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Introduced
02/14/2020
02/14/2020
In Committee
02/19/2020
02/19/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
Introduced Session
101st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Right to Garden Act. Provides that the State or a unit of local government may not regulate gardens or the use of season extension techniques and devices on residential property. Provides that the Act does not preclude the State or a unit of local government from adopting statutes or regulations pertaining to: restrictions on water use during drought conditions; existing or future adoption of property set-backs; maximum lot coverage; utility safety; fertilizer use; control of invasive species; a substance regulated under the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, the Industrial Hemp Act, or the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act; or any other regulation that does not have the effect of prohibiting gardens. Defines the terms "garden", "residential property", and "season extension techniques and devices". Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill, the RIGHT TO GARDEN ACT, prohibits the state or local governments from regulating gardens or the use of season extension techniques and devices on residential property. However, the bill allows for certain regulations, such as restrictions on water use during drought, property setbacks, maximum lot coverage, utility safety, fertilizer use, control of invasive species, and the regulation of substances under the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, the Industrial Hemp Act, or the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. The bill defines key terms like "garden," "residential property," and "season extension techniques and devices." It also limits the home rule powers of local governments and takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Scott Bennett (D)*,
Mattie Hunter (D),
Emil Jones (D),
Kimberly Lightford (D),
Robert Peters (D),
Craig Wilcox (R),
Last Action
Session Sine Die (on 01/13/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3329&GAID=15&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=108&GA=101 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3329&GAID=15&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=108&GA=101 |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/101/SB/10100SB3329.htm |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/101/SB/PDF/10100SB3329.pdf |
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