Bill Status of HB5515

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HB5515 - 104th General Assembly

CHI PARK DIST-PUBLIC GARDEN
Last Action
2/13/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Yolonda Morris, Michael Crawford and Lisa Davis
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
70 ILCS 1505/7.08a new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Chicago Park District Act. Authorizes the Chicago Park District, in collaboration with the botanic gardens authorized under the Forest Preserve Botanic Gardens Act, to establish, maintain, and manage small public gardens throughout the City of Chicago. Provides that each public garden shall include a native landscape aimed at protecting butterfly populations that migrate through the City of Chicago. Defines "Illinois native plants" and "native landscape".
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/06/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Yolonda Morris
2/13/2026 House First Reading
2/13/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
2/24/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
2/24/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis