Illinois legislation · 104th General Assembly
Illinois HB1843: MUNI CD-ZONING LIMITS
Status: Failed, June 1, 2026
Amends the Zoning Division of the Illinois Municipal Code. Removes a provision giving the corporate authorities in each municipality the power to classify, to regulate, and to restrict the use of property on the basis of family relationship. Provides that the powers enumerated in provisions relating to zoning powers of a municipality may not be used in any way that violates or otherwise contradicts any other applicable State or federal law, including the federal Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Prohibits a municipality from adopting zoning regulations that prohibit 2 or more individuals who are not related by blood from living together in the same residence. Provides that a municipality may not adopt zoning regulations that prohibit the creation of a community-integrated living arrangement or housing for a community-integrated living arrangement. Limits home rule powers.
What the bill says
An act concerning local government.
From the engrossed text, March 26, 2025:
AN ACT concerning local government. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly: Section 5.The Illinois Municipal Code is amended by changing Section 11-13-1 as follows: (65 ILCS 5/11-13-1)(from Ch. 24, par. 11-13-1) Sec. 11-13-1.[ADDED: Zoning powers.] [ADDED: (a)]To the end that adequate light, pure air, and safety from fire and other dangers may be secured, that the taxable value of land and buildings throughout the municipality may be conserved, that congestion in the public streets may be lessened or avoided, that the hazards to persons and damage to property resulting from the accumulation or runoff of storm or flood waters may be lessened or avoided, and that the public health, safety, comfort, morals, and welfare may otherwise be promoted, and to insure and facilitate the preservation of sites, areas, and structures of historical, architectural and aesthetic importance; the corporate authorities in each municipality have the following powers: (1) to regulate and limit the height and bulk of buildings hereafter to be erected; (2) to establish, regulate and limit, subject to the provisions of Division 14 of this Article 11, the building HB1843 Engrossed- 2 -LRB104 11318 RTM 21404 b HB1843 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 11318 RTM 21404 b HB1843 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 11318 RTM 21404 b or set-back …
Sponsors
- Suzanne M. Ness (D, 66) · primary sponsor
- Michelle Mussman (D, 56)
- Kevin John Olickal (D, 16)
- Janet Yang Rohr (D, 41)
- Lindsey LaPointe (D, 19)
- Dagmara Avelar (D, 85)
- Laura Faver Dias (D, 62)
- Anne Stava-Murray (D, 81)
- Theresa Mah (D, 24)
- Kelly M. Cassidy (D, 14)
- Margaret Croke (D, 12)
- Maura Hirschauer (D, 49)
Latest actions
- : Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
- : Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
- : Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
- : Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
- : Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
- : Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
- : Re-assigned to Executive
- : Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
- : Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
Votes
- Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed (April 10, 2025): 77 yea, 35 nay, passed
- House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Housing Committee (April 9, 2025): 12 yea, 4 nay, passed
- Do Pass / Short Debate Housing Committee (March 12, 2025): 11 yea, 5 nay, passed
Subjects: ILCS 65 - Municipalities
Common questions
- What is HB1843?
- HB1843 is a bill in the Illinois Legislature (104th General Assembly): MUNI CD-ZONING LIMITS.
- What does HB1843 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning local government.
- What is the status of HB1843?
- Failed as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (June 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1843?
- Suzanne M. Ness (D, 66), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1843?
- On the Illinois Legislature website: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=1843&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114
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