Illinois legislation · 104th General Assembly
Illinois HB5791: LOC GOVT-FAMILY FIRST HOUSING
Status: In committee, May 26, 2026
Creates the Family First Housing Act. Provides that an owner-occupied residential property may contain one accessory dwelling unit for occupancy by a parent of the property owner or the property owner's spouse. Sets forth parameters of accessory dwelling units for family care. Defines terms. Effective January 1, 2027.
What the bill says
A bill FOR 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026HB5791Introduced 5/26/2026, by Rep. Jed DavisSYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: New Act New Act New Act Creates the Family First Housing Act. Provides that an owner-occupiedresidential property may contain one accessory dwelling unit for occupancyby a parent of the property owner or the property owner's spouse. Setsforth parameters of accessory dwelling units for family care. Definesterms. Effective January 1, 2027…
From the introduced text, May 25, 2026:
A BILL FOR 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026HB5791Introduced 5/26/2026, by Rep. Jed DavisSYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: New Act New Act New Act Creates the Family First Housing Act. Provides that an owner-occupiedresidential property may contain one accessory dwelling unit for occupancyby a parent of the property owner or the property owner's spouse. Setsforth parameters of accessory dwelling units for family care. Definesterms. Effective January 1, 2027. LRB104 22005 TRT 38039 b LRB104 22005 TRT 38039 b LRB104 22005 TRT 38039 b A BILL FOR HB5791LRB104 22005 TRT 38039 b HB5791 LRB104 22005 TRT 38039 b HB5791 LRB104 22005 TRT 38039 b AN ACT concerning local government. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly: Section 1.Short title.This Act may be cited as theFamily First Housing Act. Section 5.Definitions.As used in this Act: "Accessory dwelling unit" means a residential living unit that is located on a lot containing a single-family dwelling, that provides independent living facilities for one or more persons, including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation, on the same parcel of land as the principal dwelling unit it accompanies, and that is either separated from or attached to the primary dwelling unit. "Owner-occupied residential property" means property on which the owner maintains the owner's primary residence. "Qualifying …
Sponsors
- Jed Davis (R, 75) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to Rules Committee
- : First Reading
- : Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jed Davis
Common questions
- What is HB5791?
- HB5791 is a bill in the Illinois Legislature (104th General Assembly): LOC GOVT-FAMILY FIRST HOUSING.
- What does HB5791 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026HB5791Introduced 5/26/2026, by Rep. Jed DavisSYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: New Act New Act New Act Creates the Family First Housing Act. Provides that an owner-occupiedresidential property may contain one accessory dwelling unit for occupancyby a parent of the property owner or the property owner's spouse. Setsforth parameters of accessory dwelling units for family care. Definesterms. Effective January 1, 2027…
- What is the status of HB5791?
- In committee as of May 26, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Rules Committee (May 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5791?
- Jed Davis (R, 75).
- Where is the official record for HB5791?
- On the Illinois Legislature website: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=5791&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114
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