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IL HB5438
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jay Hoffman
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AI Summary
- Adds utility-scale brownfield site photovoltaic projects over 5,000 kilowatts and utility-scale solar projects to the list of "High Impact Businesses" eligible for designation under the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act
- Allows these solar projects to be located within existing enterprise zones at the time of designation, an exception not available to most other High Impact Business types
- Defines "brownfield site photovoltaic project" as photovoltaic systems interconnected to electric utilities where at least 50% of the acreage is located on property regulated under U.S. EPA or Illinois EPA environmental programs
- High Impact Business designation provides an initial 20-year term with option for 20-year renewal, offering tax incentives for large-scale investment and development projects
- Amends both the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act and the Illinois Power Agency Act to implement these changes
Legislative Description
BROWNFIELD PHOTOVOLATIC REGS
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee
2/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/13/2026
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