Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 8 D cosponsors

SB2395      — RES AUTOMATED SOLAR PLATFORM

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  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 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Creates the Residential Automated Solar Permitting Platform Act. Provides that on or before July 1, 2026, municipalities with a population of more than 5,000 residents and all counties must adopt a residential automated solar permitting platform. Requires the public reporting of information about such a platform on the official website of the municipality and county. Provides that a person or entity aggrieved by a violation of the Act or any rule adopted under the Act may file a civil action in the county in which the alleged offense occurred or where any person who is party to the action resides, without regard to exhaustion of any alternative administrative remedies provided in the Act. Provides that a person or entity whose rights have been violated under the Act by a municipality or county is entitled to collect: (i) up to 50% of the total cost of the residential photovoltaic system installation for which the permit is requested; (ii) in the case of unlawful retaliation, all legal or equitable relief as may be appropriate; and (iii) attorney's fees and costs. Creates a statute of limitations for a civil action 3 years from the date that a person or entity requested a permit for a residential photovoltaic system.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

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

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  10. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025

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

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  13. Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  15. Referred to Assignments

  16. First Reading

  17. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (175)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2395      do?
Creates the Residential Automated Solar Permitting Platform Act. Provides that on or before July 1, 2026, municipalities with a population of more than 5,000 residents and all counties must adopt a residential automated solar permitting platform. Requires the public reporting of information about such a platform on the official website of the municipality and county. Provides that a person or entity aggrieved by a violation of the Act or any rule adopted under the Act may file a civil action in the county in which the alleged offense occurred or where any person who is party to the action resides, without regard to exhaustion of any alternative administrative remedies provided in the Act. Provides that a person or entity whose rights have been violated under the Act by a municipality or county is entitled to collect: (i) up to 50% of the total cost of the residential photovoltaic system installation for which the permit is requested; (ii) in the case of unlawful retaliation, all legal or equitable relief as may be appropriate; and (iii) attorney's fees and costs. Creates a statute of limitations for a civil action 3 years from the date that a person or entity requested a permit for a residential photovoltaic system.
Who sponsors SB2395     ?
SB2395      is sponsored by Bill Cunningham (Democrat), Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat), Mike Simmons (Democrat), Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), and Rachel Ventura (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2395     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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