Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 10 D cosponsors

SB2981      — CLIMATE CHANGE SUPERFUND

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Establishes a fund to address climate change impacts, including support for disadvantaged communities.

The Climate Change Superfund Act creates a special fund in Illinois to tackle climate change, mandating that at least 40% of the funds support disadvantaged communities. The Environmental Protection Agency will set rules for how the fund operates, including determining liability for contributing parties.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families in disadvantaged communities may benefit from projects funded by the Superfund aimed at addressing climate change impacts.
  • Environment: The fund will support environmental initiatives designed to combat the effects of climate change.

Summary

Creates the Climate Change Superfund Act. Creates the Illinois Climate Change Superfund as a special fund in the State treasury. Requires at least 40% of the Fund to be spent on projects that directly benefit disadvantaged communities facing climate change impacts. Directs the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt rules within one year, including regarding the apportionment of liability for climate change for payments into the Fund by responsible parties, regarding qualifying expenditures from the Fund, and regarding an Illinois Climate Change Superfund Program. Requires the Agency to establish procedures to challenge its determinations of liability for climate change and provides for judicial review under the Administrative Review Law. Makes findings. Defines terms. Provides that the Act is severable. Makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

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

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

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

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

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

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

  10. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  12. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  13. Assigned to Appropriations

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  15. Referred to Assignments

  16. First Reading

  17. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (173)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2981      do?
Creates the Climate Change Superfund Act. Creates the Illinois Climate Change Superfund as a special fund in the State treasury. Requires at least 40% of the Fund to be spent on projects that directly benefit disadvantaged communities facing climate change impacts. Directs the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt rules within one year, including regarding the apportionment of liability for climate change for payments into the Fund by responsible parties, regarding qualifying expenditures from the Fund, and regarding an Illinois Climate Change Superfund Program. Requires the Agency to establish procedures to challenge its determinations of liability for climate change and provides for judicial review under the Administrative Review Law. Makes findings. Defines terms. Provides that the Act is severable. Makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act.
Who sponsors SB2981     ?
SB2981      is sponsored by Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), Karina Villa (Democrat), Mike Simmons (Democrat), Emil Jones, III (Democrat), and Ram Villivalam (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2981     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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