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IllinoisHB2987104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET

WAREHOUSE TORNADO PREPAREDNESS

Sponsored By: Katie Stuart (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Stronger tornado safety rules for warehouses

Illinois sets statewide tornado safety rules for warehouses. The law defines covered sites using NAICS 493, 423, 424, 454110, and 492110. You count as a warehouse worker only if you spend most work hours inside; occasional visitors are not covered. Every warehouse must have a site-specific tornado plan. Existing sites have 120 days after the law’s effective date to finish it. Sites that start operating more than 120 days after that date must have a plan within 7 days of opening. Plans must show exits and assembly points, explain worker and supervisor actions during warnings, list emergency gear with instructions, and outline post-storm first aid and how to contact responders. Operators must file the plan with the local fire department or fire protection district and the local emergency services and disaster agency, and review it at least yearly or after big changes. New warehouses must meet high life-safety standards for tornado loads, using performance-based design or FEMA P-431 to qualify the best refuge areas.

Certification rules for building inspectors in 2027

Starting January 1, 2027, county and city building inspectors must hold International Code Council (ICC) certification in the area they inspect. Inspectors hired after that date have one year from hire to earn the certificate. Cities and counties must keep copies of certifications on file. The law clarifies that “building inspector” includes full-time state, county, or municipal employees and third-party contractors who do municipal or county inspections. These steps raise inspection standards and building safety statewide.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Katie Stuart

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Adriane Johnson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Camille Y. Lilly

    Democratic • House

  • Christopher Belt

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dagmara Avelar

    Democratic • House

  • Dave Vella

    Democratic • House

  • Doris Turner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Hoan Huynh

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Edly-Allen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Matt Hanson

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Loughran Cappel

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michael J. Kelly

    Democratic • House

  • Rick Ryan

    Democratic • House

  • Sharon Chung

    Democratic • House

  • Suzanne M. Ness

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 288 • No: 49

House vote • 5/31/2025

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs

Yes: 99 • No: 15

House vote • 5/30/2025

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee;

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/29/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 51 • No: 2 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 5/27/2025

Do Pass as Amended Labor;

Yes: 18 • No: 0

House vote • 5/20/2025

Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed

Yes: 83 • No: 28

House vote • 5/7/2025

House Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee;

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 4/22/2025

Approved for Consideration Rules Committee;

Yes: 5 • No: 0

House vote • 3/20/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee;

Yes: 8 • No: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0262

    8/15/2025House

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2027; some provisions

    8/15/2025House

  3. Effective Date August 15, 2025; some provisions

    8/15/2025House

  4. Governor Approved

    8/15/2025House

  5. Sent to the Governor

    6/24/2025House

  6. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

    6/4/2025Senate

  7. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner

    5/31/2025Senate

  8. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

    5/31/2025Senate

  9. Passed Both Houses

    5/31/2025House

  10. House Concurs

    5/31/2025House

  11. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 099-015-000

    5/31/2025House

  12. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 012-000-000

    5/30/2025House

  13. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Executive Committee

    5/30/2025House

  14. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee

    5/29/2025House

  15. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Katie Stuart

    5/29/2025House

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1

    5/29/2025House

  17. Arrived in House

    5/29/2025House

  18. Third Reading - Passed; 051-002-002

    5/29/2025Senate

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 29, 2025

    5/28/2025Senate

  20. Second Reading

    5/28/2025Senate

  21. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson

    5/27/2025Senate

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 28, 2025

    5/27/2025Senate

  23. Do Pass as Amended Labor; 018-000-000

    5/27/2025Senate

  24. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

    5/27/2025Senate

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh

    5/27/2025House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    PDF

  • House Amendment 1

    PDF

  • House Amendment 2

    PDF

  • House Amendment 3

    PDF

  • House Amendment 4

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Senate Amendment 1

    PDF

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