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HB 3536

CTY & MUNI CD-ADMIN ADJUDICATE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Tracy Katz Muhl

Illinois bill allowing city code administrators to adjudicate local code violations, streamlining enforcement but raising due process concerns about conflicts of interest.

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Bill Summary · HB 3536

Legislative bill overview

HB 3536 would grant city and municipal code administrators (or their designees) the authority to adjudicate certain local code violations in Illinois. This transfers adjudication power from traditional municipal courts or hearing officers to code administrators themselves, streamlining the enforcement process for violations like building code infractions, zoning violations, and similar regulatory breaches.

Why is this important

This change affects how thousands of local code violations are handled across Illinois municipalities, potentially speeding up enforcement while reducing court backlogs. However, it raises due process concerns since code administrators would serve as both enforcement officials and adjudicators—creating a potential conflict of interest where the same person enforcing codes also decides violations and penalties.

Potential points of contention

  • Due process concerns: Code administrators investigating violations would also judge them, lacking the traditional impartiality of separate judicial or hearing officer review
  • Appeals and rights: The bill's scope regarding defendant rights to appeal, present evidence, and have legal representation is unclear from the title alone
  • Consistency across municipalities: Without standardized procedures, enforcement could vary significantly between different Illinois cities, potentially creating inequitable outcomes

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

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