SB3681 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

PROTECT THE GREAT LAKES ACT
Last Action
2/05/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Mike Simmons
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Protect the Great Lakes Act. Provides that, at the start of each month, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago shall test for the presence of microplastics and PFAS in Lake Michigan and the Environmental Protection Agency shall test for the presence of microplastics and PFAS in the Illinois drinking water system. Provides that, at the end of each month, the District shall submit a report to the Environmental Protection Agency containing the test results taken at the start of the month. Provides that, after one year of testing and reporting, the District and Environmental Protection Agency shall submit a report to the General Assembly. Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Public Health shall establish an intergovernmental working group. Provides that the group shall meet at the beginning of every month to (i) address the effects of microplastic and PFAS water pollution on public health and (ii) find ways to eliminate microplastic and PFAS water pollution. Provides that, every 6 months, the group shall submit a report to the General Assembly containing recommendations to eliminate microplastic and PFAS water pollution. Effective January 1, 2027.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons
2/05/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/05/2026SenateReferred to Assignments