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IL SB3489

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sally Turner

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Weather Radar Interference Mitigation Act to address wind turbine interference with National Weather Service radar stations during severe weather events

  • Requires wind turbine operators to pause turbines located within 40 miles of a weather radar station whenever inclement weather alerts are issued, including winter storm warnings, blizzard warnings, severe thunderstorm warnings, and tornado warnings

  • Beginning August 1, 2027, prohibits construction of any wind turbine within 7 miles of a National Weather Service radar station, or turbines taller than 60 meters within 10 miles of such stations

  • Violations after a written warning from the county State's Attorney constitute a business offense with fines between $1,000 and $5,000

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

WEATHER RADAR-WIND TURBINES

Last Action

Referred to Assignments

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Assignments2/5/2026

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