HB5096 - 104th General Assembly

LOC GOV-HOTEL/REFUGEE SHELTER
Last Action
3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
55 ILCS 5/5-1195 new
55 ILCS 5/11-13-30 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of a county may not allow a hotel within the county that is not within the boundaries of a municipality to operate as a refugee shelter unless the hotel has received permission to operate as a refugee shelter from the corporate authorities of the county. Provides that the corporate authorities of a county may only provide a hotel with permission to operate as a refugee shelter for a period of not more than 2 years. Provides that the corporate authorities of a county may renew a hotel's permission to operate as a refugee shelter. Provides that the corporate authorities of a county shall require a hotel operating as a refugee shelter to comply with the zoning laws of the county. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Adds similar requirements for the corporate authorities of a municipality concerning hotels operating within municipalities.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
2/10/2026 House First Reading
2/10/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/18/2026 House Assigned to Counties & Townships Committee
3/27/2026 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee