HYPERSCALE DATA CENTERS House SponsorsRep. Robyn Gabel-Ann M. Williams, Diane Blair-Sherlock, Kimberly Du Buclet, Kelly M. Cassidy, Margaret A. DeLaRosa, Jaime M. Andrade, Jr., Michelle Mussman, Rita Mayfield, Nicolle Grasse, Anna Moeller, Lilian Jiménez, Will Guzzardi and Laura Faver Dias 3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee New Act415 ILCS 5/39from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1039415 ILCS 5/39.5from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1039.5415 ILCS 5/Art. Tit. XIX heading new415 ILCS 5/60 new415 ILCS 5/60.1 new415 ILCS 5/60.2 new415 ILCS 5/60.3 new415 ILCS 5/60.4 new415 ILCS 5/60.5 new415 ILCS 5/60.6 new415 ILCS 5/60.7 new415 ILCS 5/60.8 new415 ILCS 5/60.9 new415 ILCS 5/60.10 new415 ILCS 5/60.11 new415 ILCS 5/60.12 new415 ILCS 5/60.13 new415 ILCS 5/60.14 new415 ILCS 5/60.15 new415 ILCS 5/60.16 new20 ILCS 3125/3020 ILCS 3125/60 new20 ILCS 3855/1-520 ILCS 3855/1-7530 ILCS 105/5.1038 new30 ILCS 105/5.1039 new220 ILCS 5/4-620 new220 ILCS 5/16-105.8 new220 ILCS 5/16-105.9 new220 ILCS 31/1-40 new 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. 2/6/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel 2/10/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock 2/10/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet 2/11/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams 2/13/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy 2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading 2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/13/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa 2/13/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. 2/17/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman 2/20/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield 2/24/2026HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 3/2/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse 3/4/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller 3/10/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez 3/10/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi 3/18/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias 3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee