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Introduced
12/13/2023
12/13/2023
In Committee
01/16/2024
01/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Introduced Session
103rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2030, no person shall sell or offer for sale in the State a new washing machine for residential, commercial, or State use unless the washing machine: (1) contains a microfiber filtration system with a mesh size of not greater than 100 micrometers; and (2) bears a conspicuous label that is visible to the consumer, in the form of a sticker or any other label type, that includes a specified statement. Provides that a person or entity who violates this prohibition shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for a first violation and not to exceed $30,000 for each subsequent violation.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Environmental Protection Act to require that, starting January 1, 2030, all new washing machines sold in the state must contain a microfiber filtration system with a mesh size of 100 micrometers or less. The machines must also have a conspicuous label informing consumers about the filtration system. Violators could face civil penalties of up to $10,000 for a first offense and up to $30,000 for subsequent offenses. The purpose of this legislation is to reduce the release of microfibers from washing machines into the environment.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4269&GAID=17&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=112&GA=103 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB4269.htm |
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