House Sponsors: SCHAKOWSKY-SCOTT-CROTTY-SCULLY-SILVA, FEIGENHOLTZ, BOLAND, MCKEON AND GASH. Short description: NEW HOME ACCESS FEATURES REQD Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Basic Access to Housing Act. Provides that all private single-family spec homes designed and constructed for first occupancy after March 13, 1998 must include certain basic access features, including a no-step exterior entrance with a 36-inch-wide door, interior doors allowing 32 inches of clearance, electrical outlets at least 15 inches above the floor, and reinforced bathroom walls. Preempts home rule powers. Provides that the Department of Human Rights shall oversee the administration of the Act and receive and review complaints alleging violations of the Act. HOME RULE NOTE House Bill 1228 does preempt home rule authority. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE HB1228 fails to create a State mandate. HOUSE AFFORDABILITY IMPACT NOTE This bill has no direct impact on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning or selling a single-family residence. FISCAL NOTE (Dept. of Human Rights) Total fiscal impact is $71,382. FISCAL NOTE (DCCA) HB1228 does not have a fiscal impact on units of local gov't. Last action on Bill: THIRD READING/SHORT DEBATE/LOST 033-076-008 Last action date: 97-04-24 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status