Illinois HB 4896: CIV PRO-TENANTS IN COMMON
Status: Passed Both Houses (as of 2026-05-14)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HB 4896
Sponsors: Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, Robert F. Martwick, Dave Vella, Mary Beth Canty
Bill Text
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