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Introduced
02/15/2019
02/15/2019
In Committee
06/28/2019
06/28/2019
Crossed Over
04/10/2019
04/10/2019
Passed
05/23/2020
05/23/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/26/2020
06/26/2020
Introduced Session
101st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Local Government Property Transfer Act. Provides that a municipality must convey property to specified public agencies subject to an intergovernmental agreement. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality or specified public agency (rather than only the corporate authorities of a municipality) may take specified actions against blighted buildings and properties, including petitioning a circuit court to have property declared abandoned, or dangerous or unsafe. Provides that liens for removal of dangerous or unsafe buildings are superior to tax liens. Requires notice to a municipality before a public agency may apply for an order related to blighted buildings or petition to have property declared abandoned. Modifies the requirements for property to be declared abandoned. In provisions concerning removal or repair of blighted buildings or property, expands the costs recoverable in a lien by a municipality. Defines terms. Modifies various notice provisions. Makes other changes. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Expands aggravated criminal housing management to include injury or death (currently, only death).
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Municipal Code to make several changes related to Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts, including:
- Extending the completion dates for some existing TIF districts up to 35 or 47 years.
- Allowing municipalities or certain public agencies, rather than just the corporate authorities of a municipality, to take actions against blighted buildings and properties, such as petitioning to have a property declared abandoned or dangerous.
- Providing that liens for the removal of dangerous or unsafe buildings are superior to tax liens.
- Requiring notice to a municipality before a public agency can take action related to blighted buildings or abandoned property.
- Modifying the requirements for a property to be declared abandoned.
- Expanding the costs that can be recovered through a lien by a municipality for removing or repairing blighted buildings or property.
- Expanding the definition of "aggravated criminal housing management" to include injury or death, not just death.
The bill also makes various other changes to the laws governing TIF districts and the redevelopment of blighted properties in Illinois.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (11)
Cristina Castro (D)*,
Chris Welch (D)*,
Kelly Burke (D),
John D'Amico (D),
Marcus Evans (D),
Jehan Gordon-Booth (D),
Debbie Meyers-Martin (D),
Nick Smith (D),
Curtis Tarver (D),
Maurice West (D),
Ann Williams (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0647 (on 06/26/2020)
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