Bill Status of HB 2380   104th General Assembly

Short Description:  EV REBATE-APPLICATIONS

House Sponsors
Rep. Lindsey LaPointe-Carol Ammons, Anne Stava-Murray, Camille Y. Lilly, Maura Hirschauer, Laura Faver Dias, Will Guzzardi, Maurice A. West, II, Hoan Huynh and Thaddeus Jones

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Laura Ellman-Graciela Guzmán)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  6/2/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
415 ILCS 120/15

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Electric Vehicle Rebate Act. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, the rules adopted under the Act shall cause the Agency to establish one rebate application cycle for each State fiscal year, shall cause each rebate application cycle to have a duration of one State fiscal year, and shall cause the Agency to accept rebate applications and issue rebates under the Act throughout each rebate application cycle.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
415 ILCS 120/10
415 ILCS 120/27
415 ILCS 120/40

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Electric Vehicle Rebate Act. Changes, adds, and repeals definitions. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026 (rather than 2022), and continuing as long as funds are available, each income-eligible person (rather than each person) shall be eligible to apply for a rebate following the purchase of an eligible electric vehicle (rather than an electric vehicle). Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency shall establish one rebate application cycle for each State fiscal year, shall cause each rebate application cycle to have a duration of one State fiscal year, and shall cause the Agency to accept rebate applications and issue rebates under the Act throughout each rebate application cycle. Repeals provisions regarding certain rebates. Provides for, beginning July 1, 2026, a $2,000 rebate for eligible applicants toward the purchase of a new or used electric vehicle that is not an electric motorcycle and a $1,500 rebate for the purchase of an electric vehicle that is an electric motorcycle, with low-income applicants eligible for an additional $2,000 rebate for new vehicles or $1,500 rebate for used vehicles that not electric motorcycles. Provides for, beginning July 1, 2028, a $2,000 rebate for eligible applicants toward the purchase of a new or used electric vehicle that is not an electric motorcycle and a $750 rebate for the purchase of an electric vehicle that is an electric motorcycle, with low-income applicants eligible for an additional $1,000 for new or used vehicles that are not electric motorcycles. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, the Agency or its contracted administrator must make available vouchers for applicants to receive rebates at the point-of-sale from a dealer located in Illinois and licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, which shall deduct the applicable rebate amount from the final negotiated and agreed upon sale price of the eligible vehicle, in which case the full amount of the incentive shall be passed through to the purchaser in full with payment and shall be effective immediately at the time of the final sale and transfer of the eligible vehicle to the purchaser, with certain requirements. Provides that the Agency shall make available a public dashboard with resources on electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, applicant and vehicle eligibility, participating dealers, State incentives, and as up-to-date as is feasible remaining funding availability for the fiscal year. Provides that the changes by this amendatory Act are not intended to affect any rebates issued before the effective date of this amendatory Act. Provides that, subject to State procurement requirements, the Agency may retain a contractor or contractors to assist with marketing, program development, and administration of certain programs related to electric vehicle rebates. Makes technical and other changes.

House Floor Amendment No. 2
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of House Amendment No. 1 with the following changes. Changes definitions. In provisions regarding the electric vehicle rebate, provides that, beginning July 1, 2022, each eligible applicant shall be eligible to apply for a rebate (rather than beginning July 1, 2026, each income-eligible person shall be eligible to apply for a rebate). Deletes provisions requiring the Environmental Protection Agency to establish one rebate application cycle for each State fiscal year, with other requirements. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2025 (rather than 2026), there shall be a $2,000 rebate for eligible applicants and that low-income applicants are eligible for an additional $2,000 rebate for new or used vehicles (rather than $2,000 rebate for new vehicles or $1,500 for used vehicles). Repeals provisions and deletes changes that provide for an electric vehicle rebate of $2,000, with an additional $1,000 for low-income applicants, and for an electric motorcycle rebate of $750, beginning July 1, 2028. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2028, there shall be a $1,500 rebate for eligible applicants toward the purchase of a new or used electric vehicle that is not an electric motorcycle, with an additional $1,500 for low-income applicants, and a $750 rebate for the purchase of an electric vehicle that is an electric motorcycle. Requires a purchaser to purchase an electric vehicle in Illinois on or after July 1, 2022 (rather than July 1, 2026). Reinserts stricken provisions that require a purchaser to apply for the rebate within 180 (rather than 90) days, with certain other requirements. Requires a purchaser to apply for the rebate during an open rebate cycle and certify that the purchaser qualifies as an eligible applicant and a low-income applicant, if applicable. Provides that, for program auditing purposes, the Agency may request from a rebate recipient certain information for a rebate issued on or after July 1, 2025, and that the rebate recipient may be required to reimburse all or part of the rebate amount in certain circumstances. Reinserts stricken provisions that require the Agency to make available certain information and to prioritize certain applications. Deletes provisions that require the Agency or its contracted administrator to make available vouchers to receive rebates at the point-of-sale, with other requirements. Deletes provisions that require the Agency to make available a public dashboard with certain resources. Makes changes to provisions regarding appropriations from the Electric Vehicle Rebate Fund. Makes technical and other changes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/31/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  2/4/2025HouseFirst Reading
  2/4/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/25/2025HouseAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee
  3/7/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
  3/17/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  3/17/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/18/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee
  3/20/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
  3/20/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Energy & Environment Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/20/2025HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 019-010-000
  3/21/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/26/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  4/7/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  4/7/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/8/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee
  4/8/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  4/8/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee; 017-008-000
  4/10/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
  4/10/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/10/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 074-038-000
  4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
  4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
  4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
  4/14/2025SenateArrive in Senate
  4/14/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 29, 2025
  4/23/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
  4/23/2025SenateFirst Reading
  4/23/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
  4/29/2025SenateAssigned to Revenue
  5/9/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
  5/14/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
  5/15/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
  5/23/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
  6/2/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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