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IL HB5296
Bill
Status
Passed
7/19/2024
Primary Sponsor
Laura Faver Dias
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AI Summary
- Establishes the "Homeowners' Native Landscaping Act" to protect residents' rights to plant Illinois native species on their lawns
- Prohibits homeowners associations from banning the planting or growing of Illinois native species, provided the area is maintained free of weeds, invasive species, and trash
- Requires vegetation to not extend onto neighboring properties, public areas, sidewalks, streets, or interfere with traffic or utilities
- Allows associations to adopt reasonable rules for native landscapes that do not restrict height or impair proper maintenance and care
- Does not apply to common areas or property owned by the association where residents lack landscaping authority
Legislative Description
DNR-MONARCH ACT
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0704
7/19/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary4/30/2024
Assignments4/24/2024
Agriculture & Conservation4/2/2024
Rules3/27/2024
Agriculture & Conservation2/28/2024
Rules2/9/2024
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