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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Light Detection and Ranging Technology Security Act. Provides that all State infrastructure located within or serving Illinois shall be constructed so as not to include any light detection and ranging (LIDAR) equipment manufactured in or by, including any equipment whose critical or necessary components are manufactured in or by, a company domiciled within a country of concern or a company owned by a company domiciled in a country of concern. Provides that all State infrastructure in operation within or serving Illinois, including any covered infrastructure that is not permanently disabled, that contains LIDAR equipment prohibited by the Act shall be removed and replaced with LIDAR equipment that is not prohibited by the Act within 90 days after the effective date of the Act. Provides that an agency, private entity, or political subdivision primarily responsible for any covered infrastructure that includes prohibited LIDAR equipment may request a reimbursement up to the cost of the original purchase price of such prohibited LIDAR equipment from the State Comptroller, provided the request includes purchase orders and is submitted within 90 days after the effective date of the Act. Provides that no procurement made by the State government or a political subdivision of the State government can include LIDAR equipment manufactured in or by, including any equipment whose critical or necessary components are manufactured in or by, a company domiciled within a country of concern or a company owned by a company domiciled in a country of concern. Defines "country of concern" as the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Republic of Cuba, or any other entity deemed by the Governor in consultation with the Director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS). Defines other terms. Provides that the Act is fully enforceable as of 90 days after the effective date of the Act. Contains a severability provision.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Light Detection and Ranging Technology Security Act, aims to protect Illinois's critical infrastructure and national security by prohibiting the use of LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) equipment manufactured by companies from countries deemed a "country of concern," which includes China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, or any other country designated by the Governor. LIDAR is a technology that uses lasers to measure distances and create 3D maps of surroundings, commonly used in applications like autonomous vehicles, traffic signals, and security systems. The Act mandates that all state infrastructure, including vital systems like power grids and transportation networks, must not use this prohibited LIDAR equipment in its construction or operation. Any existing state infrastructure with such equipment must be removed and replaced within 90 days of the Act's effective date, with provisions for reimbursement for the original purchase price of the prohibited equipment. Furthermore, the bill prevents any state or local government procurement from including LIDAR equipment from these countries of concern, and it will also require that autonomous vehicles registered in Illinois do not use such prohibited LIDAR technology. The Act will be fully enforceable 90 days after it becomes law.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/06/2026)
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