Bill Status of HB 4342   94th General Assembly


Short Description:  MOBILE HOME-FIRE PROTECTION

House Sponsors
Rep. Charles E. Jefferson-John E. Bradley-Lisa M. Dugan-Sidney H. Mathias-Robert F. Flider, Careen M Gordon, Ruth Munson, Kathleen A. Ryg, Eddie Washington, Rosemary Mulligan, Patrick J Verschoore and JoAnn D. Osmond

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Iris Y. Martinez-Jacqueline Y. Collins-Antonio Munoz, Terry Link and M. Maggie Crotty)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/19/2007HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-1080

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
765 ILCS 745/4from Ch. 80, par. 204

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act. Provides that no person shall rent or offer for rent any mobile home in a mobile home park that does not meet the fire protection standards of the applicable city fire department or fire protection district. Provides that the mobile home park shall perform annual testing and inspections in conjunction with the fire department that has jurisdictional responsibility for responding to fire calls. Provides that the mobile home park shall maintain all private water supply systems and hydrants in operable and good repair.

House Amendment No. 1
Further amends the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act. Provides that a person who rents or offers to rent a mobile home, after 10 days after receipt of a written notice that states that the mobile home is in violation of a municipal or fire protection district fire standards ordinance without correction of the violation, is guilty of a business offense punishable by a fine of $1,000 per day of violation.

House Amendment No. 2
Deletes reference to:
765 ILCS 745/4
Adds reference to:
210 ILCS 115/9.15 new

Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Mobile Home Park Act. Provides that a mobile home park licensee shall maintain all private water supply systems and hydrants for fire safety purposes in operable condition and good repair as defined by the Department of Public Health or local mobile home licensing agency. If a mobile home park does not have a private water supply, the park shall have an agreement approved by the Department or local agency to provide an adequate and reliable water supply to fight fires. Provides that a mobile home park shall be inspected annually by the municipal fire department or fire protection district that has jurisdictional responsibility for responding to fire calls in that park. Defines "Applicable fire protection standards". Provides that upon inspection, a violation of the applicable ordinance or rule is found, the licensee has 14 days following receipt of a notice of violation to remedy the violation. Provides for a reinspection by the municipal fire department or fire protection district followed by a written report to the licensee and the Department of Public Health on the status of the violation. Permits that an extension of up to an additional 14 days may be granted by the municipal fire department or fire protection district if the licensee has not remedied the violation, but has made a good faith and substantial effort to remedy the violation. Provides that if, upon another inspection, the licensee is found still to be in violation, all reports and notices shall be forwarded to the municipal attorney or the State's Attorney for enforcement. Provides that no licensee shall rent or offer for rent any mobile home or mobile home lot if the mobile home park in which the mobile home or lot is located does not meet the applicable fire protection standards. Provides that a violation is a petty offense punishable by a fine of up to $500 per day of violation, beginning with the date of the licensee's receipt of the written report following the reinspection or receipt of the final report. Preempts home rule.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Mobile Home Park Act. Requires each mobile home park to be inspected annually pursuant to the applicable mobile home park fire protection standards. Provides for notice of non-compliance and a 14-day time period within which the licensee shall correct the violation or submit a plan for correction, repair, or modification to the Department of Public Health. Provides for civil penalties for a licensee who knowingly rents or offers for rent a mobile home or mobile home lot in violation of an administrative hearing order concerning fire safety protection standards. Preempts home rule for fire safety in a mobile home park.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 4
Adds reference to:
210 ILCS 115/21from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 731

