# Illinois SB3910: DISTRICT-TREATED WASTEWATER

Illinois SB3910, DISTRICT-TREATED WASTEWATER, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) Senate bill sponsored by Julie A. Morrison (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-02-06 (Referred to Assignments) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois SB3910
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: DISTRICT-TREATED WASTEWATER
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-02-06
- Last action: 2026-02-06, Referred to Assignments
- Sponsor: Julie A. Morrison (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: assignments
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Sanitary District Act of 1917. Provides that the board of trustees of a sanitary district organized under the Act (rather than only the board of trustees of the Sanitary District of Decatur or the board of trustees of the Bloomington and Normal Water Reclamation District) may enter into an agreement to sell, convey, or disburse treated wastewater to a private entity located within 50 miles of the District's boundaries. Provides that the board of trustees of a sanitary district organized under the Act (rather than only the board of trustees of the Sanitary District of Decatur) may accept wastewater for treatment from a private entity located within 50 miles of the district's boundaries. Provides that the board of trustees of a sanitary district organized under the Act (rather than only the board of trustees of the Sanitary District of Decatur) may acquire and accept, by gift, grant, purchase, or otherwise, a fee simple interest or any lesser interest as may be desired in real property necessary to carry out its powers under the provisions. Amends the Sanitary District Act of 1907, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act, the Sanitary District Act of 1936, the Metro-East Sanitary District Act of 1974, and the Eastern Will Sanitary District Act providing similar powers to districts organized under those Acts. Amends the North Shore Water Reclamation District Act. Provides that an agreement entered into by the board of trustees of any sanitary district formed under the Act to sell, convey, or disburse treated wastewater to any public or private entity located within 50 miles of the district's boundaries (rather than within or outside of the boundaries of the sanitary district) may not exceed 30 years (rather than 20 years). Removes language providing that any use of treated wastewater by any public or private entity shall be subject to the orders of the Pollution Control Board. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, within one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Environmental Protection Agency shall establish a process for sanitary districts to obtain a permit to sell treated wastewater. Effective immediately.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Julie A. Morrison (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (3)

- 2026-02-06: Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: First Reading (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB3910.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB3910.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3910-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).