HB2516 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

PFAS PRODUCT BAN
Last Action
08/15/2025 - House: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0231
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
415 ILCS 170/5  
415 ILCS 170/45 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the PFAS Reduction Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, a person may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in this State the following products if the product contains intentionally added PFAS: (1) cookware, (2) cosmetics, (3) dental floss, (4) juvenile products, (5) menstrual products, (6) intimate apparel, or (7) food packaging or food contact products. Defines terms.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
In provisions concerning definitions, provides that "product" does not include a prosthetic or orthotic device or any item that is a medical device or drug or that is otherwise used in a medical setting or in medical applications regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

House Committee Amendment No. 2
Changes the implementation date for provisions regarding a ban on certain products that contain intentionally added PFAS.

House Floor Amendment No. 4
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Changes the date of the beginning of the ban on certain products containing intentionally added PFAS from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2032. Provides that the ban does not apply to certain products. Changes definitions. Makes technical and other changes.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Deletes cookware and food packaging from the list of products to be prohibited, beginning January 1, 2032, if the product contains intentionally added PFAS, and makes conforming changes to the definitions in the Act. Deletes exceptions for certain products. Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to prepare and submit a report to the General Assembly that includes an assessment of statutory and regulatory authority, administrative infrastructure, research capabilities, and funding necessary to develop and implement a program for the review of certain fluoropolymers used in consumer products and their potential threat to human health and the environment. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
02/03/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
02/04/2025HouseFirst Reading
02/04/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
03/04/2025HouseAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee
03/05/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
03/05/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
03/05/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
03/05/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
03/05/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
03/11/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee
03/11/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee
03/11/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Energy & Environment Committee; by Voice Vote
03/11/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Energy & Environment Committee; by Voice Vote
03/11/2025HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 019-010-000
03/12/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
03/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
03/13/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
03/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
03/26/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
04/08/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
04/08/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
04/08/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
04/08/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee
04/08/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee
04/08/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee
04/09/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee; 017-009-000
04/10/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted
04/10/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
04/10/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 071-039-000
04/10/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Tabled
04/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
04/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
04/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
04/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
04/10/2025HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
04/14/2025SenateArrive in Senate
04/14/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
04/14/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
04/14/2025SenateFirst Reading
04/14/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
04/15/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
04/24/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
05/01/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
05/13/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
05/13/2025SenateAssigned to Environment and Conservation
05/13/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
05/13/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
05/13/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
05/14/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Environment and Conservation
05/15/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
05/22/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
05/22/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Environment and Conservation; 006-003-000
05/22/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 23, 2025
05/22/2025SenateSecond Reading
05/22/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 23, 2025
05/23/2025SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
05/29/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 045-009-000
05/29/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
05/29/2025HouseArrived in House
05/29/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
05/29/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
05/29/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
05/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Energy & Environment Committee
05/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee; 018-010-000
05/31/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 077-039-000
05/31/2025HouseHouse Concurs
05/31/2025HousePassed Both Houses
05/31/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
05/31/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
06/24/2025HouseSent to the Governor
08/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
08/15/2025HouseEffective Date August 15, 2025
08/15/2025HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0231