Illinois HB5096 regulates hotels operating as refugee shelters, requiring municipal and county authorities' permission and compliance with zoning.
Illinois HB5096 amends the Counties Code to establish regulations for hotels operating as refugee shelters. Municipal and county authorities must grant permission for hotels to function as refugee shelters, with a maximum two-year period for such permission. Authorities can renew this permission. Hotels must comply with local zoning laws. The bill does not apply if the Governor declares a disaster under the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act.
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