Energy (Nuclear)

in committee · Illinois · House May 15, 2025

HB 4055: NUCLEAR MORATORIUM REPEAL

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Removes provisions prohibiting the construction of new nuclear power reactors with a nameplate capacity of more than 300 megawatts of electricity to be located within the State until the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security finds that the United States Government has identified and approved a demonstrable technology or means for the disposal of high level nuclear waste.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRepeals ban on new nuclear reactors, enabling development of nuclear energy infrastructure per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 5, 2025

SB 1874: NUCLEAR POWER CERTIFICATE

Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions regarding a certificate of public convenience and necessity, makes changes to the limitations on the construction of a nuclear power reactor. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, construction may commence on an advanced nuclear reactor (rather than a new nuclear power reactor with a nameplate capacity of 300 megawatts of electricity or less) within the State under specified conditions. Defines "advanced nuclear reactor". Makes other changes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly enables advanced nuclear reactor construction (clean energy infrastructure) by modifying utility regulations, promoting nuclear power development under specified conditions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jun 2, 2025

SB 1538: RENEWABLE ENERGY-SMALL REACTOR

Amends the Renewable Energy Production District Act. Changes the definition of "renewable energy facility" to include, among other things, small modular reactors. Defines "small modular reactor". Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands renewable energy definition to include small modular reactors, advancing clean energy infrastructure under the Renewable Energy Production District Act.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands renewable energy definition to include small modular reactors, promoting low-carbon energy infrastructure per legislative intent.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Renewable Energy

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 3603: NUCLEAR POWER CERTIFICATE

Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions regarding a certificate of public convenience and necessity, makes changes to the limitations on the construction of a nuclear power reactor. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, construction may commence on an advanced nuclear reactor (rather than a new nuclear power reactor with a nameplate capacity of 300 megawatts of electricity or less) within the State under specified conditions. Defines "advanced nuclear reactor". Makes other changes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill removes construction barriers for advanced nuclear reactors, promoting clean energy infrastructure development under defined conditions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear

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in committee · Illinois · House May 20, 2025

HB 3604: NUCLEAR MORATORIUM REPEAL

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Removes provisions prohibiting the construction of new nuclear power reactors with a nameplate capacity of more than 300 megawatts of electricity to be located within the State until the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security finds that the United States Government has identified and approved a demonstrable technology or means for the disposal of high level nuclear waste.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRepeals moratorium on new nuclear reactors, enabling expansion of nuclear energy infrastructure, a low-carbon power source.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves requirement for high-level waste disposal approval, weakening environmental safeguards related to nuclear waste management.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Oct 14, 2025

SB 2681: NUCLEAR REACTOR APPLICATION

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that applicable State agencies shall take final action on an application for a new small modular nuclear reactor within 150 days after the application is determined or considered to be complete. Provides that an applicable State agency may extend the final action time period for no more than an additional 150 days for good cause. Provides that, if an applicable State agency fails to take final action on an application within the initial 150-day time period and the time period is not extended, the application shall be considered approved by the State agency. Provides that, if the time period is extended and an applicable State agency fails to take final action on an application within the extended time period, the application shall be considered approved by the State agency. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAccelerates approval for small modular nuclear reactors, advancing clean energy infrastructure development within energy production framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear

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in committee · Illinois · House Oct 15, 2025

HB 4122: NEW NUCLEAR CONSTRUCTION

Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Fast-Track Nuclear Now Act. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Removes prohibitions on the construction of a new nuclear power reactor with a nameplate capacity of more than 300 megawatts of electricity that is located within the State. Amends the Illinois Nuclear Facility Safety Act. Provides that it is declared to be the policy of the State to facilitate new nuclear facility construction. Makes a conforming change. Provides that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security shall work with any proposed project, the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and any relevant State agency to reduce regulatory barriers to new nuclear facility construction.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRemoves prohibitions on new nuclear reactors >300MW and declares policy to facilitate nuclear construction, advancing nuclear energy infrastructure as a clean energy option.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRemoves barriers for new nuclear power construction, a low-carbon energy source that reduces emissions, aligning with climate protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 2721: REVENUE-SMALL NUCLEAR REACTOR

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for taxpayers that make an investment in the manufacture of a small modular nuclear reactor in the State during the taxable year. Provides that the amount of the credit is 20% of the amount of that investment. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that tangible personal property purchased for use in the construction or operation of a small modular nuclear reactor in the State is exempt from taxation under those Act. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 20% income tax credit for nuclear reactor investments, directly modifying tax law to incentivize business spending under Budget & Taxes framework.92% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates 20% tax credit for nuclear reactor investments, directly advancing nuclear energy infrastructure as a clean energy source under Illinois tax law.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credit for small modular nuclear reactors promotes clean energy infrastructure, aligning with environmental protection goals through low-carbon energy investment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Oct 28, 2025

SB 2719: NEW NUCLEAR CONSTRUCTION

Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Fast-Track Nuclear Now Act. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Removes prohibitions on the construction of a new nuclear power reactor with a nameplate capacity of more than 300 megawatts of electricity that is located within the State. Amends the Illinois Nuclear Facility Safety Act. Provides that it is declared to be the policy of the State to facilitate new nuclear facility construction. Makes a conforming change. Provides that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security shall work with any proposed project, the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and any relevant State agency to reduce regulatory barriers to new nuclear facility construction. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRemoves prohibitions on new nuclear construction, declares state policy to facilitate nuclear facilities, advancing clean energy infrastructure as nuclear is low-carbon energy production.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRemoves barriers to new nuclear power construction, a low-carbon energy source, advancing climate goals by promoting clean electricity generation.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Oct 29, 2025

SB 1527: NUCLEAR MORATORIUM REPEAL

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Removes provisions prohibiting the construction of new nuclear power reactors with a nameplate capacity of more than 300 megawatts of electricity to be located within the State until the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security finds that the United States Government has identified and approved a demonstrable technology or means for the disposal of high level nuclear waste.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRepeals moratorium on new nuclear reactors, enabling development of nuclear energy infrastructure and removing barriers to nuclear power expansion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear

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