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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Make-Ready Infrastructure Rules Act. Sets forth findings. Defines terms. Provides that an electric utility shall propose a new rule, before the electric utility submits its next Multi-Year Integrated Rate Plan, that authorizes the electric utility to design and deploy all electrical distribution infrastructure on the utility side of the meter for all customers who have installed separately metered or submetered infrastructure to support electric vehicle charging stations, other than charging stations in single-family residences. Provides that an electric utility shall recover its revenue requirement for the design and deployment of such electrical distribution infrastructure through periodic Multi-Year Integrated Rate Plan proceedings or through other methods determined by the Commission by rule. Provides that the Commission shall require an electric utility to provide an accurate and full accounting of all the electric utility's expenses related to electrical distribution infrastructure and shall apply appropriate penalties to an electric utility that is not accurately tracking all expenses. Provides that the new proposed rule, once effective, shall be offered to customers as an alternative to the transmission line extension rules in place as of the effective date of the Act for electric vehicle infrastructure and any customer allowances established under the rule shall be based on the full useful life of the electrical distribution infrastructure. Makes other changes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Make-Ready Infrastructure Rules Act, aims to streamline the process of installing electrical infrastructure for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. It mandates that electric utilities, before submitting their next Multi-Year Integrated Rate Plan (a long-term plan for utility operations and investments approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission, or "Commission"), must propose a new rule. This rule will allow the utility to design and install all necessary electrical distribution infrastructure on the "utility side of the meter" – meaning the equipment owned and operated by the utility up to the point of the meter – for customers installing separate meters for EV charging stations, excluding those in single-family homes. The utility will then recover the costs for this infrastructure through their rate plan proceedings or other Commission-approved methods, treating these costs similarly to other essential distribution infrastructure. The bill also requires the Commission to ensure utilities accurately track all related expenses and imposes penalties for non-compliance. Once effective, this new rule will serve as an alternative to existing rules for EV infrastructure extensions, with customer allowances based on the full lifespan of the installed infrastructure.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities (on 02/17/2026)
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