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Mobile Home Park Act. Provides that all private water supply systems and hydrants for fire safety purposes in existence on the effective date of this amendatory Act shall be maintained in operable condition and good repair as defined by the State Fire Marshal or mobile home park licensing agency. Provides that a mobile home park that does not have a private water supply system and hydrants shall have an agreement, approved by the State Fire Marshal or licensing agency in consultation with the municipal fire department or the local fire protection district, to provide an adequate and reliable water supply for fire mitigation needs. Provides that this provision shall not be construed to mandate a mobile home park, constructed prior to 1998, to install new water supply systems or hydrants for fire safety purposes. Provides that each mobile home park shall be inspected annually pursuant to the applicable mobile home park fire protection standards by the municipal fire department or fire protection district that has jurisdictional responsibility for responding to a fire call in that park. Provides that if, upon inspection, the municipal fire department or fire protection district finds that a park does not meet the applicable fire protection standards, the municipal fire department or fire protection district shall give within 5 working days of the inspection a written notice of violation to the licensee and to the Department of Public Health of any violation or required modification or repair. Provides that the licensee has 30 days after receipt of the written notice to correct the violation or make the required modification or repair. Provides that the new provisions do not apply to any mobile home park located within a home rule county if the home rule county actively regulates mobile home parks. Provides that civil penalties in the amount of $500 per day, per violation shall be assessed for non-compliance with the written notice of violation issued by a municipal fire department or fire protection district. Provides that an additional civil penalty of $500 per day of violation shall be assessed against a licensee who knowingly rents or offers for rent a mobile home or mobile home site without taking appropriate corrective action to remedy a notice of violation issued by a municipal fire department or fire protection district. Provides that the Department shall deposit all fees and fines collected under the Act into the Facility Licensing Fund. Provides that moneys in the Fund, subject to appropriation, shall be used for the enforcement of the Act.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  12/30/2005HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robert F. Flider
  1/3/2006HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John E. Bradley
  1/4/2006HouseFirst Reading
  1/4/2006HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/17/2006HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan
  1/18/2006HouseAssigned to Housing and Urban Development Committee
  1/18/2006HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias
  1/24/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M Gordon
  1/26/2006HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Charles E. Jefferson
  1/26/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ruth Munson
  1/26/2006HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider
  1/31/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg
  1/31/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Housing and Urban Development Committee
  1/31/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Housing and Urban Development Committee; by Voice Vote
  1/31/2006HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Housing and Urban Development Committee; 014-000-000
  1/31/2006HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  2/28/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Charles E. Jefferson
  2/28/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  2/28/2006HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  2/28/2006HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  3/1/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  3/1/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote
  3/1/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/2/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington
  3/2/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rosemary Mulligan
  3/2/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore
  3/2/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond
  3/2/2006HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
  3/2/2006SenateArrive in Senate
  3/2/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading March 7, 2006
  3/2/2006SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Antonio Munoz
  3/2/2006SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson
  3/7/2006SenateFirst Reading
  3/7/2006SenateReferred to Rules
  3/8/2006SenateAssigned to Housing & Community Affairs
  3/15/2006SenatePostponed - Housing & Community Affairs
  3/15/2006SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett
  3/16/2006SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
  3/16/2006SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
  3/16/2006SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Munoz
  3/21/2006SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
  3/21/2006SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules
  3/23/2006SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Housing & Community Affairs
  3/23/2006SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  3/24/2006SenateDo Pass as Amended Housing & Community Affairs; 008-000-000
  3/24/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 27, 2006
  3/24/2006SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Terry Link
  3/27/2006SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty
  3/27/2006SenateSecond Reading
  3/27/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 28, 2006
  3/28/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson
  3/28/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules
  3/29/2006SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson
  3/29/2006SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Susan Garrett
  4/5/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
  4/5/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules
  4/7/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
  4/7/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules
  5/3/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers to State Government
  5/3/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommend Do Adopt State Government; 008-000-000
  5/3/2006SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Extended to January 9, 2007
  5/4/2006SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  5/4/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted; Martinez
  5/4/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  5/4/2006SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-000-000
  5/4/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  5/4/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  5/4/2006HouseArrived in House
  5/4/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1,4
  6/4/2006HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  11/15/2006HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Charles E. Jefferson; Motion #1
  11/15/2006HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee; Motion #1
  11/16/2006HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Charles E. Jefferson; Motion #2
  11/16/2006HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Charles E. Jefferson; Motion #2
  11/16/2006HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee; Motion #2
  11/16/2006HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee; Motion #2
  11/22/2006HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Housing and Urban Development Committee
  11/22/2006HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Housing and Urban Development Committee
  11/22/2006HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) January 9, 2007
  11/22/2006HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-000-000
  11/27/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1,4
  11/28/2006HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Housing and Urban Development Committee; 009-000-000
  11/28/2006HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Housing and Urban Development Committee; 009-000-000
  11/29/2006House3/5 Vote Required
  11/29/2006HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 113-000-000; Motion #2
  11/29/2006HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 House Concurs 113-000-000; Motion #2
  11/29/2006HousePassed Both Houses
  12/28/2006HouseSent to the Governor
  1/19/2007HouseGovernor Approved
  1/19/2007HouseEffective Date June 1, 2007
  1/19/2007HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-1080

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