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HB 3781

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Em Levy

The bill caps each registration and processing fee for sprayed fire‑resistant material applicators at $25.

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 3781

Summary — HB 3781 (FIRE-RESISTANT MATERIALS‑FEE)

Purpose

HB 3781 amends Section 15 of the Sprayed Fire‑Resistant Material Applicator Act (425 ILCS 75/15) to limit the maximum fee the administering office may impose under the Act. Its intent is to cap fees charged for registration and related processing tied to sprayed fire‑resistant material applicators.

Key provisions

  • Adds an explicit cap: any fee established under subsection (b) of Section 15 (which authorizes the Office to set fees, including registration and processing fees) may not exceed $25.
  • Confirms that all fees collected under the Act are to be deposited into the Fire Prevention Fund.
  • States fees are nonrefundable, except the Office may refund accidental overpayments.
  • Directs the Office to adopt rules and forms necessary for administration and enforcement of the Act (the bill language sets a July 1, 2025 effective timeline for those provisions).
  • Amends the Sprayed Fire‑Resistant Material Applicator Act; statutory citation: 425 ILCS 75/15.

Who is affected

  • Sprayed fire‑resistant material applicators and businesses required to register or pay processing fees under the Act — they would pay no more than $25 per fee allowed under subsection (b).
  • The Office charged with administering the Act (the “Office” referenced in the statute, typically the Office of the State Fire Marshal or equivalent administrative body) — must adjust rulemaking, forms, and fee schedules to reflect the cap.
  • The Fire Prevention Fund — continues to receive deposited fees; total receipts may change depending on the cap’s effect.

Fiscal and operational impact

  • Revenue effect: capping fees at $25 could reduce per‑transaction revenue relative to prior higher fees (if any); the overall fiscal impact depends on the number and type of fees and transactions collected annually.
  • Administrative effect: the Office must update rules and forms and apply the fee cap; it retains authority to refund accidental overpayments.

Timeline and legislative status

  • Introduced: Feb. 18, 2025 (Rep. Hoan Huynh).
  • Passed House (3rd Reading) 113–0 on Apr. 11, 2025; transmitted to the Senate and referred to Assignments.
  • Rule 3‑9(a) / Re‑referred to Assignments (June 2, 2025).
  • Effective date: July 1, 2025.

Notes

  • Source statutory reference: P.A. 103‑377; bill text amends 425 ILCS 75/15.

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

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