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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Aircraft Landing and Taking Off Restriction Act. Defines "roadable aircraft". Provides that roadable aircraft shall be required to take off and land from a suitable airstrip and shall be prohibited from taking off and landing from any public roadway, unless under conditions of an emergency. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Defines "N-Number license markings" as markings assigned by the Federal Aviation Administration to identify roadable aircraft. Defines "roadable aircraft" as any aircraft capable of taking off and landing from a suitable airfield that is also designed to be driven on public roadways as a conveyance. Provides that a roadable aircraft shall be considered a motor vehicle while in operation on the roadways of the State. Exempts roadable aircraft from certificate of title requirements. Provides that the Secretary of State shall authorize the issuance of license plates of a suitable size that are specific to roadable aircraft and that bear the N-Number of the vehicle. Provides that roadable aircraft shall be identified using the federally issued tail number and may, but shall not be required to, display an additional license plate. Provides that roadable aircraft shall be issued one annual registration sticker and provides for the display of the registration sticker. Exempts roadable aircraft from motor vehicle inspection requirements.
AI Summary
This bill introduces a comprehensive legal framework for roadable aircraft in Illinois, defining them as vehicles capable of both flying from airfields and driving on public roadways. The legislation amends the Aircraft Landing and Taking Off Restriction Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code to establish specific regulations for these unique vehicles. Key provisions include requiring roadable aircraft to take off and land from suitable airstrips (with emergency exceptions), mandating that they be considered motor vehicles when on roadways, and creating a specialized registration process. The bill establishes that roadable aircraft will be identified by their Federal Aviation Administration N-Number, allows for optional license plate display, and requires an annual registration sticker to be placed on the aircraft's tail section. Additionally, roadable aircraft are exempted from standard motor vehicle inspection requirements and certificate of title regulations. The legislation aims to provide a clear legal structure for integrating these innovative vehicles into existing transportation frameworks, balancing aviation and roadway safety considerations while accommodating the unique characteristics of roadable aircraft.
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=3012&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3012.htm |
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