Bill Status of SB 2587   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  COUNTY/MUNI-BROADBAND PROJECTS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Donald P. DeWitte

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  8/16/2023SenateReferred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
55 ILCS 5/5-1188 new
65 ILCS 5/11-117-15 new
220 ILCS 5/13-202from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 13-202

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county or municipality may undertake local broadband projects and the provision of services in connection with local broadband projects, may lease infrastructure that it owns or controls relating to local broadband projects or services, may aggregate customers or demand for broadband services, and may apply for and receive funds or technical assistance to undertake local broadband projects to address the level of broadband access available to its businesses and residents. Provides that, to the extent that it seeks to serve as a retail provider of telecommunications services, the county or municipality must obtain appropriate certification from the Illinois Commerce Commission as a telecommunications carrier. Provides that certification of a county or municipality serving as a retail provider of telecommunication services is an exclusive power and function of the State. Amends the Public Utilities Act to make a conforming change.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  8/16/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
  8/16/2023SenateFirst Reading
  8/16/2023SenateReferred to Assignments

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