Bill > HB3764

This bill amends the Illinois Highway Code to modify the rules around establishing future highway rights of way and protected corridors. Specifically, the legislation introduces a new requirement that if the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) does not hold a mandated public hearing about proposed highway rights of way or a protected corridor, certain restrictions and prohibitions on land development will not apply. Moreover, if IDOT fails to hold a required public hearing regarding the viability and feasibility of a protected corridor, that corridor will be automatically abolished. Under the existing law, IDOT is required to hold public hearings when establishing potential future highway routes, create detailed maps showing proposed rights of way, and notify property owners. The bill adds a provision that if IDOT does not follow these hearing procedures, property owners would not be prevented from developing their land or making improvements to existing structures, which was previously prohibited to preserve potential future highway expansion routes. This change aims to ensure that IDOT actively engages with communities and maintains transparency in highway planning, and prevents the department from indefinitely restricting land use without taking concrete action.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3764&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104