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SB1521Introduced in the Senate

ELECTRIC VEHICLE REBATE-BIKES

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Graciela Guzman, District 20

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Electric Vehicle Rebate Act. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, and continuing as long as funds are available, a person may apply for a rebate in specified amounts following the purchase of an electric bicycle in Illinois. Prohibits the rebate amount from exceeding the purchase price of the electric bicycle. Contains eligibility requirements. Requires a person who is awarded a rebate to retain ownership of the electric bicycle for a minimum of 12 consecutive months. Provides that a person may apply for and receive a rebate only once in a 10-year period and that only one rebate may be awarded per person per electric bicycle. Contains other provisions.

Where it stands

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Appropriations

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  10. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

  11. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  12. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  13. Re-assigned to Appropriations

  14. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  15. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  16. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  17. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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