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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Prohibits a person from operating or causing to be operated on a highway in the course of the person's employment a vehicle owned by the person's employer: (1) with a cargo area loaded with construction material, when any portion of the load is falling, sifting, blowing, dropping or in any way escaping from the vehicle; or (2) with a tailgate transporting construction material unless the tailgate on the vehicle is in good working repair, good operating condition, and closes securely, with a cover or tarpaulin of sufficient size attached, so as to prevent any load, residue, or other material from escaping. Provides that if another person's vehicle is damaged due to a violation of the provision, the owner of the vehicle involved in the violation shall be responsible for compensating the other person in an amount equal to the amount needed to repair the other person's vehicle.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to require that vehicles carrying construction materials on highways must have their loads secured to prevent anything from falling, sifting, blowing, or escaping. Specifically, it mandates that if a vehicle has a tailgate transporting construction material, that tailgate must be in good working order, close securely, and be covered by a tarpaulin large enough to prevent any material from escaping. The bill also establishes that if another person's vehicle is damaged as a result of a violation of these provisions, the owner of the vehicle that caused the damage will be responsible for paying for the repairs to the damaged vehicle.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/06/2026)
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