Bill > SB2331

This bill amends the Livestock Management Facilities Act to modify setback requirements for livestock management and waste handling facilities. The bill introduces new provisions that mandate stricter distance requirements for new facilities or existing facilities that are expanded after the bill's effective date. Specifically, for any new or expanded facility serving 50 or more animal units, the bill requires a minimum setback distance of 2 miles from the nearest occupied residence and 2 miles from the nearest populated area, which is a significant increase from the previous requirements. An "animal unit" is a standardized measurement used to compare different types of livestock based on their waste production and environmental impact. The bill maintains exemptions for smaller facilities serving less than 50 animal units, which will continue to be subject to existing environmental protection regulations. The changes aim to reduce potential negative impacts of large livestock facilities on nearby residential areas, such as odor, noise, and potential environmental contamination. The bill provides detailed methods for measuring these setback distances, such as measuring from the nearest corner of a residence to the nearest corner of the livestock facility or waste lagoon.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2331&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104