Sign Up
SB 2979 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

COUNTY/MUNI-NATURAL GAS

Summary
Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county or municipality may not adopt any regulation that prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the use of natural gas in new construction without a referendum. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers.
Issues: ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prevents local bans on natural gas (fossil fuel) in new construction, opposing restrictions that could promote renewable energy alternatives. Favors fossil fuel use over renewables.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentPrevents local bans on natural gas use, weakening potential emissions-reduction measures and environmental regulations at municipal level.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Last action Jan 27, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Patrick Joyce
Patrick Joyce
DDemocratic
IL
40