Bill Title: Creates the Federally Assisted Tenant Protection Act. Provides that every covered housing provider, as defined, and its agents that receive federal housing assistance payments from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development are subject to the provisions of the Act. Provides that unless required by federal law or an applicable State or federal funding program, no covered housing provider shall establish or implement any rules, policies, or procedures that: (i) impose time limits as a condition of initial or continued eligibility for any covered housing or that impact the amount of the rent subsidy or assistance provided to covered housing tenants; or (ii) impose work requirements as a condition of initial or continued eligibility for any covered housing or that impact the amount of the rent subsidy or assistance provided to covered housing tenants. Provides that nothing with respect to this prohibition prevents a covered housing provider from terminating assistance or a residential lease as authorized by federal law. Permits a covered housing provider to establish and implement a voluntary employment or job training program, or encourage a covered housing applicant or tenant to participate in a voluntary employment or job training program if program participation does not impact the applicant's or tenant's initial or continued eligibility for the rent subsidy or assistance or the amount of rent subsidy or assistance; and the program has one or more specified goals. Establishes exclusions for the prohibition against time limits and work requirements. Amends the Housing Authorities Act with substantially similar provisions. Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Provides that a residential property owner, landlord, lessor, or sublessor who retains a real estate broker or residential leasing agent to act as an agent in the leasing of residential real estate may not require, direct, or otherwise cause a broker or leasing agent to seek or collect any payment, fee, commission, or other charge from a tenant or prospective tenant for services performed for or at the direction of the property owner. Provides that the prohibition includes, but is not limited to, services related to listing the property, showing the property, screening or qualifying prospective tenants, and preparing or executing lease documents. Provides that nothing in the Act is intended to prohibit the following: (1) a residential property owner, landlord, lessor, or sublessor from seeking or collecting an application or screening fee from a tenant or prospective tenant; or (2) a real estate broker or residential leasing agent from seeking or collecting any payment, fee, commission, or other charge from the party that retained the services of the real estate broker or residential leasing agent. Provides that the Act does not apply to a broker or residential leasing agent who enters into a dual agency relationship with both parties of the same lease under the requirements of the Real Estate License Act of 2000. Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Includes persons with a history of being a survivor of gender-based violence as a protected class in situations related to real estate transactions, third-party loan modifications, blockbusting, and retaliation related to unlawful discrimination. Defines terms. Makes other changes. Effective immediately, except that Sections 95 and 100 take effect January 1, 2027.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 13)
Status: (Engrossed) 2026-05-31 - Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
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| Engrossed | 2026-04-14 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
| Introduced | 2026-01-12 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
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