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SB2979 - 104th General Assembly

COUNTY/MUNI-NATURAL GAS
Last Action
1/27/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
55 ILCS 5/5-1195 new
65 ILCS 5/11-30-11 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county or municipality may not adopt any regulation that prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the use of natural gas in new construction without a referendum. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
1/27/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
1/27/2026 Senate First Reading
1/27/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments