SB4063Introduced in the Senate
MUNI CD-BUILDING PLANS/INSPECT
Introduced by Laura Ellman, District 21
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality shall complete its initial plan review within (1) 15 business days after receipt of a complete application for a one-family residential project or 2-family residential project or (2) 30 business days after receipt of a complete application for any multifamily, mixed-use, or commercial project. Provides that, if a municipality fails to complete its plan review within the deadlines established under the provisions, then the applicant may retain a qualified third-party plan reviewer. Provides that a municipality shall accept any plan review submitted by a qualified third-party plan reviewer as meeting the municipality's requirements if the review demonstrates compliance with the applicable building codes. Provides that, if a municipality fails to conduct a required inspection within 2 business days, then the applicant may retain a qualified third-party inspector. Provides that a municipality may require reasonable documentation demonstrating that a qualified third-party plan reviewer or qualified third-party inspector meets the qualification requirements, including proof that the qualified third-party plan reviewer's or qualified third-party inspector's licensure or certification is current and active. Provides that a municipality may not charge plan review or inspection fees for any portion of the review process or inspection process performed by a qualified third-party plan reviewer or qualified third-party inspector. Provides that a qualified third-party plan reviewer or qualified third-party inspector shall disclose any potential conflict of interest to the applicant and the municipality before accepting an engagement. Limits home rule powers.
Where it stands
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
March 6, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
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