Blair-Sherlock bill approving parking rights for law enforcement, firefighters advances through both Illinois chambers

A bill introduced by State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock has passed, aiming to provide law enforcement officers and firefighters the ability to park their official vehicles in locations where they or associated individuals have parking privileges, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

The measure received support in the House from 75 Democrats and 37 Republicans.

In the Senate, 40 Democrats and 19 Republicans voted in favor.

Blair-Sherlock submitted the measure to the Illinois House on Jan. 9, 2025, during the 104th session.

HB0067 was adopted on May 21, 2026, during the general assembly's 104th session.

The Illinois General Assembly site summarizes the bill: "Amends the Common Interest Community Association Act. Provides that an association may not prohibit a law enforcement officer or a firefighter who is a parcel owner, or who is a tenant, guest, or invitee of a parcel owner, from parking his or her assigned law enforcement vehicle or firefighter vehicle in an area where the parcel owner, or the tenant, guest, or invitee of the parcel owner, otherwise has a right to park."

The following annotated review reflects analysis of the bill text for additional clarity on its intent.

This legislation modifies the Common Interest Community Association Act so public safety officials or those linked as tenants, guests, or invitees of parcel owners may park assigned vehicles in any location where associated parking rights exist. It explicitly restricts associations from barring law enforcement officers and firefighters from parking official vehicles in designated areas, responding to the unique responsibilities and needs related to their roles and guaranteeing parking access where they reside or visit.

Co-sponsors include Rep. Anna Moeller (Democrat-43rd District), Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (Democrat-81st District), Rep. Anthony DeLuca (Democrat-80th District), and an additional 17 sponsors.

The legislative process in Illinois is multi-phased, starting with introduction in either legislative chamber, committee hearings, debate, and voting before being advanced for potential signature or veto by the governor. The General Assembly proceeds on a two-year cycle, and out of thousands of proposals introduced each session, only some receive the necessary approval to become law.

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Blair-Sherlock earned an Associate of Arts from College of DuPage in 1985 and her Bachelor of Science from Northern Illinois University in 1987.

She later obtained a law degree from John Marshall Law School in 1993.

An elected Democrat, Blair-Sherlock won her seat in the Illinois State House in 2023, representing the 46th District after succeeding Deborah Conroy.

Legislators marked as having an "Excused Absence" formally notified leadership of their inability to participate in the vote, often attributed to health or personal issues.