Illinois House Bill 4795

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on February 5 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-04-12 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Creates the Single-Family Zoning Ban Act. Defines "zoning unit" as a county, municipality, or township that has adopted zoning regulations, and defines other terms. Provides that, on and after June 1, 2025, for a zoning unit with a population equal to or greater than 100,000 but less than 500,000, and on and after June 1, 2026, for a zoning unit with a population equal to or greater than 500,000, the zoning unit may not zone area exclusively for single-family residential use. Requires middle housing to be allowed on property that is zoned residential. Requires adoption of zoning ordinances and zoning maps consistent with the Act by June 1, 2025 for zoning units with a population equal to or greater than 100,000 but less than 500,000 or by June 1, 2026 for a zoning unit with a population equal to or greater than 500,000. Provides that the Illinois Housing Development Authority shall develop a model middle housing ordinance that must be used if a zoning unit fails to adopt the required ordinance or zoning map. Allows the Authority to grant exceptions to compliance under specified situations. Requires the Authority to adopt rules regarding the form and substance of a zoning unit's application for an extension, and allows the Authority to adopt other rules relating an extension. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Grants the Authority emergency rulemaking authority to implement the Single-Family Zoning Ban Act. Effective immediately.

SINGLE-FAMILY ZONING BAN ACT

Rep. Kambium Buckner [D]

Rep. Theresa Mah [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2024-04-12	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
2024-04-05	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2024-03-05	House	Assigned to Executive Committee
2024-02-06	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2024-02-06	House	First Reading
2024-02-05	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner

Chapter	Article	Section	Citation Type	Statute Text
5	100	5-45.55	New Code	See Bill Text

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4795&GAID=17&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=112&GA=103
Text	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB4795.htm