Illinois legislation that would regulate data centers remains in committee
News Clip0:30WQAD News 8·IL·3/18/2026
Illinois legislation aimed at regulating data centers is currently stalled in committee. Democratic lawmakers are advocating for these "commonsense" regulations, citing concerns about the industry's impact on communities and electricity prices within the state.
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Gov: Illinois State Legislature, Democratic lawmakers
Democratic lawmakers sponsoring the bill call the regulations “commonsense” guardrails on a growing industry that impacts communities and electricity prices.
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