IL SB0751

Amends the Counties Code to clarify that unpaid non-real property taxes, fees, fines, and other sanctions become debts owed to the county or participating unit of local government after judicial review procedures are exhausted or failed.

Allows hearing officers' findings, decisions, and orders to be enforced as judgments once the period for judicial review under the Administrative Review Law has expired, unless stayed by a court.

Permits counties to recover enforcement expenses including attorney's fees, court costs, and demolition or foreclosure costs through a hearing officer determination; requires notice to defendants with at least 7 days before the hearing.

Authorizes the State's Attorney to retain private attorneys and collection agents to collect defaulted non-real property taxes, fees, fines, and penalties, with all related fees and costs charged to the offender.

Allows liens to be imposed on defendants' real or personal property for unpaid debts and permits hearing officers to set aside default judgments within 21 days if the defendant shows good cause or proves improper service of process.