Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 5491 — UTILITIES-JULIE PENALTIES

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 96th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Amends the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act. Provides that any residential property owner who willfully fails to comply with any provision of the Act while engaging in excavation or demolition on such residential property shall not be subject to a penalty under the Act for a first-time offense of the Act, but shall be subject to a penalty of up to $500 for each separate offense for any subsequent willful failures to comply with the Act. Provides that any residential property owner who fails to comply with any provision of the Act while engaging in excavation or demolition on a residential property shall be liable for the damage caused to the owner or operator of the damaged underground utility facilities or CATS facilities unless the damages resulted from the failure of owners or operators of underground facilities to comply with the provisions of the Act. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission may impose administrative penalties as provided in the Act (instead of a specified Section). Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook

  5. Assigned to Public Utilities Committee

  6. Referred to Rules Committee

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Donald L. Moffitt

Sponsors

  • Donald L. Moffitt · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Donald L. Moffitt

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5491 do?
Amends the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act. Provides that any residential property owner who willfully fails to comply with any provision of the Act while engaging in excavation or demolition on such residential property shall not be subject to a penalty under the Act for a first-time offense of the Act, but shall be subject to a penalty of up to $500 for each separate offense for any subsequent willful failures to comply with the Act. Provides that any residential property owner who fails to comply with any provision of the Act while engaging in excavation or demolition on a residential property shall be liable for the damage caused to the owner or operator of the damaged underground utility facilities or CATS facilities unless the damages resulted from the failure of owners or operators of underground facilities to comply with the provisions of the Act. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission may impose administrative penalties as provided in the Act (instead of a specified Section). Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 5491?
HB 5491 is sponsored by Donald L. Moffitt.
What is the current status of HB 5491?
This bill died with 96th 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 5491?
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