Paint Stewardship Act Summary

• Establishes a paint stewardship program requiring architectural paint manufacturers to implement and fund collection, reuse, recycling, and disposal of leftover paint sold in Illinois

• Manufacturers must submit stewardship plans to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for approval, with plans requiring at least 90% of state residents have access to collection sites within 15 miles and one site per 50,000 residents

• Program funded through per-container fees assessed on all architectural paint sold in the state; fees reviewed and approved by EPA to ensure they do not exceed actual program costs

• Prohibits incineration of collected paint; protects manufacturers and representative organizations from antitrust liability when operating programs in compliance with the act

• Manufacturers must submit annual reports detailing collection volumes, processing methods, educational materials, and independent financial audits; failure to implement an approved plan prevents manufacturers from selling paint in Illinois