Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB2476

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the State-funded Facilities Temperature Control Act. Provides that by May 1, 2025, all State-funded facilities shall have permanent cooling and dehumidification equipment capable of maintaining a room temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit, or 24 degrees Celsius, and 50% relative humidity in all habitable spaces, toilet rooms, and public corridors, when: the outdoor temperature is 84 degrees Fahrenheit, or 28.9 degrees Celsius, or higher; or the heat index reaches or exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit, or 26.7 degrees Celsius. Provides that the owner or operator of the State-funded facility shall provide and maintain all fixed cooling systems. Provides that fans that do not produce refrigerated air shall not be considered cooling systems. Defines terms. Effective January 1, 2024.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/15/2023	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
2/15/2023	House	First Reading
2/15/2023	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/21/2023	House	Assigned to Human Services Committee
3/6/2023	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
3/9/2023	House	To Special Issues Subcommittee
3/10/2023	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/10/2023	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
5/18/2023	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet

×