Bill > HB2454

This bill amends the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act to explicitly clarify that bicycle riders are considered intended users of roadways where bicyclists are legally permitted to ride. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 3-102 of the existing law to add language that automatically deems bicycle operators as intended users of roadways, which has important implications for legal liability. Under the current law, local public entities have a duty to exercise ordinary care in maintaining their property (in this case, roadways) in a reasonably safe condition for people whom they intend and permit to use the property. By explicitly stating that bicyclists are intended users, the bill helps ensure that local governments can be held responsible for maintaining road conditions that are safe for bicycle traffic, potentially providing greater legal protection and recognition of bicyclists' rights to use public roadways. This change could be particularly significant in tort (civil wrong) cases involving bicycle accidents or injuries resulting from unsafe road conditions.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2454&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104