HB 4055

This bill repeals Illinois's existing moratorium on the construction of new nuclear power plants with a capacity greater than 300 megawatts. Currently, Illinois law prohibits building such nuclear facilities until the federal government has an approved method for disposing of high-level nuclear waste; this legislation removes that restriction entirely. By eliminating this regulatory barrier, the bill would allow utilities to seek approval from the Illinois Commerce Commission to construct large-scale nuclear power plants in the state without first requiring a federal solution to nuclear waste disposal. The change represents a significant shift in Illinois energy policy, potentially opening the door to new nuclear power development as part of the state's energy portfolio.