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HB1814Introduced in the House

MUNI CD-ZONING-MIDDLE HOUSING

IntroducedHouse Rules

Introduced by Robert Rita, District 28

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Zoning Division of the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, for all new development after January 1, 2026, each city with a population of 25,000 or more shall allow the development of all middle housing types on lots or parcels with a total area greater than 5,000 square feet and that are zoned for any type of residential use. Provides that each city with a population of more than 10,000 and less than 25,000 shall allow the development of a duplex on each lot or parcel zoned for residential use that allows for the development of detached single-family dwellings. Provides that municipalities may regulate siting and design of middle housing provided that the regulations do not, individually or cumulatively, discourage the development of all middle housing types permitted in the area through unreasonable costs or delay. Provides that municipalities may regulate middle housing to comply with protective measures adopted under statewide land use planning goals. Limits home rule powers.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet

January 8, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House Housing Committee · March 20, 2025

5

Yes

4

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

9 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

What do people think?

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See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Lilian Jimenez4Yes
Abdelnasser Rashid21Yes
Amy Grant47No
Jennifer Sanalitro48No
Michelle Mussman56Yes
Maurice West67Yes
Anne Stava-Murray81Yes
Mike Coffey95No
Brad Halbrook107No

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams

  8. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  9. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  11. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  15. Assigned to Housing Committee

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

  30. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

  31. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

  32. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  33. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis

  34. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  35. Do Pass / Short Debate Housing Committee; 012-006-000

  36. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  37. Second Reading - Short Debate

  38. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  39. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch

  40. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  41. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  42. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  43. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  44. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  45. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet

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