HB5755 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

MUNI CD-DATA CENTER REFERENDUM
Last Action

4/27/2026 - House: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jed Davis
House Sponsors

Rep. Jed Davis
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, before a municipality grants an application for siting approval of a data center the corporate authorities of a municipality in which the facility will be located or the zoning board of appeals for the municipality shall hold at least one public hearing. Provides that notice of a public hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation. Provides that the siting of a data center shall be subject to back-door referendum. Provides that a back-door referendum shall be held within 60 days after the municipality publishes notice of the application for sitting approval of the data center, a petition is filed with the municipal clerk and signed by the necessary number of electors, asking that the application for siting approval of the data center be submitted to referendum. Sets forth the requirements of notice. Provides that the municipal clerk must certify the question for submission at a regularly scheduled election held in accordance with general election law. Sets forth the requirements of a back-door referendum. Defines "data center" and "application for siting approval of a data center".
Actions

DateChamberAction
4/27/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jed Davis