SOLAR ENERGY-VIDEO DOORBELL
- Introduced Feb 9, 2024
- In committee Feb 9, 2024
- Died
- Passed the Senate
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Amends the Homeowner's Energy Policy Statement Act. Defines "video doorbell" as an Internet-enabled doorbell, equipped with a camera or microphone, or both, that: (1) sends a notification to the smartphone, computer, or similar Internet-enabled mobile device of a user when a guest arrives at the entrance of the door; (2) is activated when the guest presses the button of the doorbell, is activated when the doorbell…
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Amends the Homeowner's Energy Policy Statement Act. Defines "video doorbell" as an Internet-enabled doorbell, equipped with a camera or microphone, or both, that: (1) sends a notification to the smartphone, computer, or similar Internet-enabled mobile device of a user when a guest arrives at the entrance of the door; (2) is activated when the guest presses the button of the doorbell, is activated when the doorbell senses a guest with its built-in monitor sensors, or is activated remotely by the user of the doorbell through the user's smartphone, computer, or similar Internet-enabled mobile device; and (3) allows the user using the smartphone, computer, or similar Internet-enabled mobile device to watch and talk with the guest by using the doorbell's built-in camera and microphone. Prohibits the adoption of a bylaw or exercise of any power by the governing entity of a homeowners' association, common interest community association, or condominium unit owners' association that prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the installation of a solar energy system installed for the primary purpose of providing solar energy to a video doorbell. Provides that the Act applies to any solar energy system installed for the primary purpose of providing solar energy to a video doorbell.
Every action
19 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
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- HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
- HouseFirst Reading
- CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- CommitteeAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee · House Energy & Environment
- HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
- CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee · House Energy & Environment
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
- CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Energy & Environment Committee; by Voice Vote · House Energy & Environment
- CommitteeDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 018-008-000 · House Energy & Environment
- HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
- HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
- CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee · House Energy & Environment
- HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
- HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
- CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- HouseSession Sine Die
Roll calls
1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | House Energy & Environment | Energy & Environment - Do Pass MembersYes · 18
No · 8
Not voting · 3 |
Passed 18–8 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Democrat.
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Daniel DidechD Primary sponsor · District 59
All 1 cosponsor
From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.