# Illinois HB5818: LOC GOVT-DATA CENTER

Illinois HB5818, LOC GOVT-DATA CENTER, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican); status filed, last action 2026-10-02 (Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB5818
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: LOC GOVT-DATA CENTER
- Status: filed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-10-02
- Last action: 2026-10-02, Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
- Sponsor: Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Counties Code. Allows a county to establish standards for the construction of data centers by ordinance. Provides that the standards may include, without limitation, the size, height, and design of structures and the number of facilities that may be located within a geographic area. Provides that a county may regulate the siting of data centers in unincorporated areas of the county outside of the zoning jurisdiction of a municipality and may establish other specified standards. Sets forth provisions concerning notice and hearings. Provides that any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to data centers that is in effect prior to the effective date may remain in effect. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality may, by ordinance, regulate the siting of data centers within the municipality's zoning jurisdiction, including the 1.5-mile radius surrounding its zoning jurisdiction, and may establish other specified standards. Sets forth provisions concerning notice and hearings.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), House

## Actions (1)

- 2026-10-02: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB5818.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/10400HB5818.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-HB5818-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).