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IL SB3329

Bill

Status

Failed

1/13/2021

Primary Sponsor

Scott Bennett

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Origin

Senate

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the State and units of local government from regulating gardens or season extension techniques and devices (low/high tunnels, netting) on residential property used for personal consumption and enjoyment.

  • Defines "residential property" as a dwelling with 4 or fewer households that serves as the owner's primary residence, excluding investment properties and properties used as collateral for commercial loans.

  • Allows governments to maintain regulations regarding drought water restrictions, property setbacks, lot coverage, utility safety, fertilizer use, invasive species control, and controlled substances under state law.

  • Limits home rule powers by requiring home rule units to comply with this Act's provisions on garden regulation.

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

RIGHT TO GARDEN ACT

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/13/2021

Committee Referrals

Assignments4/12/2020
Executive2/19/2020
Assignments2/14/2020

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