Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: Died 6 D cosponsors

HB 5169 — EPA-POLYSTYRENE FOAM BAN

Last action — Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2022, a store may not sell or distribute in this State a disposable food service container that is composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam. Directs the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt rules to implement the amendatory Act's provisions.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan "Yoni" Pizer

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  5. Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller

  9. Referred to Rules Committee

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (176)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5169 do?
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2022, a store may not sell or distribute in this State a disposable food service container that is composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam. Directs the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt rules to implement the amendatory Act's provisions.
Who sponsors HB 5169?
HB 5169 is sponsored by Bob Morgan (Democrat), Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (Democrat), Anna Moeller (Democrat), Robyn Gabel (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Jonathan "Yoni" Pizer, and Michelle Mussman (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 5169?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 5169?
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