FIRE PROTECTION ACCESS BOX House SponsorsRep. Timothy L. Schmitz Senate Sponsors(Sen. Terry Link) 8/16/2013HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0388 70 ILCS 705/11j new Amends the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that the board of trustees of any fire protection district may, by ordinance, require the installation of an access or key box if: (1) a structure is protected by an automatic fire alarm or security system or access to or within the structure or area is unduly difficult because of secured openings; and (2) immediate access is necessary for life-saving purposes. Further provides that an ordinance enacted under this Section may specify the type or class of structure that must install an access or key box, but may not apply to single family residential structures. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 In the case of a health care facility that is secured by an electronic code box that is in good working order, provides that, if the owner of the health care facility provides the fire department with a valid access code, then that health care facility is not required to be accessible by an access or key box. Defines "health care facility". Exempts facilities owned and operated by a public utility from the access or key box installation requirement. 2/6/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Timothy L. Schmitz 2/6/2013HouseFirst Reading 2/6/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/13/2013HouseAssigned to Public Safety: Police & Fire Committee 2/28/2013HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Public Safety: Police & Fire Committee; 020-000-000 3/1/2013HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/6/2013HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/6/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/8/2013HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000 3/12/2013SenateArrive in Senate 3/12/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/12/2013SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan 3/12/2013SenateFirst Reading 3/12/2013SenateReferred to Assignments 4/3/2013SenateAssigned to Local Government 4/11/2013SenatePostponed - Local Government 4/15/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John M. Sullivan 4/15/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 4/16/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Local Government 4/17/2013SenatePostponed - Local Government 4/17/2013SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Terry Link 4/19/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link 4/19/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 4/23/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Local Government 5/1/2013SenatePostponed - Local Government 5/8/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Local Government 5/8/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Postponed - Local Government 5/8/2013SenateDo Pass Local Government; 014-000-000 5/8/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 9, 2013 5/8/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link 5/8/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments 5/9/2013SenateSecond Reading 5/9/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2013 5/10/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 5/10/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 5/14/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Local Government 5/15/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Local Government; 012-000-000 5/21/2013SenateRecalled to Second Reading 5/21/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Link 5/21/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 5/21/2013SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000 5/21/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) 5/21/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) 5/22/2013HouseArrived in House 5/22/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 3 5/23/2013HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Timothy L. Schmitz 5/23/2013HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/27/2013HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 5/28/2013HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs 117-000-000 5/28/2013HouseHouse Concurs 5/28/2013HousePassed Both Houses 6/19/2013HouseSent to the Governor 8/16/2013HouseGovernor Approved 8/16/2013HouseEffective Date August 16, 2013 8/16/2013HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0388