House Sponsors: WOOLARD. Short description: PRIV SWIM POOL ENCLOSURE ACT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Private Swimming Pool Enclosure Act and amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Requires that new outdoor swimming pools on private residential property be enclosed by a fence, wall, or other effective permanent barrier of 42 inches or greater height. Provides that the provisions do not apply to above ground pools with a height of 42 inches or more or to jacuzzis. Permits more restrictive regulation by units of local government and preempts less restrictive regulation by home rule units. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE In the opinion of DCCA, HB1009 fails to create a State mandate under the State Mandates Act. HOME RULE NOTE HB1009 does not preempt home rule authority. FISCAL NOTE (DCCA) HB 1009, does not involve the activities and does not have a fiscal impact on units of local government. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status