Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: To Executive Bipartisan · 5 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB4514      — GENERAL RATE INCREASE HEARINGS

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0493

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

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 21, 2026. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 90% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 6 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill requires public hearings for general rate increases by utilities.

This bill amends the Public Utilities Act to mandate at least one public hearing for rate increases requested by utilities. It allows ratepayers to provide input and requires that testimonies be considered in the Commission's decisions.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers can engage in the rate-setting process by voicing their opinions at public hearings.

Summary

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that, for any general rate increase requested by a gas, electric, water, or sewer public utility under the provisions of the Act, the Commission shall hold at least one public hearing during which members of the public can provide input on the requested general rate increase. Provides that any affected ratepayer of a requested general rate increase may testify at the public hearing and may file statements that pertain to the subject matter of the public hearing with the person or persons conducting the public hearing. Provides that a public hearing shall be held in the service territory of the public utility that requested a general rate increase at a time and location to be determined by the Commission. Requires the Commission to comply with certain requirements when determining the location of a public hearing. Provides that the Commission shall provide reasonable notice that complies with the Open Meetings Act to members of the public regarding a public hearing. Provides that "reasonable notice" means notice that is provided at least 14 days before a public hearing. Provides that public hearings shall be conducted by the full Commission, a single commissioner, or an administrative law judge from the Commission. Provides that the Commission shall take into consideration any testimony or comments received from members of the public during the public hearing in its deliberations on the requested general rate increase. Makes other changes.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0493

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2027

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings

  6. Passed Both Houses

  7. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026

  9. Second Reading

  10. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 12, 2026

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

  13. Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities

  14. Referred to Assignments

  15. First Reading

  16. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  18. Arrive in Senate

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  23. Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 081-022-000

  24. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate

  25. Chair Rules Standard Debate

  26. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  27. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted

  28. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  29. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Public Utilities Committee; 020-000-000

  30. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Public Utilities Committee

  31. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee

  32. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed

  33. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Public Utilities Committee; 013-007-000

  34. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Public Utilities Committee

  35. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  36. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed

  37. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams

  38. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  39. Second Reading - Short Debate

  40. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  41. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee; 011-006-000

  42. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Public Utilities Committee; by Voice Vote

  43. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Public Utilities Committee

  44. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  45. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed

  46. Assigned to Public Utilities Committee

  47. Referred to Rules Committee

  48. First Reading

  49. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on · 25 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (174)

174 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

Third Reading

Passed 58 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 37001
Republican 19000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 57001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Johnson — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Mike Simmons Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Not Voting
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Suzy Glowiak Hilton Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Energy and Public Utilities

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 5000
Democrat 8002
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 Not Voting
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Not Voting
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 81 Yea · 22 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 66009
Republican 122106
Unaffiliated 2100
Total 8022015
% of votes cast 68%19%0%13%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Jacobs — Nay
Johnson — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Not Voting
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Not Voting
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Not Voting
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Janet Yang Rohr Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Kimberly Du Buclet Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Not Voting
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Not Voting
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Not Voting
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Not Voting
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Not Voting
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Tracy Katz Muhl Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Nay
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Not Voting
Blaine Wilhour Republican Nay
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Brad Stephens Republican Not Voting
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Not Voting
Charles Meier Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Nay
David Friess Republican Nay
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Not Voting
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Nay
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Not Voting
John M. Cabello Republican Nay
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Nay
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Nay
Nicole La Ha Republican Nay
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Patrick Sheehan Republican Nay
Patrick Windhorst Republican Nay
Regan Deering Republican Nay
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Nay
Tom Weber Republican Nay
Tony M. McCombie Republican Nay
Travis Weaver Republican Nay
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Not Voting
William E Hauter Republican Nay

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Public Utilities

Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7000
Democrat 13000
Total 20000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kimberly Du Buclet Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea

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Public Utilities

Passed 13 Yea · 7 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 0700
Democrat 13000
Total 13700
% of votes cast 65%35%0%0%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kimberly Du Buclet Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Nay
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Nay
Jason R. Bunting Republican Nay
Kyle Moore Republican Nay
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Nay
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay

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Public Utilities

Passed 11 Yea · 6 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 0601
Democrat 11002
Total 11603
% of votes cast 55%30%0%15%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Not Voting
Kimberly Du Buclet Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Not Voting
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Nay
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Nay
Dave Severin Republican Nay
Jason R. Bunting Republican Not Voting
Kyle Moore Republican Nay
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4514      do?
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that, for any general rate increase requested by a gas, electric, water, or sewer public utility under the provisions of the Act, the Commission shall hold at least one public hearing during which members of the public can provide input on the requested general rate increase. Provides that any affected ratepayer of a requested general rate increase may testify at the public hearing and may file statements that pertain to the subject matter of the public hearing with the person or persons conducting the public hearing. Provides that a public hearing shall be held in the service territory of the public utility that requested a general rate increase at a time and location to be determined by the Commission. Requires the Commission to comply with certain requirements when determining the location of a public hearing. Provides that the Commission shall provide reasonable notice that complies with the Open Meetings Act to members of the public regarding a public hearing. Provides that "reasonable notice" means notice that is provided at least 14 days before a public hearing. Provides that public hearings shall be conducted by the full Commission, a single commissioner, or an administrative law judge from the Commission. Provides that the Commission shall take into consideration any testimony or comments received from members of the public during the public hearing in its deliberations on the requested general rate increase. Makes other changes.
Who sponsors HB4514     ?
HB4514      is sponsored by Nabeela Syed (Democrat), Ram Villivalam, Napoleon Harris III, Michael E. Hastings, Sharon Chung (Democrat), Jawaharial Williams (Democrat), Laura Faver Dias (Democrat), Norma Hernandez (Democrat), and Amy Elik (Republican).
What is the current status of HB4514     ?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 21, 2026. It awaits signature.
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