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SB 3016

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Summary

SB 3016, “DNR-OSLAD ACCESSIBILITY”, was introduced in the Senate on Jan 29, 2026 by Sen. Donald DeWitte (R) with 18 co-sponsors. It last saw action on Jul 24, 2026: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0654.


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SB 3016 has 18 co-sponsors and 4 roll calls.

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SB3016 Enrolled LRB104 18748 BDA 32191 b
1 AN ACT concerning conservation.
2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3 represented in the General Assembly:
4 Section 5. The Open Space Lands Acquisition and
5 Development Act is amended by adding Section 5.5 as follows:
6 (525 ILCS 35/5.5 new)
7 Sec. 5.5. Accessibility; universal design elements. The
8 Department shall prioritize projects that incorporate
9 universal design elements. The Department shall adopt rules to
10 establish the priorities and scoring matrix under this Section
11 within its grant application review process under this Act. In
12 this Section, "universal design elements" includes, but is not
13 limited to, the following elements:
14 (1) poured-in-place rubber surfacing or synthetic turf
15 for enhanced mobility and continuously accessible
16 surfacing routes;
17 (2) multiple access points and routes suitable for
18 wheelchairs, including additional ramps for seamless entry
19 to play equipment;
20 (3) a variety of ground-level and elevated play
21 components accessible to individuals with diverse physical
22 abilities;
23 (4) inclusive swings and seating;
SB3016 Enrolled - 2 - LRB104 18748 BDA 32191 b
1 (5) a variety of single and multi-sensory play
2 elements, such as tactile panels and musical features;
3 (6) shaded areas to accommodate individuals with
4 sensory sensitivities; and
5 (7) any other construction, material, design, product,
6 or technology as set out in administrative rule.

Amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall prioritize projects that incorporate construction, materials, designs, products, or technologies that increase accessibility and usability beyond the highest standards established under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or federal regulations promulgated under that Act. Requires the Department to adopt rules to establish this priority within its grant application review process under the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Effective immediately.

Sponsors

Sen. Donald DeWitte (R) sponsors SB 3016, and 18 members have co-sponsored it.

Committees

SB 3016 went before 4 committees: Assignments, State Government, Rules and Executive.

Assignments
Assignments
Referred to · Jan 29, 2026
State Government
State Government
Referred to · Feb 10, 2026
Rules
Rules
Referred to · Apr 17, 2026 · 5,290 Bills
Executive
Executive
Referred to · Apr 27, 2026

History

SB 3016 has taken 49 actions since Jan 29, 2026, the latest on Jul 24, 2026.

ChamberAction
Jul 24, 2026
Senate
Governor Approved
Jul 24, 2026
Senate
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Jul 24, 2026
Senate
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0654
Jun 18, 2026
Senate
Sent to the Governor
May 21, 2026
House
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro

Votes

SB 3016 went to 4 roll calls across both chambers, the latest on May 21, 2026 at 1110.

ChamberQuestion
Yea
Nay
May 21, 2026
House
House Third Reading
111
0
May 6, 2026
House
House Executive Committee
9
0
Mar 11, 2026
Senate
Senate State Government Committee
9
0
Feb 18, 2026
Senate
Senate State Government Committee
10
0

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