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IllinoisSB1742104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET

ROOF SAFETY FOR 1ST RESPONDERS

Sponsored By: Mike Porfirio (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New low-roof safety rules for owners

If you own a building with a low‑sloped roof (less than 2 in 12), new safety rules apply. Roof edges next to a fully enclosed shaft or court must have a parapet, extended masonry, or a guard that meets International Building Code Section 1015. Skylights and other roof openings must either use glazing that holds at least 400 pounds (wired glass, plain glass, glass block, or polycarbonate) or be protected by a parapet, extended masonry, or guard meeting that code. This does not apply to openings that must stay open by law. The rules apply to existing buildings, new builds, new roofs, roof replacements, and renovations that add more than 50% more area. Owners pay for upgrades; safety improves for occupants and first responders.

Cities must map skylights by 2027

By January 1, 2027, every city or town completes a survey of buildings with skylights or other openings in low‑sloped roofs, then repeats it every two years. Results go into a building inventory that is shared with local police and fire departments. In counties with more than 1,000,000 people, agencies also store the data in all computer‑aided dispatch systems. The law requires municipalities to do this work and does not provide funding in the text.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mike Porfirio

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

    Democratic • House

  • Ann M. Williams

    Democratic • House

  • Anthony DeLuca

    Democratic • House

  • Brandun Schweizer

    Republican • House

  • Dave Vella

    Democratic • House

  • Javier L. Cervantes

    Democratic • Senate

  • Joyce Mason

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Davis

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Gill

    Democratic • House

  • Matt Hanson

    Democratic • House

  • Michael J. Kelly

    Democratic • House

  • Rick Ryan

    Democratic • House

  • Robert F. Martwick

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sara Feigenholtz

    Democratic • Senate

  • Willie Preston

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 169 • No: 16

House vote • 5/21/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 93 • No: 12

House vote • 4/24/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee;

Yes: 14 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 51 • No: 4

Senate vote • 3/19/2025

Do Pass as Amended Local Government;

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0121

    8/1/2025Senate

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

    8/1/2025Senate

  3. Governor Approved

    8/1/2025Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/18/2025Senate

  5. Passed Both Houses

    5/21/2025Senate

  6. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

    5/21/2025House

  7. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams

    5/21/2025House

  8. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

    5/21/2025House

  9. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

    5/21/2025House

  10. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

    5/21/2025House

  11. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill

    5/21/2025House

  12. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

    5/21/2025House

  13. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 093-012-000

    5/21/2025House

  14. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    5/14/2025House

  15. Second Reading - Short Debate

    5/14/2025House

  16. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

    5/13/2025House

  17. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    4/24/2025House

  18. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

    4/24/2025House

  19. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly

    4/24/2025House

  20. Do Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 014-000-000

    4/24/2025House

  21. Assigned to Police & Fire Committee

    4/17/2025House

  22. Referred to Rules Committee

    4/9/2025House

  23. First Reading

    4/9/2025House

  24. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

    4/9/2025House

  25. Arrived in House

    4/9/2025House

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