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IL SB3717
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Adriane Johnson
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the Illinois Commerce Commission to approve low-income discount rates for residential electric and natural gas customers that apply to the entire bill, including delivery service and energy supply charges
- Allows utilities to fund low-income discount rates through surcharges on other customers' electric and natural gas bills, with provisions applying retroactively to January 1, 2023
- Expands eligibility for the Supplemental Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund to households earning up to 300% of the federal poverty level
- Increases the administrative expense allowance for the Supplemental Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund from 13% to 15%, with the Local Administrative Agencies' share increasing from 8% to 9%
- Beginning January 1, 2027, sets the Base Energy Assistance Charge at $0.80/month for utilities required to implement low-income discount rates and $0.40/month for utilities not required to implement such rates
Legislative Description
LOW-INCOME UTILITY RATES
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/17/2026
Assignments2/5/2026
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