IL HB2535The bill proposes a limit on the fire protection charges that public utilities can impose on customers. Specifically, these charges cannot exceed the average amount that the utility has spent on fire protection services over the last decade. This aims to make costs more predictable and fair for consumers.
IL HB2535 is a house bill in the Illinois 104th General Assembly, sponsored by Nabeela Syed (D), currently “Introduced” since February 4, 2025.
We track 10,846 Illinois bills this session, 56 of them sponsored by Nabeela Syed.
The key recorded vote (House, March 18, 2025) ended 6–4 and passed.
Supporters of the bill argue that it will protect consumers from excessive fees and ensure that they only pay a fair price for fire protection services. By capping the charges based on historical spending, the bill promotes transparency and accountability among public utilities.
Critics of the bill may argue that capping fire protection fees could limit the ability of public utilities to adequately fund essential fire services. They might express concerns that this could lead to underinvestment in fire safety infrastructure, potentially putting communities at risk.
Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.
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What does IL HB2535 do?
The bill proposes a limit on the fire protection charges that public utilities can impose on customers. Specifically, these charges cannot exceed the average amount that the utility has spent on fire protection services over the last decade. This aims to make costs more predictable and fair for consumers.
How did the vote on IL HB2535 go?
The key recorded vote (House, March 18, 2025) ended 6–4 and passed.
What is the status of IL HB2535?
IL HB2535 is currently “Introduced” in the Illinois legislature.
Who sponsored IL HB2535?
Nabeela Syed (D) sponsored IL HB2535.
