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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that counties and municipalities shall, by ordinance or resolution, require the installation and maintenance of vehicle impact protection devices to be placed in front of residential care facilities, buildings in areas zoned as business and manufacturing districts, any buildings where storefront windows are within 2 feet of the ground, any outdoor dining area, and any day care center outdoor play areas if the building, outdoor dining area, or day care center outdoor play area has adjacent parking spaces that are perpendicular or angled toward the building or area, drive aisles that are perpendicular to the building or area, or both. Provides that the required vehicle impact protection devices must be designed to withstand a minimum impact resistance level of 5,000 pounds at 30 miles per hour, must measure a minimum height of 3 feet, and must be spaced 48 inches from inside edge to inside edge of the device. Limits the materials used to manufacture vehicle impact protection devices. Prohibits vehicle impact protection devices that restrict building access and do not meet the requirements of the Illinois Accessibility Code and all other applicable State and federal laws. Clarifies that these provisions do not apply to voluntarily installed vehicle impact protection devices that are not required by the amendatory Act. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Defines terms.
AI Summary
This bill requires counties and municipalities to mandate the installation and maintenance of vehicle impact protection devices, which are defined as concrete or metal barriers like bollards or decorative planters designed to protect people and property from moving vehicles. These devices must be installed in front of residential care facilities (which include assisted living, independent living, nursing homes, hospice, and continuum of care facilities, but not community residences or transitional treatment facilities), buildings in business and manufacturing zones, buildings with storefront windows close to the ground, outdoor dining areas, and outdoor play areas for day care centers (excluding those associated with schools, parks, or places of worship) if these areas have adjacent parking or drive aisles that could lead to vehicle impact. The devices must be able to withstand a 5,000-pound impact at 30 miles per hour, be at least 3 feet high, and spaced 48 inches apart, while also ensuring they do not block building access and comply with accessibility laws. The bill also limits the materials used for these devices and clarifies that these requirements do not apply to devices installed voluntarily, and it restricts home rule units from enacting less stringent regulations than the state.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Local Government (on 02/03/2026)
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