Gov. Pritzker Signs "Matt Haller Act,' Strictest Regulations on Ethylene Oxide in the Nation

Statement

Governor JB Pritzker signed two pieces of bipartisan legislation today to impose the strictest limits in the nation on ethylene oxide emissions from ethylene oxide sterilization facilities and other companies that use ethylene oxide.

"Protecting the health and well-being of the people of Illinois has always been my top priority, and I'm proud that this legislation keeps dangerous pollutants out of our communities," said Gov. JB Pritzker. "Families in affected areas can breathe easy. Illinois now has the strictest safeguards in the nation, and I appreciate the hard work of the General Assembly in developing this bipartisan legislation and bringing it to my desk."

"As Attorney General, I am pleased that, with Gov. Pritzker's signature, Illinois will lead the nation in enacting stronger regulations of facilities that emit ethylene oxide," said Attorney General Kwame Raoul. "I appreciate the General Assembly's work to craft new, stringent regulations of ethylene oxide, which my office will work with the Illinois EPA to enforce."

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