HB5515 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

CHI PARK DIST-PUBLIC GARDEN
Last Action
2/13/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
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
DateChamberAction
2/06/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Yolonda Morris
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/24/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
2/24/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis