SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A bill heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could speed up lead service line replacement across the state. 

Illinois is working to replace the hazardous pipes, but the project has faced some roadblocks.

This plan ensures utility companies and contractors can access service lines on private property at no cost to property owners. It also expands who can authorize and perform the replacement.

"The bill does not create new enforcement mechanisms," said Rep. Kevin Olickal (D-Skokie). "Enforcement would occur through existing legal options already available to municipalities. It does not require additional funding. It does not impose any mandate on any other municipalities."

Senate bill 4025 passed out of the House on an 83-29 vote Thursday. It previously received unanimous support in the Senate. 

"We worked with environmental groups, trade groups, and municipalities to streamline lead service line replacement given the dangers of lead, but also the deadlines that have been put in place to replace the hundreds of thousands of lead service lines in our state," said Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago). 

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