SB2785Introduced in the Senate
UTILITY-SHARED ROOF/TOWNHOUSE
Introduced by Sara Feigenholtz, District 6
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that "shared roof" does not include a roof that serves townhouses. Provides that "townhouse" means a privately owned single-family dwelling unit that is attached to but separated from other privately owned single-family dwelling units by a common party wall that has no doors, windows, or other means of human passage or visibility.
Where it stands
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
July 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee · March 26, 2026
13
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
15 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 |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Celina Villanueva | 12 | Yes |
| Robert Peters | 13 | Not Voting |
| William Cunningham | 18 | Yes |
| Cristina Castro | 22 | Not Voting |
| Steve Stadelman | 34 | Yes |
| Susan Rezin | 38 | Yes |
| Patrick Joyce | 40 | Yes |
| David Koehler | 46 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 14, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Approved for Consideration Assignments
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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