Date	Chamber	Action
2/9/2023	Senate	Referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

415 ILCS 5/42

from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1042

415 ILCS 5/52.15 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that no person or organization shall organize a gathering that causes the release of balloons into the air unless the balloons are (1) used by an institution of higher education or a governmental agency, or pursuant to a governmental contract, for bona fide scientific or meteorological purposes, (2) released indoors and remain indoors, or (3) are helium balloons used for the safe operation of a hot air balloon. Provides that persons who violate the amendatory Act's provisions shall be subject to civil penalties in specified amounts and that the release of 50 balloons or fewer at one time is a single offense. Effective January 1, 2024.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/9/2023	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane Johnson
2/9/2023	Senate	First Reading
2/9/2023	Senate	Referred to Assignments
2/21/2023	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
2/7/2024	Senate	Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

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