SB3613 - 104th General Assembly

RURAL BROADBAND DEPLOY STUDY
Last Action
2/17/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Appropriations
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Rachel Ventura
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
220 ILCS 80/35 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Broadband Advisory Council Act. Requires the Broadband Advisory Council to identify and evaluate the costs and benefits that may materialize pursuant to the installation and deployment of rural broadband in all areas served by broadband cooperatives in Illinois. Provides that the study shall consider all material social and economic costs and benefits of the installation and deployment, including, but not limited to, the effects of expanded access to telehealth, remote job opportunities, and educational materials.
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 Appropriations
3/13/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026