HB5616

Illinois HB5616 restricts local governments from enacting anti-growth laws affecting property unless enacted after a disaster or for infrastructure.

HB5616 amends the Counties Code, Township Code, and Illinois Municipal Code to limit local governments' ability to enact anti-growth laws affecting property. These laws cannot be enacted unless they follow a disaster declared by the Governor or are enacted to extend or acquire public infrastructure, public services, or water resources. Anti-growth laws enacted after a disaster can be effective for up to 24 months in any 5-year period. The bill also restricts home rule powers, ensuring local regulations do not conflict with state laws. Effective immediately upon becoming law.