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IllinoisHB2391104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

EPA-WASTEWATER INDUSTRY USE

Sponsored By: Tracy Katz Muhl (Democratic)

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Summary

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In a provision regarding wastewater reuse, provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the use of treated municipal wastewater from a publicly owned treatment works is authorized for irrigation and industrial use (rather than only irrigation) when conducted in accordance with a permit issued under certain provisions of the Act.

energy & environmentassignmentsenvironment and conservation

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Permits treated wastewater for farms and industry

Beginning January 1, 2025, treated municipal wastewater from a publicly owned treatment plant can be used for irrigation and industry. The use must follow a permit issued under Section 39(b) of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act. This reuse is for non-drinking purposes. It is allowed even if other state laws conflict.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Tracy Katz Muhl

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Anna Moeller

    Democratic • House

  • Dan Ugaste

    Republican • House

  • Dave Severin

    Republican • House

  • Debbie Meyers-Martin

    Democratic • House

  • Graciela Guzmán

    Democratic • Senate

  • Hoan Huynh

    Democratic • House

  • Jason R. Bunting

    Republican • House

  • Kimberly Du Buclet

    Democratic • House

  • Laura Faver Dias

    Democratic • House

  • Martha Deuter

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Beth Canty

    Democratic • House

  • Mike Simmons

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nicolle Grasse

    Democratic • House

  • Sara Feigenholtz

    Democratic • Senate

  • Suzanne M. Ness

    Democratic • House

  • Thaddeus Jones

    Democratic • House

  • William "Will" Davis

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 205 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 58 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/1/2025

Do Pass Environment and Conservation;

Yes: 8 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 113 • No: 0

House vote • 3/4/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee;

Yes: 26 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0219

    8/15/2025House

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

    8/15/2025House

  3. Governor Approved

    8/15/2025House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  5. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

    5/27/2025Senate

  6. Passed Both Houses

    5/22/2025House

  7. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000

    5/22/2025Senate

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

    5/20/2025Senate

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones

    5/8/2025House

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025

    5/7/2025Senate

  11. Second Reading

    5/7/2025Senate

  12. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

    5/1/2025Senate

  13. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2025

    5/1/2025Senate

  14. Do Pass Environment and Conservation; 008-000-000

    5/1/2025Senate

  15. Assigned to Environment and Conservation

    4/23/2025Senate

  16. Referred to Assignments

    4/9/2025Senate

  17. First Reading

    4/9/2025Senate

  18. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

    4/9/2025Senate

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

    4/9/2025Senate

  20. Arrive in Senate

    4/9/2025Senate

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh

    4/8/2025House

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

    4/8/2025House

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

    4/8/2025House

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin

    4/8/2025House

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste

    4/8/2025House

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