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IL HB5018
Bill
Status
1/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Maura Hirschauer
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AI Summary
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Amends the Illinois Pesticide Act to increase monetary penalties for violations, with penalties ranging from $500 for 12-13 violation points to $17,500 for 30 or more points.
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Distinguishes pesticide effects on woody perennial plants (trees/shrubs with lifespans over 2 years) from herbaceous plants, with separate point values assigned for damage to each plant type.
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Adds new definitions for "herbaceous plants" (non-woody annual, biennial, or perennial plants) and "woody perennial plants" to the Act's definitions section.
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Increases specific violation point values, including raising points for water contamination, pesticide drift, and use contrary to label directions that expose other persons or the environment from 3 points to 4 points.
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Establishes enhanced penalties for pesticide use resulting in human exposure, ranging from $500 per person for fewer than 3 exposures to $1,250 per person for 5 or more exposures.
Legislative Description
PESTICIDE-TREE DAMAGE
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/7/2025