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IL HB1367
Bill
Status
8/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Aaron Ortiz
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AI Summary
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Reduces the minimum acreage for land to qualify as "open land" or "open space" under the Township Code from 50 acres to 12 acres
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Explicitly allows development of open space land for agricultural purposes and permits leasing of open space for agricultural properties
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Limits new leases of township open space (after the Act's effective date) to 25 years maximum, down from 50 years, and restricts lessees to individuals, nonprofit organizations, or government entities
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Requires township boards to obtain voter approval via referendum before selling, conveying, or disposing of open space, with the board first needing a two-thirds majority vote to place the question on the ballot
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Creates an exception allowing townships to convey open space to the Department of Transportation for road purposes without referendum, provided public hearings are held and the board approves by two-thirds majority
Legislative Description
TWP OPEN SPACES-LEASE OR SALE
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0048
8/1/2025