HB4377Introduced in the House
PHA-NO WORK REQUIREMENTS
Introduced by Maurice West, District 67
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Creates the Federally Assisted Tenant Protection Act. Provides that every covered housing provider, as defined, and its agents that receive federal housing assistance payments from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development are subject to the provisions of the Act. Provides that unless required by federal law or an applicable State or federal funding program, no covered housing provider shall establish or implement any rules, policies, or procedures that: (i) impose time limits as a condition of initial or continued eligibility for any covered housing or that impact the amount of the rent subsidy or assistance provided to covered housing tenants; or (ii) impose work requirements as a condition of initial or continued eligibility for any covered housing or that impact the amount of the rent subsidy or assistance provided to covered housing tenants. Provides that nothing with respect to this prohibition prevents a covered housing provider from terminating assistance or a residential lease as authorized by federal law. Permits a covered housing provider to establish and implement a voluntary employment or job training program, or encourage a covered housing applicant or tenant to participate in a voluntary employment or job training program if program participation does not impact the applicant's or tenant's initial or continued eligibility for the rent subsidy or assistance or the amount of rent subsidy or assistance; and the program has one or more specified goals. Establishes exclusions for the prohibition against time limits and work requirements. Amends the Housing Authorities Act with substantially similar provisions. Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Provides that a residential property owner, landlord, lessor, or sublessor who retains a real estate broker or residential leasing agent to act as an agent in the leasing of residential real estate may not require, direct, or otherwise cause a broker or leasing agent to seek or collect any payment, fee, commission, or other charge from a tenant or prospective tenant for services performed for or at the direction of the property owner. Provides that the prohibition includes, but is not limited to, services related to listing the property, showing the property, screening or qualifying prospective tenants, and preparing or executing lease documents. Provides that nothing in the Act is intended to prohibit the following: (1) a residential property owner, landlord, lessor, or sublessor from seeking or collecting an application or screening fee from a tenant or prospective tenant; or (2) a real estate broker or residential leasing agent from seeking or collecting any payment, fee, commission, or other charge from the party that retained the services of the real estate broker or residential leasing agent. Provides that the Act does not apply to a broker or residential leasing agent who enters into a dual agency relationship with both parties of the same lease under the requirements of the Real Estate License Act of 2000. Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Includes persons with a history of being a survivor of gender-based violence as a protected class in situations related to real estate transactions, third-party loan modifications, blockbusting, and retaliation related to unlawful discrimination. Defines terms. Makes other changes. Effective immediately, except that Sections 95 and 100 take effect January 1, 2027.
Where it stands
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
July 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · May 31, 2026
35
Yes
19
No
5
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 | Not Voting |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Not Voting |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Housing Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Housing Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Housing Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Housing Committee; 010-006-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Housing Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Housing Committee; 012-005-000
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 073-038-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Re-referred to Assignments
Approved for Consideration Assignments
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 31, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 008-004-000
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Guzman
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 035-019-000
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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