Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB3794      — LOC GOV-RESIDENTIAL ENERGY

Last action — Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

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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.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill prevents local governments from regulating residential energy backup systems.

This bill stops counties and municipalities from enacting rules regarding the installation and inspection of residential energy backup systems. These systems include setups on buildings with shared roofs.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: If you are a homeowner, this bill allows you more freedom in installing residential energy backup systems without local regulations.

Summary

Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county or a municipality may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, rule, or other measure that would regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system, including on a building with a shared roof. Defines "residential energy backup system". Effective June 1, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

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

  3. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities

  4. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  5. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  6. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 26, 2026

  7. Second Reading

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2026

  9. Do Pass Energy and Public Utilities; 013-000-000

  10. Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities

  11. Referred to Assignments

  12. First Reading

  13. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Energy and Public Utilities

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4001
Democrat 9001
Total 13002
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Not Voting
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Not Voting
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Subjects

housing energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3794      do?
Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county or a municipality may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, rule, or other measure that would regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system, including on a building with a shared roof. Defines "residential energy backup system". Effective June 1, 2026.
Who sponsors SB3794     ?
SB3794      is sponsored by Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3794     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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