Notwithstanding any provision of this Article, the requirements imposed by this Article on a savings bank that seeks to convert to, merge into, or sell substantially all of its assets to a depository institution that is not a savings bank shall be no more burdensome or restrictive than the requirements imposed by federal or other state law on a depository institution that is not a savings bank that seeks to convert to, merge into, or sell substantially all of its assets to a savings bank. The Secretary may waive any such requirement imposed by this Article that is more burdensome or restrictive.
205 ILCS 205/8018