IL HB5523

Establishes an affirmative defense to eviction actions when the demand for possession is based solely on a tenant's status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, or dating violence as defined in the Safe Homes Act and Criminal Code.

Prohibits eviction based solely on an incident of actual or threatened domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual violence against a tenant or household member, or criminal activity directly related to such violence committed by a household member or guest.

Requires tenants asserting the affirmative defense to provide at least one form of supporting evidence: medical records, court records, police records, or a statement from a victim service organization employee or medical professional.

Allows landlords to seek possession against the perpetrator of the violence, or against an entire household if the victim's continued tenancy poses an actual and imminent threat to other residents or the landlord.

Grants landlords authority to bar non-tenant persons from premises through written notice to the tenant, with violations treated as a lease breach and potential grounds for eviction, subject to the affirmative defense protections.