All Roll Calls
Yes: 261 • No: 0
IllinoisHB3098104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
Sponsored By: Kevin John Olickal (Democratic)
Became Law
energy & environmentassignmentsenvironment and conservation
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Bill Overview
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6 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 3 mixed.
Stricter rules for recyclers and collectors
Recyclers that handle residential devices must register by January 1 each year and pay a $3,000 fee. They must meet safety and environmental standards, train staff, destroy data, avoid prison labor, carry at least $1,000,000 in general liability and pollution coverage up to $5,000,000, undergo audits, and ship at least 75% of stored weight each year. Collectors must register yearly, can be denied for repeated violations or certain felonies, and must report weights by March 1. Collectors must keep devices separate, pack to prevent breakage, and target 18,000‑pound average shipments; if below, recyclers may charge up to a $600 shortfall per site. For at least two one‑day events per year, no shortfall fee applies even if under 18,000 pounds.
How makers share recycling costs
The Illinois EPA calculates each maker’s yearly share of returned devices by multiplying the maker’s market share by return shares for each device group and adding them up. If the total is under 100% of returns, the Agency spreads the unmet share across participating makers. Clearinghouses provide early estimates and list participants in their plans.
Statewide electronics recycling for residents
Illinois runs a manufacturer‑funded program to collect and recycle home electronics. Manufacturers provide and pay for drop‑off sites and one‑day events. Each county gets a minimum number of sites by density (for example, 1 site under 250 people per square mile, up to 15 sites at 5,000+). A city over 1,000,000 people gets 10 extra sites inside the city. The law lists covered items like computers, TVs, printers, game consoles, keyboards, and more, and excludes devices in cars and large appliances. Makers file yearly plans listing counties, sites, events, and recyclers. Many program sections end on December 31, 2026 unless extended.
Find recycling sites and results
The manufacturer clearinghouse runs a website with education and disposal rules. It lists all drop‑off sites, one‑day events, retail, and private network locations by county, and posts the annual program report. The Illinois EPA posts county totals of devices collected and recycled each year and tells the General Assembly when it is up. A 10‑member task force agrees on best practices each year by November 1; starting November 1, 2026, it also gives guidance on county participation and education.
Rules and fees at drop‑offs
At a program site or one‑day event, you can drop off at most 7 devices at one time. Collectors must not dismantle devices there and must send them to the manufacturer program or its recycler. Some registered collectors in county‑run programs may charge a per‑item fee for each desktop monitor or TV they take.
Only registered, labeled electronics sold
Stores may sell a home‑use electronic device only if it has a permanent brand label and its maker is registered in the Illinois program. Makers must register by April 1 each year and pay a $5,000 fee. Retail collection sites are not program sites unless the retailer, the program, and the local government agree in writing. Stores and private network sites may charge a fee when they take devices.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kevin John Olickal
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Carol Ammons
Democratic • House
Emanuel "Chris" Welch
Democratic • House
Hoan Huynh
Democratic • House
Linda Holmes
Democratic • Senate
Sharon Chung
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
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 • 4/9/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 116 • No: 0
House vote • 4/8/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee;
Yes: 25 • No: 0
House vote • 4/8/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee;
Yes: 25 • No: 0
House vote • 3/11/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee;
Yes: 29 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0274
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseSent to the Governor
6/20/2025HousePassed Both Houses
5/22/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
5/22/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
5/20/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025
5/7/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/7/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2025
5/1/2025SenateDo Pass Environment and Conservation; 008-000-000
5/1/2025SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Linda Holmes
4/29/2025SenateAssigned to Environment and Conservation
4/23/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
4/10/2025SenateFirst Reading
4/10/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
4/10/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/10/2025SenateArrive in Senate
4/10/2025SenateAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
4/9/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
4/9/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/9/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
4/9/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/9/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee; 025-000-000
4/8/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee; 025-000-000
4/8/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
House Amendment 2
Introduced