2021 House Bill 4084

Authorize fines for illegal garbage dumping

Introduced in the House

Feb. 2, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Cynthia Johnson (D-5)

To make it a misdemeanor punishable by fines up to $2,500 for unauthorized dumping of between 3 cubic feet and 5 cubic yards of refuse or trash, with the fine going up by another $2,500 for each subsequent offense. Employers would be potentially liable, and offenders could also be ordered to clean up the mess. Under current law this is a civil not criminal offense.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 9, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 17, 2022

Passed in the House 94 to 7 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 22, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Environmental Quality