LOC GOV-RESIDENTIAL ENERGY

What it does

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

Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county or a municipality may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, rule, or other measure that would regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system, including on a building with a shared roof. Defines "residential energy backup system". Effective June 1, 2026.

Every action

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

1. Mar 12, 2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2026
2. Mar 25, 2026SenateSecond Reading
3. Mar 25, 2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 26, 2026
4. Apr 10, 2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
5. Apr 10, 2026CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
6. Apr 14, 2026CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
7. Apr 17, 2026CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
8. Jul 2, 2026CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments

Roll calls

1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee votes

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

• Javier L. CervantesD Primary sponsor · District 1