HB5449 advances with 117-0 House vote, Rep. Hirschauer supports website access for meeting and financial records

Rep. Maura Hirschauer (D-49th) cast a Yes vote for HB5449 in the 104th General Assembly, a measure that would compel association boards to provide website access to meeting materials and financial data for unit owners. The bill, according to the Illinois House, was approved unanimously with a 117-0 outcome on May 31, 2026.

The bill’s official text is summarized as: "CONDO CI ASSN-DISCLSOURE INFO."

The following is our summary, based on the actual bill language, with interpretation provided to clarify its main points.

Broadly, this legislation amends both the Common Interest Community Association Act and the Condominium Property Act. If enacted, association boards would be required to maintain a website accessible to unit owners, listing details on board meetings, association meetings, agendas and recent minutes. Boards would also need to send members quarterly emails with financial statements, covering association receipts, expenses, invoices, contracts and obligations. The bill further stipulates any fee increase exceeding 10% must be approved by at least 75% of unit owners, taking precedence over conflicting statutes or association governing documents.

The official action recorded for HB5449 was 'Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs.'

Hirschauer earned a BA from Colby College.

Hirschauer, a Democrat, joined the Illinois State House in 2021, representing the 49th District after succeeding Karina Villa.

Illinois legislation moves through a multi-phase process—introduction in either the House or Senate, review by committees, debate and floor votes in both chambers, before presentation to the governor for action. The General Assembly conducts business on a biennial cycle; each session sees thousands of bills introduced, with only a smaller proportion ultimately passed into law.