Illinois · House Bill 2154 · 103rd General Assembly

LOCAL-BATTERY-CHARGED FENCES

HB 2154 Sponsored by Natalie A. Manley Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 6, 2023
  2. In committee Feb 7, 2023
  3. Passed the House Mar 23, 2023
  4. Passed the Senate May 21, 2024
  5. To the governor Jun 18, 2024
  6. Became law Aug 9, 2024

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Counties Code, Township Code, and Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county, township, or municipality may not require a permit or other approval for the installation, maintenance, placement, replacement, or servicing of a battery-charged fence if (i) the battery-charged fence is located on nonresidential property and surrounded by a nonelectric-perimeter fence or wall and (ii) any electrical charge…

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Amends the Counties Code, Township Code, and Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county, township, or municipality may not require a permit or other approval for the installation, maintenance, placement, replacement, or servicing of a battery-charged fence if (i) the battery-charged fence is located on nonresidential property and surrounded by a nonelectric-perimeter fence or wall and (ii) any electrical charge produced on contact does not exceed energizer characteristics set for electric fences by the International Electrotechnical Commission. Provides that any battery-charged fence installed under the provisions must have a conspicuous warning sign located on the fence at not more than 50-foot intervals. Defines "battery-charged fence". Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers.

Every action

38 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Executive Committee · House Executive
  5. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  6. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  7. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee · House Executive
  8. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote · House Executive
  9. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 011-000-000 · House Executive
  10. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  11. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  12. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  13. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
  14. SenateArrive in Senate
  15. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  16. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
  17. SenateFirst Reading
  18. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  19. SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Linda Holmes
  20. CommitteeAssigned to Local Government · Senate Local Government
  21. CommitteeDo Pass Local Government; 010-000-000 · Senate Local Government
  22. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 2, 2023
  23. SenateSecond Reading
  24. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 3, 2023
  25. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 25, 2023
  26. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 19, 2023
  27. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 25, 2023
  28. CommitteePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  29. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
  30. CommitteeApproved for Consideration Assignments · Senate Assignments
  1. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 30, 2024
  2. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 24, 2024
  3. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 038-017-000
  4. HousePassed Both Houses
  5. HouseSent to the Governor
  6. HouseGovernor Approved
  7. HouseEffective Date January 1, 2025
  8. HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0796

Roll calls

4 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 108–0
Mar 23, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 108 No 0 Not voting 9
Democrats: 72 yes, 0 no Republicans: 36 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 108

Not voting · 1

Absent · 1

Excused · 7

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 38–17
May 21, 2024 · journal entry
Yes 38 No 17 Not voting 4
Democrats: 37 yes, 1 no Republicans: 1 yes, 16 no
How each member voted

Yes · 38

No · 17

Not voting · 4

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 8, 2023 House Executive Executive - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 11

Not voting · 1

 Passed 11–0
Apr 26, 2023 Senate Local Government Local Government - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 10

Not voting · 1

 10–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.