HB2476 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2023 and 2024
HB2476

Introduced 2/15/2023, by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

New Act

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.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning regulation.

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 the State-funded Facilities Temperature Control Act.

Section 5. Definitions. In this Act:

"Assisted living establishment" has the meaning given to it in Section 10 of the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act.

"Day care center" as the meaning given to it in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.

"Facilities" include: (i) day care centers; (ii) assisted living establishments that provide services to seniors; (iii) shared housing establishments that provide services to seniors; (iv) supportive living facilities that provide services to seniors; (v) a community living facility as defined in the Community Living Facilities Licensing Act; and (vi) a long-term care facility licensed under the Nursing Home Care Act that provides services to seniors.

"Senior" means a person aged 60 or over.

"Shared housing establishment" has the meaning given to it in Section 10 of the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act.

"Supportive living facility" means a facility established under Section 5-5.01a of the Illinois Public Aid Code.

Section 10. State-funded facilities temperature control. 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:

(1) the outdoor temperature is 84 degrees Fahrenheit, or 28.9 degrees Celsius, or higher; or

(2) the heat index reaches or exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit, or 26.7 degrees Celsius.

The owner or operator of the State-funded facility shall provide and maintain all fixed cooling systems. Fans that do not produce refrigerated air shall not be considered cooling systems within the meaning of this Section.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2024.