HB5449 passes Illinois House 117-0 with Rep. Sanalitro's support, mandating condo board transparency

Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro (R-48th) cast a Yes vote for HB5449 on May 31, 2026, requiring condo association boards to disclose meeting and financial information during the 104th General Assembly, as reported by the Illinois House. The measure secured unanimous passage in the House with a 117-0 vote.

According to the bill's summary: "CONDO CI ASSN-DISCLSOURE INFO."

Here is a detailed breakdown based on the bill's official text, offering clarifications where necessary.

Summarizing, HB5449 modifies the Common Interest Community Association Act and the Condominium Property Act by mandating association boards to maintain a website for unit owners, providing access to meeting information, agendas, and current minutes. Additionally, boards must send members quarterly financial statements detailing receipts, expenses, contracts, and obligations. The legislation also stipulates that any fee increase exceeding 10% must be approved by 75% of owners, superseding contrary provisions in existing statutes or association governing documents.

HB5449's legislative status was recorded as 'Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs'.

A Republican, Sanalitro was elected in 2023 to represent Illinois’ 48th House District, succeeding former representative Terra Costa Howard.

In Illinois, legislation progresses through a multi-step process starting with chamber introduction, committee consideration, floor debate, and votes in both the House and Senate, before reaching the governor for final approval or veto. The General Assembly meets on a biennial schedule, considering thousands of bills per session, though only a limited number become law.