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IL HB5098

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nabeela Syed

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Entertainment Water Access Act requiring entertainment venues to provide attendees with access to potable water during events

  • Venues must comply through one of three options: providing free bottled water, allowing attendees to bring their own bottled water, or permitting empty bottles and offering free water refills

  • Applies to amphitheaters, theaters, stadiums, arenas, racetracks, museums, amusement parks, clubs, and similar venues, but explicitly excludes movie theaters

  • Attorney General has enforcement authority and may provide compliance information to venue owners and operators

  • State's Attorneys or the Attorney General may seek injunctive relief for actual or imminent violations, with common law and statutory remedies preserved

Legislative Description

ENTERTAINMENT WATER ACCESS

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2026

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