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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2027, an electric vehicle owner may register an electric vehicle with any qualifying registration, and an additional $320 surcharge shall be collected in addition to the applicable registration fee. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2028, the Secretary shall annually adjust the electric vehicle registration surcharge by an amount equal to the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for the 12 months ending in March of the year in which the increase takes place. Establishes the Road Usage Charge Program to be implemented by Secretary of State to be used in lieu of the fees levied for electric vehicle owners. Requires the Secretary to adopt rules to implement the Program. Allows the Secretary to impose a penalty for failure to timely pay a road usage charge according to the terms of the Program or tampering with a device necessary for the Program. Provides that if enrolled in the Program, the owner of an electric vehicle shall: report mileage driven; pay the road usage fee for each payment period; and comply with all other provisions and other requirements of the Program. Provides that beginning July 1, 2027, the road usage charge rate is 1.5 cent per mile and the road usage charge cap is $320 for an annual registration. Requires the Secretary to annually adjust the road usage charge rate and the road usage charge cap by an amount equal to the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for the 12 months ending in March of the year in which the increase takes place. Provides that revenue generated by the Program and relevant penalties shall be distributed in the same manner revenue from the motor fuel tax is distributed after covering the costs to administer the Program.
AI Summary
This bill, beginning July 1, 2027, will require owners of electric vehicles to pay an additional $320 surcharge upon registration, in addition to their regular registration fees, with $1 of this fee going to the Secretary of State Special Services Fund and the rest to the Road Fund. Alternatively, electric vehicle owners can opt into the Road Usage Charge Program, which will be administered by the Secretary of State, potentially with the help of an "account manager" (an entity contracted to manage the program). Under this program, owners will report their mileage and pay a fee based on how much they drive, with an initial rate of 1.5 cents per mile and an annual cap of $320, similar to the surcharge. Starting July 1, 2028, both the surcharge and the program's per-mile rate and cap will be adjusted annually to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), a measure of inflation. The Road Usage Charge Program requires owners to report mileage, pay fees, and comply with program rules, and the Secretary of State can impose penalties for non-payment or tampering with devices, including placing a hold on vehicle registration. Revenue generated by the program and penalties will be distributed like motor fuel tax revenue after administrative costs are covered.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/05/2026)
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