State may ban balloon ceremonies
Tim Kirsininkas Capitol News Illinois
March 9, 2021
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SPRINGFIELD The Illinois House Energy and Environment Committee advanced a pair of bills in a Monday hearing one that would ban ceremonial balloon releases and another that would make utility companies responsible for the response to gas leaks.
House Bill 418, introduced by Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, would impose a $500 penalty for first-time offenses when knowingly releasing balloons into the atmosphere, as in the case of celebrations and special events.
“Obviously, there are significant ecological impacts and there’s also significant infrastructure impact when these balloons land,” Yingling said. “Not only are they dangerous for our habitat but they also complicate our storm sewer systems and our water systems.”
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