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IL HB4773

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robyn Gabel

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Illinois Climate Change Superfund as a special fund in the State treasury to finance climate adaptation projects including flood control infrastructure, urban heat reduction, water management systems, and ecosystem restoration

  • Requires at least 40% of Fund expenditures to directly benefit disadvantaged communities facing climate change impacts

  • Holds "responsible parties" liable for payments into the Fund, defined as entities responsible for more than one billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel extraction or refining during 2000-2024

  • Directs the Illinois EPA to adopt rules within one year for identifying responsible parties, calculating their proportional share of emissions, issuing cost recovery demands, and disbursing funds for qualifying projects

  • Allows responsible parties to pay their assessed amounts in equal annual installments over 5 years (minimum 20% per year)

Legislative Description

CLIMATE CHANGE SUPERFUND

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy & Environment2/24/2026
Rules2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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