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 Bill Status of HB1429  104th General Assembly


Short Description:  BILL OF RIGHTS-HOMELESS

House Sponsors
Rep. Kevin John Olickal - Emanuel "Chris" Welch - Dagmara Avelar - Lindsey LaPointe, Rita Mayfield and Suzanne M. Ness

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
775 ILCS 45/10


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Bill of Rights for the Homeless Act. Prohibits the State or a unit of local government from creating or enforcing policies or ordinances imposing fines or criminal penalties against people experiencing unsheltered homelessness for occupying or engaging in life-sustaining activities on public property. Provides exceptions to maintain access to property or address risks to public health and safety. Creates a necessity defense for charges alleging violation of laws criminalizing life-sustaining activities while the individual was experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Defines terms. Limits the exercise of concurrent home rule powers.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/16/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  1/28/2025HouseFirst Reading
  1/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/5/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
  2/5/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  2/5/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
  2/11/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
  2/14/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness

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