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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.
Introduced
Feb 19, 2026
Last Action
Mar 6, 2026
Session
IL 104th
Sponsors
1 primary · 5 co
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Referred to Assignments
First Reading
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes