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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Procurement Code. Requires bidders that respond to solicitations issued on or after January 1, 2027 for master contracts for the purchase of vehicles to submit an Illinois Jobs Plan that meets certain requirements. Amends the Electric Vehicle Rebate Act. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2027, changes electric vehicle rebates and requires Illinois residency and changes the luxury and low efficiency vehicle fee. Amends the Toll Highway Act. Requires the Toll Highway Authority to build at least 4 150 kW fast charging ports by 2027, expand to 8 ports by 2029 and 16 ports by 2031. Amends the Vehicle Code. Requires the Illinois Commerce Commission to establish biennial reporting for large fleets beginning in 2027. Amends the Electric Vehicle Charging Act. Provides that units of local government may grant exceptions if utility upgrades would materially increase construction costs, but EV capable spaces cannot fall below certain levels. Provides that Tenants and condominium owners may install Level 1, Low Power Level 2, or Level 2 charging systems at their own expense, subject to reasonable restrictions. Amends the State Mandates Act. Provides that State mandates created by the amendatory Act requires no reimbursement to units of local governments. Amends the Retailer Occupation Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act to make other changes. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill, the ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE ACT, enacts several provisions aimed at promoting zero-emission vehicles and related infrastructure in Illinois. Starting January 1, 2027, businesses bidding on state master contracts for vehicle purchases must submit an "Illinois Jobs Plan," detailing wages, benefits, and job opportunities for disadvantaged or displaced workers, defined as those facing significant obstacles to employment or who lost jobs due to the transition from fossil-fuel vehicles. The bill also modifies electric vehicle (EV) rebates, making them point-of-sale vouchers starting July 1, 2027, with reduced amounts in subsequent years, and requires Illinois residency for rebate eligibility. A new fee will be assessed on luxury EVs (over $100,000 MSRP) and low-efficiency gasoline/diesel vehicles (under 25 MPG), with funds directed to EV rebates. The Illinois Toll Highway Authority is mandated to build at least four 150 kW fast charging ports by 2027, expanding to eight by 2029 and sixteen by 2031. Beginning July 1, 2027, the state will require annual emission inspections for diesel vehicles weighing over 10,000 pounds, and starting July 1, 2027, the Illinois Commerce Commission will establish biennial reporting for large vehicle fleets to track the transition to zero-emission vehicles. The bill also allows local governments to grant exceptions for utility upgrade costs related to EV charging infrastructure in new construction, while ensuring tenants and condominium owners can install charging systems at their own expense, subject to reasonable restrictions. Finally, it clarifies that state mandates created by this act do not require reimbursement to local governments and makes other changes to tax laws.
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán (on 02/19/2026)
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