104th General Assembly

HB 1593

Little free libraries act

Little Free Libraries Act

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Illinois

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104th General Assembly

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Session

104th General Assembly

Jurisdiction

Illinois

Bill overview

Creates the Homeowners' Little Free Library Act. Provides that an association shall not prohibit any resident or owner from operating a little free library on the resident's or owner's property so long as the area is maintained, the little free library does not extend over or onto neighboring properties, public or common sidewalks, pathways, streets or other public or common areas or elements, and does not interfere with traffic or utilities. Provides that an association may adopt reasonable rules and regulations governing a little free library that do not impair a little free library's maintenance and care or impose height restrictions. Defines terms. Effective immediately.

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Legislative history

2025-01-22House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Laura Faver Dias

2025-01-28House

First Reading

2025-01-28House

Referred to Rules Committee

2025-02-18House

Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

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3/12/2025HouseVoice vote
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Civil Committee; by Voice Vote
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3/12/2025HouseVoice vote
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Civil Committee; by Voice Vote
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HB 1593

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