Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 3 R cosponsors

HB5538      — EPA-GHG-EMITTING UNITS-10YRS

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill extends carbon emission deadlines for large greenhouse gas-emitting units by 10 years.

This bill amends the Environmental Protection Act to allow extra time for large greenhouse gas-emitting units to reduce or eliminate carbon dioxide emissions. It specifically affects units that use gas as fuel or cogeneration technology.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means the transition to reduced carbon emissions for certain energy units will take longer, potentially affecting overall environmental progress.

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Ryan Spain

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

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Subjects

environment energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5538      do?
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.
Who sponsors HB5538     ?
HB5538      is sponsored by Ryan Spain (Republican), William E Hauter (Republican), and Kyle Moore (Republican).
What is the current status of HB5538     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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