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IllinoisSB2303104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET

FIRE SPRINKLER SERVICE PENALTY

Sponsored By: Michael E. Hastings (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

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Heavy fines for unlicensed inspectors

If you call yourself a fire sprinkler inspector or do that work without a license, you face civil fines. A first offense can be up to $10,000 per offense. A second offense within 24 months is at least $10,000. More than two offenses within 24 months is at least $25,000. The Office sets the amount after a hearing, and the money goes to the Fire Prevention Fund.

Heavy fines for unlicensed contractors

If you offer fire sprinkler contractor services without a license, you face civil fines. A first offense can be up to $10,000 per offense. A second offense within 24 months is at least $10,000. More than two offenses within 24 months is at least $25,000. The Office sets the amount after a hearing, and the money goes to the Fire Prevention Fund.

60-day penalty payments and investigations

If the Office orders a civil penalty, you must pay within 60 days after the order takes effect. The order is a final judgment and can be enforced like a court judgment. The Office may investigate actual, alleged, or suspected unlicensed activity.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Michael E. Hastings

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

    Democratic • House

  • Chris Balkema

    Republican • Senate

  • Erica Harriss

    Republican • Senate

  • Jay Hoffman

    Democratic • House

  • Joyce Mason

    Democratic • House

  • Laura M. Murphy

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Li Arellano, Jr.

    Republican • Senate

  • Linda Holmes

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mary Gill

    Democratic • House

  • Michael J. Kelly

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 264 • No: 39

House vote • 5/28/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 114 • No: 0

House vote • 5/22/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee;

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 5/20/2025

Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed

Yes: 72 • No: 39

Senate vote • 5/14/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 55 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/8/2025

Do Pass as Amended Local Government;

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0416

    8/15/2025Senate

  2. Effective Date August 15, 2025

    8/15/2025Senate

  3. Governor Approved

    8/15/2025Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/26/2025Senate

  5. Passed Both Houses

    5/28/2025Senate

  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000

    5/28/2025House

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

    5/28/2025House

  8. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

    5/28/2025House

  9. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill

    5/28/2025House

  10. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

    5/28/2025House

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

    5/28/2025House

  12. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

    5/22/2025House

  13. Second Reading - Short Debate

    5/22/2025House

  14. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    5/22/2025House

  15. Do Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 013-000-000

    5/22/2025House

  16. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

    5/22/2025House

  17. Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 072-039-000

    5/20/2025House

  18. Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Police & Fire Committee; Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

    5/20/2025House

  19. Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025

    5/20/2025House

  20. Assigned to Police & Fire Committee

    5/20/2025House

  21. Referred to Rules Committee

    5/15/2025House

  22. First Reading

    5/15/2025House

  23. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

    5/15/2025House

  24. Arrived in House

    5/14/2025House

  25. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

    5/14/2025Senate

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