HB5704 Summary

• Amends the Illinois Migrant Labor Camp Law to modernize licensing and enforcement procedures for camps housing 10+ migrant workers or 4+ families with migrant workers.

• Reduces application filing deadlines from 60 days to 5 business days and inspection readiness from 30 days to 3 business days prior to camp occupancy.

• Establishes Type A violations (assessed at $25/day with 0-3 day correction period) and Type B violations (assessed at $100/violation and Class A misdemeanor charges up to $250/day) with new administrative penalty framework.

• Allows applications and plans to be submitted in paper or electronic format and makes Department rules available in electronic form without requirement to provide other formats.

• Adds provisions for Department cost recovery ($0.25 per page for copies) and expands Director authority to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses after notice and hearing opportunity.