Bill > HB4122

This bill, known as the Fast-Track Nuclear Now Act, aims to remove previous restrictions on nuclear power reactor construction in Illinois and facilitate the development of new nuclear facilities. Specifically, the bill eliminates existing prohibitions on constructing nuclear power reactors with a nameplate capacity of over 300 megawatts within the state. The legislation amends the Public Utilities Act and the Illinois Nuclear Facility Safety Act to explicitly support new nuclear facility construction. The bill requires the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to collaborate with proposed nuclear projects, the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and relevant state agencies to reduce regulatory barriers to new nuclear facility development. By changing the state's policy language, the bill declares a proactive stance toward supporting nuclear energy infrastructure, removing previous constraints that had effectively prevented the construction of new large-scale nuclear power plants. The bill represents a significant shift in Illinois' approach to nuclear energy, potentially opening the door for new nuclear power development in the state by streamlining regulatory processes and demonstrating state-level support for nuclear energy projects.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4122&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104