SB3794Introduced in the Senate
LOC GOV-RESIDENTIAL ENERGY
Introduced by Javier Cervantes, District 1
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county or a municipality may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, rule, or other measure that would regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system, including on a building with a shared roof. Defines "residential energy backup system". Effective June 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 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
13
Yes
0
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
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| William Cunningham | 18 | Yes |
| Cristina Castro | 22 | Yes |
| Laura Murphy | 28 | Yes |
| Steve Stadelman | 34 | Yes |
| Susan Rezin | 38 | Not Voting |
| Patrick Joyce | 40 | Not Voting |
| Rachel Ventura | 43 | Yes |
| David Koehler | 46 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
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 March 24, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 26, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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