Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB0157      — 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 January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits disposing of photovoltaic modules in landfills starting January 1, 2028.

This bill amends the Environmental Protection Act to prevent the mixing and disposal of photovoltaic modules in landfills. The changes take effect beginning in 2028.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This legislation aims to reduce environmental impact by preventing harmful disposal of photovoltaic modules.

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. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

181 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 energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0157      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 SB0157     ?
SB0157      is sponsored by John F. Curran (Republican) and Laura M. Murphy (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB0157     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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