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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Requires a commercial vehicle safety relocator to give at least one-hour notice to the owner of a vehicle located on private property prior to towing the vehicle. Prohibits a property owner, property manager, or government-owned property manager from enforcing a registration sticker violation for any vehicle located on the property and having the vehicle towed based on the registration sticker violation. Prohibits a property owner or property manager from having a vehicle towed or threatening to have a vehicle towed off the property if the owner of the vehicle is in the process of being evicted from the property. Provides that if a vehicle is a hazard to the community and requires immediate removal, then local law enforcement may impound the vehicle from the private property with the consent of the property owner. Requires, within 72 hours of a vehicle being towed, a commercial vehicle safety relocator to provide the vehicle owner with a statement that provides clear evidence of the violation for which the vehicle was towed. Requires every vehicle used by a commercial vehicle safety relocator to be owned or leased directly by the commercial vehicle safety relocator, and every such vehicle must display the same signage displayed at the property of the commercial vehicle safety relocator's impound lot. Requires every commercial vehicle safety relocator to display a copy of the amendatory Act at all of its impound lots. Requires a commercial vehicle safety relocator to update its contracts with property owners every 12 months. Provides that a commercial vehicle safety relocator that violates the provisions shall be fined $500 for each violation. Applies the provisions only to towing vehicles located on private property.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to regulate towing practices on private property by establishing several key protections for vehicle owners. A commercial vehicle safety relocator (a towing company) must now provide at least one hour's notice before towing a vehicle by placing a time-stamped and GPS-located notice on the car, giving the owner a chance to address the issue. The bill prohibits property owners or managers from towing vehicles due to registration sticker violations and prevents towing of a vehicle when the owner is in the process of being evicted. In cases where a vehicle poses an immediate community hazard, only local law enforcement may impound the vehicle with the property owner's consent. The bill requires towing companies to provide detailed documentation within 72 hours of towing, explaining the specific violation, and mandates that all tow trucks be owned or leased directly by the towing company and display consistent signage. Additionally, towing companies must display a copy of the law at their impound lots and face a $500 fine for each violation of these provisions. These regulations aim to protect vehicle owners from arbitrary or predatory towing practices on private property.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/07/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2143&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2143.htm |
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