SB3612 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

LOW-INCOME BROADBAND RATES
Last Action
2/17/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Rachel Ventura
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
220 ILCS 5/16-108.35 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, broadband providers shall offer affordable rates to serve the needs of low-income broadband customers. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall establish and implement appropriate rules to ensure that low-income broadband rates are developed by broadband providers, including, but not limited to, rules establishing minimum Internet service speeds at affordable rates and setting a maximum low-income broadband rate for broadband service. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
2/05/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/05/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Energy and Public Utilities
3/06/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
3/06/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
3/10/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities