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IL SB3450

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Koehler

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Municipal Code to remove the existing prohibition that prevented municipalities from banning solar energy system installations
  • Grants municipalities new authority to regulate or prohibit solar energy systems and low-voltage solar-powered devices if consistent with their comprehensive plan or zoning authority
  • Extends municipal regulatory authority to include the 1.5-mile extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction beyond municipal boundaries
  • Preserves the ability of municipalities owning local electric distribution systems to adopt reasonable interconnection policies consistent with the Public Utilities Act
  • Introduced by Senator David Koehler on February 5, 2026, effective date tied to P.A. 104-458 (June 1, 2026)

Legislative Description

MUNI CD-SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM

Last Action

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

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Public Utilities3/10/2026
Assignments2/5/2026

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