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IL HB5291

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nabeela Syed

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Gasoline Storage Act by adding Section 6.2 to establish strict liability for underground storage tank owners
  • Tank owners are liable in civil damages for the full amount of injury or property damage proximately caused by leaks of petroleum, petroleum products, hazardous substances, or regulated substances
  • Applies to underground storage tanks regulated under the Gasoline Storage Act
  • Liability applies regardless of the tank owner's negligence or fault
  • Introduced by Rep. Nabeela Syed in the 103rd General Assembly (2023-2024)

Legislative Description

UNDERGROUND TANKS-LIABILITY

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/5/2024
Judiciary - Civil3/12/2024
Rules2/9/2024

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