MUNI-SLEEPING IN PUBLIC SPACES
Summary
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality or a law enforcement agency may not enforce any provision of law restricting or punishing an individual for sleeping in public spaces in a nonobstructive manner within a municipality if the municipality's homeless population exceeds the number of available beds in homeless shelters within the municipality. Provides that "nonobstructive manner" means in a manner that does not render passageways, walkways, or roadways impassable or hazardous. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 28, 2024
Last action Nov 12, 2024
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Nov 12, 2024
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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