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 Bill Status of HB0068  104th General Assembly


Short Description:  BOTTLED WATER PRICE MAXIMUM

House Sponsors
Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock - Anne Stava-Murray

Hearings
Consumer Protection Committee Hearing Feb 18 2025 4:00PM Capitol Building Room 115 Springfield, IL


Last Action
DateChamber Action
  2/4/2025HouseAssigned to Consumer Protection Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Bottled Drinking Water Sales Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, an entertainment venue operating in the State shall not charge more than specified amounts for bottled drinking water. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2031, and every 5 years thereafter, the Attorney General shall adjust the rates by the average of the annual percentage increase or decrease in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers as issued by the United States Department of Labor from the previous 5 years. Provides that an entertainment venue that violates the Act is subject to a civil penalty of not more than an amount equal to 10% of the total ticket sales from the entertainment event at which the violation occurred. Provides that the Attorney General may bring an action to enforce the collection of any civil penalty. Defines terms. Effective January 1, 2026.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  12/13/2024HousePrefiled with Clerk by Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
  1/9/2025HouseFirst Reading
  1/9/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/23/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
  2/4/2025HouseAssigned to Consumer Protection Committee

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