EPA-COAL TAR SEALANT BAN
Summary
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Bans the sale at wholesale or retail, beginning October 1, 2026, of coal tar sealant products labeled as containing coal tar and designed to be applied on driveways or parking areas. Bans the application on driveways or parking areas, beginning October 1, 2027, of coal tar sealant products labeled as containing coal tar and designed to be applied on driveways or parking areas. Provides that a person may request an exemption by submitting a written request to the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency who may grant the request if the person is involved in certain types of research and the coal tar sealant product is required for the research. Provides that units of local government may adopt ordinances that incorporate by reference and provide for the enforcement of the provisions of this amendatory Act, with certain support from the Environmental Protection Agency. Defines terms.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Mar 21, 2025
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Janet Yang Rohr
DDemocratic
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