Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 8 D cosponsors

SB2852      — EPA-SOLID WASTE-FOOD WASTE

Last action — Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  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 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill updates regulations regarding food waste management and processing in Illinois.

This bill amends environmental laws to define terms related to food waste, facilitates food waste processing, and establishes a food waste management hierarchy. It also includes provisions for state agencies to use compost and sets up a food diversion grant program.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers in the food industry may have new responsibilities regarding food waste under the bill's provisions.
  • Environment: This bill promotes improved waste management practices, which may lead to a healthier environment.
  • Small Business: Businesses involved in food production or waste processing may face new regulations and opportunities related to food waste management.

Summary

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Defines the terms "anaerobic digester", "anaerobic digestion", "digestate", and "food waste processing facility". Replaces the definition of "food scrap" with the definition of "food waste". Replaces references to food scrap with references to food waste. Makes changes to provisions concerning pollution control facilities to exclude the portion of a site or facility that is used exclusively for the processing of food waste, with certain other requirements. Provides an exception for the commingling of certain food waste and landscape waste from certain provisions regarding landscape waste. Amends the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act. Adds to requirements for county waste management plan recycling programs. Amends the Illinois Solid Waste Management Act. Establishes a food and food waste management hierarchy. Requires a covered establishment to carry out certain duties with respect to food waste. Provides for rulemaking, enforcement, and penalties with respect to provisions concerning food waste. Establishes requirements and procedures for diverting food that is safe for human consumption. Requires certain State agencies and units of local government to purchase and use compost and digestate, with certain requirements. Establishes a food diversion grant program. Defines terms. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Appropriations

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  10. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  12. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Appropriations

  13. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  14. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

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

  16. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  17. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  19. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  20. Assigned to Appropriations

  21. Referred to Assignments

  22. First Reading

  23. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (175)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2852      do?
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Defines the terms "anaerobic digester", "anaerobic digestion", "digestate", and "food waste processing facility". Replaces the definition of "food scrap" with the definition of "food waste". Replaces references to food scrap with references to food waste. Makes changes to provisions concerning pollution control facilities to exclude the portion of a site or facility that is used exclusively for the processing of food waste, with certain other requirements. Provides an exception for the commingling of certain food waste and landscape waste from certain provisions regarding landscape waste. Amends the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act. Adds to requirements for county waste management plan recycling programs. Amends the Illinois Solid Waste Management Act. Establishes a food and food waste management hierarchy. Requires a covered establishment to carry out certain duties with respect to food waste. Provides for rulemaking, enforcement, and penalties with respect to provisions concerning food waste. Establishes requirements and procedures for diverting food that is safe for human consumption. Requires certain State agencies and units of local government to purchase and use compost and digestate, with certain requirements. Establishes a food diversion grant program. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB2852     ?
SB2852      is sponsored by Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), David Koehler (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), and Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2852     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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