IllinoisSB0039104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET

VETS-TINY HOMES-EV EXEMPTION

Sponsored By: Sally J. Turner (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Veteran tiny homes exempt from EV rules

Tiny homes built for veterans who are homeless or at risk are exempt from the state’s EV charging rules. The homes must be built by a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) nonprofit that only funds and runs veteran projects. Cities and counties, including home‑rule cities, cannot require EV‑capable parking for these homes. A tiny home is a detached unit of 800 square feet or less, not a manufactured home or an apartment unit. A veteran means service in the listed U.S. armed forces or National Guard with an honorable or general discharge. Local permit offices must require a signed affidavit saying the homes are for the exclusive use of qualifying at‑risk veterans who need secure, long‑term affordable housing.

EV charging rules for homes and tenants

New single‑family homes and apartment buildings with parking that are built after the Act’s effective date are covered by the state’s EV charging rules. For buildings with parking, unit owners, tenants, landlords, and associations in both new and existing homes must follow the EV charging rules in Sections 30 and 35. These changes take effect when this Act becomes law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Sally J. Turner
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Amy L. Grant
Republican • House
Andrew S. Chesney
Republican • Senate
Brandun Schweizer
Republican • House
Chapin Rose
Republican • Senate
Chris Balkema
Republican • Senate
Craig Wilcox
Republican • Senate
Dan Swanson
Republican • House
Darby A. Hills
Republican • Senate
Donald P. DeWitte
Republican • Senate
Erica Harriss
Republican • Senate
Jason Plummer
Republican • Senate
Jil Tracy
Republican • Senate
John F. Curran
Republican • Senate
Li Arellano, Jr.
Republican • Senate
Mary Gill
Democratic • House
Matt Hanson
Democratic • House
Michael E. Hastings
Democratic • Senate
Neil Anderson
Republican • Senate
Paul Jacobs
Republican • House
Rita Mayfield
Democratic • House
Seth Lewis
Republican • Senate
Sharon Chung
Democratic • House
Stephanie A. Kifowit
Democratic • House
Steve McClure
Republican • Senate
Sue Rezin
Republican • Senate
Terri Bryant
Republican • Senate
Wayne A. Rosenthal
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 254 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/31/2025

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs

Yes: 56 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/28/2025

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Judiciary;

Yes: 8 • No: 0

House vote • 5/20/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 114 • No: 0

House vote • 5/6/2025

Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Veterans' Affairs Committee;

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 55 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/31/2025

Do Pass Judiciary;