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SB4016Introduced in the Senate

HYPERSCALE DATA CENTERS

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Ram Villivalam, District 8

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Environmental Protection Act, Energy Efficient Building Act, Illinois Power Agency Act, Public Utilities Act, and related statutes to establish comprehensive environmental, water, and energy regulations for hyperscale data centers. In the Environmental Protection Act, requires cumulative impact assessments, public notice, and community benefits agreements for data centers; prohibits nondisclosure agreements; and creates the Data Center Community Intervenor Compensation Fund and Hyperscale Data Center Public Benefits and Affordability Fund funded by annual fees based on peak demand. Mandates water resource planning, quarterly water usage reporting, water scarcity plans, and Water Impact Permits with public hearings and renewal every 5 years. Requires compliance with stringent energy codes and annual energy and water reporting to the Illinois Commerce Commission. Expands renewable energy procurement programs, establishes a hyperscale data center self-direct program, and strengthens equity, transparency, and labor standards in clean energy initiatives. Creates the Residential Automated Solar Permitting Platform Act to require municipalities and counties to adopt a residential automated solar permitting platform on or before July 1, 2027, and authorizes persons to file a civil action against a municipality or county in violation.

Where it stands

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

May 30, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  6. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  8. Assigned to Executive

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  10. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  11. To AI and Social Media

  12. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  14. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

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

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

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

  19. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  20. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

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

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

  23. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

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

  25. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  26. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  27. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

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