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HB 5515·IL·house

CHI PARK DIST-PUBLIC GARDEN

Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Yolonda Morris (D)
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Referred to Assignments

Apr 10, 2026

Summary

The bill amends the Chicago Park District Act to let the district, in partnership with botanic gardens authorized under the Forest Preserve Botanic Gardens Act, establish and manage small public gardens throughout Chicago. Each garden must include a native landscape of Illinois plants aimed at protecting butterfly populations that migrate through the city. The measure seeks to boost urban biodiversity and conserve native species.

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