Illinois HB4403 amends the Environmental Protection Act to regulate the handling of potentially infectious medical waste.
HB4403 amends the Environmental Protection Act to establish stricter regulations on the handling of potentially infectious medical waste. It prohibits the disposal of such waste and mandates permits for its transportation, storage, treatment, or transfer. The bill introduces fees for waste transportation and requires manifests for waste shipments. It also specifies conditions under which certain waste handling activities are exempt from permit requirements. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.
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