IL HB6142

Prohibits civil nuisance suits against proposed livestock management facilities until all required federal, state, and local permits and approvals have been granted.

Allows persons to raise nuisance concerns during public hearings and permit appeal processes without restriction.

Permits civil nuisance suits to proceed against livestock management facilities that are already in actual operation.

Requires prevailing defendants in nuisance cases involving proposed facilities to recover all costs, fees, and reasonable attorney fees.

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.