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This bill amends the Environmental Barriers Act to modify the reporting requirements for the Attorney General regarding enforcement efforts. Specifically, the bill changes the deadline for publishing annual enforcement data from July 31st to January 31st, starting in 2026 instead of the previously mandated 2020 deadline. The required data includes the total number of open compliance investigations, the 10 most frequent complaints under investigation, the total number of complaints received annually, and information about assistance provided through the Attorney General's disability rights technical assistance line. The bill maintains the Attorney General's existing broad enforcement powers, which include investigating potential violations, conducting hearings, issuing subpoenas, bringing injunction actions, and imposing civil penalties for non-compliance with accessibility standards for public facilities and multi-story housing. The legislation takes effect immediately upon becoming law, and it continues to emphasize the importance of ensuring accessibility and compliance with established accessibility codes.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1265&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104