Environment

signed · Illinois · House Aug 7, 2026

HB 5309: WILDLIFE CD-MUTE SWAN

HB 5309 amends Illinois' Wildlife Code to explicitly exclude mute swans (Cygnus olor) from the category of "migratory game birds" that receive legal protection under the law. This change means mute swans will no longer be covered by regulations that protect migratory waterfowl like ducks and geese, altering how they are managed under state wildlife law. The bill directly affects wildlife management practices and hunting regulations for mute swans in Illinois, removing their previous protected status. This is a technical classification change in the law, not a new hunting season or policy. The bill specifies the exclusion in Section 2.2 of the Wildlife Code.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves legal protection for mute swans under Wildlife Code, weakening species conservation regulations by excluding them from migratory bird protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment

signed · Illinois · House Aug 7, 2026

HB 4418: EPA-STORMWATER-PLASTIC PELLET

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Agency shall develop and begin implementation of requirements for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or other similar best management practice requirements, to be included in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued to facilities regulated under certain federal regulations. Provides that these requirements apply to the control of plastic pellets or other preproduction plastic materials, in stormwater runoff from these facilities.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates new stormwater pollution prevention plans targeting plastic pellets, strengthening pollution control under NPDES permits per EPA requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

signed · Illinois · House Jul 31, 2026

HB 4829: EPA-REPEAL ENVIR LAB CERT COMM

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In provisions regarding environmental laboratory certification assessment, repeals provisions establishing the Environmental Laboratory Certification Committee and deletes references to the Committee.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals Environmental Laboratory Certification Committee, removing oversight mechanism for environmental lab standards, indicating deregulation of environmental protections.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment

passed both · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SB 3229: EPA-REPEAL ENVIR LAB CERT COMM

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In provisions regarding environmental laboratory certification assessment, repeals provisions establishing the Environmental Laboratory Certification Committee and deletes references to the Committee.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepealing the Environmental Laboratory Certification Committee removes oversight for environmental testing, weakening regulatory standards under the Environmental Protection Act.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment

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signed · Illinois · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 5316: IEMA-OHS-ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLES

Amends the Nuclear Safety Law of 2004. Provides that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security has the right to enter on public and private property in order to take environmental samples in response to a disaster that causes radioactive contamination. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill authorizes environmental sampling for radioactive contamination response, directly enabling environmental protection measures during disasters.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

passed · Illinois · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 1531: DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINER ACT

Creates the Disposable Food Service Container Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2030, a person may not sell or distribute in this State a disposable food service container that is composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam. Specifies that the prohibition does not apply to any activity authorized under an ordinance or resolution adopted by a unit of local government on or before January 1, 2024 or with respect to sales made to a unit of local government for use by the unit of local government for its internal operations. Sets forth penalties for violations of the Act. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans polystyrene foam containers (a persistent pollutant) to reduce plastic waste and protect environment, aligning with pollution control goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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signed · Illinois · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 2419: EPA-LOCAL SITING REVIEW

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, when determining whether certain local siting review criteria have been met, the county board of the county or the governing body of the municipality, as applicable, shall consider, among other things, vehicle emissions and the potential cumulative impacts created by the addition of the facility to the existing pollution sources, the disparate impacts created by the addition of the facility to existing pollution sources, and the potential disparate impacts on nearby communities. Requires the local siting decisions of the Pollution Control Board to include a written statement describing whether the procedures were conducted by the county board or governing body in a manner that is accessible to the public, including individuals with disabilities and individuals who are not native speakers of English.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates consideration of vehicle emissions, cumulative pollution impacts, and disparate environmental effects in siting reviews, strengthening environmental review standards.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

signed · Illinois · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 3510: BUILDING-STRETCH CODES

HB 3510 amends the existing Energy Efficient Building Act. The bill specifically modifies the adoption dates for "stretch energy codes," which are building standards designed to enhance energy efficiency. These codes incorporate "site energy index standards," likely metrics for measuring a building's energy performance. This legislation primarily adjusts the timeline for when these updated energy efficiency requirements will take effect for new construction and renovations.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAmends Energy Efficient Building Act to accelerate adoption of stretch energy codes with site energy index standards, directly advancing building energy efficiency requirements.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAmends energy efficiency building codes to require stricter standards, reducing energy consumption and emissions through updated stretch codes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 15, 2025

SB 1859: CLIMATE DISPLACEMENT ACT

Creates the Climate Displacement Task Force Act for the purpose of making recommendations regarding climate displacement within the State. Contains provisions concerning the appointment of members to the Task Force and the duties of the Task Force. Requires the Task Force to submit to the General Assembly an initial report delineating the Task Force's findings, conclusions, and recommendations by no later than June 30, 2026.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates Climate Displacement Task Force to address climate impacts, aligning with climate change response efforts per bill title and summary.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

signed · Illinois · House Aug 1, 2025

HB 2726: DNR-REWILDING POLICY

Amends the Department of Natural Resources (Conservation) Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources has the power to exercise all rights, powers, and duties conferred by law and to take measures that are necessary for the implementation of rewilding as a conservation strategy in this State, including, but not limited to, the restoration of land to its natural state, the reintroduction of native species, particularly apex predators and keystone species, and the restoration of ecological processes as defined by State-specific baselines.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly authorizes DNR to implement rewilding, restoring land and reintroducing native species for conservation, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment