HB4835Introduced in the House
LOCAL GOV-ADAPTIVE REUSE
Introduced by Eva Dina Delgado, District 3
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Counties Code, the Township Code, and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, no later than January 1, 2027, each county, township, and municipality shall, by ordinance, allow for adaptive reuse of existing commercial buildings. Provides that adaptive reuse of existing commercial buildings shall be allowed in the county, township, or municipality under the provisions until the county, municipality, or township adopts or amends an ordinance to comply with the provisions. Provides that the adaptive reuse policy adopted under the provisions shall (1) allow the construction of micro units, provided however that no county, township, or municipality shall require a micro unit to be larger than minimum standards for micro units established in the International Building Code; (2) allow for the adaptive reuse of a building to meet the interior environment requirements of the International Building Code; and (3) provide for an exemption to any requirements regarding park dedication or additional off-street parking. Defines "adaptive reuse". Effective immediately.
Where it stands
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Counties & Townships Committee · March 26, 2026
7
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
11 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 |
| Kevin Olickal | 16 | Yes |
| Martin McLaughlin | 52 | No |
| Daniel Didech | 59 | Yes |
| Suzanne Ness | 66 | Yes |
| Amy Briel | 76 | Yes |
| Lawrence Walsh | 86 | Yes |
| Regan Deering | 88 | No |
| Natalie Manley | 98 | Yes |
| Jason Bunting | 106 | No |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Counties & Townships Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Counties & Townships Committee; 007-004-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Counties & Townships Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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