HB0957Introduced in the House
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
Introduced by Rita Mayfield, District 60
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Creates the Multi-Unit Residential Rental Property Right of First Refusal Act. Creates a statutory right of first refusal for tenants of multi-unit residential rental properties in Illinois providing tenants, who must be organized as a formal association, the opportunity to purchase their building before or concurrent with any third-party sale. Applies to multi-unit residential rental property that is a residential building or group of residential buildings operated as one entity that contain 6 or more distinct dwelling units available for rent. Creates exceptions to which the Act does not apply, including, but not limited to, multi-unit property that is governed by the Condominium Property Act or the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act. Requires that, before listing a property for sale, an owner must provide a written notice of intent to sell to all tenants at least 90 days in advance by certified mail or personal delivery. Provides that upon receiving either notice, tenants, through a formally incorporated tenants' association, have 90 days to execute a purchase contract matching the owner's bona fide offer of sale. Provides that if the owner later lowers the price by 20% or more, tenants receive an additional 10-day window to match the new price if at least two-thirds of the tenants consent in writing. Provides that if tenants dispute the owner's offer as not being a bona fide offer of sale, they may request an independent appraisal within 30 days in which costs are split one-third by the tenants and two-thirds by the owner. Provides that the appraised value becomes the binding sale price unless both parties agree otherwise or the owner withdraws the offer in which case the owner must reimburse the tenants' share and is barred from re-offering without a third-party contract for 3 months. Provides that if public funds are used in the purchase, the property must be maintained as affordable housing for at least 30 years (rents capped at 60% area median income; new tenant income is capped at 120% area median income). Prohibits a property owner from (1) requiring a preemptive waiver of the right of first refusal as a condition of offering, maintaining, or renewing a lease; (2) demanding a waiver of the right of first refusal under threat of harassment or retaliation; (3) attempting to deny a tenant's ability to exercise the tenant's right of first refusal or assign their rights to a third party; or (4) attempting to deny an authorized third party from exercising the right of first refusal. Provides that any aggrieved tenant or association may bring a civil action and may be awarded treble damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees. Requires the Illinois Housing Development Authority to adopt rules to implement the Act. Makes other changes.
Where it stands
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
July 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · May 31, 2026
37
Yes
20
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
Third Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2025
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 100-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Approved for Consideration Assignments
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 14, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 009-004-000
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Harmon
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 19, 2026
Sponsor Removed Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 008-004-000
Sponsor Removed Sen. Christopher Belt
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Mike Simmons
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Rita Mayfield
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Simmons
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 037-020-000
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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