HB1605

Illinois HB1605 amends the Real Property Conservation Rights Act to include cultural heritage sites in conservation rights.

HB1605 amends the Real Property Conservation Rights Act to expand the definition of conservation rights to include preserving cultural heritage sites. The bill allows any owner of real property in Illinois to convey a conservation right to various entities, including federal and state agencies, local governments, and not-for-profit corporations or trusts. Conservation rights can be enforced through actions seeking injunctive relief, specific performance, or damages.