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IL SB3830
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rachel Ventura
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AI Summary
- Establishes a data center self-direct program allowing customers under data center tariffs to receive reduced charges for renewable energy procurement, with reductions increasing based on their contribution of new clean energy generation
- Requires all data centers operating in Illinois as of January 1, 2027 to monitor and report water discharge pollutants to wastewater treatment plants, with the EPA analyzing this discharge data
- Mandates data centers submit annual water consumption disclosures to the Department of Natural Resources, which must publish aggregated, anonymized data on a public website
- Imposes fines up to $10,000 per violation for data centers failing to comply with disclosure requirements
- Requires specified electric utilities to file revenue-neutral tariff changes with the Commerce Commission within 90 days of the Act's effective date and amends the Water Use Act of 1983 regarding water conflict resolution and groundwater emergency restrictions for data centers
Legislative Description
DATA CENTERS-VARIOUS
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Executive3/10/2026
Assignments3/6/2026
Executive2/24/2026
Assignments2/6/2026
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