HB5485

FAIR ACCESS TO HOUSING

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5485 mandates a 75-day waiting period for covered entities to purchase single-family residences.

HB5485, known as the Fair Access to Housing Act, requires that covered entities, such as institutional real estate investors, wait 75 days before purchasing single-family residences. This waiting period restarts if the asking price changes. The act defines "covered entity" as an institutional real estate investor or an entity funded by such an investor, excluding certain tax-exempt organizations and land banks. Violators may face civil penalties up to $250,000.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

2:00 PM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

Mar 25

8:00 AM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

History

Apr 17

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 10

House

Housing Affordability Impact Note Filed

Apr 10

House

Second Reading - Short Debate