SB 553 — MOBILE HOME PARKS-PENALTIES
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Amends the Mobile Home Park Act. Provides that the funds received under the Act shall be deposited into the Facility Licensing Fund, and provides that moneys in the Fund shall be used for the enforcement of the Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health may impose an administrative monetary penalty against a person who operates a mobile home park in violation of the Act or the Department's rules. Provides that the Department must provide written notification of the alleged violation and allow a minimum of 10 days for correction before imposing the administrative monetary penalty. Also requires the Department to provide an opportunity for a hearing. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring an action to enforce the collection of an administrative monetary penalty. Provides that administrative monetary penalties shall be deposited into the Facility Licensing Fund. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
36 added · 62 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of SB 553 introduces clearer procedures for how the Department of Public Health can impose penalties on mobile home park operators who violate regulations. Specifically, it mandates that operators receive written notice of their violation and have at least ten days to correct it before any fines are applied. Additionally, it ensures that operators can request a hearing to defend themselves, allowing them to present evidence before an impartial examiner. These changes are important because they provide a fair process for park operators and help ensure that penalties are applied justly, protecting both the operators and the residents of mobile home parks.
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729 Amends the Mobile Home Park Act.
Provides that the funds received under the Act shall be deposited into the Facility Licensing Fund and shall be used for the enforcement of the Act.
Provides that the Department of Public Health may impose an administrative monetary penalty against a person who operates a mobile home park in violation of the Act or the Department’s rules.
Provides that the Department must provide written notification of the alleged violation and allow a minimum of 10 days for correction before imposing the administrative monetary penalty.
Also requires the Department to provide an opportunity for a hearing.
Authorizes the Attorney General to bring an action to enforce the collection of an administrative monetary penalty.
Provides that administrative monetary penalties shall be deposited into the Facility Licensing Fund.
Effective immediately.
LRB094 10907 DRJ 41464 b FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR SB0553 LRB094 10907 DRJ 41464 b AN ACT concerning mobile homes.
or 1/2 of the annual fee if such park begins operation after the 31st day of October and before the 1st day of February of such licensing year or 3/4 of the annual fee if SB0553 Engrossed - 2 - LRB094 10907 DRJ 41464 b such park begins operation after the 31st day of July and before the 1st day of November of such licensing year;
(b) The Department may also impose an administrative monetary penaltypenalty, not to exceed $3,000 per day, against a person who operates a mobile home park in violation of this Act or the rules adopted under the authority of this Act.
In addition, before imposing an administrative monetary penalty under this subsection, the Department must provide the SB0553 Engrossed - 3 - LRB094 10907 DRJ 41464 b following to the person operating the mobile home park:
SB0553 - 3 - LRB094 10907 DRJ 41464 b (1) Written notice of the person’s right to request an administrative hearing on the question of the alleged violation.
Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Motion to Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed
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Assigned to Revenue Committee
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Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2005
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz
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Assigned to Executive Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Chief House Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo
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Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
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Arrived in House
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Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 14, 2005
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Halvorson
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Second Reading
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Be Adopted Housing & Community Affairs; 008-000-000
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Fiscal Note Filed from the Illinois Department of Revenue.
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Fiscal Note Filed as amended by Senate Amendments 1 and 2, from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Housing & Community Affairs
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett
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Fiscal Note Requested by Sen. Peter J. Roskam
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2005
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Do Pass Housing & Community Affairs; 006-004-000
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Assigned to Housing & Community Affairs
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine Radogno
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty
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Referred to Rules
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson
Sponsors
- Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 49 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Democrat | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 55 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (59)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sandoval | — | Yea |
| Luechtefeld | — | Yea |
| Althoff | — | Yea |
| Martinez | — | Yea |
| Bomke | — | Yea |
| Burzynski | — | Yea |
| Haine | — | Yea |
| Halvorson | — | Yea |
| Meeks | — | Yea |
| Peterson | — | Yea |
| Schoenberg | — | Yea |
| Shadid | — | Yea |
| Sieben | — | Yea |
| Silverstein | — | Yea |
| Munoz | — | Yea |
| Trotter | — | Yea |
| Brady | — | Yea |
| Sullivan, D. | — | Yea |
| Sullivan, J. | — | Yea |
| Jacobs | — | Yea |
| Clayborne | — | Yea |
| Garrett | — | Yea |
| Geo-Karis | — | Yea |
| Hendon | — | Yea |
| Jones, J. | — | Yea |
| Cullerton | — | Yea |
| Watson | — | Yea |
| Jones, W. | — | Yea |
| Lauzen | — | Yea |
| Demuzio | — | Yea |
| Link | — | Yea |
| Petka | — | Not Voting |
| Maloney | — | Yea |
| Viverito | — | Yea |
| Wilhelmi | — | Yea |
| Winkel | — | Yea |
| Wojcik | — | Yea |
| Cronin | — | Not Voting |
| Crotty | — | Yea |
| Dahl | — | Yea |
| DeLeo | — | Yea |
| Dillard | — | Yea |
| Forby | — | Yea |
| Pankau | — | Yea |
| Radogno | — | Yea |
| Raoul | — | Yea |
| Rauschenberger | — | Not Voting |
| Righter | — | Yea |
| Risinger | — | Yea |
| Ronen | — | Yea |
| Roskam | — | Not Voting |
| Rutherford | — | Yea |
| del Valle | — | Yea |
| Don Harmon | Democrat | Yea |
| Emil Jones, III | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 553 do?
- Amends the Mobile Home Park Act. Provides that the funds received under the Act shall be deposited into the Facility Licensing Fund, and provides that moneys in the Fund shall be used for the enforcement of the Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health may impose an administrative monetary penalty against a person who operates a mobile home park in violation of the Act or the Department's rules. Provides that the Department must provide written notification of the alleged violation and allow a minimum of 10 days for correction before imposing the administrative monetary penalty. Also requires the Department to provide an opportunity for a hearing. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring an action to enforce the collection of an administrative monetary penalty. Provides that administrative monetary penalties shall be deposited into the Facility Licensing Fund. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors SB 553?
- SB 553 is sponsored by Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson.
- What is the current status of SB 553?
- This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 553?
- Track SB 553 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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