LOC GOV-HOTEL/REFUGEE SHELTER House SponsorsRep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar 3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 55 ILCS 5/5-1195 new55 ILCS 5/11-13-30 new Amends the Counties Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of a county may not allow a hotel within the county that is not within the boundaries of a municipality to operate as a refugee shelter unless the hotel has received permission to operate as a refugee shelter from the corporate authorities of the county. Provides that the corporate authorities of a county may only provide a hotel with permission to operate as a refugee shelter for a period of not more than 2 years. Provides that the corporate authorities of a county may renew a hotel's permission to operate as a refugee shelter. Provides that the corporate authorities of a county shall require a hotel operating as a refugee shelter to comply with the zoning laws of the county. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Adds similar requirements for the corporate authorities of a municipality concerning hotels operating within municipalities. 2/5/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar 2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading 2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/18/2026HouseAssigned to Counties & Townships Committee 3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee