Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

SB3612      — LOW-INCOME BROADBAND RATES

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, broadband providers shall offer affordable rates to serve the needs of low-income broadband customers. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall establish and implement appropriate rules to ensure that low-income broadband rates are developed by broadband providers, including, but not limited to, rules establishing minimum Internet service speeds at affordable rates and setting a maximum low-income broadband rate for broadband service. Effective immediately.

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  2. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  4. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities

  5. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

  7. Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities

  8. Referred to Assignments

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

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Not signed on (181)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3612      do?
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, broadband providers shall offer affordable rates to serve the needs of low-income broadband customers. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall establish and implement appropriate rules to ensure that low-income broadband rates are developed by broadband providers, including, but not limited to, rules establishing minimum Internet service speeds at affordable rates and setting a maximum low-income broadband rate for broadband service. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB3612     ?
SB3612      is sponsored by Rachel Ventura (Democrat) and Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3612     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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