SB4045Introduced in the Senate
END TEAR GAS EXPOSURES ACT
Introduced by Robert Peters, District 13
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Creates the Building Remedies to End Abusive Tear Gas and Harmful Exposures Act. Establishes the Chemical Agent Review Board within the Department of Public Health, and sets forth the Board's membership and duties. Prohibits deployment or possession of lachrymatory agents in the State, except for limited purposes. Requires the Department to adopt rules for approval of pepper spray formulations, including safety standards, testing protocols, and restrictions on delivery mechanisms. Directs the Department to maintain a public database of approved formulations and adverse event reports. Provides for reporting of chemical irritant deployments other than for personal self-defense. Creates a private right of action and enforcement authority for the Attorney General and certain organizations, with remedies including damages, civil penalties, and injunctive relief. Establishes the Illinois Human Rights Enforcement Fund. Includes home rule limitation and severability provisions and transition and compliance periods. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
March 12, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
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