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IL HB5043

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anthony DeLuca

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Municipal Code to remove the current state prohibition that prevents municipalities from banning solar energy system installations
  • Grants municipalities new authority to regulate or prohibit solar energy systems and low-voltage solar-powered devices if consistent with their comprehensive plans or zoning authority
  • Extends municipal regulatory authority over solar installations to the 1.5-mile extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction
  • Municipalities that own local electric distribution systems retain ability to adopt reasonable interconnection and use policies for solar energy systems under the Public Utilities Act

Legislative Description

MUNI CD-SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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