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IL SB1254

IL SB1254
ATV/OHV FEES AND REGULATION


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Introduced
01/24/2025
In Committee
01/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Recreational Trails of Illinois Act. Repeals provisions relating to the off-highway vehicle trails public access sticker and the Off-Highway Vehicle Usage Stamp. Amends the Counties Code, Township Code, and Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, except as provided by specified provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code, a county, township, and municipality may enact any regulation as it relates to the operation of an all-terrain vehicle, off-highway motorcycle, and recreational off-highway vehicle within its jurisdiction. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Removes registration fees for and some regulations of all-terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, and recreational off-highway vehicles.

AI Summary

This bill comprehensively reforms regulations and fees related to all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), off-highway motorcycles, and recreational off-highway vehicles in Illinois. The bill repeals existing requirements for off-highway vehicle trails public access stickers and usage stamps, and provides local governments (counties, townships, and municipalities) more flexibility to regulate these vehicles within their jurisdictions. Specifically, except for certain provisions in the Illinois Vehicle Code, local governments can now create their own regulations regarding the operation of ATVs, off-highway motorcycles, and recreational off-highway vehicles. The bill also removes registration fees for these vehicles and eliminates several existing statutory provisions related to their registration and titling. By removing these previous restrictions and fees, the legislation aims to simplify vehicle regulations and provide local authorities with more discretionary power in managing these types of vehicles. Key changes include modifying definitions, removing specific titling and fee requirements, and allowing local governments to establish their own rules for ATV and off-highway vehicle usage within their boundaries.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Assignments (on 01/24/2025)

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