LOCAL ZONING-SKYLIGHTS
Summary
Amends the Counties Code, Township Code, and Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county, township, or municipality that has adopted regulations relating to the construction of new buildings must require a commercial or residential building with a skylight installed in a flat roof to include a safety screen or other barrier able to withstand, at a minimum, 500 pounds. Defines "skylight". Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Effective January 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 8, 2024
Last action Apr 5, 2024
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Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Apr 5, 2024
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 5, 2024
Committee
Assigned to Counties & Townships Committee
lower
Feb 9, 2024
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michael Kelly
DDemocratic
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