HB2487

EPA-COAL TAR SEALANT BAN

Introduced·2/3/25
Introduced Text

Bans the sale and application of coal tar sealant products on driveways and parking areas in Illinois.

HB2487 amends the Environmental Protection Act to prohibit the sale and application of coal tar sealant products on driveways and parking areas. The ban on sales takes effect October 1, 2026, and the ban on applications follows on October 1, 2027. Exemptions can be requested by researchers and developers needing coal tar sealant products for specific purposes. Local governments can adopt ordinances to enforce the ban.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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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 4, 2025

House

Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee

Feb 4, 2025

House

First Reading