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IL SB0100

IL SB0100
EPA-DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS


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Introduced
01/24/2023
In Committee
01/24/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025

Introduced Session

103rd General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Defines terms. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2025, a retail establishment may not sell or distribute in this State a disposable food service container that is composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam. Exempts specified entities from the prohibition until one year after the amendatory Act's effective date. Effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Environmental Protection Act to prohibit retail establishments from selling or distributing disposable food service containers composed of polystyrene foam in Illinois beginning January 1, 2025. It defines key terms such as "disposable food service container," "polystyrene foam," and "retail establishment." The bill provides exemptions for certain entities like food pantries, soup kitchens, and restaurants with an annual gross income under $500,000 per location until one year after the bill's effective date. The bill takes effect immediately.

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ Waste Disposal

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