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IllinoisHB1605104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET

REAL PROP CONSERVATION RIGHTS

Sponsored By: Jehan Gordon-Booth (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

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Tough enforcement and penalties for conservation violations

More people can enforce these rights in court, including neighbors within 500 feet, governments, and qualified nonprofits. Courts can order injunctions, specific performance, and damages against owners or others who violate the right. If you willfully violate a conservation right, the court may also add punitive damages up to the full value of the property. Effective July 26, 2019.

New conservation rights on Illinois property

Illinois law creates a “conservation right” on real property. It can be a restriction or easement recorded on your deed. It protects historic buildings, natural areas, and cultural or archaeological sites. These rights run with the land and bind future owners. Effective July 26, 2019.

Granting, recording, and releasing conservation rights

You can grant a conservation right to a government, a federally recognized tribe, or a qualified nonprofit. It takes effect only after the grantee accepts it, and the grantee can require you to fund management. Rights can be recorded and transferred to eligible holders, or released back to the fee owner by agreement. After the first recording, no extra filings are needed to keep it valid. Effective July 26, 2019.

Limits on changing conservation rights

Any change to a conservation right must be in writing, signed by both sides, and recorded with the county. Either side can refuse to amend. Changes cannot harm the conservation purpose or help end the right. Effective July 26, 2019.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jehan Gordon-Booth

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Anne Stava

    Democratic • House

  • Camille Y. Lilly

    Democratic • House

  • Graciela Guzmán

    Democratic • Senate

  • Hoan Huynh

    Democratic • House

  • Janet Yang Rohr

    Democratic • House

  • Karina Villa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Laura Faver Dias

    Democratic • House

  • Lindsey LaPointe

    Democratic • House

  • Mark L. Walker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mary Edly-Allen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Maura Hirschauer

    Democratic • House

  • Maurice A. West, II

    Democratic • House

  • Michelle Mussman

    Democratic • House

  • Nabeela Syed

    Democratic • House

  • Rachel Ventura

    Democratic • Senate

  • Thaddeus Jones

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 167 • No: 24

Senate vote • 5/21/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 54 • No: 3

Senate vote • 5/8/2025

Do Pass Judiciary;

Yes: 8 • No: 0

House vote • 4/10/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 97 • No: 17

House vote • 3/12/2025

Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee;

Yes: 8 • No: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0049

    8/1/2025House

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

    8/1/2025House

  3. Governor Approved

    8/1/2025House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/17/2025House

  5. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

    5/27/2025Senate

  6. Passed Both Houses

    5/21/2025House

  7. Third Reading - Passed; 054-003-000

    5/21/2025Senate

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones

    5/14/2025House

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2025

    5/13/2025Senate

  10. Second Reading

    5/13/2025Senate

  11. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

    5/8/2025Senate

  12. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025

    5/8/2025Senate

  13. Do Pass Judiciary; 008-000-000

    5/8/2025Senate

  14. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

    5/7/2025Senate

  15. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

    5/1/2025Senate

  16. Assigned to Judiciary

    4/29/2025Senate

  17. Referred to Assignments

    4/23/2025Senate

  18. First Reading

    4/23/2025Senate

  19. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

    4/23/2025Senate

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 29, 2025

    4/14/2025Senate

  21. Arrive in Senate

    4/14/2025Senate

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

    4/11/2025House

  23. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

    4/10/2025House

  24. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 097-017-000

    4/10/2025House

  25. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

    4/9/2025House

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