House Sponsors: WOOLARD. Short description: PRIV SWIM POOL ENCLOSURE ACT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Private Swimming Pool Enclosure Act and amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Requires that new outdoor swimming pools on private residential property be enclosed by a fence, wall, or other effective permanent barrier of 42 inches or greater height. Provides that the Act does not apply to jacuzzis or to above ground pools with a height of 42 or more inches. Permits more restrictive regulation by units of local government and preempts less restrictive regulation by home rule units. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status