Illinois State Senator Gillespie Addresses Elevator Safety, Accessibility

According to the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus, State Senator Ann Gillespie has advanced legislation that would allow elevators to remain operational during upgrades or repairs that address minor, non-safety-related deficiencies. Senate Bill 3694 allows the state fire marshal to issue a temporary certificate permitting elevator usage during minor repairs or upgrades. These 30-day certificates would only be granted if the elevator does not pose a safety risk to those using or working on the elevator. Current regulations require full compliance before an elevator can be used, which can lead to extended periods where elevators are out of service. Individuals who rely on elevators are impacted by the outages, which restrict their ability to access essential services. Senate Bill 3694 passed the Senate and moves on to the House for consideration.