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SB3104Introduced in the Senate

PLUG-IN SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS

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Introduced by Rachel Ventura, District 43

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Defines "plug-in solar energy system". Provides that an electricity provider shall not require an eligible customer who uses, or intends to install and use, a plug-in solar energy system to do certain actions. Provides that a plug-in solar energy system is exempt from the interconnection requirements under provisions concerning net metering and any rules adopted pursuant to those provisions. Provides that a plug-in solar energy system is not eligible for net electricity metering or any distributed generation rebate. Provides that, within 30 days after the installation of a portable solar generation device, the owner of the portable solar generation device shall notify the electricity provider that serves the building in which the portable solar generation device was installed of the installation. Provides that an electricity provider shall not be solely liable for any damage or injury caused by an eligible customer's plug-in solar energy system. Provides that homeowners' associations, common interest community associations, and condominium unit owners' associations shall not adopt or enforce any covenant, bylaw, regulation, or other rule that unreasonably restricts or prohibits, or has the effect of prohibiting, the installation or use of a plug-in solar energy system. Provides that homeowners' associations, common interest community associations, and condominium unit owners' associations that are exempt from the Homeowners' Energy Policy Statement Act under certain provisions of the Homeowners' Energy Policy Statement Act shall be exempt from certain amendatory provisions. Provides that landlords shall not adopt or enforce any lease or contract that unreasonably restricts or prohibits, or has the effect of prohibiting, the installation or use of a plug-in solar energy system. Provides that a plug-in solar energy system that has a maximum power output to a receptacle outlet of 391 watts or less is exempt from any building safety code provisions or any product listing standard provisions that would require alterations to a building's premises, wiring, or electrical panels. Provides that the installation of a plug-in solar energy system that has a maximum output to a receptacle outlet of more than 391 watts is prohibited until the National Fire Protection Association adopts a standard in the National Electrical Code that is applicable to plug-in solar energy systems that have a maximum output to a receptacle outlet of more than 391 watts. To comply with plug-in solar energy system requirements, provides that any plug-in solar energy system must be certified by Underwriters Laboratories or an equivalent nationally recognized testing laboratory. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that no person shall sell, attempt to sell, or offer to sell to a consumer in the State a plug-in solar energy system that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2027 unless a label is placed on the plug-in solar energy system that contains a certain statement. Provides that a violation of the amendatory provisions constitutes an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act. Amends the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, and the Homeowners' Energy Policy Statement Act. Provides that "solar energy system" includes a plug-in solar energy system.

Where it stands

Senate Floor Amendment No. 7 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

July 2, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee · March 12, 2026

9

Yes

4

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Javier Cervantes1Yes
Mattie Hunter3Yes
William Cunningham18Yes
Cristina Castro22Yes
Laura Murphy28Yes
Steve Stadelman34Yes
Susan Rezin38Not Voting
Patrick Joyce40Not Voting
Rachel Ventura43Yes
David Koehler46Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  11. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments

  12. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities

  13. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

  14. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments

  15. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities

  16. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  17. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  18. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  19. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Adopted

  20. Do Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 009-004-000

  21. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2026

  22. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

  23. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Assignments

  24. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities

  25. Second Reading

  26. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 26, 2026

  27. Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

  28. Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Referred to Assignments

  29. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  30. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  31. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  32. Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities

  33. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  34. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  35. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  36. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

  37. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  38. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  39. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  40. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026

  41. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman

  42. Senate Floor Amendment No. 6 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

  43. Senate Floor Amendment No. 6 Referred to Assignments

  44. Senate Floor Amendment No. 7 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

  45. Senate Floor Amendment No. 7 Referred to Assignments

  46. Senate Floor Amendment No. 6 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments

  47. Senate Floor Amendment No. 7 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities

  48. Senate Floor Amendment No. 7 Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities

  49. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  50. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  51. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

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

  53. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  54. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  55. Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  56. Senate Floor Amendment No. 7 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

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