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IL HB1593

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Laura Faver Dias

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits homeowners' associations (HOAs) and condominium associations from banning little free libraries on residents' private property

  • Little free libraries must be maintained, cannot extend onto neighboring properties, sidewalks, streets, or common areas, and cannot interfere with traffic or utilities

  • Associations may adopt reasonable rules governing little free libraries but cannot impose height restrictions or impair maintenance and care

  • Defines "little free library" as a small structure designed for the public to deposit and withdraw books

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES ACT

Last Action

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

4/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/11/2025
Judiciary - Civil3/25/2025
Rules3/24/2025
Judiciary - Civil3/11/2025
Rules3/10/2025
Judiciary - Civil2/18/2025
Rules1/28/2025

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