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IL HB5524

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dave Severin

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Illinois Commerce Commission to maintain a website beginning January 1, 2027, detailing all electric utility charges beyond basic delivery or supply charges

  • For charges remitted to the State, the website must display statutory authority, annual amounts collected, fund disposition, and detailed expenditure accounting

  • For charges retained by electric utilities, the website must show statutory authority, the purpose of the charge, annual collection amounts, and detailed expenditure records

  • Utility-retained charge disclosures must also explain how each expenditure furthers the approved purpose of that specific charge

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/13/2026

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