Plug-in solar in Illinois
SB 3104 was re-referred to the Senate Assignments Committee on May 22, 2026 after missing the spring session deadline without a floor vote; HB 4524 had previously stalled in the House Rules Committee, and both bills are expected to be revisited in a future session.
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Where HB 4524 / SB 3104 stands right now
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Signed
Takes effect
Passed committee
SB 3104 was re-referred to the Senate Assignments Committee after failing to receive a full Senate floor vote before the spring session ended.
Recent updates
May
22
2026
SB 3104 was re-referred to the Senate Assignments Committee after failing to receive a full Senate floor vote before the spring session ended.
Mar
25
2026
SB 3104 advanced to second reading on the Senate floor and was placed on the calendar for third reading.
Mar
12
2026
The Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee voted 9–4 to pass SB 3104 as amended, advancing the plug-in solar bill to the full Senate calendar.
Feb
11
2026
HB 4524 was assigned to the House Public Utilities Committee and SB 3104 was assigned to the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee.
Jan
30
2026
HB 4524, sponsored by Rep. Daniel Didech, received its first reading in the Illinois House and was referred to the Rules Committee.
Jan
29
2026
SB 3104, sponsored by Sen. Rachel Ventura, was filed and received its first reading in the Illinois Senate before being referred to the Assignments Committee.
What you could save once plug-in solar is legal in Illinois
Estimate assumes current electricity rates once legislation passes.
Monthly savings
$14
Annual savings
$173
Payback period
~7 yrs
Based on 16.83¢/kWh avg rate · 800W system · 4.3 peak sun hours/day
Products Available in Illinois
Since plug-in solar isn't yet regulated in Illinois, your best option for getting started with solar power are these portable power stations. These systems do not connect to your home's wall outlets — instead, you plug your devices directly into the power station.
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