HB3141 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
EPA-WATER MAIN INSTALLATION
Last Action
08/15/2025 - House: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0277
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, in the case of water main installation projects, all water main-related appurtenances, and specifically fire hydrants and valves, shall be included in the Agency's written approval of specified public water supply plans. Requires fire hydrants and valves to be designed and installed in accordance with specified standards.
House Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Environmental Protection Act to provide that in the case of water main installation projects, all water mains and appurtenances, including, but not limited to, fire hydrants and valves that are under the ownership and control of a public water supply and located in a public right of way or utility access easement, shall be included in the Environmental Protection Agency's written approval. Provides that design review and permitting of water mains and fire hydrants is the sole responsibility of the Environmental Protection Agency and water mains and fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with the written Agency permit. Requires that fire hydrants connected to a plumbing system to be installed in accordance with the Illinois Plumbing License Law and the rules and ordinances issued thereunder.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jeff Keicher |
| 02/18/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 02/18/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 03/04/2025 | House | Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee |
| 03/20/2025 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 029-000-000 |
| 03/21/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 03/26/2025 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 03/26/2025 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 04/07/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jeff Keicher |
| 04/07/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 04/07/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee |
| 04/08/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee; 025-000-000 |
| 04/09/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted |
| 04/09/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 04/09/2025 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000 |
| 04/10/2025 | Senate | Arrive in Senate |
| 04/10/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 11, 2025 |
| 04/23/2025 | Senate | Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson |
| 04/23/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 04/23/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 04/29/2025 | Senate | Assigned to Local Government |
| 05/05/2025 | Senate | Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Donald P. DeWitte |
| 05/08/2025 | Senate | Do Pass Local Government; 010-000-000 |
| 05/08/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025 |
| 05/13/2025 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 05/13/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2025 |
| 05/20/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** |
| 05/22/2025 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000 |
| 05/22/2025 | House | Passed Both Houses |
| 06/20/2025 | House | Sent to the Governor |
| 08/15/2025 | House | Governor Approved |
| 08/15/2025 | House | Effective Date January 1, 2026 |
| 08/15/2025 | House | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0277 |