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SB3612 - 104th General Assembly

LOW-INCOME BROADBAND RATES
Last Action
3/13/2026 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Rachel Ventura and Adriane Johnson
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
220 ILCS 5/16-108.35 new
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
2/05/2026 Senate First Reading
2/05/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/17/2026 Senate Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
3/06/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
3/06/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
3/10/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
3/13/2026 Senate Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
3/13/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
3/31/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson