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Amends the Condominium Property Act. Provides that the board of managers may not restrict lawful unit owner participation in meetings through arbitrary forum closures, selective muting, viewpoint-based exclusion, or other actions intended to suppress dissent except as reasonably necessary to maintain order and conduct association business. Provides that the officers and members of the board or managing agent may not retaliate against a unit owner for requesting records, attending meetings, filing a complaint, or otherwise exercising rights under this Act. Provides that violations of the Act, including, but not limited to, the timely providing access or copies of association records, may be referred to the Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson for enforcement. Provides that violations of this Act by a licensed community association manager may be referred to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for enforcement. Provides that beginning January 1 following the effective date of the amendatory Act, at least one member of the board of managers of each condominium association shall complete a training program approved by the Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson covering fiduciary duties, ethical governance, record-keeping requirements, and anti-retaliation obligations. Provides that the Office of the Ombudsperson may receive and review complaints relating to condominium governance, managing agent conduct, and compliance with this Act. The Office may provide information and assistance to unit owners, boards of managers, and managing agents; request documentation relevant to a complaint; refer matters for investigation or enforcement as appropriate; identify systemic issues, and recommend corrective actions. Provides that the Office of Ombudsperson may not adjudicate disputes, impose penalties, or award damages but may establish or contract for a voluntary, low-cost mediation program to assist in resolving disputes arising under the Act. Provides legislative intent. Defines terms.
Introduced
Feb 13, 2026
Last Action
Feb 13, 2026
Session
IL 104th
Sponsors
1 primary · 0 co
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper
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Referred to Rules Committee
Sonya M. Harper