Plug-in solar in Illinois

Sen. Rachel Ventura said she plans to revisit the plug-in solar bill in Illinois' fall 2026 veto session, potentially with new model legislation addressing utility and labor union concerns about backfeeding safety.

Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura confirmed she deliberately deferred SB 3104 during the spring 2026 session to study how other states have addressed plug-in solar safety provisions before advancing it further.

SB 3104 was re-referred to the Senate Assignments Committee after failing to receive a full Senate floor vote before the spring session ended.

SB 3104 advanced to second reading on the Senate floor and was placed on the calendar for third reading.

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.

HB 4524 was assigned to the House Public Utilities Committee and SB 3104 was assigned to the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee.

HB 4524, sponsored by Rep. Daniel Didech, received its first reading in the Illinois House and was referred to the Rules Committee.

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.