HB4941 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

OLD UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
Last Action
3/19/2026 - House: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Sponsors
Rep. Joyce Mason
Hearings
Energy & Environment Committee Hearing Apr 7 2026 4:00PM Capitol Building Room 114 Springfield, IL - House Floor Amendment 2
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
415 ILCS 5/57.9  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that the Underground Storage Tank Fund shall be accessible by owners and operators who intend to remove underground storage tanks installed over 30 years before removal if the eligibility requirements of specified provisions are satisfied and (1) neither the owner nor the operator is the United States Government; (2) the tank does not contain fuel which is exempt from the Motor Fuel Tax Law; (3) the costs were incurred as a result of removing an underground storage tank installed over 30 years prior to removal; (4) the owner or operator registered the tank and paid all fees in accordance with the statutory and regulatory requirements of the Gasoline Storage Act; (5) the owner or operator notified the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Office of the State Fire Marshal of the owner's or operator's intent to remove the underground storage tank; and (6) the costs have not already been paid to the owner or operator under a private insurance policy, other written agreement, or court order.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/04/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/12/2026HouseAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee
3/12/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason
3/12/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/18/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee
3/18/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 027-000-000
3/18/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
3/19/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/19/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason
3/19/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
3/24/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee