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SB 2718 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

SAVE OUR POWER PLANTS ACT

Summary
Specifies that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Save Our Power Plants Act. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In a provision concerning the regulation of greenhouse gases, extends by 15 years the deadlines for attaining specified emission reductions. Effective immediately.
Issues: ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyExtends emission reduction deadlines for power plants, weakening timeline for cleaner energy transition and favoring existing fossil fuel infrastructure.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExtends emission reduction deadlines by 15 years for power plants, weakening regulatory timelines and reducing urgency for climate action under Environmental Protection Act.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Oct 2025
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Introduced Oct 28, 2025 Last action Oct 28, 2025
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Andrew Chesney
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