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Introduced
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Passed
11/21/2025
11/21/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/21/2025
11/21/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a vehicle or combination of vehicles operated by an engine fueled wholly or partially by an electric battery or hydrogen fuel cell electric fueling system may exceed the posted weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to provide a weight limit exemption for certain environmentally-friendly vehicles. Specifically, vehicles or vehicle combinations powered by electric batteries or hydrogen fuel cell electric systems will be permitted to exceed posted weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds. The additional weight allowance is calculated by comparing the weight of the alternative fuel system (such as batteries or hydrogen tanks) to the weight of a comparable traditional diesel fuel system. Importantly, this exemption does not allow vehicles to exceed any posted weight limits on highways or structures, ensuring safety remains a primary concern. The bill recognizes the unique weight characteristics of emerging electric and hydrogen-powered vehicle technologies and provides a balanced approach to accommodating these vehicles by allowing a modest weight increase to offset the additional weight of their power systems.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (13)
Harry Benton (D)*,
Meg Loughran Cappel (D)*,
Michael Crawford (D),
La Shawn Ford (D),
Edgar González (D),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Lisa Hernandez (D),
Jay Hoffman (D),
Tracy Katz Muhl (D),
Yolonda Morris (D),
Abdelnasser Rashid (D),
Rick Ryan (D),
Chris Welch (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0436 (on 11/21/2025)
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