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IL HB3067

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits stores from selling or distributing disposable food service containers composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam beginning January 1, 2022.

  • Applies to all retail establishments including convenience stores, restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, farm stands, and seasonal businesses.

  • Defines disposable food service containers as serviceware designed for one-time use, including takeout foods, packaged meat, eggs, bakery products, and leftovers from partially consumed meals.

  • Directs the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt rules implementing the ban's provisions.

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

EPA-POLYSTYRENE FOAM BAN

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy

10/13/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules3/4/2022
Energy & Environment2/8/2022
Rules2/2/2022
Energy & Environment1/25/2022
Rules3/27/2021
Energy & Environment3/16/2021
Rules2/19/2021

Full Bill Text

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