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Yes: 194 • No: 8
IllinoisSB0783104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET
SAFETY-TECH
Sponsored By: David Koehler (Democratic)
Became Law
assignmentsexecutiveagriculture & conservation
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Bill Overview
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7 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 6 costs, 0 mixed.
Commercial applicator license and insurance costs
Anyone who applies or supervises pesticide use for hire must hold a commercial applicator license. Fees are $240 for 2024–2025 and $300 from 2026 on; late filing adds $20 and duplicates cost $10. Licensed applicators must keep a surety bond of at least $50,000 a year, or carry liability insurance with the set minimums (for example, $50,000 per person and $100,000 per occurrence, with a $500,000 annual aggregate). Insurers must give the Department 30 days’ notice before canceling or cutting coverage.
Dealers must register each store
Dealers who sell restricted‑use pesticides, or larger farm‑use containers of non‑restricted pesticides, must register each place of business. Fees are $350 per location for 2024–2025 and $360 from 2026 on. Late filing adds $20; duplicate or transfer costs $10. If you hold a State structural pest control license or a commercial applicator license, you still register but do not pay the fee.
Licensed pesticide operators pay rising fees
You cannot work as a pesticide operator without a license. Commercial operator fees are $180 for 2024–2025 and $240 from 2026 on. Not‑for‑hire operator fees are $90 for 2024–2025 and $150 from 2026 on. Commercial operator late filing adds $20; duplicate licenses cost $10. You must show competence and name the licensed applicator you will work under.
Pesticide registration and higher product fees
All pesticides sold, distributed, or moved in Illinois must be registered with the Department. Registrations use a two-year cycle and expire each December 31. Fees are $800 per product for 2024–2025 and $850 from 2026 on. Businesses also pay $1,000 per legal entity for 2024–2025 and $1,050 from 2026 on, per two‑year period. Filing more than 30 days late adds $100 per product unless you certify no unregulated sales. Initial experimental‑use or initial special local need registrations cost $300 per product per year; later SLNs for already registered products pay no fee. Shipments between your own plants used only as ingredients for a registered pesticide do not need registration. The Director may require full formula and test data for some products.
Renew by exam or 15 training hours
You can renew a certified applicator, operator, or dealer credential by passing the Department exam every three years or by completing 15 hours of approved courses every three years. This option depends on funding, approved courses, and tracking software. If you choose courses, you must track your hours; if you fall short, you must take the exam.
Farm and in-house applicator fees
Private applicators and commercial not‑for‑hire applicators must be licensed. Private applicator fees are $60 for 2024–2025 and $90 from 2026 on; the license lasts the year issued plus two more years. Commercial not‑for‑hire applicator fees are $120 for 2024–2025 and $180 from 2026 on; late filing adds $20 and duplicates cost $10. All must meet competence rules.
Licenses can be suspended for unpaid taxes
The Department may refuse or suspend a registration if you have not filed required state tax returns or paid taxes, penalties, or interest. The suspension stays in place until you meet tax requirements.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
David Koehler
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Jason R. Bunting
Republican • House
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
Democratic • House
Patrick J. Joyce
Democratic • Senate
Paul Faraci
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/31/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 116 • No: 0
House vote • 5/29/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee;
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/21/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 50 • No: 4
Senate vote • 5/8/2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Agriculture;
Yes: 8 • No: 4
Senate vote • 3/19/2025
Do Pass Executive;
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0363
8/15/2025SenateEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/15/2025SenateGovernor Approved
8/15/2025SenateSent to the Governor
6/27/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
5/31/2025SenateThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
5/31/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
5/31/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
5/29/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
5/29/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
5/29/2025HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
5/29/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000
5/29/2025HouseCommittee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
5/22/2025HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
5/22/2025HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
5/22/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
5/21/2025HouseFirst Reading
5/21/2025HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
5/21/2025HouseArrived in House
5/21/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
5/21/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 050-004-000
5/21/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
5/21/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Koehler
5/21/2025SenateRecalled to Second Reading
5/21/2025SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
5/9/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1
Senate Amendment 2