SB1235

EPA-GREENHOUSE GASES

Introduced·1/24/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB1235 amends the Environmental Protection Act to set new deadlines for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from electric generating units and.

SB1235 amends the Environmental Protection Act to establish stricter deadlines for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from electric generating units (EGUs) and large greenhouse gas-emitting units. By January 1, 2035, all EGUs and large greenhouse gas-emitting units must reduce their CO2 emissions by at least 50% from their existing emissions. By January 1, 2040, all remaining EGUs and large greenhouse gas-emitting units must reduce their CO2 emissions to zero.

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History

Feb 4

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis

Aug 5, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

Jul 30, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose