Bill Title: Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, by March 1, 2024, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency shall make publicly available on its website the following information: (1) a description of microplastics and their effects on aquatic life and human health; (2) any federal and State regulatory actions taken to address microplastics and their effects on aquatic life and human health; (3) contact information for an employee of the Agency who is available to provide information on microplastics if a member of the public has questions or concerns; and (4) additional resources. Provides that by October 1, 2024, the Agency shall submit a report to the General Assembly and the Governor that provides an overview of any Agency actions relating to microplastics, a comparative analysis of actions in other states regarding microplastics in the environment, and information on the latest guidance from the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-1)

Status: (Passed) 2023-06-09 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0093 [SB1563 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]

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Voting Records

Chamber	Vote	Date	Yea	Nay	NV	Abs	Total	Result	Source	View
House	Third Reading in House	2023-05-08	104	0	3	3	110	Passed	Link	View
Senate	Third Reading in Senate	2023-03-30	56	0	3	0	59	Passed	Link	View

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