2025-2026 Regular SessionIllinois Legislature

HB2916: SNOW & ICE REMOVAL ACT

Legislative Summary

Amends the Snow and Ice Removal Act. Includes within the protection of the Act a person in charge of any business who attempts to remove snow or ice from sidewalks and parking areas abutting the business. Prohibits liability unless the removal of the snow and ice was done in a willful or wanton manner. Provides that attorney's fees may be awarded to a defendant who is protected under the Act from liability if the court determines the that action against the defendant is frivolous.

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Bill History

2/5/2025
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Regan Deering
House of Representatives
2/6/2025
First Reading
House of Representatives
2/6/2025
Referred to Rules Committee
House of Representatives
3/4/2025
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
House of Representatives
3/12/2025
To Civil Procedure & Tort Liability Subcommittee
House of Representatives
3/21/2025
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/5/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Rules(House of Representatives)

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text2/5/20258.2 KB