IL SB3440

Creates a 9-member ADA Compliance Commission appointed by the Governor with Senate consent to establish best practices for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance by persons, entities, local governments, and the State.

Commission membership includes individuals with visual, hearing, and mobility impairments, a member with a service animal, representatives from the Attorney General and Capital Development Board, and one citizen at large member; each serves 3-year terms without compensation but with travel expense reimbursement.

Authorizes the Commission to review plans and designs for ADA-compliant access at accommodations, housing, public venues, parks, and transit facilities, and to provide recommendations and create a best practices guide.

Empowers the Commission to receive complaints, verify ADA noncompliance, and impose civil penalties up to $1,000 per verified complaint, with an annual maximum of $20,000 per person or entity.

Provides that compliance with Commission recommendations or best practices guide serves as an affirmative defense in State court ADA noncompliance cases; Capital Development Board provides administrative support; civil penalties are deposited in the Capital Development Fund.

Effective January 1, 2021.