# Illinois SB2912: LANDLORD-TENANT FEES

Illinois SB2912, LANDLORD-TENANT FEES, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) Senate bill sponsored by Steve Stadelman (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-04-24 (Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois SB2912
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: LANDLORD-TENANT FEES
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-27
- Last action: 2026-04-24, Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
- Sponsor: Steve Stadelman (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: assignments, executive
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Prohibits a real estate broker or rental agent who rents or leases residential real estate as an agent of the landowner, landlord, lessor, or sublessor from demanding or receiving any payment or fee from a tenant or prospective tenant for any services as agent for any action arising out of the leasing of a residential rental property. Prohibits a landowner, landlord, lessor, or sublessor from demanding or requiring that a tenant or prospective tenant retain, hire, or engage a real estate broker or rental agent and pay the real estate broker or agent a fee or commission as a condition to applying for or leasing a residential rental unit. Authorizes a person alleging a violation of the Act to bring a civil action against the person or entity that is alleged to have violated this Act. Authorizes a court to award to the plaintiff injunctive relief, monetary relief, attorney's fees, and costs.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Steve Stadelman (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (11)

- 2026-04-24: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-04-24: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-03-27: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-13: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive (Senate)
- 2026-03-04: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-03-04: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman (Senate)
- 2026-02-03: Assigned to Executive (Senate)
- 2026-01-27: Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-01-27: First Reading (Senate)
- 2026-01-27: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2912.pdf)
- Senate Amendment 1: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2912sam001.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2912.pdf)
- [Senate Amendment 1 (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2912sam001.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB2912-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).