HB1843Introduced in the House
MUNI CD-ZONING LIMITS
Introduced by Suzanne Ness, District 66
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Zoning Division of the Illinois Municipal Code. Removes a provision giving the corporate authorities in each municipality the power to classify, to regulate, and to restrict the use of property on the basis of family relationship. Provides that the powers enumerated in provisions relating to zoning powers of a municipality may not be used in any way that violates or otherwise contradicts any other applicable State or federal law, including the federal Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Prohibits a municipality from adopting zoning regulations that prohibit 2 or more individuals who are not related by blood from living together in the same residence. Provides that a municipality may not adopt zoning regulations that prohibit the creation of a community-integrated living arrangement or housing for a community-integrated living arrangement. Limits home rule powers.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
June 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · April 10, 2025
77
Yes
35
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
115 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Assigned to Housing Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Do Pass / Short Debate Housing Committee; 011-005-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Housing Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Housing Committee; 012-004-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 077-035-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 29, 2025
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Laura Ellman
Postponed - Executive
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Re-assigned to Executive
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Re-assigned to Executive
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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