IL SB1090

Attorney General gains authority to investigate complaints and violations of the Environmental Barriers Act, including power to require written statements under oath, examine witnesses under oath, and issue subpoenas.

Attorney General may bring actions for injunctions to halt construction of non-compliant public facilities or multi-story housing, actions for mandamus, and civil penalty actions.

Civil penalties established at up to $250 per day for facility owners in violation, up to $1,000 for officials knowingly issuing permits for non-compliant construction, and potential license suspension or revocation for architects and engineers certifying non-compliant plans.

Public facilities and multi-story housing continue to violate the Act and Code as long as they remain non-compliant following construction or alteration.

Attorney General must publish annual enforcement data by July 31 each year, including number of open investigations, top 10 complaint types, total complaints received, and technical assistance provided through the disability rights line.