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HB 5544

SAFETY-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Brad Stephens

A technical amendment clarifies the short title citation in the Environmental Protection Act, without changing protections or requirements.

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Bill Summary · HB 5544

Summary of HB5544 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and intent

  • HB5544 is an Illinois bill introduced by Representative Brad Stephens.
  • The bill references the Environmental Protection Act (415 ILCS 5/1) and is described as a technical change related to the short title of the act.
  • The core substantive change described in the introduced text is limited to a minor amendment in Section 1 to adjust the short title citation within the Environmental Protection Act.

Key provisions and changes

  • Amends 415 ILCS 5/1 (the short title provision of the Environmental Protection Act).
  • The change is characterized as a “technical change” to Section 1, focusing specifically on how the act is cited (short title).
  • The amendment does not appear to introduce new programs, funding, regulatory requirements, or substantive policy shifts beyond clarifying the act’s short title.

Who or what would be affected

  • The change affects the Environmental Protection Act of Illinois and, more specifically, its legal citation and naming in Section 1.
  • Practitioners, agencies, and entities referencing the Environmental Protection Act in routines, documents, or legal filings may need to reflect the updated short title citation once enacted.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Introduced in the 104th General Assembly on February 13, 2026.
  • The description indicates a technical amendment; no fiscal impact, regulatory expansion, or compliance deadlines are described in the text provided.
  • As with most introduced technical amendments, any formal passage would require passage by both chambers and signature (or override) by the governor, after which the amended short title would take effect as provided in the statute.

Practical takeaways

  • This bill is a narrow, technical adjustment to how the Environmental Protection Act is cited in Section 1.
  • It does not appear to change environmental protections, enforcement, or regulatory requirements themselves.
  • Stakeholders that rely on precise statutory citations should review the final enacted language to ensure references align with the updated short title.

If you’d like, I can monitor amendments or provide a layperson-friendly version of the exact statutory language once the bill progresses or is codified into law.

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

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