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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Taxpayer Relief from Ubiquitous Synthetic Toxics (TRUST) Act. Creates the PFAS Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that the Fund shall include settlements from enforcement actions brought by the Attorney General, as well as other moneys. Provides for a PFAS Grant Program funded by the PFAS Fund to cover PFAS-related costs of eligible entities as determined by the Environmental Protection Agency. Provides for a PFAS Reimbursement Program funded by the PFAS Fund to cover PFAS-related costs of eligible entities as determined by the Agency. Provides rules for payments of reimbursements or grant awards. Provides that the Agency shall administer the Act and adopt rules. Provides for enforcement of the Act. Creates a tax on manufacturing PFAS. Provides that the Agency shall propose to the Pollution Control Board, and no later than one year after receipt of the Agency's proposal, the Board shall adopt, rules specifying which PFAS chemicals are subject to the tax and the applicable rate for each PFAS chemical determined to be subject to the tax. Provides for a manufacturer to file a return with the Department of Revenue, with certain requirements. Provides that the Department shall administer the tax and adopt rules. Provides that moneys collected under the tax shall be deposited into the PFAS Fund. Provides that final Agency decisions made under the PFAS Reimbursement Program shall be subject to review in the same manner as appeals of permit denial under provisions in the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that all other final administrative decisions made under the Act are subject to review in accordance with the Administrative Review Law. States the purpose of the Act. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Taxpayer Relief from Ubiquitous Synthetic Toxics (TRUST) Act, which establishes a comprehensive approach to addressing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in Illinois. The legislation creates a special PFAS Fund in the state treasury, funded primarily through a tax on PFAS manufacturers, settlements from enforcement actions, and other monetary contributions. The bill establishes two key programs: a PFAS Grant Program and a PFAS Reimbursement Program, which will provide financial support to eligible entities such as publicly owned utilities and research institutions for PFAS-related costs, including water sampling, infrastructure treatment, and community assistance. The Environmental Protection Agency will administer these programs, with the authority to set eligibility criteria, award grants and reimbursements, and adopt rules for implementation. A unique feature of the bill is the requirement for PFAS manufacturers to file quarterly returns and pay a tax on PFAS production, with the tax rates and specific chemicals subject to taxation to be determined by the Pollution Control Board within one year of the bill's enactment. The bill also provides mechanisms for reviewing administrative decisions and ensures that funds collected will be specifically dedicated to addressing PFAS-related challenges, with the ultimate goal of protecting public health, natural resources, and the state's fiscal interests.
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=2954&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2954.htm |
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