Public Act 103-0704
 
HB5296 EnrolledLRB103 39025 BDA 69162 b

    AN ACT concerning conservation.
 
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
 
    Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the
Homeowners' Native Landscaping Act.
 
    Section 5. Definitions. As used in this Act unless the
context otherwise requires:
    "Illinois native species" means trees, shrubs, vines,
ferns, flowers, forbs, sedges, grasses, and other plants
growing in the State of Illinois before European settlement or
as otherwise defined by rule by the Department of Natural
Resources. "Illinois native species" does not include exotic
or noxious weeds regulated under the Illinois Noxious Weed Law
or the Illinois Exotic Weed Act.
    "Native landscape" means an intentionally maintained area
of trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, flowers, forbs, sedges,
grasses, and other plants composed mainly of Illinois native
species. "Native landscape" does not include exotic or noxious
weeds regulated under the Illinois Noxious Weed Law or the
Illinois Exotic Weed Act.
    "Association" has the meaning set forth in subsection (o)
of Section 2 of the Condominium Property Act or Section 1-5 of
the Common Interest Community Association Act, as applicable.
 
    Section 10. No prohibition on native landscapes.
    (a) An Association shall not prohibit any resident or
owner from planting or growing Illinois native species on the
resident's or owner's lawn so long as the area is maintained
predominantly free of weeds, invasive species, and trash, and
vegetation does not extend over or onto neighboring
properties, public or common sidewalks, pathways, streets or
other public or common areas or elements, and does not
interfere with traffic or utilities.
    (b) An Association may adopt reasonable rules and
regulations governing a planned, intentional, and maintained
native landscape that do not impair the native landscape's
proper maintenance and care or impose height restrictions.
    (c) This Section shall not apply to common areas or
elements or to other property owned by the Association or
other owners in which the resident or owner does not have
authority to landscape or plant.
 
    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.

Effective Date: 7/19/2024