Illinois · Senate Bill 2368 · 103rd General Assembly

BUILDING AND RESIDENTIAL CODES

SB 2368 Sponsored by David Koehler Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 10, 2023
  2. In committee Feb 10, 2023
  3. Passed the Senate Mar 30, 2023
  4. Passed the House May 12, 2023
  5. To the governor Jun 9, 2023
  6. Became law Aug 4, 2023

What it does

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

Creates the State Building and Residential Codes Act. Provides that the Capital Development Board, in consultation with the Department of Natural Resources, shall adopt a Building Code that establishes minimum requirements for the construction of commercial buildings, that shall apply to the construction of, renovations to, and additions to all commercial buildings in the State. Provides that the Board, in…

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Creates the State Building and Residential Codes Act. Provides that the Capital Development Board, in consultation with the Department of Natural Resources, shall adopt a Building Code that establishes minimum requirements for the construction of commercial buildings, that shall apply to the construction of, renovations to, and additions to all commercial buildings in the State. Provides that the Board, in consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency, shall also adopt a Residential Code as the minimum and maximum requirements for the construction of residential buildings, that shall apply to the construction of, renovations to, and additions to all residential buildings in the State. Contains provisions concerning applicability; technical assistance; enforcement; rules; input from interested parties; and a prohibition on grants. Preempts home rule powers. Amends the Capital Development Board Act to make conforming changes. Repeals the Illinois Residential Building Codes Act. Effective immediately.

Every action

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

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  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Executive · Senate Executive
  5. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
  6. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  7. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
  8. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  9. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive · Senate Assignments
  10. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive · Senate Assignments
  11. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Executive · Senate Executive
  12. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Executive · Senate Executive
  13. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Executive; 011-001-000 · Senate Executive
  14. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2023
  15. SenateSecond Reading
  16. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 21, 2023
  17. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  18. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
  19. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  20. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
  21. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  22. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Executive · Senate Assignments
  23. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Assignments Refers to Executive · Senate Assignments
  24. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  25. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Postponed - Executive · Senate Executive
  26. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 008-002-000 · Senate Executive
  27. SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  28. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted; Koehler
  29. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  30. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 034-018-001
  31. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  32. HouseArrived in House
  33. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
  34. HouseFirst Reading
  35. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  36. CommitteeAssigned to Executive Committee · House Executive
  37. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
  38. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
  39. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
  40. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
  41. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
  42. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000 · House Executive
  43. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  44. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
  45. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  46. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  47. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
  48. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
  49. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
  50. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
  51. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
  52. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
  53. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass
  54. HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Harry Benton
  1. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 085-019-000
  2. SenatePassed Both Houses
  3. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
  4. HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Harry Benton
  5. SenateSent to the Governor
  6. SenateGovernor Approved
  7. SenateEffective Date January 1, 2024
  8. SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0510

Roll calls

7 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 5 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 34–18
Mar 30, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 34 No 18 Not voting 7
Democrats: 33 yes, 1 no Republicans: 1 yes, 17 no
How each member voted

Yes · 34

No · 18

Not voting · 7

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 85–19
May 12, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 85 No 19 Not voting 13
Democrats: 68 yes, 1 no Republicans: 17 yes, 18 no
How each member voted

Yes · 85

No · 19

Not voting · 4

Absent · 1

Excused · 8

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 8, 2023 Senate Executive Executive - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 11

No · 1

Not voting · 1

 11–1
Mar 8, 2023 Senate Executive Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Executive - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 11

Not voting · 2

 11–0
Mar 8, 2023 Senate Executive Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 - Executive - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 11

Not voting · 2

 11–0
Mar 29, 2023 Senate Executive Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 - Executive - Recommend Do Adopt
Members

Yes · 8

No · 2

Not voting · 3

 8–2
Apr 26, 2023 House Executive Executive - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 12

 Passed 12–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 15 cosponsors: 14 Democrats, 1 Republican.

All 15 cosponsors

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.