Fire Pit/ Campfire tax update: a bill proposing a $100,000 fine for using a fire pit or starting a campfire without a permit in your backyard remains under consideration in Springfield. Lawmakers have until May 31st to approve it.
HB4459 is titled the Local Government Open Burn Permit Act has been proposed by Democrat State Rep. Amy Briel who represents DeKalb, Bureau and LaSalle Counties.
If passed, HB4459 would allow any county or municipality to establish permit requirements for anyone seeking to perform an open burn. The permit may not be more than $5. Failure to obtain a permit would result in exorbitant fines according to legislation as it is written.
As it stands now, Illinois residents are allowed to have and use a fire pit or campfire in their backyards that you can use for an open burn, however, Democrats want you to pay for a permit to do so. If you fail to do so, steep fines for Illinois residents under the legislation (HB4459).
It remains to be seen whether this legislation, which currently sits in committee in Springfield, will be called up for a vote in the Illinois State house and Senate. The deadline in this legislative session is Sunday May 31st.
The fines can range from $100,000-$500,000 if you don’t get a permit.
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