HB4773 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
CLIMATE CHANGE SUPERFUND
Last Action
2/24/2026 - House: Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Climate Change Superfund Act. Creates the Illinois Climate Change Superfund as a special fund in the State treasury. Requires at least 40% of the Fund to be spent on projects that directly benefit disadvantaged communities facing climate change impacts. Directs the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt rules within one year, including regarding the apportionment of liability for climate change for payments into the Fund by responsible parties, regarding qualifying expenditures from the Fund, and regarding an Illinois Climate Change Superfund Program. Requires the Agency to establish procedures to challenge its determinations of liability for climate change and provides for judicial review under the Administrative Review Law. Makes findings. Defines terms. Provides that the Act is severable. Makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/02/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel |
| 2/06/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 2/06/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/24/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech |
| 2/24/2026 | House | Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee |
| 3/02/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman |
| 3/10/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez |