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HB 5538 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

EPA-GHG-EMITTING UNITS-10YRS

Summary
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Extends deadlines for reduced or zero carbon dioxide emissions by 10 years for EGUs and large greenhouse gas-emitting units that use gas as a fuel or that use cogeneration technology.
Issues: ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyExtends emissions deadlines for EGUs, weakening clean energy standards by delaying compliance with CO2 reduction targets.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExtends emissions deadlines for polluters, delaying compliance with environmental standards and weakening climate action timelines.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Last action Jun 15, 2026
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Feb 13, 2026
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Referred to Rules Committee
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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Photo of Ryan Spain
Ryan Spain
RRepublican
IL
73
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Photo of Bill Hauter
Bill Hauter
RRepublican
IL
87
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Photo of Kyle Moore
Kyle Moore
RRepublican
IL
99