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IL HB1367

Bill

Status

Passed

8/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Ortiz

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reduces the minimum acreage for land to qualify as "open land" or "open space" under the Township Code from 50 acres to 12 acres

  • Explicitly allows development of open space land for agricultural purposes and permits leasing of open space for agricultural properties

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Executive4/23/2025
Assignments4/9/2025
Counties & Townships3/25/2025
Rules3/24/2025
Counties & Townships2/11/2025
Rules1/28/2025

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