7/25/06-Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed a bill into law July 24 that opens the possibility that people caught littering on the state’s roads might be forced to adopt it and clean it up.
Existing state law allows that anyone caught in the act of throwing out trash can be fined up to $500.
The new law, previously HB4451, allows judges to sentence litterbugs to 30 days of picking up refuse on the stretch of road they trashed or a nearby location. It takes effect next year.

5/19/06-A bill awaiting Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s signature would open the possibility that people caught littering on the state’s roads might be forced to adopt it and clean it up.
Existing state law allows that anyone caught in the act of throwing out trash can be fined up to $500.
HB4451 would allow judges to sentence litterbugs to 30 days of picking up refuse on the stretch of road they trashed or a nearby location.
For bill status, call (217) 782-5799. In Illinois, call 1-800-252-6300.

3/8/06-The House unanimously approved a bill March 1 that could force people caught littering on the state’s roads to adopt the stretch of pavement and clean it up.
Existing state law requires that anyone caught in the act of throwing out trash can be fined up to $500.
HB4451 would allow judges to sentence litterbugs to 30 days of picking up refuse on the stretch of road they trashed or a nearby location.
The bill has been forwarded to the Senate for further consideration.
For bill status, call (217) 782-5799. In Illinois, call 1-800-252-6300.