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Introduced
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Township Code. Provides that a township that maintains public parks pursuant to the Township Parks Article of the Township Code shall have, in addition to the rights, powers, and obligations granted to townships under the Township Code, all the rights, powers, and obligations of a park district organized under the Park District Code, except the authority to levy taxes pursuant to Taxing Powers Article of the Park District Code.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Township Code to grant townships that already maintain public parks additional powers and responsibilities. Specifically, these townships will have all the rights, powers, and obligations of a park district, which is an entity specifically created to manage parks, except they will not be allowed to levy taxes as a park district can. This means townships will have more authority to manage and operate their parks, similar to how dedicated park districts do, but without the ability to impose new taxes for park purposes.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Counties & Townships Committee Hearing (10:00:00 2/26/2026 Room 115) (on 02/26/2026)
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