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SB3794

LOC GOV-RESIDENTIAL ENERGY

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB3794 prohibits counties and municipalities from regulating residential energy backup systems.

Illinois SB3794, known as the Residential Storage Act, aims to provide reliable energy by preventing counties and municipalities from regulating the installation or inspection of residential energy backup systems. This includes systems on buildings with shared roofs. The Act defines "residential energy backup system" as a backup energy system capable of providing up to 50 kilowatts of electricity or storing up to 200 kilowatt hours. The Act takes effect on June 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 12

11:00 AM

Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee Hearing

History

Jul 2

Senate

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

Apr 17

Senate

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

Apr 14

Senate

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities