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IL SB3268
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Laura Ellman
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AI Summary
- Municipalities and counties with populations over 10,000 must adopt automated residential solar permitting platforms by July 1, 2027
- The automated platform must be capable of processing at least 75% of residential solar permit applications, including instant permit issuance for code-compliant submissions with online payment
- Manual inspections may only be required when safety issues are identified during the automated process; jurisdictions offering same-day in-person permitting are exempt
- By July 1, 2028, covered jurisdictions must offer remote inspection options via video or photo submission at no greater cost or delay than in-person inspections
- Aggrieved parties may file civil actions for violations and recover attorney's fees and costs, with a 3-year statute of limitations from permit request date
Legislative Description
RES SOLAR PERMITTING PLATFORM
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 Utilities3/5/2026
Assignments3/4/2026
Energy and Public Utilities2/17/2026
Assignments2/3/2026
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