Illinois legislation · 104th General Assembly
Illinois HB1370: EPA-MICROFIBER FILTER
Status: In committee, April 2, 2026
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2030, no person shall sell or offer for sale in the State a new washing machine for residential, commercial, or State use unless the washing machine: (1) contains a microfiber filtration system with a mesh size of not greater than 100 micrometers; and (2) bears a conspicuous label that is visible to the consumer, in the form of a sticker or any other label type, that includes a specified statement. Provides that a person or entity who violates this prohibition shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for a first violation and not to exceed $30,000 for each subsequent violation.
Sponsors
- Daniel Didech (D, 59) · primary sponsor
- Kimberly Du Buclet (D, 5)
- Terra Costa Howard (D)
- Anne Stava-Murray (D, 81)
- Diane Blair-Sherlock (D, 46)
- Michelle Mussman (D, 56)
- Joyce Mason (D, 61)
- Janet Yang Rohr (D, 41)
- Norma Hernandez (D, 77)
- Lilian Jiménez (D, 4)
- Kelly M. Cassidy (D, 14)
- Ann M. Williams (D, 11)
Latest actions
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
- : House Floor Amendment No. 4 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee