SB2181 — DATA CENTER REPORTING
Last action — Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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In plain language
The bill requires annual energy and water reporting from data centers in Illinois.
The Illinois Data Center Energy and Water Reporting Act mandates data centers to report their energy and water usage annually starting in 2026. It outlines the reporting requirements, confidentiality measures, and calls for a comprehensive study on the impact of data centers on customers.
What this means for you
- Consumers: The findings from the mandated study could provide insights into how data centers affect consumer rates for utilities.
- Environment: This bill aims to monitor and understand the environmental impact of data centers in terms of energy and water use.
Summary
Creates the Illinois Data Center Energy and Water Reporting Act. Defines terms. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, all data centers operating within the State shall annually report the data center's energy and water consumption to the Illinois Power Agency for the preceding calendar year. Sets forth requirements for the content of the report. Provides that reports shall be submitted to the Agency no later than March 31 of each year. Sets forth provisions concerning data confidentiality and public access to information and the enforcement of the Act and penalties. Provides that the Agency shall conduct a comprehensive study on the impact that data centers in the State are having on rate-paying customers. Sets forth requirements for the content of the study. Provides that the Agency shall submit a report detailing the findings of the study to the General Assembly and the Governor no later than 12 months after the effective date of the Act. Sets forth rulemaking provisions for the Agency. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
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Read SB2181 on the official Illinois source →Action History
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To AI and Social Media
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Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
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To AI and Social Media
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Assigned to Executive
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
Sponsors
- Steve Stadelman · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Steve Stadelman Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 182 →"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.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB2181 do?
- Creates the Illinois Data Center Energy and Water Reporting Act. Defines terms. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, all data centers operating within the State shall annually report the data center's energy and water consumption to the Illinois Power Agency for the preceding calendar year. Sets forth requirements for the content of the report. Provides that reports shall be submitted to the Agency no later than March 31 of each year. Sets forth provisions concerning data confidentiality and public access to information and the enforcement of the Act and penalties. Provides that the Agency shall conduct a comprehensive study on the impact that data centers in the State are having on rate-paying customers. Sets forth requirements for the content of the study. Provides that the Agency shall submit a report detailing the findings of the study to the General Assembly and the Governor no later than 12 months after the effective date of the Act. Sets forth rulemaking provisions for the Agency. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors SB2181 ?
- SB2181 is sponsored by Steve Stadelman (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB2181 ?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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