In CommitteeFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Ryan Spain (R)
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Referred to Rules Committee
Feb 13, 2026
Summary
The bill amends Illinois' Environmental Protection Act to eliminate requirements that gas‑fired and cogeneration units cut all CO₂e and copollutant emissions to zero by set dates. It retains zero‑emission targets for coal‑ and oil‑fired units, with a 2030 deadline for private plants and a 2045 deadline (plus a 45% cut by 2035) for publicly owned coal plants. The change reshapes which power facilities must meet strict emission‑reduction timelines.
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