Illinois · Senate Bill 3104 · 104th General Assembly

PLUG-IN SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS

SB 3104 Sponsored by Rachel Ventura In committee

  1. Introduced Jan 29, 2026
  2. In committee Jan 29, 2026
  3. Passed the Senate Next
  4. Passed the House  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

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…

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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.

Every action

56 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
  5. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
  6. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
  7. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
  8. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  9. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
  10. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  11. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments · Senate Assignments
  12. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
  13. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
  14. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  15. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
  16. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
  17. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
  18. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
  19. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Adopted
  20. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 009-004-000 · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
  21. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2026
  22. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
  23. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  24. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
  25. SenateSecond Reading
  26. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 26, 2026
  27. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
  28. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  29. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
  30. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
  31. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  32. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
  33. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
  34. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
  35. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
  36. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
  37. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
  38. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  39. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
  40. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
  41. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
  42. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 6 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
  43. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 6 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  44. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 7 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
  45. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 7 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  46. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 6 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments · Senate Assignments
  47. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 7 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
  48. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 7 Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
  1. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  2. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
  3. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
  4. CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  5. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  6. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  7. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  8. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 7 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments

Roll calls

3 recorded votes: 0 on the floor, 3 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 12, 2026 Senate Energy and Public Utilities Energy and Public Utilities - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 9

No · 4

Not voting · 2

 Passed 9–4
Mar 12, 2026 Senate Energy and Public Utilities Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 - Energy and Public Utilities - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 13

Not voting · 2

 13–0
Mar 12, 2026 Senate Energy and Public Utilities Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 - Energy and Public Utilities - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 13

Not voting · 2

 13–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 16 cosponsors: 16 Democrats.

All 16 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.