HB 1843 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

MUNI CD-ZONING LIMITS

Summary
Amends the Zoning Division of the Illinois Municipal Code. Removes a provision giving the corporate authorities in each municipality the power to classify, to regulate, and to restrict the use of property on the basis of family relationship. Provides that the powers enumerated in provisions relating to zoning powers of a municipality may not be used in any way that violates or otherwise contradicts any other applicable State or federal law, including the federal Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Prohibits a municipality from adopting zoning regulations that prohibit 2 or more individuals who are not related by blood from living together in the same residence. Provides that a municipality may not adopt zoning regulations that prohibit the creation of a community-integrated living arrangement or housing for a community-integrated living arrangement. Limits home rule powers.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 14, 2025 Last action Jun 1, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Engrossed · 4 edits · Apr 10, 2025
MODERATE
This bill updates the zoning laws for Illinois municipalities to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on family relationships. It removes the authority for local governments to restrict where people live based on whether they are related by blood, marriage, or adoption, ensuring compliance with federal fair housing laws. The changes specifically ban zoning rules that prevent unrelated individuals from sharing a residence and mandate that municipalities cannot create barriers to community-integrated living arrangements.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of municipal zoning restrictions by adding new prohibitions against family-based discrimination and community-integrated living arrangements, while clarifying that all zoning powers must comply with state and federal civil rights laws.
REQUIREMENT

Added a new requirement that municipalities cannot adopt zoning regulations prohibiting two or more unrelated individuals from living together in the same residence.

Added a new requirement that municipalities cannot adopt zoning regulations that prevent the creation of community-integrated living arrangements or housing for such arrangements.

ELIGIBILITY

Modified the definition of family relationship to ensure it does not allow municipalities to restrict housing based on whether residents are related by blood, marriage, or adoption.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a new provision stating that all municipal zoning powers must not violate or contradict applicable state or federal laws, specifically citing the federal Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Floor votes · House Apr 10, 2025

How they voted

7735
Passed · 6 other
Total votes 118
Apr 10, 2025
D Democratic78
76 Yea 1 Nay 1
97% Yea
R Republican40
1 Yea 34 Nay 5
85% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
59
Key actions
9
Committee
17
Amendments
2
Jun 1, 2026
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
May 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
upper
May 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Committee
Re-assigned to Executive
upper
Dec 1, 2025
Committee
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
upper
Oct 14, 2025
Committee
Re-assigned to Executive
upper
Jun 2, 2025
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
May 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
upper
May 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Executive
upper
Apr 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Introduced
Arrive in Senate
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 077-035-000
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Housing Committee; 012-004-000
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Housing Committee
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Housing Committee; 011-005-000
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Housing Committee
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
2 primary · 26 co-sponsors

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