SB3681

PROTECT THE GREAT LAKES ACT

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB3681 mandates monthly testing for microplastics and PFAS in Lake Michigan and Illinois drinking water systems.

Illinois SB3681, the Protect the Great Lakes Act, requires the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago to test for microplastics and PFAS in Lake Michigan at the start of each month. The Environmental Protection Agency must test for these contaminants in the Illinois drinking water system. After one year, both entities must report their findings to the General Assembly. The bill also establishes an intergovernmental working group to address the health effects and seek ways to eliminate microplastic and PFAS water pollution.

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Assignments Committee
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History

May 22

Senate

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

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

May 7

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine