SB2808

ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION SITING

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB2808 regulates the siting of high-voltage electric service lines, prioritizing existing corridors and requiring evaluations and.

Illinois SB2808, the Electric Transmission Facilities Siting Act, establishes procedures for the siting of high-voltage electric service lines. It prioritizes the use of existing public utility corridors and highway corridors for new electric transmission facilities. Public utilities or developers can request evaluations of corridors and must develop a constructability report in consultation with the Illinois Department of Transportation. The Department must issue a permit for the use of public rights-of-way within the corridors.

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History

Mar 27

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Mar 27

Senate

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Mar 13

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026