Illinois legislation · 104th General Assembly
Illinois HB5513: HYPERSCALE DATA CENTERS
Status: In committee, October 23, 2026
Amends the Environmental Protection Act, Energy Efficient Building Act, Illinois Power Agency Act, Public Utilities Act, and related statutes to establish comprehensive environmental, water, and energy regulations for hyperscale data centers. In the Environmental Protection Act, requires cumulative impact assessments, public notice, and community benefits agreements for data centers; prohibits nondisclosure agreements; and creates the Data Center Community Intervenor Compensation Fund and Hyperscale Data Center Public Benefits and Affordability Fund funded by annual fees based on peak demand. Mandates water resource planning, quarterly water usage reporting, water scarcity plans, and Water Impact Permits with public hearings and renewal every 5 years. Requires compliance with stringent energy codes and annual energy and water reporting to the Illinois Commerce Commission. Expands renewable energy procurement programs, establishes a hyperscale data center self-direct program, and strengthens equity, transparency, and labor standards in clean energy initiatives. Creates the Residential Automated Solar Permitting Platform Act to require municipalities and counties to adopt a residential automated solar permitting platform on or before July 1, 2027, and authorizes persons to file a civil action against a municipality or county in violation.
What the bill says
A bill FOR HB5513 LRB104 20701 JDS 34201 b AN ACT concerning safety.
From the introduced text, February 6, 2026:
A BILL FOR HB5513 LRB104 20701 JDS 34201 b AN ACT concerning safety. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly: Article 1. Section 1-5. The Environmental Protection Act is amended by changing Sections 39 and 39.5 and by adding Title XIX as follows: (415 ILCS 5/39) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1039) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-458) Sec. 39. Issuance of permits; procedures. (a) When the Board has by regulation required a permit for the construction, installation, or operation of any type of facility, equipment, vehicle, vessel, or aircraft, the applicant shall apply to the Agency for such permit and it shall be the duty of the Agency to issue such a permit upon proof by the applicant that the facility, equipment, vehicle, vessel, or aircraft will not cause a violation of this Act or of regulations hereunder. The Agency shall adopt such procedures as are necessary to carry out its duties under this Section. In making its determinations on permit applications under this Section the Agency may consider prior adjudications of noncompliance with this Act by the applicant that involved HB5513 - 2 - LRB104 20701 JDS 34201 b a release of a contaminant into the environment. In granting permits, the Agency may impose reasonable conditions specifically …
Sponsors
- Robyn Gabel (D, 18) · primary sponsor
- Ann M. Williams (D, 11)
- Carol Ammons (D, 103)
- Diane Blair-Sherlock (D, 46)
- Kimberly Du Buclet (D, 5)
- Kelly M. Cassidy (D, 14)
- Margaret A. DeLaRosa (D, 42)
- Jaime Andrade (D, 40)
- Michelle Mussman (D, 56)
- Rita Mayfield (D, 60)
- Nicolle Grasse (D, 53)
- Anna Moeller (D, 43)
Latest actions
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
- : Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
Subjects: ILCS 220 - Utilities, ILCS 30 - Finance, ILCS 415 - Environment, New Act, ILCS 20 - Executive Branch
Common questions
- What is HB5513?
- HB5513 is a bill in the Illinois Legislature (104th General Assembly): HYPERSCALE DATA CENTERS.
- What does HB5513 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR HB5513 LRB104 20701 JDS 34201 b AN ACT concerning safety.
- What is the status of HB5513?
- In committee as of October 23, 2026. Latest action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (October 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5513?
- Robyn Gabel (D, 18), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5513?
- On the Illinois Legislature website: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=5513&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114
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