IL HB5513

Establishes comprehensive environmental, water, and energy regulations for hyperscale data centers in Illinois, amending the Environmental Protection Act, Energy Efficient Building Act, Illinois Power Agency Act, and Public Utilities Act

Requires cumulative impact assessments, public notice, and community benefits agreements for data centers; prohibits nondisclosure agreements related to data center operations

Creates two new funds: the Data Center Community Intervenor Compensation Fund and Hyperscale Data Center Public Benefits and Affordability Fund, both funded by annual fees based on peak demand

Mandates water resource planning, quarterly water usage reporting, water scarcity plans, and Water Impact Permits requiring public hearings and renewal every 5 years

Creates the Residential Automated Solar Permitting Platform Act requiring municipalities and counties to adopt automated solar permitting by July 1, 2027, with civil action authorized against non-compliant jurisdictions