Bill Status of HB 5923   97th General Assembly


Short Description:  CONDOMINIUM OMBUDSPERSON ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Elaine Nekritz

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
30 ILCS 105/5.811 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Condominium Ombudsperson Act and amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Office of the Condominium Ombudsperson in the Office of the Attorney General under the supervision and control of the Attorney General. Provides that the Ombudsperson shall offer training and educational materials and courses to condominium unit owners, condominium associations, and boards of managers in subjects relevant to the operation and management of condominium property and the rights and duties of a unit owner or unit owners' association. Requires the Ombudsperson to maintain a statewide toll-free telephone number, maintain information on the Attorney General's website, and provide information or assistance on matters relating to condominium property. Requires the Attorney General, based upon Ombudsperson recommendations, to report annually to the General Assembly. Provides that every condominium unit owners' association shall pay an annual fee to the Ombudsperson to cover the administration of the Act. Creates the Condominium Ombudsperson Fund as a special fund in the State treasury, to consist of fees received by the Ombudsperson, to be used exclusively for expenditures necessary for the proper administration of the Act. Repeals the Act on July 1, 2015. Effective July 1, 2012.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/16/2012HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Elaine Nekritz
  2/16/2012HouseFirst Reading
  2/16/2012HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die

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