Illinois · House Bill 4615 · 103rd General Assembly

CAMPGROUND HOT TUBS

HB 4615 Sponsored by Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Became law

  1. Introduced Jan 29, 2024
  2. In committee Jan 31, 2024
  3. Passed the House Apr 16, 2024
  4. Passed the Senate May 26, 2024
  5. To the governor Jun 6, 2024
  6. Became law Jul 1, 2024

What it does

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

Amends the Campground Licensing and Recreational Area Act. Provides that a licensed campground that installs or permits the installation of one or more hot tubs on a deck on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall ensure that (i) the deck is made of acceptable material, (ii) an architect licensed under the Illinois Architecture Practice Act of 1989 or a structural engineer licensed under the…

Read the full title (147 words)

Amends the Campground Licensing and Recreational Area Act. Provides that a licensed campground that installs or permits the installation of one or more hot tubs on a deck on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall ensure that (i) the deck is made of acceptable material, (ii) an architect licensed under the Illinois Architecture Practice Act of 1989 or a structural engineer licensed under the Structural Engineering Practice Act of 1989 was responsible for coordinating the design, planning, and creation of specifications for the deck and for applying for a permit for the construction or major alteration, and (iii) the deck was constructed in accordance with the designs, plans, and specifications created by the architect or structural engineer. Provides that "acceptable material" includes wood, composite materials made to resemble wood, or any other material providing similar structural integrity and weight-bearing capabilities. Defines "hot tub".

Every action

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

Show the 48 earlier steps
  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lance Yednock
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Public Health Committee · House Public Health
  5. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Public Health Committee; 008-000-000 · House Public Health
  6. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  7. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  8. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  9. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
  10. SenateArrive in Senate
  11. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  12. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
  13. SenateFirst Reading
  14. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  15. CommitteeAssigned to Executive · Senate Executive
  16. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 10, 2024
  17. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 17, 2024
  18. SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
  19. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
  20. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  21. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive · Senate Assignments
  22. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  23. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Executive; 007-004-000 · Senate Executive
  24. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 16, 2024
  25. SenateSecond Reading
  26. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 17, 2024
  27. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 24, 2024
  28. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 25, 2024
  29. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
  30. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  31. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 26, 2024
  32. SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Michael E. Hastings
  33. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments · Senate Assignments
  34. SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  35. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Hastings
  36. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  37. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
  38. HouseArrived in House
  39. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2
  40. HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
  41. HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
  42. HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
  43. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  44. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  45. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Executive Committee · House Executive
  46. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Executive Committee · House Executive
  47. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 012-000-000 · House Executive
  48. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 012-000-000 · House Executive
  1. HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 108-000-000
  2. HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 108-000-000
  3. HouseHouse Concurs
  4. HousePassed Both Houses
  5. HouseSent to the Governor
  6. HouseGovernor Approved
  7. HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0601
  8. HouseEffective Date July 1, 2024

Roll calls

9 recorded votes: 4 on the floor, 5 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 112–0
Apr 16, 2024 · journal entry
Yes 112 No 0 Not voting 6
Democrats: 73 yes, 0 no Republicans: 39 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 112

Absent · 1

Excused · 5

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 58–0
May 26, 2024 · journal entry
Yes 58 No 0 Not voting 1
Democrats: 40 yes, 0 no Republicans: 18 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 58

Not voting · 1

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Concurrence · Full House

Passed 108–0
May 28, 2024 · journal entry
Yes 108 No 0 Not voting 9
Democrats: 71 yes, 0 no Republicans: 37 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 108

Not voting · 1

Excused · 8

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Concurrence · Full House

Passed 108–0
May 28, 2024 · journal entry
Yes 108 No 0 Not voting 9
Democrats: 71 yes, 0 no Republicans: 37 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 108

Not voting · 1

Excused · 8

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Apr 4, 2024 House Public Health Public Health - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 8

Not voting · 1

 Passed 8–0
May 15, 2024 Senate Executive Executive - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 7

No · 4

Not voting · 2

 Passed 7–4
May 15, 2024 Senate Executive Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Executive - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 11

Not voting · 2

 11–0
May 28, 2024 House Executive Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Executive - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 12

 Passed 12–0
May 28, 2024 House Executive Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Executive - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 12

 Passed 12–0

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.