MUNI CD-ACCESSORY DWELLINGS

What it does

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

Amends the Control Over Building and Construction Article of the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality may not prohibit the building or usage of accessory dwelling units in the municipality. Provides that a municipality may provide reasonable regulations relating to the size and location of accessory dwelling units similar to other accessory structures unless a regulation would have the effect of prohibiting accessory dwelling units. Limits home rule powers. Defines terms.

Every action

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

1. Feb 5, 2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
2. Feb 5, 2026SenateFirst Reading
3. Feb 5, 2026CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
4. Feb 17, 2026CommitteeAssigned to Executive · Senate Executive
5. Mar 4, 2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
6. Mar 13, 2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
7. Mar 27, 2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
8. Apr 24, 2026CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Republican.

• Steve StadelmanD Primary sponsor · District 34