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IL HB0068

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Diane Blair-Sherlock

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Bottled Drinking Water Sales Act, establishing maximum prices entertainment venues in Illinois can charge for bottled water beginning January 1, 2026

  • Sets price caps based on bottle size: $2.00 for 16 oz or less, $2.50 for 16.01-19.99 oz, $3.00 for 20-23.99 oz, and $4.00 for 24 oz or more

  • Defines "entertainment venue" as any place of entertainment, recreation, or leisure requiring a ticket for entry

  • Requires the Attorney General to adjust price caps every 5 years starting January 1, 2031, based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers

  • Violations carry a civil penalty of up to 10% of total ticket sales from the event where the violation occurred, enforceable by the Attorney General

Legislative Description

BOTTLED WATER PRICE MAXIMUM

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/21/2025
Consumer Protection2/4/2025
Rules1/9/2025

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