Michael J. Kelly, State Representative for 15th District (D) | https://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=103&MemberID=3201
Michael J. Kelly, State Representative for 15th District (D) | https://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=103&MemberID=3201
According to the Illinois General Assembly site, the legislature summarized the bill's official text as follows: "Amends the PFAS Reduction Act. Requires, on or before January 1, 2027, a manufacturer of a product sold, offered for sale, or distributed in the State that contains intentionally added PFAS to submit to the Environmental Protection Agency specified information. Allows the Agency to waive the submission of information required by a manufacturer or extend the amount of time a manufacturer has to submit the required information. Provides that, if the Pollution Control Board has reason to believe that a product contains intentionally added PFAS and the product is being offered for sale in the State, the Board may direct the manufacturer of the product to provide the Board with testing results that demonstrate the amount of each of the PFAS in the product. Provides that, if testing demonstrates that the product does not contain intentionally added PFAS, the manufacturer must provide the Board with a certificate attesting that the product does not contain intentionally added PFAS. Restricts the sale of specified products beginning January 1, 2026 if the product contains intentionally added PFAS. Allows the Agency to establish a fee payable by a manufacturer to the Agency upon submission of the required information to cover the Agency's reasonable costs to implement the provisions. Allows the Agency to coordinate with the Board, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Public Health to enforce the provisions. Sets forth products that are exempt from the provisions."
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends the PFAS Reduction Act, mandating that by Jan. 1, 2027, manufacturers disclose information about products sold in Illinois containing intentionally added PFAS to the Environmental Protection Agency. It prohibits the sale of certain products with intentionally added PFAS from Jan. 1, 2026, unless deemed unavoidable. These products include carpets, cosmetics, and cookware, among others. The Pollution Control Board can require manufacturers to provide testing results, and noncompliance could lead to sales prohibitions. The bill allows the agency to establish a fee to cover implementation costs and permits cooperation with other state departments for enforcement. Exemptions are made for federal preemption and certain medical products.
Kelly graduated from Quincy University with a BA.
Michael J. Kelly is currently serving in the Illinois State House, representing the state's 15th House District. He replaced previous state representative John C. D'Amico in 2021.
Bills in Illinois follow a multi-step legislative process, beginning with introduction in either the House or Senate, followed by committee review, floor debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching the governor for approval or veto. The General Assembly operates on a biennial schedule, and while typically thousands of bills are introduced each session, only a fraction successfully pass through the process to become law.
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| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB1295 | 01/13/2025 | Amends the PFAS Reduction Act. Requires, on or before January 1, 2027, a manufacturer of a product sold, offered for sale, or distributed in the State that contains intentionally added PFAS to submit to the Environmental Protection Agency specified information. Allows the Agency to waive the submission of information required by a manufacturer or extend the amount of time a manufacturer has to submit the required information. Provides that, if the Pollution Control Board has reason to believe that a product contains intentionally added PFAS and the product is being offered for sale in the State, the Board may direct the manufacturer of the product to provide the Board with testing results that demonstrate the amount of each of the PFAS in the product. Provides that, if testing demonstrates that the product does not contain intentionally added PFAS, the manufacturer must provide the Board with a certificate attesting that the product does not contain intentionally added PFAS. Restricts the sale of specified products beginning January 1, 2026 if the product contains intentionally added PFAS. Allows the Agency to establish a fee payable by a manufacturer to the Agency upon submission of the required information to cover the Agency's reasonable costs to implement the provisions. Allows the Agency to coordinate with the Board, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Public Health to enforce the provisions. Sets forth products that are exempt from the provisions. |
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