LOW-INCOME BROADBAND RATES Senate SponsorsSen. Rachel Ventura and Adriane Johnson 3/13/2026SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 220 ILCS 5/16-108.35 new Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, broadband providers shall offer affordable rates to serve the needs of low-income broadband customers. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall establish and implement appropriate rules to ensure that low-income broadband rates are developed by broadband providers, including, but not limited to, rules establishing minimum Internet service speeds at affordable rates and setting a maximum low-income broadband rate for broadband service. Effective immediately. 2/5/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura 2/5/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/5/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Energy and Public Utilities 3/6/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura 3/6/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/10/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities 3/13/2026SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 3/13/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 3/31/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson