Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateIllinoisIntroduced
SB 2687: HOME UTILITY RELIEF ACT
Sally Turner
SB 2687 status: Introduced — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Jacobs (updated Sep 2, 2026).
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
68OUT OF 100
Score:68/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 85/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan60%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
Creates the Home Utility Relief Act, establishing a $500 million rebate program managed by DCEO for households between 100% and 500% of the federal poverty level.
Who is affected
Households meeting specific income guidelines and certain first-time small business owners who may receive residual funding.
Requirements and enforcement
DCEO must draft rules, set eligibility, and manage the disbursement of $500 million.
Costs and funding
$500 million transferred from the General Revenue Fund to the Home Utility Rebate Relief Fund.
When it takes effect
Funds allocated for fiscal years 2026 and 2027; emergency rules expire 3 years after effective date.
Potential benefits
Provides direct financial utility bill relief for households and potential capital for new small businesses.
Risks and tradeoffs
Budgetary impact on the state's General Revenue Fund and limited public review process due to emergency rulemaking.
What is still unknown
Exact criteria for household rebate amounts, selection process for small business awards, and administrative costs incurred by DCEO.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Provides direct financial utility relief to qualifying households
- Injects $500 million of liquidity into consumer and small business sectors
- Secondary funding availability for first-time small business owners
Risks
- Significant $500 million diversion from the General Revenue Fund
- Opportunity cost for other state budgetary priorities
- Potential for implementation delays within DCEO
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Direct financial assistance to middle-to-low income households
- Helps alleviate cost-of-living burdens for utility consumers
- Targets 100%-500% poverty guideline, broadening reach beyond basic subsistence
Risks
- Potential for disparate impact if program outreach is unequal
- Risk of administrative complexity hindering access for vulnerable populations
- Temporary relief structure may create a benefit cliff
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Establishes a dedicated special fund for oversight of program spending
- Requires DCEO to establish formal participation qualifications by rule
- Provides statutory clarity on program funding sources
Risks
- Emergency rulemaking process limits transparency and public debate
- Lack of mandated performance audits or legislative reporting
- Minimal oversight mechanisms defined for small business fund distribution
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
The bill creates a large one-time expenditure that may impact the structural balance of the General Revenue Fund.
Analysis scope
The source text does not define specific selection criteria for 'first-time small business owners'.
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Where it stands
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