Illinois House Bill 5037 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 26 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-02-18 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code and the Public Utilities Act. Provides that when a utility easement is materially changed such that it interferes with the quiet enjoyment of a residential property, the property owner shall have a civil cause of action in the State for an injunction against such modification. Provides that the injunction may not extend beyond the duration of the existing owner's residential use, provided that a successor-in-interest to the owner's entire rights of title and possession shall, within 90 days of acquiring title, notify the utility in writing of a desire to continue the easement on existing terms conditions. Provides conditions where a residential property owner's utility easement is presumptively changed so as to interfere with use. Provides that prior to installation within a residence's easement, notice of the installation shall be provided to the residential owner's address. Provides that the notice shall include certain requirements.

UTIL-EASEMENTS CAUSE OF ACTION

Rep. Deanne Mazzochi [R]

Date	Chamber	Action
2022-02-18	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2022-02-16	House	To Telecom/Video Subcommittee
2022-02-09	House	Assigned to Public Utilities Committee
2022-01-27	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2022-01-27	House	First Reading
2022-01-26	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi

Chapter	Article	Section	Citation Type	Statute Text
220	5	10-205	New Code	See Bill Text
65	5	11-117	New Code	See Bill Text
65	5	11-117.2-1	New Code	See Bill Text

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=5037&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=110&GA=102
Text	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/10200HB5037.htm