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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Construction Zone Safe Detour Act. Establishes that a company that provides GPS travel services in the State is required to ensure that at least one person is available to receive official requests 24 hours per day, 7 days per week from emergency services, Illinois State Police, or the Department of Transportation for the purpose of implementing proper detours in the event of construction or emergency. Requires a GPS service provider to upload the detour and routing information provided by emergency services, Illinois State Police, or the Department of Transportation into its navigation system to properly route users of the GPS service provider's systems. Provides that a GPS service provider that fails to implement proper detour routing on an ongoing and emergency basis may be liable for treble damages. Allows an affirmative defense for GPS service providers if emergency services, including the Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police, fail to notify the GPS service provider with routing information. Prohibits the Department from conducting construction on a secondary route or parallel primary highway at the same time, except in an emergency. Requires the Department to reimburse local governments for damages caused to roads within the local government's jurisdiction that arise from any detour around or near a construction zone authorized by the Department. Provides that the Department shall adopt emergency rules for the administration of the Act. Defines terms.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Construction Zone Safe Detour Act, establishes new requirements for GPS service providers in Illinois to improve navigation and safety during road construction and emergencies. Under the law, GPS companies must maintain 24/7 availability to receive official requests from emergency services, Illinois State Police, or the Department of Transportation regarding detour routes, and are required to immediately upload and implement these routing changes in their navigation systems. If a GPS provider fails to properly update detour information, they may be liable for triple damages, though they can defend themselves if emergency services did not provide the routing information. The bill also restricts the Department of Transportation from simultaneously conducting construction on secondary routes and parallel primary highways, except in emergencies, and mandates that the Department reimburse local governments for road damages resulting from authorized detours. Additionally, the Department is required to adopt emergency rules to implement the Act, which includes clear definitions of terms like "GPS service provider," "primary highway," and "secondary route" to ensure precise application of the law.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2612&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2612.htm |
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