SB3104 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

PLUG-IN SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
Last Action
3/25/2026 - Senate: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 26, 2026
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
220 ILCS 5/16-107.5a new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Defines "plug-in solar energy system". Provides that an electricity provider shall not require an eligible customer who uses, or intends to install and use, a plug-in solar energy system to do certain actions. Provides that an eligible customer may, but shall not be required to, conform the eligible customer's plug-in solar energy system to the interconnection requirements under provisions concerning net metering and any rules adopted pursuant to those provisions. Provides that a plug-in solar energy system that does not interconnect to the electrical system in a manner that is consistent with the applicable rules adopted by the Illinois Commerce Commission shall not be eligible for net electricity metering. Provides that a plug-in solar energy system shall not qualify for any distributed generation rebate. Provides that an electricity provider shall not be liable for any damage or injury caused by an eligible customer's plug-in solar energy system. Provides that homeowners' associations, common interest community associations, and condominium unit owners' associations shall not adopt or enforce any covenant, bylaw, regulation, or other rule that unreasonably restricts or prohibits, or has the effect of prohibiting, the installation or use of a plug-in solar energy system that has a maximum power output to a receptacle outlet of 391 watts or less. Provides that landlords shall not adopt or enforce any lease or contract that unreasonably restricts or prohibits, or has the effect of prohibiting, the installation or use of a plug-in solar energy system that has a maximum power output to a receptacle outlet of 391 watts or less.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 2
Adds reference to:
55 ILCS 5/5-46005  
65 ILCS 5/11-15.5-5  
765 ILCS 165/10  
815 ILCS 505/2MMMM new  
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Defines "plug-in solar energy system". Provides that an electricity provider shall not require an eligible customer who uses, or intends to install and use, a plug-in solar energy system to do certain actions. Provides that a plug-in solar energy system is exempt from the interconnection requirements under provisions concerning net metering and any rules adopted pursuant to those provisions. Provides that a plug-in solar energy system is not eligible for net electricity metering or any distributed generation rebate. Provides that, within 30 days after the installation of a portable solar generation device, the owner of the portable solar generation device shall notify the electricity provider that serves the building in which the portable solar generation device was installed of the installation. Provides that an electricity provider shall not be solely liable for any damage or injury caused by an eligible customer's plug-in solar energy system. Provides that homeowners' associations, common interest community associations, and condominium unit owners' associations shall not adopt or enforce any covenant, bylaw, regulation, or other rule that unreasonably restricts or prohibits, or has the effect of prohibiting, the installation or use of a plug-in solar energy system. Provides that homeowners' associations, common interest community associations, and condominium unit owners' associations that are exempt from the Homeowners' Energy Policy Statement Act under certain provisions of the Homeowners' Energy Policy Statement Act shall be exempt from certain amendatory provisions. Provides that landlords shall not adopt or enforce any lease or contract that unreasonably restricts or prohibits, or has the effect of prohibiting, the installation or use of a plug-in solar energy system. Provides that a plug-in solar energy system that has a maximum power output to a receptacle outlet of 391 watts or less is exempt from any building safety code provisions or any product listing standard provisions that would require alterations to a building's premises, wiring, or electrical panels. Provides that the installation of a plug-in solar energy system that has a maximum output to a receptacle outlet of more than 391 watts is prohibited until the National Fire Protection Association adopts a standard in the National Electrical Code that is applicable to plug-in solar energy systems that have a maximum output to a receptacle outlet of more than 391 watts. To comply with plug-in solar energy system requirements, provides that any plug-in solar energy system must be certified by Underwriters Laboratories or an equivalent nationally recognized testing laboratory. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that no person shall sell, attempt to sell, or offer to sell to a consumer in the State a plug-in solar energy system that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2027 unless a label is placed on the plug-in solar energy system that contains a certain statement. Provides that a violation of the amendatory provisions constitutes an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act. Amends the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, and the Homeowners' Energy Policy Statement Act. Provides that "solar energy system" includes a plug-in solar energy system.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 3
In provisions amending the Public Utilities Act, changes references from "portable solar generation device" to "plug-in solar energy system" and provides that an electricity provider shall not be liable for any damage or injury caused solely by an eligible customer's plug-in solar energy system.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/29/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
1/29/2026SenateFirst Reading
1/29/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
2/10/2026SenateAssigned to Energy and Public Utilities
2/19/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
2/23/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
2/26/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
2/26/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
3/03/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
3/03/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
3/04/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments
3/04/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
3/06/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
3/06/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments
3/10/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
3/11/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
3/12/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
3/12/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
3/12/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Adopted
3/12/2026SenateDo Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 009-004-000
3/12/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2026
3/24/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
3/24/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Assignments
3/25/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
3/25/2026SenateSecond Reading
3/25/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 26, 2026
3/25/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
3/25/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Referred to Assignments
3/30/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio