Illinois Senate advances legislation despite pushback from housing providers

(The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate advanced proposed changes to the Homeless Prevention Act, which opponents say would require housing providers to accept the federal Section 8 housing program. House Bill 2775 is described as a homelessness prevention measure by supporters, but groups representing landlords, including the Illinois Rental Property Owners Association, have been staunchly opposed to the measure. HB2775 passed the Senate Friday with a 30 to 17 vote and now awaits concurrence from the House before it can be sent to the governor’s desk for his action. The Illinois Rental Property Owners Association, Illinois Realtors, and Illinois Manufactured Housing Association all oppose the bill.