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IL SB2808

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Porfirio

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Electric Transmission Facilities Siting Act establishing a priority system for siting new electric transmission lines: existing utility corridors first, highway corridors second, and new corridors third.

  • Allows utilities and developers to place high-voltage lines (100,000+ volts) on public rights-of-way or along highways with Secretary of Transportation approval, which may be denied only for public safety or highway function concerns.

  • Requires the Department of Transportation to assign a project coordinator within 30 days of receiving an evaluation request for potential transmission line locations.

  • Mandates development of a constructability report between the utility/developer and Department that includes siting terms and a protected time frame during which relocation cannot be required.

  • Requires the Department to provide at least 10 years notice before requiring relocation of a high-voltage line; if relocation is required with less notice or during the protected period, the Department must pay 75% of relocation costs.

Legislative Description

ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION SITING

Last Action

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Public Utilities3/10/2026
Assignments3/6/2026
Energy and Public Utilities2/3/2026
Assignments1/13/2026

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