PLUG-IN SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
Sponsored By: Daniel Didech (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that "plug-in solar energy system" means a moveable photovoltaic generation device that (i) may or may not include an energy storage system; (ii) exports no more than 1,200 watts to an outlet; (iii) is designed to be connected to a building's electrical system through a standard outlet; (iv) is intended primarily to offset part of an eligible customer's electricity consumption; and (v) is certified by Underwriters Laboratories or an equivalent nationally recognized testing laboratory. Provides that an electricity provider shall not require an eligible customer who uses, or intends to install and use, a plug-in solar energy system to do certain actions. Provides that a plug-in solar energy system is exempt from interconnection requirements under provisions concerning net electricity metering and any rules adopted pursuant to those provisions. Provides that a plug-in solar energy system is not eligible for net electricity metering or any distributed generation rebate. Provides that an electricity provider is not liable for any damage or injury caused by an eligible customer's plug-in solar energy system. Provides that a plug-in solar energy system that has a maximum power output to a receptacle outlet of 391 watts or less is exempt from any product listing standard that would require alterations to a building's premises, wiring, or electrical panels. Provides that landlords, homeowners' associations, common interest community associations, and condominium unit owners' associations shall not adopt, enforce, or attempt to enforce any restriction, covenant, bylaw, regulation, lease stipulation, or other rule that directly or indirectly restricts, prohibits, or imposes unreasonable conditions on the installation, use, or operation of a plug-in solar energy system. Amends the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, and the Homeowners' Energy Policy Statement Act. Provides that "solar energy system" includes a plug-in solar energy system. Makes other changes.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Daniel Didech
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Abdelnasser Rashid
Democratic • House
Diane Blair-Sherlock
Democratic • House
Janet Yang Rohr
Democratic • House
Kelly M. Cassidy
Democratic • House
Kimberly Du Buclet
Democratic • House
Laura Faver Dias
Democratic • House
Lilian Jiménez
Democratic • House
Lindsey LaPointe
Democratic • House
Mary Beth Canty
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
3/31/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
3/27/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
3/20/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
3/19/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
3/6/2026HouseTo Utilities Subcommittee
2/24/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
2/11/2026HouseAssigned to Public Utilities Committee
2/11/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
2/4/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
1/30/2026HouseFirst Reading
1/30/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
1/23/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
1/21/2026House
Bill Text
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