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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that the Northern Illinois Transit Authority may not withdraw moneys from the Authority's ADA Paratransit Fund unless the Authority: (1) implements a program to collect data about the reliability of paratransit services that evaluates each driver's performance; (2) requires regular training sessions, including training to assist visually impaired and deaf riders traveling door-to-door, for drivers who received poor evaluations; and (3) requires all reservation methods to permit caregivers to book rides for visually impaired and deaf riders.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act to place new conditions on how the Northern Illinois Transit Authority can use money from its ADA Paratransit Fund, which is dedicated to providing specialized transportation services for individuals with disabilities. Specifically, the Authority cannot withdraw funds unless it first establishes a system to track the reliability of its paratransit services and evaluate each driver's performance. Furthermore, drivers who receive poor evaluations must undergo regular retraining, including specific instruction on assisting visually impaired and deaf riders with door-to-door travel. Finally, all methods for booking rides must be updated to allow caregivers to make reservations for visually impaired and deaf riders.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/13/2026)
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