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SB2719 - 104th General Assembly

NEW NUCLEAR CONSTRUCTION
Last Action
10/28/2025 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
220 ILCS 5/8-406from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 8-406
420 ILCS 10/2from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4352
420 ILCS 10/8 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Fast-Track Nuclear Now Act. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Removes prohibitions on the construction of a new nuclear power reactor with a nameplate capacity of more than 300 megawatts of electricity that is located within the State. Amends the Illinois Nuclear Facility Safety Act. Provides that it is declared to be the policy of the State to facilitate new nuclear facility construction. Makes a conforming change. Provides that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security shall work with any proposed project, the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and any relevant State agency to reduce regulatory barriers to new nuclear facility construction. Effective immediately.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
10/28/2025 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
10/28/2025 Senate First Reading
10/28/2025 Senate Referred to Assignments