# Illinois HB4524: PLUG-IN SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS

Illinois HB4524, PLUG-IN SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Daniel Didech (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-04-15 (Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB4524
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: PLUG-IN SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-21
- Last action: 2026-04-15, Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
- Sponsor: Daniel Didech (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Subjects: public utilities
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## 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.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Daniel Didech (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Abdelnasser Rashid (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Janet Yang Rohr (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kelly M. Cassidy (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kimberly Du Buclet (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Laura Faver Dias (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lilian Jiménez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lindsey LaPointe (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Beth Canty (Democratic), House

## Actions (15)

- 2026-04-15: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (House)
- 2026-03-31: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (House)
- 2026-03-27: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-03-27: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (House)
- 2026-03-20: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty (House)
- 2026-03-19: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy (House)
- 2026-03-06: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez (House)
- 2026-02-24: To Utilities Subcommittee (House)
- 2026-02-11: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock (House)
- 2026-02-11: Assigned to Public Utilities Committee (House)
- 2026-02-04: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet (House)
- 2026-01-30: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-01-30: First Reading (House)
- 2026-01-23: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias (House)
- 2026-01-21: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4524.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4524.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4524-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).