SB2264Introduced in the Senate
CRIME-FREE HOUSING
Introduced by Karina Villa, District 25
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a county shall not adopt, enforce, or implement any ordinance, resolution, policy, program, or other regulation that contains certain provisions such as imposing or threatening to impose a penalty against a resident, property owner, tenant, landlord, or other person as a consequence of requests for law enforcement or emergency assistance, on their own behalf or on behalf of another person in need of assistance, including, but not limited to, a request related to an incident of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or another act of violence or concerning an individual with a disability or a person entitled to protections under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that if a county adopts, enforces, or implements a crime-free housing or nuisance ordinance, resolution, policy, program, or other regulation, then the county shall create the Office of the Crime Free Housing Coordinator. Provides that the coordinator shall be designated by the county board and shall have no less than 3 years of experience in social work, social services, or community advocacy. Provides that the coordinator shall receive fair housing training from a qualified fair housing program, including training specific to housing protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other victims, persons with disabilities, and persons entitled to protection under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that any resident, property owner, tenant, landlord, or other person that receives a notice to quit due to a violation of a crime-free housing or nuisance ordinance, resolution, policy, program, or other regulation shall be directed to the Office of the Crime Free Housing Coordinator by the county. Provides that a home rule county may not regulate tenancy in a manner inconsistent with this provision. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code and the Housing Authorities Act to make conforming changes.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
June 2, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Executive Committee · May 14, 2025
9
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Napoleon Harris | 15 | Yes |
| Elgie Sims | 17 | Yes |
| William Cunningham | 18 | Yes |
| Cristina Castro | 22 | Yes |
| Laura Murphy | 28 | Yes |
| Don Harmon | 39 | Yes |
| John Curran | 41 | No |
| Linda Holmes | 42 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Assigned to Executive
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
Do Pass Executive; 009-004-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 3, 2025
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 009-004-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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