SB3556

EPA-FEDERAL BACKSTOP

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB3556 amends the Environmental Protection Act to align state regulations with federal environmental laws.

Illinois SB3556 amends the Environmental Protection Act to mandate that the Illinois Pollution Control Board adopt regulations that mirror federal environmental laws. This includes regulations for air and water pollution, municipal solid waste landfills, underground storage tanks, and drinking water. The bill specifies that state regulations must be at least as stringent as federal ones and allows for more stringent state regulations if necessary. It also outlines specific conditions for exemptions from certain requirements, such as chlorination of public water supplies.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

10:30 AM

Senate Environment and Conservation Committee Hearing

Mar 12

11:00 AM

Senate Environment and Conservation Committee Hearing

History

Apr 17

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Apr 15

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

Mar 31

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson