MUNI CD-BUILDING PLANS/INSPECT Senate SponsorsSen. Laura Ellman-David Koehler-Adriane Johnson-Mattie Hunter-Javier L. Cervantes and Sara Feigenholtz 2/19/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 31.2 heading new65 ILCS 5/11-31.2-1 new65 ILCS 5/11-31.2-2 new65 ILCS 5/11-31.2-5 new65 ILCS 5/11-31.2-10 new65 ILCS 5/11-31.2-15 new65 ILCS 5/11-31.2-20 new65 ILCS 5/11-31.2-25 new65 ILCS 5/11-31.2-30 new65 ILCS 5/11-31.2-40 new65 ILCS 5/11-31.2-45 new65 ILCS 5/11-31.2-50 new65 ILCS 5/11-31.2-97 newAmends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality shall complete its initial plan review within (1) 15 business days after receipt of a complete application for a one-family residential project or 2-family residential project or (2) 30 business days after receipt of a complete application for any multifamily, mixed-use, or commercial project. Provides that, if a municipality fails to complete its plan review within the deadlines established under the provisions, then the applicant may retain a qualified third-party plan reviewer. Provides that a municipality shall accept any plan review submitted by a qualified third-party plan reviewer as meeting the municipality's requirements if the review demonstrates compliance with the applicable building codes. Provides that, if a municipality fails to conduct a required inspection within 2 business days, then the applicant may retain a qualified third-party inspector. Provides that a municipality may require reasonable documentation demonstrating that a qualified third-party plan reviewer or qualified third-party inspector meets the qualification requirements, including proof that the qualified third-party plan reviewer's or qualified third-party inspector's licensure or certification is current and active. Provides that a municipality may not charge plan review or inspection fees for any portion of the review process or inspection process performed by a qualified third-party plan reviewer or qualified third-party inspector. Provides that a qualified third-party plan reviewer or qualified third-party inspector shall disclose any potential conflict of interest to the applicant and the municipality before accepting an engagement. Limits home rule powers. 2/19/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman 2/19/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/19/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 3/5/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 3/5/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson 3/5/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 3/5/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz 3/6/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes