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IL HB5862

Bill

Status

Failed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Olickal

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits municipalities and law enforcement agencies from enforcing laws that restrict or punish individuals for sleeping in public spaces in a nonobstructive manner when the municipality's homeless population exceeds available shelter beds

  • Defines "nonobstructive manner" as sleeping in a way that does not render passageways, walkways, or roadways impassable or hazardous

  • Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers by municipalities regarding this provision

  • Amends the Illinois Municipal Code by adding Section 11-5-12

Legislative Description

MUNI-SLEEPING IN PUBLIC SPACES

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules11/12/2024

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