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Yes: 31 • No: 19
IllinoisHB3596104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT
Sponsored By: Anna Moeller (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Creates the Wetlands Protection Act. Provides that no person may discharge dredged or fill material into a State jurisdictional wetland except with a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources. Exempts certain activities from the requirements of the Act. Sets forth procedures for individual permit applications and other related procedural requirements. Provides that the Department shall not issue an individual permit unless the Environmental Protection Agency certifies to the Department that there will not be a violation of State water quality standards. Provides that the Department may issue an after-the-fact permit in certain emergency circumstances. Sets forth financial assurance requirements. Authorizes the Department to adopt general permits under the Act. Provides that any person who intends to conduct a regulated activity may do so in accordance with a general permit issued by the Department, which pre-authorizes a category of activities with minimal adverse effects. Provides procedures and requirements regarding preconstruction notifications. Provides that certain entities may establish and operate a mitigation bank or in lieu fee program. Describes procedures and requirements for mitigation banks. Grants the Department rulemaking powers. Provides that the Department shall prepare certain reports and studies. Provides for the review of final decisions of the Department. Provides for investigations by the Department and enforcement by a State's Attorney or the Attorney General. Provides for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 per day of violation, with interest after judgment, and with certain costs, fees, and expenses, payable to the Wetlands Protection Fund. Provides that any person may file a complaint with the Illinois Pollution Control Board concerning a violation of the Act, a rule adopted under the Act, a condition of a permit issued under the Act, or an order of the Pollution Control Board issued under the Act. Provides for county and special district stormwater program authorities to control or regulate activities in any wetlands within their jurisdiction. Establishes the Wetlands Protection Fund. Provides that a permit review fee for all permit applications is to be set by the Department by rule. Makes corresponding changes to the State Finance Act. Makes findings. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Anna Moeller
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Ann M. Williams
Democratic • House
Anne Stava
Democratic • House
Barbara Hernandez
Democratic • House
Bob Morgan
Democratic • House
Camille Y. Lilly
Democratic • House
Carol Ammons
Democratic • House
Dagmara Avelar
Democratic • House
Daniel Didech
Democratic • House
Diane Blair-Sherlock
Democratic • House
Edgar González, Jr.
Democratic • House
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Democratic • House
Emanuel "Chris" Welch
Democratic • House
Hoan Huynh
Democratic • House
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Democratic • House
Janet Yang Rohr
Democratic • House
Jehan Gordon-Booth
Democratic • House
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Democratic • House
Joyce Mason
Democratic • House
Justin Cochran
Democratic • House
Kelly M. Cassidy
Democratic • House
Kevin John Olickal
Democratic • House
La Shawn K. Ford
Democratic • House
Laura Faver Dias
Democratic • House
Lilian Jiménez
Democratic • House
Lindsey LaPointe
Democratic • House
Margaret Croke
Democratic • House
Martha Deuter
Democratic • House
Mary Beth Canty
Democratic • House
Matt Hanson
Democratic • House
Maura Hirschauer
Democratic • House
Maurice A. West, II
Democratic • House
Michelle Mussman
Democratic • House
Nabeela Syed
Democratic • House
Norma Hernandez
Democratic • House
Rita Mayfield
Democratic • House
Robyn Gabel
Democratic • House
Sonya M. Harper
Democratic • House
Stephanie A. Kifowit
Democratic • House
Suzanne M. Ness
Democratic • House
Theresa Mah
Democratic • House
Tracy Katz Muhl
Democratic • House
Will Guzzardi
Democratic • House
Yolonda Morris
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/15/2026
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee;
Yes: 15 • No: 11
House vote • 3/18/2026
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee;
Yes: 16 • No: 8
Actions Timeline
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
5/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
4/23/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/17/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/17/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Home Rule Note Filed as Amended
4/17/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 State Mandates Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
4/17/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Housing Affordability Impact Note Filed as Amended
4/16/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Balanced Budget Note Filed as Amended
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Judicial Note Filed as Amended
4/15/2026HouseState Debt Impact Note Filed
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 State Debt Impact Note Filed as Amended
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Pension Note Filed as Amended
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee; 015-011-000
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Charles Meier
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 State Debt Impact Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Charles Meier
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Racial Impact Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Charles Meier
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Pension Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Charles Meier
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Land Conveyance Appraisal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Charles Meier
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Judicial Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Charles Meier
4/15/2026House
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