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IL SB3612

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rachel Ventura

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires broadband providers to offer affordable rates to low-income customers beginning January 1, 2027
  • Directs the Illinois Commerce Commission to establish rules ensuring broadband providers develop low-income rate structures
  • Commission rules must include minimum Internet service speed requirements at affordable rates
  • Commission must set a maximum allowable rate that providers can charge low-income customers for broadband service
  • Amends the Public Utilities Act by adding Section 16-108.35; effective immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

LOW-INCOME BROADBAND RATES

Last Action

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Assignments3/13/2026
Energy and Public Utilities3/10/2026
Assignments3/6/2026
Energy and Public Utilities2/17/2026
Assignments2/5/2026

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