Bill Status of HB4131  103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  EV INFRASTRUCTURE ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Sonya M. Harper

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  10/18/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure Act. Provides that a unit of local government shall not restrict which types of electric vehicles may access an electric vehicle charging station approved for passenger vehicles that both is publicly accessible and the construction of which was funded, at least in part, by the State or through moneys collected from ratepayers. Requires the Illinois Commerce Commission, in consultation with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, to assess whether charging station infrastructure is disproportionately deployed by population density, geographical area, or population income level. Provides that the Commission shall facilitate the development of technologies that promote grid integration, explore policies that support the development of technologies, and adopt a tariff specific to heavy-duty electric vehicle fleets or electric trucks and buses. Limits home rule powers. Defines terms.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  9/6/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper
  10/18/2023HouseFirst Reading
  10/18/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee