Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: Failed

HB 6070 — EPA-DISPOSAL OF NEEDLES

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. Died in session

This bill died with 96th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 October 1, 2011, hypodermic needles, intravenous needles, and other medical needles may not be disposed of in a landfill, unless they are rendered unrecognizable by treatment. Also makes technical changes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Assigned to Environmental Health Committee

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mike Boland

Sponsors

  • Mike Boland · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Mike Boland

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 6070 do?
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, beginning October 1, 2011, hypodermic needles, intravenous needles, and other medical needles may not be disposed of in a landfill, unless they are rendered unrecognizable by treatment. Also makes technical changes.
Who sponsors HB 6070?
HB 6070 is sponsored by Mike Boland.
What is the current status of HB 6070?
This bill died with 96th 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 6070?
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