Bill Title: 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.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4)
Status: (Failed) 2025-01-07 - Session Sine Die
[HB4205 Detail]
Bill Drafts
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| Introduced | 2023-10-26 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
Amendments
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| No bill amendments currently on file for Illinois HB4205 |
Supplemental Documents
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| No supplemental documents for Illinois HB4205 currently on file. |
