IL HB5096

Hotels in Illinois would be prohibited from operating as refugee shelters without explicit permission from county or municipal authorities

Permission to operate as a refugee shelter would be limited to a maximum of 2 years, though local authorities may grant renewals

Hotels functioning as refugee shelters must comply with local zoning laws of the county or municipality

"Refugee shelter" is defined as a place providing essential services for refugees fleeing conflict, persecution, or disaster

The requirements do not apply during a Governor-declared disaster under the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act