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 Bill Status of HB4205  103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  BOTTLE DEPOSIT ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Hoan Huynh - Kevin John Olickal - Norma Hernandez and Daniel Didech

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  3/20/2024HouseRe-assigned to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
30 ILCS 105/5.990 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Bottle Deposit Act. Provides that, to encourage container reuse and recycling, every beverage container sold or offered for sale to a consumer in the State must have a deposit and refund value. Includes provisions regarding: a dealer as a distributor; requirements for labels, stamps, and brand names on beverage containers; application of the Act; the commingling of beverage containers and entering into commingling agreements; unclaimed deposits for beverage containers not subject to commingling agreements; redemption centers, including licensing requirements; prohibitions on certain types of beverage containers and holders; penalties, ranging from $100 to $1,000; exceptions for beverage containers used on international flights; licensing requirements, including fees for applications; the creation of the Beverage Container Enforcement Fund; administration by the Environmental Protection Agency; the denial of redemption center licenses; the unlawful possession of beverage containers; the prohibition of glass-breaking games; and annual reporting requirements. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  10/26/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Hoan Huynh
  11/1/2023HouseFirst Reading
  11/1/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/20/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
  3/6/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  3/6/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
  3/12/2024HouseAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee
  3/20/2024HouseRe-assigned to Rules Committee

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