SIDEWALK VENDOR ACCESS ACT House SponsorsRep. Barbara Hernandez 1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die New Act20 ILCS 2630/5.255 ILCS 5/5-1058from Ch. 34, par. 5-105865 ILCS 5/11-42-5from Ch. 24, par. 11-42-5 Creates the Sidewalk Vendor Access Act. Includes findings and definitions. Provides that a governmental unit (a municipality or county) may not regulate sidewalk vendors except as provided for in the Act. Provides that a governmental unit may adopt a program, by ordinance or resolution, to regulate sidewalk vendors allowing specified regulations. Allows specified fines for violation of a sidewalk vendor program, but criminal penalties are prohibited. Limits home rule powers. Amends the Criminal Identification Act, Counties Code, and Illinois Municipal Code making conforming changes. 1/25/2022HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez 1/27/2022HouseFirst Reading 1/27/2022HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/9/2022HouseAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee 2/18/2022HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die