SB4061Introduced in the Senate
CTY/MUNI BUILDING CODES-STAIRS
Introduced by Sara Feigenholtz, District 6
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, no building code adopted by a county or municipality may prohibit residential buildings from having a single stairway serving as an exit for all units if the building: (1) has not more than 6 stories above grade plane; (2) is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in the interior exit stairway; (3) has all dwelling unit doors serving as an exit equipped with self-closing devices; (4) is equipped with smoke detection throughout all common areas and individual dwelling units; (5) has at least one emergency escape and rescue opening for each individual dwelling unit; and (6) has not more than 4 individual dwelling units on a floor. Limits home rule powers.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
March 9, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
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