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SB 3527

CONDO-CI COLLECTION POLICIES

104th Regular Session Introduced by Dan Didech and 1 co-sponsor

Imposes standardized, fair collection rules for condo associations on delinquent assessments, clarifying notices, timelines, remedies, and protections for unit owners.

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Bill Summary · SB 3527

Summary of SB 3527 (Session: 104th, Illinois) — CONDO-CI COLLECTION POLICIES

Purpose and intent

  • The bill, titled "Condo-CI Collection Policies," appears to address the collection practices related to condo associations (condominiums) and their collection of assessments, fees, or costs from unit owners.
  • The overarching aim is to establish or reform policies governing how condominium associations handle delinquent payments and related collections processes to ensure fairness, clarity, and consistency in enforcement.

Key provisions and changes (as indicated by committee actions and progression)

  • The bill progressed through the Judiciary - Civil Committee with a Do Pass / Short Debate, indicating substantive provisions relating to civil matters in condo collections.
  • It underwent amendment (Senate Committee Amendment No. 1) and was reported back with amendments, then passed the Judiciary committee with amendments.
  • It advanced through the legislative process, including Second Reading and Third Reading, and was sent to the House where it passed on Third Reading and moved to the Rules Committee, then to the First Reading and Referral to Rules, and ultimately arrived in the House with Chief House Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech. Co-sponsors include Rep. Dan Didech and Sen. Adriane Johnson (Senate sponsor).
  • Specific text of amendments (e.g., Senate Committee Amendment No. 1) was adopted, suggesting changes to thresholds, timelines, or procedural protections related to condominium collection actions. The exact provisions of the amendments are not listed in the provided history, but they are confirmed as part of the legislative evolution.

Who/what is affected

  • Primary beneficiaries and affected parties are condominium associations (HOAs that operate as condos) and their administrative processes for collecting condo assessments, dues, and related charges from unit owners.
  • Unit owners and residents in condo developments would be the primary individuals affected by any changes in delinquency procedures, notice requirements, dispute mechanisms, and potential remedies or protections.
  • Potential impacts on condo boards, managing agents, and legal counsel who handle collection actions and enforcement within condo communities.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Initial filing and assignment occurred in February 2026, with multiple committee referrals (Judiciary, then Rules) and a structured debate path.
  • Key milestone dates:
    • February 5, 2026: Filed with Secretary; First Reading; Referred to Assignments
    • February 17, 2026: Assigned to Judiciary
    • February 25, 2026: To Condominiums (subject matter committee)
    • March 13, 2026: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline established
    • March 23–25, 2026: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 filed and adopted; Do Pass as Amended in Judiciary
    • March 24–25, 2026: Amendments referred and placed on calendar
    • March 25, 2026: Reported back to Judiciary with 3-0-0, then 2nd Reading
    • April 14–15, 2026: Moves to 3rd Reading; 2nd Reading; 3rd Reading Passed (054-000-000)
    • April 15, 2026: Arrived in House; First Reading; Referred to Rules Committee
    • April 27, 2026: Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
    • May 6, 2026: Do Pass / Short Debate in Judiciary - Civil Committee (018-000-000); placed on Calendar for 2nd Reading in the House
  • Final House action: Do Pass / Short Debate in the House’s Judiciary – Civil Committee suggests final alignment with the Senate version or a House-conforming version pending further House action.

Notable contextual details

  • The bill has bipartisan co-sponsorship: Rep. Daniel Didech (also listed as chief sponsor in the House) and Sen. Adriane Johnson (Senate sponsor) are involved, indicating cross-chamber interest.
  • The legislative path includes Senate amendments adopted and later incorporated into the bill as it moved through the House, signaling negotiated provisions intended to balance interests of condo associations and unit owners.

Conclusion

SB 3527 seeks to reform and standardize condo collection policies in Illinois, likely addressing notice, remedies, timelines, and protections in delinquency actions by condominium associations. The bill has progressed through extensive committee review and reflects amendments aimed at clarifying collection procedures while preserving enforcement options for associations. Readers should consult the final enacted text for precise provisions, including any monetary thresholds, notice periods, dispute mechanisms, interest/late-fee rules, and any consumer protections afforded to unit owners.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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