Lawmakers, stakeholders are ready for summer of data center negotiations

Lawmakers, stakeholders are ready for summer of data center negotiations

News ClipCapitol News Illinois·IL·6/17/2026

Illinois lawmakers did not advance data center regulations through the POWER Act this spring. However, key leaders and stakeholders are preparing for further negotiations on these regulations throughout the summer.

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Gov: Illinois State Legislature
Article Summary Though lawmakers failed to advance data center regulations in the POWER Act this spring, some leaders plan to