HB5070

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Illinois HB5070 amends the Environmental Protection Act to align state regulations with federal standards for air and water pollution, drinking.

HB5070 amends the Environmental Protection Act to ensure that state regulations are consistent with federal standards for air and water pollution, drinking water, and hazardous waste management. The Illinois Pollution Control Board is directed to adopt regulations identical to federal regulations for municipal solid waste landfills and underground storage tanks. The Board may adopt more stringent regulations if necessary. The bill also addresses exemptions from mandatory chlorination for certain community water supplies and sets standards for air quality and hazardous waste management.

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Calendar

Mar 26

4:00 PM

House Energy & Environment Committee Hearing

Mar 24

4:00 PM

House Energy & Environment Committee Hearing

History

Jun 26

House

Governor Approved

Jun 26

House

Effective Date June 26, 2026

Jun 26

House

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0510