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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Radioactive Waste Storage Act. Provides that interest earned by the investment or deposit of moneys accumulated in the fund pursuant to the settlement agreement in the matter of the State of Illinois, et al. v. Teledyne, Inc., shall be deposited into the Radioactive Waste Site Perpetual Care Fund for the continued maintenance of the Sheffield Low-Level Radioactive Waste Site and the surrounding buffer zone. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Radioactive Waste Storage Act to ensure that any interest earned from the investment or deposit of money collected in a specific fund, which originated from a settlement agreement in a lawsuit involving Teledyne, Inc., will be directly deposited into the Radioactive Waste Site Perpetual Care Fund. This fund is designated for the ongoing upkeep and maintenance of the Sheffield Low-Level Radioactive Waste Site and its surrounding buffer zone, which are areas used for storing radioactive waste and require continuous monitoring and care to protect public health and safety. The bill also clarifies that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency - Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), formerly known as the Department of Nuclear Safety, is responsible for managing these funds and sites.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities (on 02/17/2026)
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