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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Bans the sale at wholesale or retail, beginning October 1, 2026, of coal tar sealant products labeled as containing coal tar and designed to be applied on driveways or parking areas. Bans the application on driveways or parking areas, beginning October 1, 2027, of coal tar sealant products labeled as containing coal tar and designed to be applied on driveways or parking areas. Provides that a person may request an exemption by submitting a written request to the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency who may grant the request if the person is involved in certain types of research and the coal tar sealant product is required for the research. Provides that units of local government may adopt ordinances that incorporate by reference and provide for the enforcement of the provisions of this amendatory Act, with certain support from the Environmental Protection Agency. Defines terms.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Environmental Protection Act to ban the sale and application of coal tar sealant products used on driveways and parking areas due to environmental and health concerns. Specifically, the bill prohibits selling coal tar sealant products at wholesale or retail starting October 1, 2026, and prohibits applying these products on driveways or parking areas beginning October 1, 2027. Coal tar is defined as a viscous substance obtained from coal distillation that contains high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are carcinogenic compounds. The bill allows researchers to request an exemption from the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency if they need the product for scientific research or technology development. Additionally, local government units may adopt ordinances to enforce these provisions, with technical support available from the Environmental Protection Agency. The legislation aims to reduce environmental and health risks associated with coal tar sealant products by limiting their commercial use and application.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Energy & Environment Committee Hearing (10:00:00 3/21/2025 Room 114) (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2487&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2487.htm |
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