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IL HB5524
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dave Severin
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AI Summary
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Requires the Illinois Commerce Commission to maintain a website beginning January 1, 2027, detailing all electric utility charges beyond basic delivery or supply charges
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For charges remitted to the State, the website must display statutory authority, annual amounts collected, fund disposition, and detailed expenditure accounting
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For charges retained by electric utilities, the website must show statutory authority, the purpose of the charge, annual collection amounts, and detailed expenditure records
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Utility-retained charge disclosures must also explain how each expenditure furthers the approved purpose of that specific charge
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Amends the Public Utilities Act by adding new Section 4-306 to increase transparency in utility billing practices
Legislative Description
UTILITY CHARGE TRANSPARENCY
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee
2/13/2026