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IL HB2751

IL HB2751
VEH CD-UNLICENSED DEALERS

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Introduced
02/05/2025
In Committee
05/01/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
Passed
08/01/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/01/2025

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if a vehicle is displayed for sale or for transfer of ownership with a vehicle identification number that has been destroyed, removed, covered, altered, or defaced, its removal by a towing service may be authorized by a law enforcement agency having jurisdiction. Prohibits a motor vehicle dealer or person acting as a motor vehicle dealer from parking a motor vehicle for the primary purpose of displaying the vehicle for sale or for transfer of ownership on: (1) a public street or highway; (2) a public parking lot; (3) any other public property; or (4) any private property if the public may lawfully drive a motor vehicle on the property. Creates the Unlicensed Motor Vehicle Dealer Enforcement Task Force to: (1) meet at least quarterly to review unlicensed motor vehicle dealer enforcement activities in the State; and (2) submit a report to the Secretary of State at least quarterly that contains the status of the Task Force's findings and provide a copy of the report to the General Assembly. Allows the license of a person to be denied, revoked, or suspended if the licensee has offered for private sale a motor vehicle in the licensee's or exhibitor's inventory. Increases the administrative penalties for violation of certain provisions from $50 per violation to not less than $1,000 and no more than $3,000 per violation. Provides that if the Secretary of State has reasonable cause to believe from information furnished to the Secretary or from an investigation made by a Secretary of State Police that a person is engaged in a regulated business without being licensed as required by law, the Secretary shall immediately issue and serve on the person a cease and desist order requiring the person to immediately cease and desist from further engaging in the business and shall notify the person that the person has the right to contest the cease and desist order in proceedings before the Secretary of State's Department of Administrative Hearings and that penalties may be imposed.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to introduce several new regulations and enforcement measures related to motor vehicle dealers. The bill creates an Unlicensed Motor Vehicle Dealer Enforcement Task Force composed of representatives from various state offices, tasked with reviewing and recommending ways to protect consumers from unlicensed vehicle dealers, identify violations, collect tax revenue, and explore enhanced penalties. It prohibits motor vehicle dealers from parking vehicles for sale on public streets, highways, parking lots, or private properties accessible to the public, with some exceptions. The bill increases administrative penalties for certain violations from $50 to between $1,000 and $3,000 per violation. It also allows the Secretary of State to issue a cease and desist order to individuals operating without a required license and provides that a dealer's license can be denied, revoked, or suspended if they offer a vehicle from their inventory for private sale. Additionally, the bill authorizes law enforcement to remove vehicles displayed for sale with altered or defaced vehicle identification numbers. The new provisions aim to create stronger oversight of motor vehicle sales and protect consumers from potential fraudulent or illegal sales practices.

Committee Categories

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0063 (on 08/01/2025)

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