HB 2495 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

PRIV SWIM POOL ENCLOSURE ACT

Summary
Creates the Private Swimming Pool Enclosure Act which may be referred to as "Zoe's Law". Requires that new outdoor swimming pools on private residential property be enclosed by a fence, wall, or other effective permanent barrier of at least 42 inches in height with openings not more than 2 inches from the bottom to grade and not more than 4 inches within the wall, fence, or barrier. Provides that the provisions do not apply to above ground pools with a height of 42 inches or more or to jacuzzis. Permits more restrictive regulation by units of local government. Requires all municipalities to develop a permitting process for all swimming pools no later than 1/1/2026. Requires all permitted swimming pools to have enclosures inspected by the permitting municipality before the receipt of an initial permit and at least once every 5 years after that. Defines "swimming pool" for the purposes of the Act. Limits home rule powers. Makes conforming changes to the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Apr 11, 2025
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Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
6
Amendments
2
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Cities & Villages Committee; 011-000-000
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Cities & Villages Committee; by Voice Vote
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Cities & Villages Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Cities & Villages Committee
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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Maurice West
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