Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 16 D cosponsors

SB4016      — HYPERSCALE DATA CENTERS

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  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 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Regulates hyperscale data centers with environmental, energy, and water use measures in Illinois.

This bill sets new environmental and energy regulations for hyperscale data centers in Illinois, including public assessments and reporting requirements. It also creates funding for community benefits and mandates renewable energy initiatives.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means stricter environmental regulations and community involvement in data center projects.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

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

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

  5. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  10. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  12. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  14. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  16. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  17. To AI and Social Media

  18. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  19. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  20. Assigned to Executive

  21. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  22. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

  23. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  24. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  25. Referred to Assignments

  26. First Reading

  27. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 167 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (167)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB4016      do?
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.
Who sponsors SB4016     ?
SB4016      is sponsored by Ram Villivalam (Democrat), Robert Peters (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), David Koehler (Democrat), Laura Fine (Democrat), Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Emil Jones, III (Democrat), Mike Simmons (Democrat), Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Julie A. Morrison (Democrat), and Karina Villa (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB4016     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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