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IL SB2013

Bill

Status

Passed

6/30/2023

Primary Sponsor

Mike Simmons

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Origin

Senate

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 10.5 to the Illinois Affordable Housing Act establishing minimum quality standards for all housing financed under the Illinois Affordable Housing Program.

  • Requires cooling and dehumidification systems that operate independently from heating, with newly constructed housing requiring permanent air conditioning and all systems operating when heat index exceeds 80 degrees.

  • Mandates heating between 68°F (6 a.m.-10 p.m.) and 62°F (10 p.m.-6 a.m.) during October 1 through May 31, with no heat lapses longer than 24 hours and tenant complaints resolved within 24 hours.

  • Requires windows with safety mechanisms and regular inspection, plus maintenance standards including functional laundry machines in senior/disability housing, pest control, premises cleanliness, and manager response to repair requests within 1-2 days.

  • Requires property management companies to adhere to compliance checks and tenant reviews; act takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

IHDA-HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0248

6/30/2023

Committee Referrals

Housing4/11/2023
Rules3/24/2023
Judiciary2/21/2023
Assignments2/9/2023

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