SB 2681

This bill amends the Illinois Public Utilities Act to establish expedited approval timelines for new small modular nuclear reactor applications. State agencies must make a final decision on these applications within 150 days of receiving a complete application, with the possibility of a one-time 150-day extension for good cause. The bill's key provision is an automatic approval mechanism: if an agency fails to act within the required timeframe (either the initial 150 days or the extended 300-day period if an extension is granted), the application is deemed automatically approved. This legislation aims to streamline the regulatory process for small modular nuclear reactors by preventing indefinite delays and ensuring timely decisions on nuclear energy infrastructure development in Illinois.