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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Residential Automated Solar Permitting Platform Act. Provides that on or before July 1, 2026, municipalities with a population of more than 5,000 residents and all counties must adopt a residential automated solar permitting platform. Requires the public reporting of information about such a platform on the official website of the municipality and county. Provides that a person or entity aggrieved by a violation of the Act or any rule adopted under the Act may file a civil action in the county in which the alleged offense occurred or where any person who is party to the action resides, without regard to exhaustion of any alternative administrative remedies provided in the Act. Provides that a person or entity whose rights have been violated under the Act by a municipality or county is entitled to collect: (i) up to 50% of the total cost of the residential photovoltaic system installation for which the permit is requested; (ii) in the case of unlawful retaliation, all legal or equitable relief as may be appropriate; and (iii) attorney's fees and costs. Creates a statute of limitations for a civil action 3 years from the date that a person or entity requested a permit for a residential photovoltaic system.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Residential Automated Solar Permitting Platform Act, which requires municipalities with over 5,000 residents and all counties in Illinois to implement an automated solar permitting system by July 1, 2026. The platform must be capable of processing at least 75% of residential solar applications, automatically review and approve plans, accept online payments, and instantly issue permits for residential photovoltaic systems up to 200-amp service capacity. Municipalities and counties must publicly report their platform's implementation, including details about the software used, permit issuance, and compliance with the automated review process. The bill provides legal remedies for individuals or entities aggrieved by violations, allowing them to file civil actions and potentially collect up to 50% of the solar system installation cost, attorney's fees, and other appropriate relief. Importantly, the law prohibits manual review of solar permit applications processed through the automated platform and requires remote inspection options to be available at no additional cost. The bill aims to streamline and standardize the solar permitting process, making it easier and more efficient for residents to install solar photovoltaic systems, while ensuring that local building codes remain consistent with baseline residential code standards.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3265&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3265.htm |
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