Bill Tracker

State: Illinois

Illinois

Toxic Chemicals General,
Plastics

H.B.1284: Beginning December 31, 2024, requires all State-owned washing machines to contain a microfiber filtration system. Beginning December 31, 2028, prohibits the manufacture of washing machines that do not contain a microfiber filtration system.

Illinois

Toxic Chemicals General,
Plastics

S.B.0100: Prohibits retail establishments from selling or distributing disposable food service containers that are composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam.

Illinois

Toxic Chemicals General

S.B.0151: Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Repeals provisions creating a pilot project for a Will County and Grundy County pyrolysis or gasification facility.

Illinois

PFAS

S.B.1696: Requires the owner or operator of each landfill in the state to establish and implement a plan to identify and address PFAS-contaminated leachate that is generated at the landfill before it migrates off site or is sent off site for treatment or disposal. Requires the owner or operator of each wastewater treatment facility in the state to establish and implement a plan to treat PFAS-contaminated wastewater prior to its discharge from the facility.

Illinois

Toxic Chemicals General,
Plastics

S.B.1563: Requires the Pollution Control Board to adopt rules defining what microplastics are for purposes of regulating their presence in drinking water. Directs the Board to adopt rules establishing a standard methodology to be used in the testing of drinking water for microplastics.

Illinois

PFAS

S.B.1927: Provides that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency may establish a take-back program for local fire departments that use and store older firefighting foam made with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS.

Illinois

Toxic Chemicals General,
Plastics

S.B.2211: Prohibits the sale or distribution of single-use plastic carryout bags.

Illinois

Mercury

H.B.2363: Prohibits the sale or distribution of fluorescent lamps containing mercury.

Illinois

Toxic Chemicals General,
Plastics

H.B.2376: Beginning January 1, 2025, prohibits a retail establishment from selling or distributing a disposable food service container that is composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam.

Illinois

PFAS

H.B.3128: Establishes a take-back program for local fire departments and fire protection districts that use and store firefighting foam containing PFAS.

Illinois

PFAS

H.B.3508: Require select wastewater treatment plants' to report the results of analysis of raw influent sewage, treated sewage effluent, and sewage sludge residuals for PFAS. Requires the Prairie Research Institute's Illinois Sustainable Technology Center to review contaminants, determine appropriate methods for destroying PFAS, and estimate the financial impact on wastewater treatment plants from the methods for destroying PFAS.

Illinois

Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
PFAS

H.B.3092: Establishes a publicly accessible data collection interface that manufacturers shall use to report certain data about products that contain intentionally added PFAS.

Illinois

Toxic Chemicals General,
Plastics

H.B.3865: Prohibits the sale or distribution of a disposable food service container that is composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam.

Illinois

Toxic Chemicals General,
Plastics

H.B.3767: Repeals provisions creating a pilot project for a Will County and Grundy County pyrolysis or gasification facility.

Illinois

Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
PFAS ,
Food Packaging

S.B.0088: Amends the Illinois Procurement Code by including products that do not contain intentionally added PFAS chemicals in the definitions of "environmentally preferable supplies" and "environmentally preferable services". Prohibits the sale and distribution of certain product categories that contain intentionally added PFAS chemicals. Requires disclosure of cookware containing PFAS chemicals.

Illinois

Toxic Chemicals General,
PFAS

S.B.0066: Establishes the Truth in Recycling Act. Contains provisions regarding deceptive or misleading claims about the recyclability of a product or packaging.

Illinois

Formaldehyde ,
Mercury ,
Toxic Chemicals General,
PFAS ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction

S.B.144: Beginning January 1, 2025, prohibits the manufacture or sale of any cosmetic product that contains specified intentionally added ingredients.

Illinois

BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic

HB 2076: Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, or use of paper containing bisphenol A for the making of business or banking records. (Adopted in 2019)

Illinois

PFAS

HB 4818: Prohibits the disposal by incineration of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed in the USEPA's Toxic Release Inventory, including, but not limited to, aqueous film-forming foam. (Adopted in 2022)

Illinois

BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Food Packaging

SB 2950: Bans children’s food or beverage container that contains bisphenol A (BPA). (Adopted in 2012)

Illinois

Cadmium ,
Heavy Metals

HB 5040: Bans cadmium in children’s jewelry, designates cadmium as a priority chemical. (Adopted in 2010)

Illinois

PFAS

SB 0561: Creates the PFAS Reduction Act. Prohibits the use, manufacture, and sale of Class B firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals. (Adopted in 2021)

Illinois

Lead ,
Heavy Metals

SB 2860: Bans lead in children’s products, requires warning labels on other lead-containing products. (Adopted in 2008)

Illinois

Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals

SB 3347: Bans lead and mercury in wheel weights. (Adopted in 2010)

Illinois

Mercury ,
Heavy Metals

SB 1213: Prohibits the sale and distribution of mercury-containing rings, seals, and sensors; requires removal of mercury switches from end-of-life vehicles. (Adopted in 2011)

Illinois

Mercury ,
Heavy Metals

SB 1241: Bans mercury thermostats. (Adopted in 2007)

Illinois

Mercury ,
Heavy Metals

HB 2429: Requires the State Environmental Protection Agency to create a web site with information about mercury-containing compact fluorescent lighting, and to inform consumers about the proper disposal of such lighting. (Adopted in 2009)

Illinois

Mercury ,
Heavy Metals

HB 1530: Bans mercury thermometers. (Adopted in 2003)

Illinois

Mercury ,
Heavy Metals

SB 2551: Bans elemental mercury, chemicals containing mercury, or instructional equipment or materials containing mercury in primary or secondary schools. Bans mercury switches or relays. (Adopted in 2004)

Illinois

Mercury ,
Heavy Metals

HB 943: Bans certain mercury-added measurement equipment. (Adopted in 2007)

Illinois

Mercury ,
Heavy Metals

HB 5578: Requires the removal and reporting of mercury switches from end-of-life vehicles, and requires manufacturers to create a collection and recovery program. (Adopted in 2006)

Illinois

Mercury ,
Heavy Metals

SB 3346: Requires thermostat manufacturers to establish mercury thermostat collection program, and submit reports on them. (Adopted in 2010)

Illinois

Toxic Flame Retardants

HB 2572: Bans products containing more than one tenth of 1% of the flame retardants penta-BDE or octa-BDE. Directs the Illinois EPA to review the health impacts of and alternatives available to deca-BDE, and submit a report to the Governor. (Adopted in 2005)