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IL SB4016
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ram Villivalam
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AI Summary
- Establishes comprehensive environmental, water, and energy regulations for hyperscale data centers in Illinois, requiring cumulative impact assessments, public notice, and community benefits agreements
- Creates the Data Center Community Intervenor Compensation Fund and Hyperscale Data Center Public Benefits and Affordability Fund, funded by annual fees based on peak demand
- Mandates Water Impact Permits with public hearings, quarterly water usage reporting, water scarcity plans, and permit renewal every 5 years
- Requires municipalities and counties to adopt a residential automated solar permitting platform by July 1, 2027, with civil action authorized against non-compliant jurisdictions
- Expands renewable energy procurement programs and establishes a hyperscale data center self-direct program with strengthened equity, transparency, and labor standards
Legislative Description
HYPERSCALE DATA CENTERS
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Executive2/24/2026
Assignments2/6/2026
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