HB5167 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

TOWNSHIP CD-WEED CUTTING
Last Action
3/20/2026 - House: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Sponsors
Rep. Sharon Chung
Hearings
Counties & Townships Committee Hearing Mar 20 2026 10:00AM Capitol Building Room 115 Springfield, IL - House Committee Amendment 1
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
60 ILCS 1/105-15  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Township Code. In a provision that authorizes a township board to provide for the cutting of weeds or grass, the trimming of trees or bushes, the removal of nuisance bushes or trees, or the maintenance of a retention pond or detention pond on any real estate in areas within the township, specifies that the required 7-day advance notice to the property owner may be served by certified mail, by personal service, or by posting the notice on the property in a prominent location.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Provides that the notice given by a township board to a property owner when providing weed or grass cutting, tree trimming, nuisance bush or tree removal, or retention pond or detention pond maintenance on any real estate within the township may be served by certified mail, by personal service, or by posting the notice on the property in a prominent location (rather than only by certified mail).
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sharon Chung
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/12/2026HouseAssigned to Counties & Townships Committee
3/13/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sharon Chung
3/13/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/18/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Counties & Townships Committee
3/20/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Counties & Townships Committee; by Voice Vote
3/20/2026HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Counties & Townships Committee; 011-000-000
3/20/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate