SB 2719

The Fast-Track Nuclear Now Act removes Illinois' current prohibition on constructing new nuclear power reactors with a capacity greater than 300 megawatts and declares it state policy to facilitate new nuclear facility construction. The bill directs the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to collaborate with project developers, the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and state agencies to reduce regulatory barriers for nuclear projects. By eliminating the megawatt capacity restriction and streamlining the regulatory process, this legislation aims to accelerate the development of large-scale nuclear power generation facilities in Illinois, marking a significant shift from the state's previous restrictive stance on new nuclear construction.