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IL HB5098
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nabeela Syed
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AI Summary
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Creates the Entertainment Water Access Act requiring entertainment venues to provide attendees with access to potable water during events
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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
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Applies to amphitheaters, theaters, stadiums, arenas, racetracks, museums, amusement parks, clubs, and similar venues, but explicitly excludes movie theaters
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Attorney General has enforcement authority and may provide compliance information to venue owners and operators
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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