Rep. Sheehan’s Bill to Streamline Municipal Code Enforcement Passes House (Homer Glen, IL) – State Representative Patrick Sheehan is excited to announce that HB1842, his bill to improve how municipalities handle code violations, has passed the Illinois House. This legislation updates the rules for administrative hearings, making the process clearer, faster, and more balanced for everyone involved.
“This bill is about empowering communities and building trust,” said Rep. Sheehan. “By simplifying the process for addressing code violations and ensuring fairness every step of the way, we’re helping municipalities focus on what matters most—serving their residents and improving their neighborhoods.”
- Giving hearing officers clear authority to handle code violations.
- Requiring hearing officers to complete formal training to ensure fair and consistent rulings.
- Setting reasonable limits on fines and penalties to protect individual rights.
HB1842 also introduces new safeguards to ensure hearings are conducted transparently and fairly. By streamlining enforcement, municipalities will be able to tackle violations faster all while maintaining trust in the system.
HB1842 will now move on to consideration in the Senate.
Rep. Sheehan’s Bill to Streamline Municipal Code Enforcement Passes House
