SB3551 Summary

• Amends the Illinois Migrant Labor Camp Law to expand the definition of "person" to include limited liability companies and entities doing business under assumed names, and to modernize regulatory language throughout the act.

• Reduces application filing timelines from 60 days to 10 business days prior to camp occupancy and inspection readiness from 30 days to 5 business days.

• Allows the Department of Public Health to issue licenses upon application with December 31 expiration dates regardless of application submission date, and permits electronic submission of applications and plans.

• Establishes a tiered violation system with Type A violations (minor, $25/day penalty with up to 3 days to correct) and Type B violations (serious safety hazards, $100/day administrative penalty plus potential Class A misdemeanor charge with up to $250/day court fine).

• Authorizes the Department to charge $0.25 per page for paper or electronic copies of records, updates hearing procedures to include notice of administrative penalties, and streamlines enforcement provisions.