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SB4063

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MUNI CD-BUILDING PLANS/INSPECT

What this bill does

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.

Sponsor: Laura Ellman Chamber: Senate Introduced: 2026-02-19
Stuck
P(Advance)
22.1%
Chance it ever reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
0.0%
Chance it becomes law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Confidence: 78% FORECAST

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Pipeline Progress

Current stage: In Committee · Last action 34 days ago · PENDING

How does a bill become law in Illinois?
  1. Introduction of Bill

    A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.

  2. Committee Work — Hearings

    The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.

  3. Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report

    The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.

  4. Floor Debate

    The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.

  5. Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber

    If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.

  6. Gubernatorial Action

    The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.

Sponsor Context

Hearings

This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.

Action History

8 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-03-06 — Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Javier L. Cervantes. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.

2026-02-19 Introduction & Filing
Filed with Secretary bySen. Laura Ellman Rule 2-7(b)
Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2026-02-19 Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2026-02-19 Committee Assignment
Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2026-03-05 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. David Koehler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2026-03-05 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Adriane Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2026-03-05 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Mattie Hunter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2026-03-05 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Sara Feigenholtz Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2026-03-06 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Javier L. Cervantes Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.

All actions (table)

Date Chamber Action Category Signal
2026-02-19 Senate Filed with Secretary bySen. Laura Ellman Rule 2-7(b) Introduction & Filing —
2026-02-19 Senate First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 Introduction & Filing —
2026-02-19 Senate Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) Committee Assignment —
2026-03-05 Senate Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. David Koehler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-03-05 Senate Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Adriane Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-03-05 Senate Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Mattie Hunter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-03-05 Senate Added as Co-SponsorSen. Sara Feigenholtz Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-03-06 Senate Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Javier L. Cervantes Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +