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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Counties Code, the Township Code, and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county, township, or municipality shall not enact or enforce an anti-growth law affecting property unless the anti-growth law is enacted or enforced (1) following a disaster declared by the Governor that occurred within the jurisdiction of the county, township, or municipality; or (2) to provide for the extension or acquisition of public infrastructure, public services, or water resources. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws governing counties, townships, and municipalities in Illinois to restrict their ability to enact or enforce "anti-growth laws," which are defined as regulations that limit population growth or the number of development or building permits for residential projects. Under this bill, such restrictions can only be implemented if they are a direct result of a disaster declared by the Governor (or a mayor for municipalities) within the local jurisdiction, and these restrictions can last no more than 24 months within any five-year period, or if the restrictions are necessary to extend or acquire public infrastructure, public services, or water resources. The bill also limits the powers of "home rule" units, which are local governments with greater autonomy, by preventing them from enacting anti-growth laws that contradict these new provisions, emphasizing that this is a state-level limitation on local government powers.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/13/2026)
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