LOC GOV-RESIDENTIAL ENERGY
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
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Committee
3
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ann Williams
DDemocratic
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