Illinois Senate bill in Session 104.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 13, 2026.
LOW-INCOME BROADBAND RATES.
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, broadband providers shall offer affordable rates to serve the needs of low-income broadband customers. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall establish and implement appropriate rules to ensure that low-income broadband rates are developed by broadband providers, including, but not limited to, rules establishing minimum Internet service speeds at affordable rates and setting a maximum low-income broadband rate for broadband service. Effective immediately.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-13 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-13 | Latest Action | 3/13/2026 - Senate: |