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IL HB2727

IL HB2727
VEH CD-TOWING


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Introduced
02/05/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that it is unlawful to apply for a new commercial vehicle relocator's license or safety relocator's registration certificate while the commercial vehicle relocator's license or safety relocator's registration certificate of the applicant, or an entity that the applicant has an ownership interest in, is suspended. Provides that it is unlawful to apply for a new commercial vehicle relocator's license or safety relocator's registration certificate within 5 years after the date when the commercial vehicle relocator's license or safety relocator's registration certificate of the applicant, or an entity that the applicant has an ownership interest in, was revoked. Provides that it is unlawful to relocate a vehicle of which the commercial vehicle relocator has possession from any premises controlled by the commercial vehicle relocator without (1) providing at least 90 days notice by posting on the premises, visible to the general public, a notice of intent to relocate the vehicle prior to the relocation of the vehicle, and (2) providing at least 60 days notice by mail to the registered address of the registered owner or owners of the vehicle prior to the relocation of the vehicle. Provides that a commercial vehicle safety relocator shall provide a price list indicating both the per mile towing charge and per day storage charge to the driver of the vehicle prior to removing the vehicle, to specified others if the driver cannot be located, or, under specified conditions, mailed within 24 hours to the registered address of the registered vehicle owner.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to introduce several new provisions related to commercial vehicle relocators and safety relocators. The bill prohibits individuals from applying for a new commercial vehicle relocator's license or safety relocator's registration certificate if their current or previous license/certificate is suspended or has been revoked within the past 5 years. It also adds new requirements for relocating vehicles, including mandatory 90-day public notice by posting on the premises and 60-day written notice by mail to the registered vehicle owner before relocating a vehicle from a relocator's controlled premises. The bill defines "immediate family or household member" to include spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, and persons sharing a common dwelling. Additionally, the bill includes provisions about identifying relocator vehicles, maintaining proper documentation, and restricting certain practices such as towing vehicles when the owner is present and willing to move the vehicle. The changes aim to increase transparency and protection for vehicle owners during relocation processes and prevent potential abuse by commercial vehicle relocators.

Committee Categories

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 04/11/2025)

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