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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Toll Highway Act. Allows a veteran who is traveling to or from a medical appointment to use a toll highway without paying the toll if the veteran has applied for and received from the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority an Official Permit Card. Requires the Authority to adopt rules for the issuance of a permit that allows a veteran to use any toll highway without paying the established toll.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Toll Highway Act to allow veterans to travel on toll highways without paying a toll when they are going to or from a medical appointment, provided they have obtained an Official Permit Card from the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (the Authority). The Authority is required to establish rules for issuing these permits, which will allow eligible veterans to use any toll highway toll-free for this specific purpose. The bill also clarifies that a "veteran" is defined as someone who has served in the Armed Forces of the United States, the National Guard, or the reserves.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 01/26/2026)
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