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IL SB2264

IL SB2264
CRIME-FREE HOUSING

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Introduced
02/07/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a county shall not adopt, enforce, or implement any ordinance, resolution, policy, program, or other regulation that contains certain provisions such as imposing or threatening to impose a penalty against a resident, property owner, tenant, landlord, or other person as a consequence of requests for law enforcement or emergency assistance, on their own behalf or on behalf of another person in need of assistance, including, but not limited to, a request related to an incident of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or another act of violence or concerning an individual with a disability or a person entitled to protections under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that if a county adopts, enforces, or implements a crime-free housing or nuisance ordinance, resolution, policy, program, or other regulation, then the county shall create the Office of the Crime Free Housing Coordinator. Provides that the coordinator shall be designated by the county board and shall have no less than 3 years of experience in social work, social services, or community advocacy. Provides that the coordinator shall receive fair housing training from a qualified fair housing program, including training specific to housing protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other victims, persons with disabilities, and persons entitled to protection under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that any resident, property owner, tenant, landlord, or other person that receives a notice to quit due to a violation of a crime-free housing or nuisance ordinance, resolution, policy, program, or other regulation shall be directed to the Office of the Crime Free Housing Coordinator by the county. Provides that a home rule county may not regulate tenancy in a manner inconsistent with this provision. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code and the Housing Authorities Act to make conforming changes.

AI Summary

This bill introduces comprehensive protections for tenants against punitive "crime-free housing" ordinances in Illinois counties and municipalities. The bill prohibits local governments from creating regulations that penalize tenants or property owners for seeking law enforcement or emergency assistance, particularly in cases involving domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, or incidents involving individuals with disabilities. Specifically, counties and municipalities cannot implement ordinances that would allow eviction, lease non-renewal, or other penalties against tenants who call police or emergency services, who are victims of crime, or who are associated with someone who has been arrested. The bill requires counties and municipalities that have crime-free housing ordinances to establish an Office of the Crime Free Housing Coordinator, who must have at least three years of experience in social work or community advocacy and receive fair housing training. This coordinator will be responsible for assisting individuals affected by such ordinances, providing resources and information about tenant rights, and conducting annual assessments of the fair housing implications of these regulations. The bill aims to protect vulnerable populations from potential housing discrimination and ensure that tenants can seek help without fear of losing their housing, while maintaining exceptions for serious criminal activities like murder or Class X felonies.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 06/02/2025)

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