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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Prohibits a person, firm, association, partnership, or corporation from operating a commercial driver training school (rather than a driver training school) or engage in the business of providing any Entry-Level Driver Training or Skills, Road, or Pretrip curriculum for commercial driving for no fee or for a fee involving (1) the driving of motor vehicles or (2) the preparation of an applicant for examination given by the Secretary of State for a driver's license or commercial learner's permit, unless a license therefore has been issued by the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to quarterly review the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Training Provider Registry and the listing of State licensed commercial driving schools. Provides that any person that violates any provision of the Act in relation to the requirements stated in the Code of Federal Regulations shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $50,000 for the violation and an additional civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for each day during which the violation continues. Allows the State's Attorney of the county in which the violation occurred, the Attorney General, or the Secretary to institute a civil action for an injunction to restrain violations of the Act, any rule adopted under the Act, or any permit or term or condition of a permit or to require such other actions as may be necessary to address violations of the Act, any rule adopted under the Act, any permit or term or condition of a permit, or order. Provides that all funds collected shall be deposited into the Motor Carrier Safety Inspection Fund.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to strengthen regulations surrounding commercial driver training schools. It prohibits any person, firm, or organization from operating a commercial driver training school or providing commercial driving training curriculum without first obtaining a license from the Secretary of State. The bill requires the Secretary to quarterly review the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Training Provider Registry and maintain a list of state-licensed commercial driving schools. If an unlicensed entity is found operating, the Secretary must send a cease operations letter and report the finding to federal authorities. The bill establishes significant civil penalties for violations, with fines up to $50,000 for an initial violation and an additional $10,000 for each day the violation continues. The State's Attorney, Attorney General, or Secretary can initiate civil actions to enforce these regulations, and all collected funds will be deposited into the Motor Carrier Safety Inspection Fund. Importantly, the bill creates new requirements for commercial driver training schools, aims to prevent fraudulent training operations, and provides a mechanism for public education about entities in violation of the licensing requirements.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 04/11/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3608&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3608.htm |
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