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HB 68

BOTTLED WATER PRICE MAXIMUM

104th Regular Session Introduced by Diane Blair-Sherlock and 1 co-sponsor

Illinois bill HB 68 would cap the retail price of bottled water statewide to protect consumer costs, currently stalled in committee review.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 68

Legislative bill overview

HB 68 would establish a price ceiling on bottled water sold in Illinois, preventing retailers from charging above a legislatively-set maximum price. The bill has been introduced but remains in committee review stages, having been referred to the Rules Committee and Consumer Protection Committee without substantive votes taken.

Why is this important

Bottled water pricing affects household budgets and consumer access to packaged drinking alternatives. Price controls, if enacted, would represent direct state intervention in a consumer goods market and could influence retail behavior, product availability, and competition among water bottling companies operating in Illinois.

Potential points of contention

  • Market intervention: Price caps may reduce retailer profit margins, potentially leading to reduced shelf space for bottled water or supply shortages if costs exceed the maximum price
  • Unintended consequences: Fixed prices could incentivize businesses to reduce bottle sizes, alter product quality, or relocate operations to states without price controls
  • Enforceability questions: Implementation mechanisms, penalties for violations, and oversight responsibility remain unclear from the bill's status alone

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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