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IL SB3371

Bill

Status

Failed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Don Harmon

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Origin

Senate

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Gasoline Storage Act to establish strict liability for owners of regulated storage tanks that leak petroleum or petroleum products.

  • Tank owners become liable for full civil damages to any person injured or whose property is damaged by a leak, regardless of fault or negligence.

  • Civil damages awarded under this provision are in addition to any damages available under the Hazardous Material Emergency Response Reimbursement Act.

  • Maintains existing penalties for violations of the Act, including fines up to $10,000 per day for certain violations and $1,000 to $25,000 per day for violations of administrative orders.

Legislative Description

GAS STORAGE-STRICT LIABILITY

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Assignments2/7/2024

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