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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th 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 Illinois must include a microfiber filtration system with a mesh size of 100 micrometers or smaller. A microfiber filtration system is defined as a filter that operates during all washing cycles and is either built directly into the washing machine or included as an in-line filter that comes packaged and installed with the machine. Additionally, each washing machine must bear a conspicuous label visible to consumers that provides specified information about the microfiber filter. The bill establishes penalties for non-compliance, with violators facing a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for a first violation and up to $30,000 for subsequent violations. This legislation aims to reduce microfiber pollution by ensuring that new washing machines are equipped with filtration technology that can capture tiny synthetic fibers that are often released during laundry cycles and can potentially harm the environment.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (14)
Dan Didech (D)*,
Diane Blair-Sherlock (D),
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Terra Costa Howard (D),
Kimberly du Buclet (D),
Norma Hernandez (D),
Hoan Huynh (D),
Lilian Jiménez (D),
Joyce Mason (D),
Michelle Mussman (D),
Abdelnasser Rashid (D),
Anne Stava-Murray (D),
Ann Williams (D),
Janet Yang Rohr (D),
Last Action
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 04/11/2025)
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