Paint Stewardship Act (SB0147) Summary

• Establishes a postconsumer paint stewardship program requiring paint manufacturers or representative organizations to submit plans to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for collection, reuse, and recycling of leftover architectural paint.

• Prohibits sale of architectural paint in Illinois unless the manufacturer or representative organization implements an approved stewardship plan; paint retailers may voluntarily participate as collection sites at no charge to consumers.

• Requires programs to achieve at least 90% statewide coverage with collection sites within 15-mile radius of residents and prioritize paint reuse and recycling over incineration, which is prohibited within Illinois.

• Funds program through per-container stewardship fees added to paint prices, subject to independent auditor review to ensure fees do not exceed actual program costs; manufacturers report sales data and program results annually to the Agency.

• Provides antitrust liability protection for manufacturers and representative organizations participating in the program, with Agency oversight of fee adjustments and program enforcement; implementation must occur within 6 months of plan approval.