HB4886

EPA-FORMER WASTE DISPOSAL SITE

Chamber Passed·4/8/26

Illinois HB4886 amends the Environmental Protection Act to prohibit using former waste disposal sites in ways that compromise their closure.

Illinois HB4886 amends the Environmental Protection Act by adding a new section that prohibits using former waste disposal sites in ways that compromise their closure. Specifically, it bans activities that disturb the final cover, liner, or waste containment system, impair monitoring systems, or cause erosion or surface water impoundment over the final cover. This law aims to ensure the integrity and safety of closed waste disposal sites.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Apr 8
Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

4:00 PM

House Energy & Environment Committee Hearing

Mar 24

4:00 PM

House Energy & Environment Committee Hearing

History

Apr 17

Senate

Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

Apr 13

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

Apr 10

Senate

Arrive in Senate