Date	Chamber	Action
8/16/2023	Senate	Referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

55 ILCS 5/5-1188 new

65 ILCS 5/11-117-15 new

220 ILCS 5/13-202

from 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 

Date	Chamber	Action
8/16/2023	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
8/16/2023	Senate	First Reading
8/16/2023	Senate	Referred to Assignments

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