HB1608

EPA-ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

Introduced·1/23/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB1608 amends the Environmental Protection Act to enhance environmental justice considerations in permitting processes.

Illinois HB1608 amends the Environmental Protection Act to introduce several provisions aimed at enhancing environmental justice considerations in permitting processes. It mandates public participation requirements for permitting transactions in environmental justice communities, including public meetings and multilingual public notices. The bill also requires environmental justice assessments for certain construction permits, focusing on potential environmental and health impacts.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 21, 2025

10:00 AM

Energy & Environment Committee Hearing

Mar 20, 2025

4:00 PM

Energy & Environment Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 3, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

Feb 18, 2025

House

Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee