HB5070 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

EPA-FEDERAL BACKSTOP
Last Action
2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Ann M. Williams
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
415 ILCS 5/10  from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1010
415 ILCS 5/13  from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1013
415 ILCS 5/17  from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1017
415 ILCS 5/17.5  from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1017.5
415 ILCS 5/22.4  from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1022.4
415 ILCS 5/22.40  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In provisions concerning the regulation of air pollution, water pollution, drinking water, hazardous waste, and landfills, provides that the Illinois Pollution Control Board shall not adopt any standards that are less stringent than those existing in Board regulations. Provides that various provisions of the Act shall not be construed to limit the right of a person to submit to the Board, or for the Board to adopt, regulations more stringent than the regulations promulgated by the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/04/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Ann M. Williams
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee