LITTER-ANIMAL MANURE

HB 3610 amends Illinois' Litter Control Act by adding "animal manure" to the official definition of "litter." This change directly affects farmers, livestock operations, and property owners who handle manure, as it now explicitly includes manure disposal in the scope of litter regulations. The bill updates Section 3(a) of the Act to list animal manure alongside other litter types like trash, debris, and dead animal carcasses. It does not create new penalties or requirements but clarifies that improperly discarded manure is legally considered litter under existing laws. The bill is currently pending in the Energy & Environment Committee.