HB1612 Summary

• Prohibits counties from restricting private homeowners from gardening on their property.

• Prohibits municipalities from restricting private homeowners from gardening on their property.

• Home rule counties and municipalities cannot regulate gardening in a manner inconsistent with these prohibitions.

• Designates these restrictions as limitations on home rule authority under Article VII, Section 6(i) of the Illinois Constitution.

• Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.