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SB 2478

UTILITY DATA ACCESS ACT

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mattie Hunter

Illinois bill requires utilities to grant customer data access to authorized third parties, enabling energy service competition while raising data security and consumer protection concerns.

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Bill Summary · SB 2478

Legislative bill overview

SB 2478, the Utility Data Access Act, establishes requirements for utility companies to provide customer data access to authorized third parties. The bill appears designed to enable consumers to share their utility consumption information with energy service providers, aggregators, or other entities without requiring direct utility company intervention.

Why is this important

Utility data access legislation affects consumer choice in energy services, potential cost savings through third-party efficiency programs, and competition in the energy services market. It also raises questions about data privacy, cybersecurity standards, and who bears responsibility when utility data is breached or misused.

Potential points of contention

  • Data security standards: Unclear whether the bill establishes sufficient cybersecurity requirements for third parties accessing sensitive utility information, and who is liable for breaches
  • Consumer consent and protection: Questions about how informed consent is obtained, whether consumers understand data sharing implications, and opt-out mechanisms
  • Utility company burden: Compliance costs for utilities to build data-sharing infrastructure and potential liability concerns may be passed to ratepayers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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