Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB3583      — EPA-PHOTOVOLTAIC DUMP

Last action — Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John F. Curran

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill prohibits disposing of photovoltaic modules in landfills starting in 2028.

This legislation amends the Environmental Protection Act to prevent the mixing and disposal of photovoltaic modules with municipal waste in landfills after January 1, 2028. It aims to address environmental concerns related to waste management of solar energy components.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means increased focus on proper waste management for photovoltaic modules, potentially leading to better environmental outcomes.

Summary

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2028, no person may knowingly cause or allow the mixing of a photovoltaic module with municipal waste that is intended for disposal at a landfill. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2028, no person may knowingly cause or allow the disposal of a photovoltaic module in a sanitary landfill. Defines "consumer electronic device" and "photovoltaic module". Effective January 1, 2027.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John F. Curran

  2. Referred to Assignments

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

environment technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3583      do?
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2028, no person may knowingly cause or allow the mixing of a photovoltaic module with municipal waste that is intended for disposal at a landfill. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2028, no person may knowingly cause or allow the disposal of a photovoltaic module in a sanitary landfill. Defines "consumer electronic device" and "photovoltaic module". Effective January 1, 2027.
Who sponsors SB3583     ?
SB3583      is sponsored by John F. Curran (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3583     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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