HYPERSCALE DATA CENTERS
Sponsored By: Robyn Gabel (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Amends the Environmental Protection Act, Energy Efficient Building Act, Illinois Power Agency Act, Public Utilities Act, and related statutes to establish comprehensive environmental, water, and energy regulations for hyperscale data centers. In the Environmental Protection Act, requires cumulative impact assessments, public notice, and community benefits agreements for data centers; prohibits nondisclosure agreements; and 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 resource planning, quarterly water usage reporting, water scarcity plans, and Water Impact Permits with public hearings and renewal every 5 years. Requires compliance with stringent energy codes and annual energy and water reporting to the Illinois Commerce Commission. Expands renewable energy procurement programs, establishes a hyperscale data center self-direct program, and strengthens equity, transparency, and labor standards in clean energy initiatives. Creates the Residential Automated Solar Permitting Platform Act to require municipalities and counties to adopt a residential automated solar permitting platform on or before July 1, 2027, and authorizes persons to file a civil action against a municipality or county in violation.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Robyn Gabel
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Abdelnasser Rashid
Democratic • House
Ann M. Williams
Democratic • House
Anna Moeller
Democratic • House
Bob Morgan
Democratic • House
Carol Ammons
Democratic • House
Debbie Meyers-Martin
Democratic • House
Diane Blair-Sherlock
Democratic • House
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Democratic • House
Joyce Mason
Democratic • House
Kelly M. Cassidy
Democratic • House
Kevin John Olickal
Democratic • House
Kimberly Du Buclet
Democratic • House
La Shawn K. Ford
Democratic • House
Laura Faver Dias
Democratic • House
Lilian Jiménez
Democratic • House
Lisa Davis
Democratic • House
Margaret A. DeLaRosa
Democratic • House
Mary Beth Canty
Democratic • House
Michael Crawford
Democratic • House
Michelle Mussman
Democratic • House
Nicolle Grasse
Democratic • House
Rita Mayfield
Democratic • House
Theresa Mah
Democratic • House
Will Guzzardi
Democratic • House
Yolonda Morris
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
5/27/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
5/27/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
5/27/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
5/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
5/21/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
5/13/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
5/13/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
5/13/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
4/28/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
4/10/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
4/7/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
3/18/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
3/10/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
3/10/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
3/4/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
3/2/2026HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
2/24/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
2/20/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
2/17/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
2/13/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa
2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/13/2026House
Bill Text
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