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IL HB5862
Bill
Status
Failed
1/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Olickal
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AI Summary
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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
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Defines "nonobstructive manner" as sleeping in a way that does not render passageways, walkways, or roadways impassable or hazardous
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Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers by municipalities regarding this provision
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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
Full Bill Text
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