IL HB2153

Creates a Paint Stewardship Act requiring architectural paint manufacturers to submit stewardship plans to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for establishing postconsumer paint collection and recycling programs.

Prohibits manufacturers and retailers from selling architectural paint in containers of 5 gallons or less unless the manufacturer or representative organization has an approved stewardship plan in place.

Mandates collection sites within 15-mile radius of 90% of state residents and one site per 50,000 residents, with paint managed through reuse, recycling, energy recovery, and disposal—prohibiting incineration within the state.

Funds the program through per-container assessments on all architectural paint sold in Illinois, with independent auditors verifying fees do not exceed program costs and the Illinois EPA actively supervising program implementation and fee adjustments.

Provides antitrust immunity for manufacturers and representative organizations participating in the program and requires annual reporting on collection volumes, processing methods, educational materials, and independent financial audits.