Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
Filed: 2/25/2026
 
 

 
 

 
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AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 3016 

2    AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend Senate Bill 3016 by replacing 
3everything after the enacting clause with the following:
 
4    "Section 5. The Open Space Lands Acquisition and 
5Development Act is amended by adding Section 5.5 as follows:
 
6    (525 ILCS 35/5.5 new)
7    Sec. 5.5. Accessibility; universal design elements. The 
8Department shall prioritize projects that incorporate 
9universal design elements. The Department shall adopt rules to 
10establish the priorities and scoring matrix under this Section 
11within its grant application review process under this Act. In 
12this Section, "universal design elements" includes, but is not 
13limited to, the following elements:
14        (1) poured-in-place rubber surfacing or synthetic turf 
15    for enhanced mobility and continuously accessible 
16    surfacing routes;
 
 
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1        (2) multiple access points and routes suitable for 
2    wheelchairs, including additional ramps for seamless entry 
3    to play equipment;
4        (3) a variety of ground-level and elevated play 
5    components accessible to individuals with diverse physical 
6    abilities;
7        (4) inclusive swings and seating;
8        (5) a variety of single and multi-sensory play 
9    elements, such as tactile panels and musical features;
10        (6) shaded areas to accommodate individuals with 
11    sensory sensitivities; and
12        (7) any other construction, material, design, product, 
13    or technology as set out in administrative rule.".