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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Transportation Choices Act. Requires, by January 1, 2027, the Environmental Protection Agency, after consultation with the Department of Transportation and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), to establish a schedule of greenhouse gas targets for greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector in the State. Requires the Department and MPOs to conduct a greenhouse gas emissions analysis and determine if their applicable planning document will result in meeting their greenhouse gas targets. Requires the Department and MPOs to perform a greenhouse gas emissions analysis prior to including a roadway capacity expansion project in an applicable planning document. Requires, by January 1, 2029 and every 3 years thereafter, the Department to prepare a comprehensive report on statewide transportation greenhouse gas reduction accomplishments and challenges and to make recommendations for any legislative action that would assist the Department and MPOs in meeting their greenhouse gas targets. Requires the Department and MPOs to calculate a climate equity accessibility score prior to including any project that has an anticipated cost of $30,000,000 or more in an applicable planning document or as a greenhouse gas mitigation measure. Requires the Department and MPOs to provide early and continuous opportunities for public participation in the transportation planning process. Requires, beginning June 30, 2026, the Department and MPOs to establish a social cost of carbon and use the social cost of carbon in their planning documents and planning activities. Establishes the Greenhouse Gas in Transportation Working Group. Provides that the specified requirements of the provisions shall commence with projects included in applicable planning documents filed on or after January 1, 2028. Makes other changes. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Directs the Environmental Protection Agency to calculate a social cost of carbon and makes other changes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Transportation Choices Act, establishes a comprehensive framework for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Illinois' transportation sector. The bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to set GHG targets for transportation by January 1, 2027, with the ultimate goal of reducing transportation sector emissions by 80% from 2005 levels and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Key provisions include mandating that the Department of Transportation and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) conduct greenhouse gas emissions analyses for transportation projects, with special scrutiny for roadway capacity expansion projects that might induce additional vehicle miles traveled. The bill introduces a "climate equity accessibility score" to evaluate projects based on their GHG emissions, accessibility, and affordability impacts. It also establishes a Greenhouse Gas in Transportation Working Group to provide expertise and recommendations, requires public participation in transportation planning, and mandates the use of a social cost of carbon in project evaluations. Starting in 2026, transportation planners must consider the broader environmental and social impacts of projects, prioritizing those that reduce emissions, improve accessibility, and benefit disadvantaged communities. The bill aims to transform transportation planning by integrating environmental sustainability, equity, and long-term climate goals into decision-making processes.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Mary Beth Canty (D)*,
Edgar González (D),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Lindsey LaPointe (D),
Anne Stava-Murray (D),
Last Action
House Energy & Environment Committee Hearing (16:00:00 2/24/2026 Room 114) (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2629&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2629.htm |
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