HYPERSCALE DATA CENTERS Senate SponsorsSen. Ram Villivalam-Robert Peters-Graciela Guzmán-Rachel Ventura, Mattie Hunter, David Koehler, Laura Fine, Sara Feigenholtz and Lakesia Collins 2/25/2026SenateTo AI and Social Media 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 newAmends 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. 2/6/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam 2/6/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/6/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/10/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 2/11/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura 2/17/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters 2/17/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 2/24/2026SenateAssigned to Executive 2/24/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine 2/25/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán 2/25/2026SenateTo AI and Social Media 2/25/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura 2/26/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 3/25/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins 3/27/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026