HB4514Introduced in the House
GENERAL RATE INCREASE HEARINGS
Introduced by Nabeela Syed, District 51
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Rates Article of the Public Utilities Act. Provides that when any public utility providing electric, gas, water, or sewer service proposes a general rate increase, in addition to other notice requirements, the public utility must notify its customers of their right to request a public forum. Provides that a customer or group of customers must make a written request to the Illinois Commerce Commission for the public forum. Provides that the Commission, at its discretion, shall schedule the public forum unless it is determined that the Commission does not have adequate staff or financial resources or that the public forum cannot be convened in a timely manner. Requires the public utility, to the best of the public utility's ability, to provide advance notice of 30 days for each public forum to the governing bodies of any units of local government affected by the proposed general rate increase. Provides that reports and comments made during or as a result of each public forum must be made available to the hearing officials and reviewed when drafting a recommended or tentative decision, finding, or order. Removes similar language from the provisions of the Service Obligations and Conditions Article of the Public Utilities Act. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2027.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0493
June 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · May 20, 2026
58
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Public Utilities Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Public Utilities Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Public Utilities Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee; 011-006-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Public Utilities Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Public Utilities Committee; 013-007-000
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Public Utilities Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Public Utilities Committee; 020-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Chair Rules Standard Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 081-022-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
Do Pass Energy and Public Utilities; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 12, 2026
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0493
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