SB3612Introduced in the Senate
LOW-INCOME BROADBAND RATES
Introduced by Rachel Ventura, District 43
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, broadband providers shall offer affordable rates to serve the needs of low-income broadband customers. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall establish and implement appropriate rules to ensure that low-income broadband rates are developed by broadband providers, including, but not limited to, rules establishing minimum Internet service speeds at affordable rates and setting a maximum low-income broadband rate for broadband service. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
March 31, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
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