SB4004 - 104th General Assembly

AQUIFER PROTECTION ACT
Last Action
2/25/2026 - Senate: To AI and Social Media
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Chapin Rose
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Data Center Water Transparency and Aquifer Protection Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, no data center operating within the State shall use water from the Mahomet Aquifer. Prohibits State agencies from issuing or renewing a permit authorizing a data center to withdraw groundwater from the Mahomet Aquifer. Requires existing data centers to transition to alternative water sources and cease all groundwater withdrawals from the Mahomet Aquifer by no later than January 1, 2028. Provides that a unit of local government may not enter into, enforce, or renew any nondisclosure agreement, confidentiality clause, or similar contractual provision with a data center that restricts the disclosure of information related to the data center's water use. Contains provisions concerning data confidentiality and public access. Establishes penalties for violations. Grants the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency rulemaking powers.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/06/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose
2/06/2026 Senate First Reading
2/06/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/24/2026 Senate Assigned to Executive
2/25/2026 Senate To AI and Social Media
3/13/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/27/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
4/24/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
5/05/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose
5/05/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
5/06/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
5/06/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To AI and Social Media