HB 2487 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

EPA-COAL TAR SEALANT BAN

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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Mar 21, 2025
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Mar 4, 2025
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Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
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Feb 4, 2025
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Referred to Rules Committee
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Janet Yang Rohr
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