HB 5315 Illinois House · 103rd Regular Session

SOLAR ENERGY-VIDEO DOORBELL

Summary
Amends the Homeowner's Energy Policy Statement Act. Defines "video doorbell" as an Internet-enabled doorbell, equipped with a camera or microphone, or both, that: (1) sends a notification to the smartphone, computer, or similar Internet-enabled mobile device of a user when a guest arrives at the entrance of the door; (2) is activated when the guest presses the button of the doorbell, is activated when the doorbell senses a guest with its built-in monitor sensors, or is activated remotely by the user of the doorbell through the user's smartphone, computer, or similar Internet-enabled mobile device; and (3) allows the user using the smartphone, computer, or similar Internet-enabled mobile device to watch and talk with the guest by using the doorbell's built-in camera and microphone. Prohibits the adoption of a bylaw or exercise of any power by the governing entity of a homeowners' association, common interest community association, or condominium unit owners' association that prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the installation of a solar energy system installed for the primary purpose of providing solar energy to a video doorbell. Provides that the Act applies to any solar energy system installed for the primary purpose of providing solar energy to a video doorbell.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2024 Last action Apr 19, 2024
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Total actions
18
Key actions
4
Committee
9
Amendments
3
Apr 19, 2024
Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Apr 19, 2024
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Apr 17, 2024
Lower · Passed
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee
lower
Apr 16, 2024
Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Apr 16, 2024
Introduced
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
lower
Apr 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 018-008-000
lower
Apr 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Energy & Environment Committee; by Voice Vote
lower
Mar 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee
lower
Feb 29, 2024
Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 29, 2024
Introduced
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
lower
Feb 28, 2024
Committee
Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
lower
Feb 9, 2024
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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