All Roll Calls
Yes: 209 • No: 0
IllinoisSB2425104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET
LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE
Sponsored By: Laura M. Murphy (Democratic)
Became Law
assignmentsenergy and public utilitiesenergy & environment
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
New definitions for waste and facilities
The law defines low-level radioactive waste as anything that is not high-level waste, spent fuel, transuranic waste, or certain Atomic Energy Act byproducts. This state definition applies even if a regulator says a material is exempt. The law also defines a disposal or treatment facility and makes clear a generator’s production site is not a facility under this Act.
Exemptions from registration for low-risk waste
You do not have to register if the material’s half-life is under 120 days and you hold it until at least 10 half-lives pass before normal disposal or recycling. Generators of water treatment residuals are also exempt if combined radium is 200 picocuries per gram or less and they are registered under the Agency’s water treatment program. These exemptions only remove the registration step; all other state and federal rules still apply.
New registration and yearly reports for waste handlers
Generators of any low-level radioactive waste must register with IEMA‑OHS within 60 days of starting. Brokers who take possession must also register within 60 days. Registered generators and brokers must file a yearly report on types and amounts handled, how the waste was managed, and where shipments went, including expected future amounts and alternatives considered. These registrations and reports are public under the Freedom of Information Act.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Laura M. Murphy
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Jawaharial Williams
Democratic • House
Lakesia Collins
Democratic • Senate
Patrick J. Joyce
Democratic • Senate
William "Will" Davis
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/22/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 113 • No: 0
House vote • 4/29/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee;
Yes: 27 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/3/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 55 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/20/2025
Do Pass Energy and Public Utilities;
Yes: 14 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0148
8/1/2025SenateEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/1/2025SenateGovernor Approved
8/1/2025SenateSent to the Governor
6/20/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
5/22/2025SenateThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000
5/22/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
5/16/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
5/16/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
4/30/2025HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
4/30/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 027-000-000
4/29/2025HouseAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee
4/17/2025HouseAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
4/15/2025SenateReferred to Rules Committee
4/7/2025HouseFirst Reading
4/7/2025HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
4/4/2025HouseArrived in House
4/4/2025HouseAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
4/3/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
4/3/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 3, 2025
4/2/2025SenateSecond Reading
4/2/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025
3/20/2025SenateDo Pass Energy and Public Utilities; 014-000-000
3/20/2025SenateAssigned to Energy and Public Utilities
3/4/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
2/7/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
Introduced