HB5513 - 104th General Assembly

HYPERSCALE DATA CENTERS
Last Action
2/24/2026 - House: Assigned to Executive Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
415 ILCS 5/39from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1039
415 ILCS 5/39.5from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1039.5
415 ILCS 5/Art. Tit. XIX heading new
415 ILCS 5/60 new
415 ILCS 5/60.1 new
415 ILCS 5/60.2 new
415 ILCS 5/60.3 new
415 ILCS 5/60.4 new
415 ILCS 5/60.5 new
415 ILCS 5/60.6 new
415 ILCS 5/60.7 new
415 ILCS 5/60.8 new
415 ILCS 5/60.9 new
415 ILCS 5/60.10 new
415 ILCS 5/60.11 new
415 ILCS 5/60.12 new
415 ILCS 5/60.13 new
415 ILCS 5/60.14 new
415 ILCS 5/60.15 new
415 ILCS 5/60.16 new
20 ILCS 3125/60 new
30 ILCS 105/5.1038 new
30 ILCS 105/5.1039 new
220 ILCS 5/4-620 new
220 ILCS 5/16-105.8 new
220 ILCS 5/16-105.9 new
220 ILCS 31/1-40 new
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/06/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel
2/10/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
2/10/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
2/11/2026 House Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
2/13/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
2/13/2026 House First Reading
2/13/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
2/13/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa
2/13/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
2/17/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
2/20/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
2/24/2026 House Assigned to Executive Committee
3/02/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
3/04/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller