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IL HB2629
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mary Canty
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AI Summary
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Requires the Illinois EPA to establish greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets for the transportation sector by January 1, 2027, with goals of reducing emissions 50% below 2005 levels by 2031 and 80% by 2050
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Mandates the Department of Transportation and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) conduct GHG emissions analyses before including roadway capacity expansion projects in planning documents, accounting for induced demand effects on vehicle miles traveled
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Requires calculation of a "climate equity accessibility score" for transportation projects costing $30 million or more, measuring impacts on GHG emissions, job accessibility, and transportation affordability
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Establishes a social cost of carbon that must be used in transportation planning beginning September 30, 2026, requiring cost-benefit analyses to offset projected carbon costs against congestion relief benefits
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Creates a Greenhouse Gas in Transportation Working Group to assist with implementation and requires triennial reports on statewide transportation GHG reduction progress beginning January 1, 2029
Legislative Description
TRANSPORTATION-GREENHOUSE GAS
Last Action
Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
2/11/2026