Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 17 D cosponsors

SB3104      — PLUG-IN SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS

Last action — Senate Floor Amendment No. 7 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  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 January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    1 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (17 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill regulates the use of plug-in solar energy systems by customers and associations.

This legislation defines plug-in solar energy systems and limits what electricity providers and associations can require from users. It protects customers from unreasonable restrictions on the installation and use of these systems, particularly if they have a maximum power output of 391 watts or less.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families can install small plug-in solar energy systems without unreasonable restrictions from landlords or associations.

Summary

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Defines "plug-in solar energy system". Provides that an electricity provider shall not require an eligible customer who uses, or intends to install and use, a plug-in solar energy system to do certain actions. Provides that an eligible customer may, but shall not be required to, conform the eligible customer's plug-in solar energy system to the interconnection requirements under provisions concerning net metering and any rules adopted pursuant to those provisions. Provides that a plug-in solar energy system that does not interconnect to the electrical system in a manner that is consistent with the applicable rules adopted by the Illinois Commerce Commission shall not be eligible for net electricity metering. Provides that a plug-in solar energy system shall not qualify for any distributed generation rebate. Provides that an electricity provider shall not be liable for any damage or injury caused by an eligible customer's plug-in solar energy system. Provides that homeowners' associations, common interest community associations, and condominium unit owners' associations shall not adopt or enforce any covenant, bylaw, regulation, or other rule that unreasonably restricts or prohibits, or has the effect of prohibiting, the installation or use of a plug-in solar energy system that has a maximum power output to a receptacle outlet of 391 watts or less. Provides that landlords shall not adopt or enforce any lease or contract that unreasonably restricts or prohibits, or has the effect of prohibiting, the installation or use of a plug-in solar energy system that has a maximum power output to a receptacle outlet of 391 watts or less.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Floor Amendment No. 7 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  2. Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  3. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  4. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

  6. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  7. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  9. Senate Floor Amendment No. 7 Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities

  10. Senate Floor Amendment No. 7 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities

  11. Senate Floor Amendment No. 6 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments

  12. Senate Floor Amendment No. 7 Referred to Assignments

  13. Senate Floor Amendment No. 7 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

  14. Senate Floor Amendment No. 6 Referred to Assignments

  15. Senate Floor Amendment No. 6 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

  16. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman

  17. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  19. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  20. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  21. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

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

  23. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  24. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  25. Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities

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

  27. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  28. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  29. Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Referred to Assignments

  30. Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

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

  32. Second Reading

  33. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities

  34. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Assignments

  35. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

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

  37. Do Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 009-004-000

  38. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Adopted

  39. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  40. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

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

  42. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities

  43. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments

  44. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

  45. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities

  46. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments

  47. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  48. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

  49. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  50. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

  51. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

  52. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  53. Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities

  54. Referred to Assignments

  55. First Reading

  56. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (166)

166 members have not signed on to 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 environment energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3104      do?
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Defines "plug-in solar energy system". Provides that an electricity provider shall not require an eligible customer who uses, or intends to install and use, a plug-in solar energy system to do certain actions. Provides that an eligible customer may, but shall not be required to, conform the eligible customer's plug-in solar energy system to the interconnection requirements under provisions concerning net metering and any rules adopted pursuant to those provisions. Provides that a plug-in solar energy system that does not interconnect to the electrical system in a manner that is consistent with the applicable rules adopted by the Illinois Commerce Commission shall not be eligible for net electricity metering. Provides that a plug-in solar energy system shall not qualify for any distributed generation rebate. Provides that an electricity provider shall not be liable for any damage or injury caused by an eligible customer's plug-in solar energy system. Provides that homeowners' associations, common interest community associations, and condominium unit owners' associations shall not adopt or enforce any covenant, bylaw, regulation, or other rule that unreasonably restricts or prohibits, or has the effect of prohibiting, the installation or use of a plug-in solar energy system that has a maximum power output to a receptacle outlet of 391 watts or less. Provides that landlords shall not adopt or enforce any lease or contract that unreasonably restricts or prohibits, or has the effect of prohibiting, the installation or use of a plug-in solar energy system that has a maximum power output to a receptacle outlet of 391 watts or less.
Who sponsors SB3104     ?
SB3104      is sponsored by Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), Paul Faraci (Democrat), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), Cristina Castro (Democrat), Mike Porfirio (Democrat), David Koehler (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Karina Villa (Democrat), Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), Emil Jones, III (Democrat), Robert F. Martwick (Democrat), Laura Fine (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Mike Simmons (Democrat), Laura Ellman (Democrat), and Laura M. Murphy (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3104     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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