SB3578Introduced in the Senate
DATA CENTERS-FOREIGN OWNERSHIP
Introduced by Susan Rezin, District 38
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Creates the Data Center Construction by Foreign Adversaries Act. Provides that no foreign company may construct or cause to be constructed a data center in the State unless the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Illinois Power Agency, and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity conduct a joint study of the energy consumption of the prospective data center and certify to the Governor and the General Assembly that the energy used by the new data center is a new self-generated load and does not affect the load supply of PJM or MISO. Provides that the term "foreign company" means an entity that (i) is at least 51% owned by a foreign adversary or (ii) is headquartered in a country with a government that is a foreign adversary.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
July 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
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