NEW NUCLEAR CONSTRUCTION
Summary
Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Fast-Track Nuclear Now Act. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Removes prohibitions on the construction of a new nuclear power reactor with a nameplate capacity of more than 300 megawatts of electricity that is located within the State. Amends the Illinois Nuclear Facility Safety Act. Provides that it is declared to be the policy of the State to facilitate new nuclear facility construction. Makes a conforming change. Provides that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security shall work with any proposed project, the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and any relevant State agency to reduce regulatory barriers to new nuclear facility construction.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 16, 2025
Last action Oct 15, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Oct 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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