rules Committee

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (177)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1709      do?
Creates the Local Accessory Dwelling Unit Act. Defines terms. Provides that a unit of local government may not prohibit the building or usage of accessory dwelling units in the unit of local government. Provides that a unit of local government may provide reasonable regulations relating to the size and location of accessory dwelling units similar to other accessory structures unless a regulation would have the effect of prohibiting accessory dwelling units. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB1709     ?
HB1709      is sponsored by Kam Buckner (Democrat), Curtis J. Tarver, II (Democrat), Robyn Gabel (Democrat), Eva-Dina Delgado (Democrat), Margaret Croke (Democrat), and Barbara Hernandez (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB1709     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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