Sen. Seth Lewis

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that all decarbonization pilots, pathways, or infrastructure plans under a Future of Gas proceeding pursuant to the final Order of the Commission in Docket No. 24-0158 shall undergo a Regulatory Takings Assessment prior to approval. Requires the Assessment shall be conducted by an independent third party and evaluated and confirmed by intervenors and stakeholders. Provides that the Assessment shall evaluate certain factors. Provides that a mandate in a decarbonization pilot, pathway, or infrastructure plan shall not be approved if the mandate risks creating a taking without compensation that is equivalent to at least 80% of depreciated asset value. Provides that the Commission shall coordinate with the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure the alignment of air pollution standards and shall require, by rule, uniform metrics across decarbonization pilots, pathways, and infrastructure plans, including bill impacts and equity analyses. Provides that rulemaking pursuant to the amendatory Act shall be completed by June 1, 2026 and rules adopted pursuant to the amendatory Act shall be applied to all Phase 2C proposals, as specified under the final Order of the Commission in Docket No. 24-0158.

Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Provides that it is the policy of the State to rapidly transition to 100% clean energy by 2060 (rather than 2050). Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions relating to performance incentives and metrics for electric utilities designed to encourage those utilities to support and facilitate the State's clean energy transition, extends timelines by 10 years from existing statutory dates to allow for competitive market development and cost declines. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that all electricity generating units and large greenhouse gas-emitting units that use coal or oil as a fuel and are not public GHG-emitting units shall permanently reduce all CO2e and co-pollutant emissions to zero no later than January 1, 2040 (rather than 2030). Further provides that All EGUs and large greenhouse gas-emitting units that use coal as a fuel and are public GHG-emitting units shall permanently reduce CO2e emissions to zero no later than December 31, 2055 (rather than 2045). Provides that if the emissions reduction requirement is not achieved by December 31, 2045 (rather than 2035), the plant shall retire one or more units or otherwise reduce its CO2e emissions by 45% from existing emissions by June 30, 2048 (rather than 2038). Provides that no later than January 1. 2050 (rather than 2040) all EGUs and large greenhouse gas-emitting units that have a NOx emission rate of greater than 0.12 lbs/MWh or a SO2 emission rate greater than 0.006 lb/MWh, and are not located in or within 3 miles of an environmental justice community designated as of January 1, 2021 or an equity investment eligible community shall permanently reduce all CO2e and co-pollutant emissions to zero, including through unit retirement or the use of 100% green hydrogen or other similar technology that is commercially proven to achieve zero carbon emissions.

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that, prior to approving or directing any decarbonization pathway, pilot program, infrastructure investment, or regulatory mandate related to the natural gas distribution system, the Commission shall conduct a comprehensive, independent cost-benefit analysis that evaluates: (i) life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions reductions; (ii) cumulative energy system costs, including any stranded asset risks estimated at no less than $80,000,000,000 by 2050 under high-electrification scenarios; (iii) ratepayer bill impacts for all customer classes, with a focus on low-income and non-migrating customers; (iv) system reliability and safety under State standards; (v) equity impacts, including cost shifts to vulnerable populations; (vi) workforce and job impacts; and (vii) the extent to which competitive market mechanisms, such as private investment, third-party financing, and supplier competition, can achieve equivalent or superior outcomes at lower costs. Provides that the Commission shall not approve a decarbonization pathway, pilot program, infrastructure investment, or regulatory mandate unless the pathway, program, investment, or mandate demonstrates net benefits under the cost-benefit analysis without prioritizing an approach where regulated solutions increase costs without proportional benefits. Provides that the Commission shall use transparent, market-based data from sources such as PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM), Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO), and Chicago Citygate and coordinate with applicable biennial long-term gas infrastructure plans.

Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that each public body shall, promptly, either comply with or deny a request for public records within 15 business days (rather than 5 business days) after its receipt of the request, unless extended for an additional 10 business days (rather than 5 business days) for specified reasons. Provides that commercial requests must be responded to within 30 business days (rather than 21 working days).

Maddy summarySB 3140 increases penalties for violating court-issued orders of protection by upgrading the offense to a Class 3 felony (from Class 4) for individuals with prior convictions for domestic battery, violation of protection orders, or related offenses like stalking or aggravated battery against family members. This change directly affects repeat offenders who disregard court orders designed to protect victims of domestic violence. The bill mandates a minimum 24-hour jail term for second or subsequent violations, in addition to potential fines or restitution. It applies to violations occurring after the offender was served notice of the order or gained actual knowledge of its terms.

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that notwithstanding the pretrial release and denial of pretrial release provisions of the Code, if the defendant is charged with any of the following offenses, then the burden is on the defendant to show by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant's pretrial release does not pose a real and present threat to the safety of any person or persons or the community, based on the specific articulable facts of the case: (1) a violation of an order of protection issued under the Code or the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986, a stalking no contact order under the Stalking No Contact Order Act, or of a civil no contact order under the Civil No Contact Order Act; or (2) domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery under the Criminal Code of 2012.

Creates the Ticket Sale and Resale Act of 2026. Provides that a ticket purchaser may freely transfer, donate, or resell the purchaser's ticket to any person or on any lawful ticket marketplace. Provides that any person or business that sells or resells tickets shall display the total price of the ticket at the first point in the purchasing process where ticket prices are shown. Provides that, if an event for which tickets have been sold is canceled and not rescheduled, every ticket seller shall issue a full refund of the ticket price and all associated fees to the original purchaser. Sets forth provisions concerning ticket hold back disclosures; exclusive venue ticketing agreements; open ticketing data and interoperability; automated ticket purchasing bots; prohibition of resale price floors; prohibition of resale price caps; and disputes. Provides that a violation of the Act constitutes an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Limits home rule. Repeals the Ticket Sale and Resale Act. Amends the State Finance Act and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 559) is a ceremonial gesture congratulating the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) on its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the WDSRA's founding in 1976 and its growth from two programs to over 700 annual recreational opportunities for people with disabilities across western DuPage County. The resolution highlights the organization's national awards, inclusion initiatives, and 2002 accreditation as a leader in accessible recreation. As a non-binding commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 558), not a law with policy changes. It formally congratulates St. Andrews Golf & Country Club in West Chicago on achieving 100 years of operation. The resolution highlights the club's history as Illinois' oldest family-owned golf course (established 1926), its role as the first public course to host a U.S. Open Qualifier (1947), and its recognition through awards like the National Golf Foundation Family Award. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new obligations or funding, only expressing legislative appreciation for the club's community contributions.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 573) congratulating Josephine Dabrowski on her 100th birthday. It contains no policy provisions or legal changes; it is a symbolic gesture expressing the Illinois Senate's respect. The resolution details her birth date (January 12, 1926), residence (Bloomingdale), and personal background before offering congratulations. As a non-binding resolution, it directly affects only Josephine Dabrowski and has no legislative impact.