HB 1709 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

LOCAL-ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

Summary
Creates the Local Accessory Dwelling Unit Act. Defines terms. Provides that a unit of local government may not prohibit the building or usage of accessory dwelling units in the unit of local government. Provides that a unit of local government may provide reasonable regulations relating to the size and location of accessory dwelling units similar to other accessory structures unless a regulation would have the effect of prohibiting accessory dwelling units. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2025 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 21, 2025
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Cities & Villages Committee
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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