Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB5115

Creates the Legislative Accessibility Act. Provides that the General Assembly shall make all efforts to increase the accessibility of the General Assembly for people with disabilities. Provides that the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate shall each appoint an accessibility coordinator who, in consultation with the Architect of the Capitol, shall be responsible for addressing accessibility needs for his or her corresponding house. Provides that the Illinois General Assembly website shall include either an email address, webform, or other similar mechanism to request reasonable accommodations to meet the accessibility needs of people with disabilities attending legislative events. Establishes the General Assembly Accessibility Task Force. Provides for the membership and meetings of the Task Force. Provides that members and ex officio members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation. Provides administrative support for the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall examine issues concerning accessibility of persons with a disability. Requires the Task Force to make recommendations to the General Assembly concerning General Assembly accessibility no later than December 31, 2020. Repeals specified provisions January 1, 2022. Effective immediately.

Date	Chamber	Action
1/13/2021	House	Session Sine Die

Date	Chamber	Action
2/13/2020	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Ann M. Williams
2/18/2020	House	First Reading
2/18/2020	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/28/2020	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
3/4/2020	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
3/5/2020	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis
3/17/2020	House	Assigned to Executive Committee
6/23/2020	House	Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
1/13/2021	House	Session Sine Die