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Introduced
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Electric Vehicle Rebate Act. Changes, adds, and repeals definitions. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026 (rather than 2022), and continuing as long as funds are available, each income-eligible person (rather than each person) shall be eligible to apply for a rebate following the purchase of an eligible electric vehicle (rather than an electric vehicle). Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency shall establish one rebate application cycle for each State fiscal year, shall cause each rebate application cycle to have a duration of one State fiscal year, and shall cause the Agency to accept rebate applications and issue rebates under the Act throughout each rebate application cycle. Repeals provisions regarding certain rebates. Provides for, beginning July 1, 2026, a $2,000 rebate for eligible applicants toward the purchase of a new or used electric vehicle that is not an electric motorcycle and a $1,500 rebate for the purchase of an electric vehicle that is an electric motorcycle, with low-income applicants eligible for an additional $2,000 rebate for new vehicles or $1,500 rebate for used vehicles that not electric motorcycles. Provides for, beginning July 1, 2028, a $2,000 rebate for eligible applicants toward the purchase of a new or used electric vehicle that is not an electric motorcycle and a $750 rebate for the purchase of an electric vehicle that is an electric motorcycle, with low-income applicants eligible for an additional $1,000 for new or used vehicles that are not electric motorcycles. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, the Agency or its contracted administrator must make available vouchers for applicants to receive rebates at the point-of-sale from a dealer located in Illinois and licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, which shall deduct the applicable rebate amount from the final negotiated and agreed upon sale price of the eligible vehicle, in which case the full amount of the incentive shall be passed through to the purchaser in full with payment and shall be effective immediately at the time of the final sale and transfer of the eligible vehicle to the purchaser, with certain requirements. Provides that the Agency shall make available a public dashboard with resources on electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, applicant and vehicle eligibility, participating dealers, State incentives, and as up-to-date as is feasible remaining funding availability for the fiscal year. Provides that the changes by this amendatory Act are not intended to affect any rebates issued before the effective date of this amendatory Act. Provides that, subject to State procurement requirements, the Agency may retain a contractor or contractors to assist with marketing, program development, and administration of certain programs related to electric vehicle rebates. Makes technical and other changes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Electric Vehicle Rebate Act to modify the state's electric vehicle (EV) rebate program, making several key changes. Beginning July 1, 2026, the program will offer rebates to eligible applicants, defined as individuals and families with income not exceeding 500% of the federal poverty line. The rebate structure will provide $2,000 for new or used electric vehicles (excluding motorcycles) and $1,500 for electric motorcycles, with low-income applicants receiving additional rebates of $2,000 for new or used non-motorcycle vehicles. Starting July 1, 2028, the rebate amounts will decrease to $2,000 for non-motorcycle vehicles and $750 for electric motorcycles, with low-income applicants eligible for an additional $1,000. The bill introduces point-of-sale vouchers through licensed Illinois dealers, extends the application window to 180 days, and requires applicants to maintain vehicle ownership and Illinois residency for 12 months. The Environmental Protection Agency will establish annual rebate application cycles, create a public dashboard with program resources, and have the ability to audit rebate recipients. The bill also updates definitions, clarifies vehicle eligibility criteria, and provides for potential program administration through contracted support, with the overall goal of supporting electric vehicle adoption in Illinois.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (12)
Laura Ellman (D)*,
Lindsey LaPointe (D)*,
Carol Ammons (D),
Laura Faver Dias (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Will Guzzardi (D),
Maura Hirschauer (D),
Hoan Huynh (D),
Thaddeus Jones (D),
Camille Lilly (D),
Anne Stava-Murray (D),
Maurice West (D),
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 06/02/2025)
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