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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Removes language authorizing the Secretary of State from suspending or revoking the driving privileges of any person who has committed a violation related to the operation of a vehicle or streetcar on the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle that resulted in the death of another. Provides that a fee may be imposed for the operation or use of a motor vehicle in the commission of or in the attempt to commit an offense related to domestic battery or the violation of an order of protection. Exempts an official State vehicle and the State employee who is the operator of that vehicle is exempt from any local enforcement action. Allows the Illinois State Police to collect administrative fees from tows. Provides that the driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign is required for safety to stop, the driver shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, in the event there is no crosswalk, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway. Provides that a person commits aggravated operating a motorcycle, motor driven cycle, or moped on one wheel when he or she violates provisions of the Code related to special speed limits while passing schools and special speed limits while traveling through a highway construction or maintenance speed zone. Provides that a motorcycle may exhibit a white light emitted by a high intensity discharge lamp or a light of yellow or amber tint. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to the Illinois Vehicle Code, including removing the Secretary of State's authority to suspend or revoke driving privileges for violations related to emergency vehicles that result in death, allowing for fees to be imposed for vehicle use in domestic battery or order of protection violations, exempting official State vehicles and their drivers from local enforcement actions (except for specific parking violations), permitting the Illinois State Police to collect administrative fees from vehicle tows, clarifying the requirement to stop at yield signs, and expanding the definition of aggravated operating a motorcycle on one wheel to include violations of special speed limits in school zones or construction zones, and allowing motorcycles to use white, yellow, or amber lights.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Transportation Committee Hearing (15:30:00 3/10/2026 Room 212) (on 03/10/2026)
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