Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the sale of certain fluorescent lamps in Illinois.

Highlights:

• Prohibits the sale of certain types of lightbulbs and screw or bayonet base compact fluorescent lamps in Illinois that contain mercury and mercury-containing products beginning January 1, 2026 (Sec. 5).

• Defines “Compact fluorescent lamp” for this bill as a compact low-pressure, mercury-containing, electric-discharge light source in which a fluorescent coating transforms some of the ultraviolet energy generated by the mercury discharge into visible light (Sec. 5).

• Prohibits the sale of pin-base compact fluorescent lamps beginning January 1, 2027 (Sec. 5).

• Specifies that nothing in this bill shall be interpreted to limit the ability of a utility to offer energy-efficient lighting rebates or lamp recycling services (Sec. 5).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the sale of certain fluorescent lamps in Illinois.

Highlights:

• Prohibits the sale of certain types of lightbulbs and screw or bayonet base compact fluorescent lamps in Illinois that contain mercury and mercury-containing products beginning January 1, 2026 (Sec. 5).

• Defines “Compact fluorescent lamp” for this bill as a compact low-pressure, mercury-containing, electric-discharge light source in which a fluorescent coating transforms some of the ultraviolet energy generated by the mercury discharge into visible light (Sec. 5).

• Prohibits the sale of pin-base compact fluorescent lamps beginning January 1, 2027 (Sec. 5).

• Specifies that nothing in this bill shall be interpreted to limit the ability of a utility to offer energy-efficient lighting rebates or lamp recycling services (Sec. 5).

Full Bill Text